Immerse yourself in the blissful atmosphere which is in the air along with the smell of ingredients and the clanking of pans. While this picture may not be cooking, it is another aspect that goes behind the scenes of cooking: “Kitchen Set”, which we guarantee is as important and delicate as the care that goes into preparing a dish.
Who might be the person to give us in-depth answers to all questions of the behind-the-scenes of the kitchen with “GIO”, as a brand that is experienced in the kitchen like no other. Today we sat and had conversations with Mr. Aaron Chou, Managing Director of GIO Home Kitchen Co., Ltd., who will walk us through the topic of “Kitchen”.
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the Identity of GIO
It began with Waterproof Kitchen, which has built a strong foundation for GIO to become a leading brand of “built-in kitchen”, attracting kitchen enthusiasts to share their wishes, trusting GIO to design kitchen sets that meet their identity and needs. In addition, the brand also extends its business beyond its image of being an expert in the kitchen by offering products such as built-in wardrobes and LED light bulbs to show its design potential and selection of quality materials.
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Kitchen Production Materials
Looking back from the beginning of designing waterproof kitchen, GIO has long stood strong along with a group of customers who have given their faith and trust. From our conversation, one aspect that the brand values most is the quality of materials, which is the key component in every kitchen. Even though it may come at a higher cost, what the brand receives is delivering high quality products to customers.
“We focus on finding the best raw materials in the market, for example, block board, which has good weight-bearing properties, is moisture-proof, and has longevity. In terms of quality, we ensure that we choose only the best. The machines are from Germany, therefore, the products are of high standard. The fitting accessories are also tested and certified. The reason is because we do not wish to deliver products that have not passed standard testing to customers. In addition, we are committed to finding the best raw materials in the market. Customers therefore trust GIO’s products,” said Mr. Aaron.
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Family
For the author, when imagining the kitchen, the first thing that pops up is a picture of “family”. When thinking about family, paying close attention to the selection of products is probably the most important aspect in almost every household. Between “kitchen and family”, which would be the first priority? Mr. Aaron satisfied our curiosity by saying,
“The first issue is probably hygiene, for instance, countertops may come into direct contact with food. If it is not clean or uses natural stone that has air pores on the surface, germs can contaminate the area. However, by selecting high-quality materials like ceramic or porcelain, the worry is no more. To demonstrate, for the cabinet, we choose stainless steel structure. This will prevent musty smells that can occur on containers in the kitchen.”
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Texture
Once we have delved deep into the material aspect, we will take you back to see and feel the outer surface of each material of the kitchen set. Mr. Aaron discussed the variety of textures that can evoke new feelings and create different atmosphere to the house.
With GIO, any surfaces can be customized; whether rough surface that feels identical to touching natural stone, smooth surface that glides on when touched; glossy surface which adds elegance to the home atmosphere, natural-looking surface with veneer material; or one which is in current trend like matte surface. It is up to the customers to decide what kind of texture they like and what kind of atmosphere they wish their house to be
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Smart Home
Behavior is shaped by cutting-edge technology in the 21st century, smart living with Smart Home has permeated into people’s daily routines. Naturally, we could not help but mentioning the issue of kitchen set and Smart Home to find out whether users see the importance of these two issues. Mr. Aaron then completely surprised us with how technologically-advanced kitchens these days actually are.
“For the kitchen, there will be more use of automation, including automatic LED light bulbs that can be turned on and off with a wireless system. The countertop may have Wireless Charging and it may be extended to become an island by issuing commands via the remote. In some kitchen designs, there is a cooling pad that keeps the water cool without adding ice.”
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Sustainability
After a lengthy discussion about the kitchen and Smart Home, the author crystallizes another issue that people are currently paying attention to: “sustainability”.
Who would have thought that the matter of designing a built-in kitchen is so detailed? GIO pays attention to the environment in every production step and material selection. It has taken steps along with sustainability by selecting materials and continuously replacing and developing new innovations that are environmentally friendly.
For instance, using more Oriented Strand Board (OSB) plywood to replace blockboard. In terms of properties, OSB plywood is just as outstanding as blockboard. Both are waterproof, moisture proof, durable, and have longevity, and most importantly, it is not bendable. Most manufacturers therefore prefer to use OSB in tall cabinet structures. This type of wood is also formaldehyde-free, making it highly health-friendly. In addition, Mr. Aaron also talks about the environmentally friendly LED bulbs that use only 6.8 – 7 watts of power per meter.
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Highlights at Architect’24
Mr. Aaron talked about the highlight innovations of the GIO brand which will excite us and invite us to experience all at Architect’24. The innovations include porcelain tiles imported from Italy with special technology by creating a pattern that penetrates down to the inside of the material like natural stone, imported OSB plywood and energy-saving LED bulbs that can be commanded to change colors and adjust brightness via remote control. In addition, the brand also uses anti-bacterial innovative coatings that can be plastered on the surface and permanently absorbed into the material.
Mr. Aaron gave a brief final note to this interview saying, “I wish both Thai and foreign architects get to know GIO brand. I wish them to experience the luxury kitchen made from new, high-quality materials and luxurious design in every aspect.”
Experience the Innovation of Kitchen Lovers at Architect’24
Design that takes care of every inch, materials carefully selected in every step, creating the flavors of the kitchen that fills you with happiness in every laugh and conversation. This is what we gathered from sitting and talking with GIO, a kitchen brand that will answer all questions of kitchen lovers at booth No. S303 at Architect’24, the 36th ASEAN’s Largest Building Technology Exposition during 30 April – 5 May, 2024 at Challenger Hall, IMPACT Muang Thong Thani.
