Press & Awards
What the Press and the Judges Have to Say...
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In the matter of two decades, America has gone from having (arguably) 'no' design scene to boasting a bona fide design movement. Role models have provided one source of that transformation, and Henrybuilt stands chief among them.
Henrybuilt has married keen business acumen, straightforward design principles, and a love of the Craft Movement, to offer the design world sleek and performance-forward systems for kitchen, bath, media, and office. These customizable and fully integrated systems bring a new perspective to the European "system" philosophy.
[Henrybuilt’s] storage systems are pure expressions of everyday tools that also carry a sense of noble permanence, like heirlooms.
The only American kitchen system that can hold its own against the European systems.
Henrybuilt... known for its meticulously crafted minimalist kitchens.
Henrybuilt is a cult favorite among contemporary-design enthusiasts seeking handcrafted minimalism.
Selected Press & Awards
Inc. 5000
August 2023
Space Theory ranked among the top 500 and in the top 4% of Inc. magazine's fastest growing private companies in the U.S. Space Theory is the #3 fastest-growing company in Washington state, #2 fastest-growing company in the manufacturing industry, and #3 fastest-growing company in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue area. The Inc. 5000 is a data-driven list that represents the fastest-growing private companies in America.
June 2023
Architectural Digest features a newly renovated Manhattan apartment, in which the original Henrybuilt kitchen "was one of the few things General Assembly kept in place—a modern insertion into the historic space."
May 2023
World of Interiors shares a Henrybuilt kitchen completed in collaboration with architect Tang Kawasaki. The homeowner says of the space, "Henrybuilt was commissioned to create the kitchen, which took inspiration from Japanese dining rituals. Its exposed and inviting surfaces lend themselves to entertaining while cooking, but also function efficiently for family breakfasts grabbed on the go."
iF Design Award
April 2023
The iF Design Awards were founded in 1953 and have since become a global symbol of excellent design. Space Theory’s Daylight island won a 2023 iF Design Award in the kitchen product category.
February 2023
The Architect’s Newspaper covered the launch of New York Architecture + Design Book Club, a collaborative effort between Brooklyn bookstore Head Hi and Tiffany Jow, the editor-in-chief of Untapped. Untapped is an editorially independent design journal published by Henrybuilt.
February 2023
In an article titled, “What You Should Know Before Choosing Kitchen Cabinets,” The New York Times interviews Scott Hudson, the founder of Henrybuilt and Space Theory, about the advantages of a well-designed kitchen system: “‘A good system automatically helps you stay organized because you don’t even have to think about it,’ Mr. Hudson said.” The Times featured images of a Space Theory kitchen system to exemplify its organizational benefits.
February 2023
Business of Home features a story about Untapped, an editorially-independent design journal created by Henrybuilt, titled, “The new rule of brand publishing: Don’t mention the brand.” Author Fred Nicolaus writes, “Untapped, with its intellectual tenor and minimalist aesthetic…feels very much like the digital incarnation of a long-lost 1960s design journal.”
February 2023
In a story about designer Maria McManus’s minimalist New York apartment, British Vogue highlights McManus’s Henrybuilt kitchen: “‘Whenever we have people over we always end up congregating here,’ she says.”
February 2023
Architectural Digest features a Henrybuilt kitchen and mudroom in designer Jennifer Bunsa’s elegant Florida beach house: “‘It’s a very efficient kitchen,’ Bunsa points out.”
February 2023
Amid Henrybuilt’s launch of the editorially-independent design journal, Untapped, Surface calls it “a brand-founded design journal unlike the rest.” The Surface editors write that Untapped “eschews product placement for incisive, ideas-driven stories that wrestle with one big question per issue.”
February 2023
The New York Review of Architecture covered the launch of Untapped, an editorially independent design journal created by Henrybuilt: “Sponsored (but not constrained!) by the boutique firm, Henrybuilt, Untapped stands as an independent publication worthy of attention from a wide creative audience.”
February 2023
"Designing for elegant and refined flexibility is the principle behind the innovations of Henrybuilt kitchens. Functionality is key, using wood, hooks, and shelving to deliver all manner of practical home-cooking solutions," says Homes & Gardens.
September 2022
Our Hamptons project with Oza Sabbeth Architects was featured in the New York Times. “It was really important for me that [the architect] share the same vision I did for wanting calming, thoughtful elements in the design, as well as something very modern,” the homeowner said.
