The all-in-one, relocatable kitchen

"From what I was seeing, there was a growing segment of the population who were career focussed. These people don't cook at home much, are often interstate or overseas, and they are using 10-15 square metres of a small apartment at relatively high cost, when they would rather have more space for a small office or a bigger living area." So Averbeck began work on designing a very compact kitchen using the latest technology to reduce the size, and enable the kitchen to be moved and relocated easily, and did not need to have a dedicated room, or indeed, even be anchored to a wall.

The concept of an independent unit came early and many designs followed as the idea of a decorative unit that could be closed off and locked evolved.

"The advantages of the rotating central core offered many advantages, said Averbeck. "It meant that the complete work area could be reached from a single position and the design is very user friendly."

"Deep cupboards and annoying doors are things of the past. All the appliances and kitchen contents are clearly visible and can be reached without moving."

"Thought the price for the circular kitchen is in the middle to top range of kitchens, there are many savings that make it a cost-efficient exercise," said Averbeck. "Savings for both the buyer and the seller too."

"The merchant does not need to do nearly as much cost intensive work such as planning, custom design and fitting, and installation is reduced to a minimum or isn't necessary at all."

"For the owner, the cost intensive work such as tiling, installation and electrical work are all reduced too."

In 1999 Averbeck migrated to New Zealand with his family and founded CC-Concepts (Clever Compact Concepts) to commercialise the circular kitchen in 2001. Beyond this initial product, the company will develop and market other innovative, compact concepts from the commercial and private living and interior sector.

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