The kitchen is the place that is used by families for the longest time outside of the bedroom, and plays an important role in food culture. With the improvement of living standards, the form and connotation of the kitchen are also constantly evolving. From the ancient firepit room, to the modern independent kitchen, to the modern social kitchen, the kitchen has also evolved from a culinary center to a social center.
Open kitchen).
The birth of the kitchen
Before the Han Dynasty, there was no such thing as a kitchen, and the place for cooking was called "fire pond room". People build fire ponds and stove pits as furnaces, mainly throwing firewood, branches, wheat straw and other combustible materials for food production. Among them, the fire pit is usually located in the middle of the house or far away from the door, and can be surrounded and sitting. At that time, the "kitchen" was poorly furnished, mainly for heating and cooking, and meeting basic dietary needs.
In the Han Dynasty, people moved the kitchen out of the living room and established an independent kitchen, and the modern independent kitchen took shape. According to records, the establishment of the kitchen in the Han Dynasty was relatively simple, and for the people who had a courtyard at home, the kitchen would generally be built in the front yard; For large households or those whose houses are buildings, the kitchen is located on the ground floor. And the kitchen layout is even for ordinary people's homes, stoves, cupboards and other things are readily available.
Abroad, the earliest recorded space dedicated to the handling and preparation of food comes from ancient Egypt, where wooden stoves were built in homes to make bread and cakes. During the Roman Empire, the average Roman family did not have a kitchen, and they often relied on public kitchens in urban centers to prepare their meals. In aristocratic families in ancient Greece, kitchens were often set up indoors so that the heat generated by the stove could also warm the room, and there was often a small pantry next to the kitchen for storing food.
Han Dynasty kitchen model).
The vicissitudes of the kitchen
With the application of chimneys, the configuration of the kitchen is constantly updated. In 1926, according to the living habits of German housewives at that time, combined with the limited area of the kitchen, the German architect Margaret re-planned the kitchen area, designed the food preparation area, washing area, cooking area, and even intimately prepared the ironing area, and developed the concept of Frankfurt kitchen, which was the birth of the first complete kitchen in human life.
In the 80s, it became popular to use the kitchen house for a single household. People's requirements for the kitchen are not only practical but also stylish. In order to improve the cleanliness and practicality of the kitchen, people put white and shiny tiles on the walls of the kitchen, and began to use gas stoves or induction cookers, and installed exhaust fans, range hoods, disinfection cabinets, dishwashers, refrigerators and other kitchen appliances to reduce smoke.
However, at that time, the kitchen was independent of the dining room and living room. The kitchen area is relatively small, and the temperature rises when cooking, and it will be difficult for people to cook in it. In addition, due to space limitations, the kitchen is more crowded if there are more than two people.
Contemporary separate kitchen).
Social kitchens go mainstream
In the 21st century, modern high-end people are paying more and more attention to the design and function of the kitchen, and they want the kitchen to be not only a place for cooking, but also a fully functional social space.
The kitchen design is now designed to be open with an island that can be used for cooking, food preparation and storage of cooking utensils, as well as social areas such as tables and bars. At the same time, the island is combined with the dining table to create a space where you can cook comfortably and socialize at the same time. Here, the kitchen is not only a space for individuals to display their cooking skills, but also a social space to share food and life with relatives and friends.
As early as 2011, Fisher & Paykel, the world's top luxury home appliance brand, first proposed the concept of "social kitchen" to the industry and users. As the initiator of the social kitchen, Fisher & Paykel is redefining the social kitchen in 2024: a true social kitchen, a space scene solution that enables more comfortable and intimate interactions. Among them, three differentiations allow Fisher & Paykel's social kitchen to bring users more professional cooking results, a more pleasant cooking experience and a more pleasing aesthetic space.
Fisher & Paykel Social Kitchen).
First and foremost, Fisher & Paykel is a master of temperature control. For example, when cooking New Zealand king salmon, the refrigerator 3 is stored chilled to seal the freshness and allow the fish to enter the cooking preparation state; Gentle cooking in the steam oven 50 ensures a delicate taste and locks in nutrients; The pan-fried stove 200, the Mena reaction brings the overflowing aroma; In addition, the 45 in the warm dish drawer ensures that it is still the best temperature for serving. The precise and professional collaboration of the full range of products makes the ingredients not only a delicious dish, but also rich and balanced nutrition.
Secondly, Fisher & Paykel is a master of extreme control. The induction cooker in the whole area can automatically induct the pots and pans, and the 6 pots and pans can be independently controlled and safe; For ergonomic research, the knob is placed on the right side, which is more in line with human habits; The drawer refrigerator has 5 temperature modes and 6 scenes, allowing you to customize your exclusive life. Detail control makes cooking smooth.
One more thing, Fisher & Paykel is the master of perfect embedding. The main black and gray contemporary style and simple style make the full set of kitchen appliances integrated into the kitchen; **Fully embedded technology, the gap between kitchen appliances and cabinets is reduced to 3mm, leading the industry by 1mm seamless integration; Refrigerators and stoves have a variety of specifications and sizes, which can meet the design and use needs of different kitchen sizes and layouts. So that the kitchen can also have a high-end visual enjoyment.
Fisher & Paykel Social Kitchen).
Keeping up with the needs of users has also made Fisher & Paykel Social Kitchen a source of recognition for ultra-high-end families. This national treasure home appliance brand from New Zealand has entered more than 50 countries and regions around the world. In 2023, Fisher & Paykel Lifestyle Luxury Centers will be launched in Shanghai, Xiamen, Dalian, Chengdu and other cities, fully focusing on the Chinese market and bringing a "natural, free and comfortable" social kitchen experience to Chinese users.
Behind the changes in the kitchen, there is a witness to the upgrading of quality life. In addition to cooking three meals a day, the social kitchen is designed with boundless boundaries to allow emotions to bloom freely, and become a center for emotional communication with relatives, friends, lovers and children. Top private banquets, romantic moments, parent-child interaction ......Make life more luxurious.