June 2022
Monocle sat down with Henrybuilt at our Los Angeles showroom. "The Seattle-based firm, best known for its US-made, architecturally integrated kitchen systems, has transformed a former gallery in Downtown LA’s arts district into a series of sun-lit spaces that transition from hallway to library to kitchen. Each area feels like a real room."
June 2022
SURFACE shares Henrybuilt's adaptable wardrobe system, Drift, our new collection of Opencase components specially designed to make dressing more pleasurable.
May 2022
Domino shares Space Theory's Daylight Island and our focus on creating premium quality systems with a new level of flexible and built-in functionality.
May 2022
With sustainability at the forefront, The Charlotte, a Passive House development located in Manhattan's Upper West Side features "...a custom Henrybuilt kitchen...aimed to redefine the idea of what an eco-friendly home would look like."
April 2022
Primary Objects, Henrybuilt's collection of heirloom-quality singular furniture pieces - including unique kitchen islands - is featured in the New York Times. The article quotes founder and CEO, Scott Hudson's approach to designing for the home stating,“The interior is as important as the exterior.”
Red Dot
April 2022
Space Theory's Daylight Island was a winner in the Product Design category. Judged by a jury of experts in the field of product design, the renowned international design competition distinguishes brands for design excellence. Past winners of this prestigious award include BMW, Apple, Harmon Kardon, and Google.
Red Dot
April 2022
Henrybuilt's wardrobe system, Drift, was a winner in the Product Design category. Judged by a jury of experts in the field of product design, the renowned international design competition distinguishes brands for design excellence. Past winners of this prestigious award include BMW, Apple, Harmon Kardon, and Google.
April 2022
Merging system functionality and refined aesthetics was at the forefront of Henrybuilt's approach to the kitchen design of the mid-century California home of a former Ford president.
March 2022
A unique Marin home, fully designed and renovated by Henrybuilt, served as the breeding ground for new product innovation and team building–writes DWELL, "Henrybuilt founder and CEO Scott Hudson works with his team to transform a 1961 residence into a company retreat and testing grounds."
February 2022
Space Theory's Daylight Island is at the forefront of flexible and innovative design. SURFACE writes, "With Henrybuilt sister company Space Theory’s new Daylight Island, the open-concept kitchen has reached its zenith...Daylight uses a relatively simple base—a 24-inch grid of welded steel beams—and delivers a multitude of customizable storage options that are both flexible and beautiful.
July 2021
Henrybuilt's whole house approach contributes to the overall harmony of this home located in Lake Tahoe. "Operating on the idea that peace is hard to achieve with the presence of visual clutter, Loew worked with Henrybuilt to create the kitchen cabinetry, the bedroom closet systems, the bathroom vanities and the mudroom and ski lockers. “There is a sense in this house of everything being in its place,” she explains."
German Design Award
June 2021
Henrybuilt's Primary Objects group of standalone furniture was a winner in the Excellent Brands: Interior & Living category. The prestigious awards program from the German Design Council takes a holistic approach to honoring brands. The competition's criteria and categories cover the wide-ranging aspects of professional brand management.
May 2020
A house designed by Bauhaus founder Walter Gropius and his protégé Marcel Breuer in the 1940s outside of Boston, MA has been updated in collaboration with Lawless Design and Henrybuilt. Our design director, Lisa Tanno, discusses how she improved the flow of the kitchen with period-appropriate cabinetry.
May 2020
Space Theory's user-friendly technology, the Design Engine, is at the forefront of Henrybuilt's innovative approach to design. LUXE writes, "Just imagine if designing a custom kitchen was as simple as a drag-and-drop website. Space Theory, by the founders of Seattle-based Henrybuilt, has a solution that’s as close as one can get."
April 2020
Architectural Record releases a list of Record Houses each year 2020 - honoring the spirit of their diverse settings while reflecting the sensibilities of their designers and values of their owners. The High Desert Retreat project with Aidling Darling Design was recognized, featuring Henrybuilt throughout.
March 2020
Our Hermosa Beach project with LMDesign Architecture Studio was featured in Dwell, showcasing our unapologetically Yellow kitchen. "There’s a place for things," Jen the homeowner says. "And when there’s a place for things you don’t feel the stress of your life as much."
February 2020
Dezeen sat down with Henrybuilt founder Scott Hudson to discuss the launch of Primary Objects - why now and what sets these pieces apart.
February 2020
Like minds: Scott Hudson and Dave Dawson in conversation with Dennis Scully on the Business of Home podcast.
