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The Art of Cooling: Gaggenau Continues its Vario Cooling Expressive Series with New Refrigeration Models
Since its founding in 1683, Gaggenau has established itself as a cutting-edge leader in technology and design. With new refrigeration models, the brand continues its evolution of the Vario cooling Expressive series. The series is intended to offer a modular approach to contemporary kitchen architecture. As such, it revolutionizes the home kitchen by reinforcing its concept for cooling as an integral aspect of purposeful kitchen and interior design.
Designing with Purpose
New models were developed for the series, including refrigerators, freezers, fridge-freezers, and wine climate cabinets. Sven Baacke, Gaggenau Head of Design, described the latest additions to the series as “architectural in form, exacting in function.” Each appliance was designed to be installed either separately or in side-by-side coordinated alignment. Features such as handless doors, flush surfaces, and precisely structured allow for visual continuity.
Designed as architectural elements within the space, the appliances have a furniture-like appearance. Internally, the material palette is constrained and restrained: the dark brushed stainless steel, the anthracite aluminum and glass; and glare-free, warm white, LED lighting activities. These elements craft a coherent interior while providing clear visibility without distraction, in a way that is intuitive to users.
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Mikkel Brandt Bugge, Industrial Designer, states: “Our goal was to create a calm, coherent experience where function and materiality work quietly together. The flexibility of the system allows for truly personal configurations, whether through individual appliances or through the creation of a dedicated cooling ensemble.”
This is best presented in the performance features available in the series, which are designed for precision and longevity. Elements such as a professional freshness system ensure stable temperature and humidity conditions. Meanwhile, selected models include integrated cameras. To enable remote access and visibility, each appliance is compatible with Gaggenau Home Connect. With animated quick guides to support maintenance and everyday use, its interfaces are clear and intuitive.
Furthemore, the series includes one of the brand’s most advanced cooling innovations to date: wine climate cabinets with automatic tempering programmes. This development redefines wine serving and storage for the home. Designed in the same fashion as the other appliances of the series, it blends seamlessly into the surrounding architecture. The new wine cabinets are slated for release in mid-2026 for the Asia-Pacific markets.
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Explore the Series
Gaggenau has reached more than 50 countries with over 60 flagships and showrooms in major cities around the world. Experience German craftsmanship and innovation by exploring their appliances at Gaggenau’s website.
*Demo unit available in the Gaggenau showroom. Availability is anticipated for late next year.
Photographs from Gaggenau
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