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As an established brand known for its union of form and function alongside innovation,
With entries open for the acclaimed
Entries for the 2023 Smeg Tour Competition close on 31 December 2022.
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The Italian legacy of the Smeg brand began with their 70-plus-year heritage in premium cooking appliances and continues to this day through their ongoing passion for innovation, devotion to getting the most out of food and ingredients and enhancing our overall cooking experience in the home.
Founded by the Bertazzoni family in 1948 and now run by third-generation family member Vittorio Bertazzoni, Smeg continues to design and manufacture its products in the town of Guastalla in Italy’s Emilia-Romagna region. Located halfway between Venice and Milan in Northern Italy, Emilia-Romagna is a region deeply rooted in design, art, architecture, fashion and culture. Unsurprisingly this region has since attracted global acclaim in the manufacturing industry, with Smeg leading the way alongside other inventive and prestigious designers such as Ferrari, Ducati, Dolce & Gabbana and Armani.
In a quest to deliver new technologies synonymous with the style and high quality associated with being ‘Made in Italy’ Smeg believes that their design-discerning customers should be able to express their individuality through their appliances, and much like art, they should be selected based on personal aesthetic. This philosophy contributes to Smeg’s long history of collaborations with world-leading architects and designers, creating ever-evolving collections to suit different styles and tastes.
As a celebration of world-class design in the kitchen, the Smeg Tour Competition aims to recognise the very best in kitchen design and the chance for design professionals to experience Smeg’s Northern Italian pedigree – where its architecture, history, culture, food and wine come to the fore.
Open to professional architects and interior designers, the 2023 Smeg Tour Competition requires participants to enter a built kitchen project featuring Smeg appliances and completed between 1st January 2020 to the closing date of the competition, 31st December 2022. Four winners will be selected to attend the prestigious
The entries will be judged by a distinguished panel comprising leading architects and industry influencers. “As a company with a strong heritage in architectural design, the Smeg Tour Competition is a celebration of the best Australian talent showcasing high-quality design incorporating Smeg appliances,” Smeg Australia’s Head of Marketing Livia McRobert says. “Along with our supportive and illustrious alumni, we can’t wait to see the next round of entries, due by 31 December this year.” Previous shortlisted practices have included
One standout shortlisted entry included
Entries for the upcoming
“A timeless kitchen shies away from fast trends. By researching well-lasting finishes and fixtures we can ensure the kitchen space looks good, and functions well, not just on day one, but for many years to come.“
– DKO Architecture senior associate Simone Tyson
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