January 2020
Architectural Digest shines a spotlight on Henrybuilt’s Argonaut armoire, part of the company’s new Primary Objects line of freestanding furniture. The elegant piece is cited as the perfect wardrobe solution.
January 2020
A compact beachfront home with sweeping views of the Long Island Sound gets the Henrybuilt treatment with a kitchen in natural walnut that beautifully accents the couple’s collection of antiques and artworks in the adjacent rooms.
Building Trades Manufacturer of the Year
December 2019
For the second time in four years, Henrybuilt was recognized with top honors by the Washington Manufacturing Awards. Winners were chosen by a distinguished panel of judges and received coverage in the May issue of Seattle Business magazine.
October 2019
Designer Young Huh praises Henrybuilt in the pages of the Departures Fall 2019 Home + Design issue. “They were one of the first to bring back wood finishes. No one was doing walnut cabinets. They started to make them popular. The cabinets were modern but warm,” Huh says of Henrybuilt. She also lauds the fact that Henrybuilt’s products are customizable within an eighth of an inch. “That’s a big deal.”
September 2019
"If you've ever Googled a sleek, contemporary kitchen on the internet, there's a chance it was designed by Henrybuilt," Apartment Therapy writer, Tara Bellucci, notes, in a piece about Henrybuilt’s sister company, Space Theory. The piece goes on to talk about how Space Theory is a more affordable option than Henrybuilt, observing that Space Theory uses technology to cut costs - specifically the internally developed Design Engine software.
Chicago Athenaeum International Good Design Award Winner
July 2019
The Good Design Award is considered to be one of the design industry’s most prestigious global awards for cutting-edge industrial, product, and graphic design. 2018 winners include Uber, Apple, Google, Samsung and Leica. This is the fifth award for the company.
CHICAGO ATHENAEUM INTERNATIONAL GOOD DESIGN AWARD WINNER
June 2019
The Chicago Athenaeum Museum of Architecture and Design and The European Centre for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies recognized Henrybuilt’s Fluted Island in the Furniture category. The prestigious awards were founded in Chicago in 1950 by Edgar Kaufmann Jr.; Eero Saarinen, and Charles and Ray Eames. This year, over 900 product designs and graphics from 47 nations were honored by the program for their design excellence.
CHICAGO ATHENAEUM INTERNATIONAL GOOD DESIGN AWARD WINNER
June 2019
Among the top honorees for product design was Henrybuilt’s Color Box Bar, which received a nod from The Chicago Athenaeum Museum of Architecture and Design and The European Centre for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies. The prestigious awards were founded in Chicago in 1950 by Edgar Kaufmann Jr.; Eero Saarinen, and Charles and Ray Eames.
June 2019
"People are craving more control over how kitchens are designed and how they can create more order in their homes. We can probably thank Marie Kondo for that," notes Henrybuilt’s Chief Marketing Officer Tim Fry in a Hollywood Reporter story that charts kitchen trends among the Hollywood set. Fry is on hand to introduce readers to Space Theory, Henrybuilt’s sister company that celebrates relaxed order in the kitchen.
June 2019
A Henrybuilt kitchen is prominently featured in this piece in the New York Times about the listing of a TriBeCa apartment for $13.5 million. The residence currently belongs to the architect Cary Paik and his partner, Esther Lee, global chief marketing officer at MetLife. Of the design-forward space, Paik notes, “Design's mission is to reduce our stress by reducing the amount of decisions we have to make."
May 2019
The online magazine Dezeen spotlights the Williamsburg loft of Patrick Nolan and Clément Gaujal reimagined by designer Koray Duman, who enlisted the talents of Henrybuilt when it came to the lively kitchen remodel. The playful backsplash features red and white angled tiles that are echoed in cobalt blue in the hallway and bathroom. The overall impact is striking.
German Innovation Award
April 2019
Winning recognition in the Excellence in Business to Consumer category under the Interior & Living section, the Color Box Bar brought home a German Innovation Award. The German Innovation Awards honor products and solutions that are unique in their user centricity and added value compared to earlier solutions across all industrial sectors.
February 2019
Interior Design Magazine showcases Henrybuilt's Color Box in a selection of products that create a "recipe for success" in any kitchen.
January 2019
Residential Design features a system home designed by noted architecture firm Lake Flato. "At the core of the great room is the “gray machine,” supplied by Henrybuilt of Seattle. Project manager, Evan Morris, notes "[Henrybuilt is] beautifully built but not precious, and it takes all of the useful wear of the house in a very nice way."
