SKYWALK speaks to a "monolithic" vision of kitchen architecture. Where did the design inspiration for this piece begin?

We wanted to create an unconventional kitchen—one that transcends traditional kitchen design and instead appears as a sculptural object. The ambition was to combine strong architectural presence with exceptional functionality, while allowing the functional aspects to almost disappear at first glance.

SKYWALK emerged from the idea of challenging technical and aesthetic boundaries. We explored how far we could push proportions, materials, and construction techniques to create something that feels monolithic yet surprisingly light. Every detail, every angle, and every joint was carefully considered and executed with absolute precision.

 

The pairing of quartzite and stainless steel in a diagonal shift is striking. How does eggersmann approach material partnerships, and what was the technical challenge of making the island elements appear to float?

By combining Ocean Blue natural stone—whose texture, depth, and coloration evoke the raw beauty of icebergs—with highly technical hot-rolled stainless steel, a material rooted in shipbuilding, we create a deliberate contrast between nature and engineering. It is a dialogue between emotional, organic materiality and precise, industrial construction.

The central structural element ensures stability while giving the island its apparent lightness. Set on a diagonal axis, the design is defined by clear geometries and precise miter joints. Every edge follows a clean, uncompromising line, allowing the island to appear as if it is floating.

 

The exhibition during 3daysofdesign is called DESIGN / DIALOGUE; a title built around conversation and exchange. How does SKYWALK participate in that dialogue, and what do you hope visitors take away from experiencing it in person versus seeing it in an image?

SKYWALK is a work of art that must be experienced in person —the scale, the materiality, and the way it interacts with light and space. Only a direct encounter reveals its full presence.

Images can certainly convey emotion, but they cannot fully communicate atmosphere, spatial tension, haptics, or physical presence.

 

SKYWALK has been on the market since 2024, yet Copenhagen marks its first showcase within a curated exhibition context. What does this moment represent for the design, and why was 3daysofdesign the right stage for it?

In a time shaped by mass production and growing environmental awareness, it feels increasingly important to reflect on what design can and should contribute. SKYWALK is part of our reflection. It is not intended as just another object, but as a piece that carries clarity, material depth, and emotional presence, creating a lasting value. Especially in a context where many products are defined by efficiency and repetition rather than individuality.

Presenting SKYWALK within the curated setting of DESIGN / DIALOGUE allows us to place this perspective into a focused environment. Surrounded by works and brands that understand design as part of a broader cultural conversation, the context reinforces the idea that design today is not only about objects, but about dialogue between materials, disciplines, and perspectives.

 

Debuting at Den Frie, a fine art institution in Copenhagen, feels like a deliberate statement during 3daysofdesign. What does that setting say about how you see the kitchen's place in design culture today?

Presenting SKYWALK at Den Frie reflects how we see the kitchen today: as a spatial concept that extends beyond its traditional context. Removed from a conventional kitchen environment, it gains a more room-independent and sculptural presence.

 

Five generations into the family story, does a design as sculptural as SKYWALK feel like something new for the brand, or the natural evolution of 117 years of craft?

This unique design is undoubtedly the natural result of 117 years of craftsmanship and five generations of continuous evolution!

The DNA of eggersmann is defined by a generosity in spirit. Despite its international presence, it remains a family-run company driven by people with a genuine passion for kitchens and a willingness to question how far kitchen concepts can be pushed in terms of form, precision, and spatial thinking. This attitude is central to everything we do.

 

Interview: Megan Rawson
Photographie: Fritz Buziek