For many people, the kitchen is the most important place in the house. For others, it is a space that enslaves and demands constant attention. Beyond those differences, no one denies that the kitchen has evolved, incorporating new devices and making some tasks simpler. However, in the past, the kitchen was seen as a candidate for incorporating the best of the future, with revolutionary formats and cutting-edge technology...
Retrofuturistic kitchens are true marvels in sketches, drawings, photographs, and scale models, but they never fully materialized. In fact, "modern" kitchens still maintain a very traditional profile, which is reflected in their appliances. The concept of "family" has changed. Many people live alone or form a childless couple, but the market insists on offering gigantic refrigerators, stoves with six burners and massive ovens, or accessories that are extremely difficult to clean and maintain. Today we imagine the "kitchen of the future" as a space with more compact and integrated appliances that clean themselves and demand very little user intervention. Until that happens, let's enjoy these images...
A Gallery of Retrofuturistic Kitchens
Source: vintag.es