December 2018
Residential Design features a rare,1960's era restoration in the Hamptons, by Austin Disston Patterson Architects. The home features Henrybuilt in the kitchen and bathrooms.
December 2018
Surface features the Fluted Console in an illustrated piece featuring "a few of [Surface's] favorite design objects of the moment."
November 2018
Fauzia Khanani, principal of Studio FOR, calls out Henrybuilt's Bar Block in a piece on singular design moves that will impact how your kitchen feels.
November 2018
Arch Daily features the Half House by Boro Architects. The 12' wide home, inspired by gallery design, features a Henrybuilt kitchen that maximizes the available footprint, while also blending with the simple, well edited design moves throughout the home.
October 2018
Products Magazine features a luxury spec home, designed by architect Blaze Makoid, and located in Martis Camp, a private community near Lake Tahoe. The developer hired Henrybuilt with the goal of elevating the interior of the home with clever storage solutions that were flexible and impeccably crafted. Henrybuilt designed the kitchen, bar, wardrobe, vanities and entry spaces bringing character and visual interest to the home.
August 2018
Elle Decor features the TriBeCa apartment of Beth and Murat Bugdaycay owners of jewelry company Foundrae, which includes a space defining Henrybuilt wall panel system and kitchen.
International Design Award, Bronze
July 2018
Founded in 2007, the International Design Awards exist to recognize, celebrate, and promote legendary design visionaries and to uncover emerging talent in Architecture, Interior, Product, Graphic, and Fashion Design.
July 2018
The New York Times features a gracious Watermill country home with interiors by General Assembly and storage systems, paneling, and doors by Henrybuilt. The home feels both luxurious and relaxed - the perfect space for the multi-generational occupants to cook and relax.
May 2018
Elle Decor features the Functional Partition Wall in a survey of inspiring, "next level" kitchen products. The made-to-order piece includes interchangeable storage options and an electrical outlet.
March 2018
In a piece related to design in New York City, Gotham features Henrybuilt in it's March issue, noting the company "pioneered the kitchen system movement in the US, designing the heart of the home as one seamless unit.”
March 2018
New York Magazine’s The Cut features a dramatic townhouse renovation by Zimmerman Architects that includes a Henrybuilt kitchen. The homeowners had conflicting aesthetic requirements - she leaned modern and he more traditional. The warm, contemporary kitchen meets them in the middle, while also ensuring the space is highly functional for two cooks.
March 2018
Henrybuilt is featured in a story about how the market is shifting towards kitchens that blend seamlessly with the surrounding spaces inside a home. The writer notes that Henrybuilt offers hidden function and integrated furniture as part of its system.
Architizer A+ Jury Award
February 2018
The Architizer A+ Awards are the largest awards program focused on promoting and celebrating the year's best architecture and products. Henrybuilt took home three awards in this category in 2018, a first for the company.
February 2018
Surface Magazine features Henrybuilt's new Unity Vanity, in a survey of the 10 most artful and forward looking new kitchen and bath products on the market.
October 2017
Desire to Inspire, a popular international design blog, features an array of Henrybuilt kitchens and products. The piece notes that Henrybuilt is "what kitchen dreams are made of."
October 2017
Fine Homebuilding Magazine highlights the uniqueness of Henrybuilt's approach, focusing on the superior quality and design of its system components. The feature also recognizes the holistic nature of the process, noting the importance of how the components come together in a space and what it feels like to live with them.
September 2017
Architectural Digest features a First Bay Tradition style home in Berkeley, CA. L.A. design firm Commune notes "There's nothing precious or showy about this place. Everything is geared toward the comfort and ease of the family." The home includes a Henrybuilt kitchen and wardrobe system.
September 2017
New York Spaces covers a "jewel box" West Hampton residence, designed by architect Brian Young as a weekend getaway for his family. The home includes a Henrybuilt kitchen, adding both warmth and a connection to nature to the overall space.
July 2017
The Wall Street Journal advises on how to bring luxury to small kitchens, noting that the Henrybuilt system offers a "total package" which "makes space[s] feel more refined and functional."
July 2017
Wallpaper covers the launch of Henrybuilt's Vertical Bar Block, noting the new design is an evolution of the company's original Bar Block: the "ultimate kitchen tool box."
