The Solstice Island by Henrybuilt

Words by James Lyall Smith
In Partnership with Henrybuilt

The newest addition to Henrybuilt’s Primary Objects line of standalone pieces, the Solstice island exemplifies the company’s innovative approach to the development of crafted kitchen systems.

With more than 20 years of design and manufacturing experience, Henrybuilt is one of only a handful of international companies focused on the development of the kitchen as a refined system of synergistic tools and uniquely functional products. Although best known for its complete kitchen systems, Henrybuilt’s work extends beyond kitchen design, striving to set a new standard of quality in the areas of the home that are integral to the contemporary living experience.

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The Solstice showcases a uniquely compact island designed to fit seamlessly into the most refined interior spaces.

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The Solstice island – the latest addition to the Henrybuilt line of Primary Objects – embodies this ethos, showcasing a uniquely compact island designed to fit seamlessly into the most refined interior spaces, while still offering longevity when faced with the demands of everyday use. The Solstice island acknowledges the kinship between the artisan’s workbench and the simple beauty of food preparation by utilising a finely considered form that offers style and function in a concentrated system.

Equal parts heirloom-quality furniture piece, sophisticated cooking system and compact storage and serving solution, the Solstice island is intentionally less monolithic than most islands, generating a lightness that offers users a seamless experience. It features Henrybuilt’s Opencase panelling system which creates a flexible configuration that is perfect for all occasions, from solo dining to expansive family gatherings.

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The Solstice island acknowledges the kinship between the artisan’s workbench and the simple beauty of food preparation.

Further exemplifying the system’s innovative flexibility, the island contains the iconic Henrybuilt Bar Block, the product which epitomises the company’s belief that a kitchen should take on the form of a finely tuned workshop. The freshly refined Bar Block features a thinner profile, new edge detail and increased durability. Its openings are sized to accept new stackable boxes and now feature handles for seamless transportation. Finally, the Bar Block and drawers are fitted with Henrybuilt’s new system of interchangeable components, which epitomise flexible design in their ability to move from drawer to countertop or wall by means of Opencase.

Being part of Henrybuilt’s line of Primary Objects, the Solstice island is available for individual purchase through the company’s showrooms and digital platforms, which offers further flexibility to the end-user in the specification process.