Redefining kitchen airflow dynamics
Imagine steam rising from your pans swiftly captured before it escapes. Since 2007, BORA has reimagined kitchen ventilation to do just that. Founded by Willi Bruckbauer, BORA’s cooktops intercept vapors right at the surface, eliminating the need for cumbersome overhead range hoods. Their innovative Pure Family offers four integrated cooktop-extractor systems, each compact enough to fit seamlessly into your cabinetry. Ranging from 58cm to 83cm in width, these units remove the need for bulky ductwork and fit standard kitchen layouts.
The designer behind this breakthrough? BORA.
Clear views, uninterrupted space
Think about the modern kitchen, where open-plan layouts define the space. A large, hanging hood intrudes on this openness, blocking sightlines and design intentions. BORA’s flush-mounted extraction eliminates these problems, embedding the air inlet directly into the cooktop. This innovation allows pendants and even skylights above an island, keeping your kitchen visually spacious and elegantly functional.
Quiet cooking: A new standard
The loudness of traditional hoods, often exceeding 70 decibels, disrupts the tranquility of home life. BORA’s system, by placing the motor below the counter and acoustically isolating it, operates far quieter. In an open-plan home, the difference is striking, allowing social activities without shouting over the extractor fan.
Effective vapor capture at its source
Traditional hoods miss nearly 30% of cooking vapors, leading to unwelcome residue throughout your home. BORA’s design uses cross-flow suction to draw vapors down faster than they rise. Their system, including the eSwap Plus activated charcoal filter, ensures superior air quality. When a replacement is needed, the cooktop indicates it, keeping maintenance worry-free.
Simple, efficient cleaning
Cleaning overhead hoods can be arduous, often requiring disassembly. BORA simplifies this with dishwasher-safe grease filters and trays. Everything is accessible from above the cooktop, avoiding the need to disassemble cabinetry or use special tools. The matt Schott glass finish on BORA models resists everyday fingerprints and scratches, maintaining a sleek appearance.
Freeing your kitchen layout
Traditional hoods dictate your kitchen layout with necessary external duct runs. BORA removes this limitation. With no need for a ductwork maze, the Pure Family fits where you want it, providing unprecedented flexibility in kitchen planning. The BORA S Pure model even accommodates compact kitchens, broadening design possibilities.
Since filing his patent in 2006, Willi Bruckbauer’s vision for BORA has aimed at eliminating extractor hoods. The updated Pure Family showcases cutting-edge innovations like the tri-color sControl+ interface and smartphone-connected Assist cooking functions. By freeing kitchens from the constraints of traditional ventilation systems, BORA creates spaces where design and functionality coexist harmoniously.
Source: yankodesign.com