March 2017
Washingtonian Magazine features Wardman Tower, a 32 unit luxury condominium historic development project in Woodley Park. The building, designed by Deborah Berke ​and developed by JBG Companies, includes Henrybuilt kitchens throughout.
March 2017
The Double Diamond, a cabin built in 1958 by Andrew Geller and restored recently by CookFox, is featured in Newsday. The writer notes the property now includes a secondary residence with a "custom kitchen from Henrybuilt of Soho and both ocean and Moriches Bay views."
February 2017
Architectural Digest features a refined New York apartment in the Sterling Mason, one of Tribeca's most iconic buildings. The editor notes that Henrybuilt kitchens, installed in every unit, provide "a rich contrast to the modern furniture ensemble."
October 2016
Henrybuilt's New York Showroom at 12 Crosby Street received an American Architecture Prize for the category of Interior Design/Retail.
IF Design Award
February 2016
The IF Design Award is widely recognized as a symbol of global design excellence, welcoming over 5,000 submissions from 70 countries each year.
American Architecture Prize
January 2016
Henrybuilt's New York Showroom, with architecture and interiors designed in-house by the Henrybuilt Design Group, received an American Architecture Prize for the category of Interior Design/Retail.
German Design Award Special Mention
February 2015
Awarded by the German Design Council, this highly regarded prize recognizes top product introductions within the international design community. This is the first time Henrybuilt has been awarded a Special Mention.
German Interior Innovation Award
March 2014
Awarded by the German Design Council, this highly regarded prize recognizes top product introductions within the international design community.
Interior Design Magazine Best of Year Award Honoree
January 2014
The Best of Year awards are the preeminent interior design awards in the US. Henrybuilt was recognized alongside Arc Linea, Snaidero, and Siematic.
German Design Award Nominee
January 2012
2012 was the first year Henrybuilt was recognized by the German Design Council. 2012 winners included Audi, BMW, Grohe, Panasonic, and Ricoh.
Interior Design Magazine Best of Year Award Honoree
January 2011
Henrybuilt was recognized in the Residential Seating Category alongside Karim Rashid, Baker, and Bernhardt.
Interior Design Magazine Best of Year Award
January 2011
The Best of Year awards are the preeminent interior design awards in the US. Viola Park was awarded the top honor in the Kitchen Category over Valcucine and Sniadero.
Chicago Athenaeum International Good Design Award
January 2011
The Good Design Award is considered to be one of the design community’s most prestigious global awards for cutting-edge industrial, product, and graphic design. 2011 winners included Miele, Bosch, Blanco, and Zephyr.
Industrial Design Society of America's IDEA Award
January 2011
For over 30 years, the IDEA award has recognized design excellence in products, sustainability, interior design, packaging, strategy, research and concepts.
Wall Street Journal Innovative Small Business Contest - Top 10 finalist
January 2011
The Innovative Small Business contest recognized entrepreneurs that innovated in the face of the 2007 recession.
Interior Design Magazine Best of Year Award
January 2010
Henrybuilt took home the top prize in the Kitchen Category. Finalists included Bulthaup, Poggenpohl, Duravit and Kohler.
Chicago Athenaeum International Good Design Award
January 2010
Henrybuilt was recognized alongside companies including Dyson, Bodum and Electrolux.
Interior Design Magazine Best of Year Award Honoree
January 2009
Viola Park was recognized alongside Alno and Siematic.
Interior Design Magazine Best of Year Award Honoree
January 2009
Henrybuilt was recognized alongside companies including Karim Rashid and Humanscale.
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Inc. 5000
August 2023
Space Theory ranked among the top 500 and in the top 4% of Inc. magazine's fastest growing private companies in the U.S. Space Theory is the #3 fastest-growing company in Washington state, #2 fastest-growing company in the manufacturing industry, and #3 fastest-growing company in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue area. The Inc. 5000 is a data-driven list that represents the fastest-growing private companies in America.
June 2023
Architectural Digest features a newly renovated Manhattan apartment, in which the original Henrybuilt kitchen "was one of the few things General Assembly kept in place—a modern insertion into the historic space."
May 2023
World of Interiors shares a Henrybuilt kitchen completed in collaboration with architect Tang Kawasaki. The homeowner says of the space, "Henrybuilt was commissioned to create the kitchen, which took inspiration from Japanese dining rituals. Its exposed and inviting surfaces lend themselves to entertaining while cooking, but also function efficiently for family breakfasts grabbed on the go."
iF Design Award
April 2023
The iF Design Awards were founded in 1953 and have since become a global symbol of excellent design. Space Theory’s Daylight island won a 2023 iF Design Award in the kitchen product category.
