Campus Nord Kitchen
The addition of a central island to extend the worktop, ease the flow of serving, and increase storage, without altering the existing structure.
Project snapshot
Client need & context
The main worktop was insufficient to comfortably support everyday use, particularly meal preparation and serving. The client wanted a generous additional surface, without demolishing the existing wall or undertaking heavy structural works likely to complicate the project.
Constraints that shaped the project
- •Existing work surface too limited
- •Existing wall to be retained
- •Need for an additional zone for preparation and serving
- •Search for immediate functional gain
Editorial note — Key decision
- ▸Creation of a freestanding central island
- ▸Addition of a second worktop dedicated to preparation and plating
- ▸Integration of additional base storage
- ▸Carefully calibrated placement to preserve natural circulation around the island
What was included
Furniture & fittings
A complete modular kitchen with the addition of a freestanding island designed to extend the usable surface area and enhance everyday comfort. The composition paired Carat Beige wall units, Iroko base units, and a Chiva White granite worktop, resulting in an aesthetic that is balanced, luminous, and timeless.
Project manager coordination
The project manager oversaw the implementation of the island in careful dialogue with the existing setting, with particular attention to circulation, dimensions, and alignments. Coordination of installation, supervision of contractors, and management of adjustments ensured a result that was precise, coherent, and immediately transformative.
Trades involved
installateur, staffeur, peintre, plombier, électricien
How this project was coordinated
Modular furniture specified and a vetted project manager matched to the brief.
Independent PM sequences and oversees all trades across the programme.
Each professional works independently on agreed timelines.
Furniture, handling fee, and trade invoices issued separately by each party.
Budget breakdown
Figures reflect delivered project costs, rounded for clarity and privacy.
Appliances shown only when supplied by us. Services reflect trades we coordinated — any trades the client arranged independently are not included here. Final costs vary based on scope, site conditions, and selected finishes.
Timeline
8 weeksTimelines may vary based on trade availability and site conditions.
Project photos
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What this project revealed
A project does not always require structural transformation to achieve a major impact. Here, the addition of an island significantly enhanced the kitchen’s performance, providing more surface area, more storage, and a more considered staging of everyday use.
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