February 2023
The Architect’s Newspaper covered the launch of New York Architecture + Design Book Club, a collaborative effort between Brooklyn bookstore Head Hi and Tiffany Jow, the editor-in-chief of Untapped. Untapped is an editorially independent design journal published by Henrybuilt.
February 2023
In an article titled, “What You Should Know Before Choosing Kitchen Cabinets,” The New York Times interviews Scott Hudson, the founder of Henrybuilt and Space Theory, about the advantages of a well-designed kitchen system: “‘A good system automatically helps you stay organized because you don’t even have to think about it,’ Mr. Hudson said.” The Times featured images of a Space Theory kitchen system to exemplify its organizational benefits.
February 2023
Business of Home features a story about Untapped, an editorially-independent design journal created by Henrybuilt, titled, “The new rule of brand publishing: Don’t mention the brand.” Author Fred Nicolaus writes, “Untapped, with its intellectual tenor and minimalist aesthetic…feels very much like the digital incarnation of a long-lost 1960s design journal.”
February 2023
In a story about designer Maria McManus’s minimalist New York apartment, British Vogue highlights McManus’s Henrybuilt kitchen: “‘Whenever we have people over we always end up congregating here,’ she says.”
February 2023
Architectural Digest features a Henrybuilt kitchen and mudroom in designer Jennifer Bunsa’s elegant Florida beach house: “‘It’s a very efficient kitchen,’ Bunsa points out.”
February 2023
Amid Henrybuilt’s launch of the editorially-independent design journal, Untapped, Surface calls it “a brand-founded design journal unlike the rest.” The Surface editors write that Untapped “eschews product placement for incisive, ideas-driven stories that wrestle with one big question per issue.”
February 2023
The New York Review of Architecture covered the launch of Untapped, an editorially independent design journal created by Henrybuilt: “Sponsored (but not constrained!) by the boutique firm, Henrybuilt, Untapped stands as an independent publication worthy of attention from a wide creative audience.”
February 2023
"Designing for elegant and refined flexibility is the principle behind the innovations of Henrybuilt kitchens. Functionality is key, using wood, hooks, and shelving to deliver all manner of practical home-cooking solutions," says Homes & Gardens.
September 2022
Our Hamptons project with Oza Sabbeth Architects was featured in the New York Times. “It was really important for me that [the architect] share the same vision I did for wanting calming, thoughtful elements in the design, as well as something very modern,” the homeowner said.
June 2022
Monocle sat down with Henrybuilt at our Los Angeles showroom. "The Seattle-based firm, best known for its US-made, architecturally integrated kitchen systems, has transformed a former gallery in Downtown LA’s arts district into a series of sun-lit spaces that transition from hallway to library to kitchen. Each area feels like a real room."
June 2022
SURFACE shares Henrybuilt's adaptable wardrobe system, Drift, our new collection of Opencase components specially designed to make dressing more pleasurable.
May 2022
Domino shares Space Theory's Daylight Island and our focus on creating premium quality systems with a new level of flexible and built-in functionality.
May 2022
With sustainability at the forefront, The Charlotte, a Passive House development located in Manhattan's Upper West Side features "...a custom Henrybuilt kitchen...aimed to redefine the idea of what an eco-friendly home would look like."
April 2022
Primary Objects, Henrybuilt's collection of heirloom-quality singular furniture pieces - including unique kitchen islands - is featured in the New York Times. The article quotes founder and CEO, Scott Hudson's approach to designing for the home stating,“The interior is as important as the exterior.”
Red Dot
April 2022
Space Theory's Daylight Island was a winner in the Product Design category. Judged by a jury of experts in the field of product design, the renowned international design competition distinguishes brands for design excellence. Past winners of this prestigious award include BMW, Apple, Harmon Kardon, and Google.
Red Dot
April 2022
Henrybuilt's wardrobe system, Drift, was a winner in the Product Design category. Judged by a jury of experts in the field of product design, the renowned international design competition distinguishes brands for design excellence. Past winners of this prestigious award include BMW, Apple, Harmon Kardon, and Google.
April 2022
Merging system functionality and refined aesthetics was at the forefront of Henrybuilt's approach to the kitchen design of the mid-century California home of a former Ford president.
March 2022
A unique Marin home, fully designed and renovated by Henrybuilt, served as the breeding ground for new product innovation and team building–writes DWELL, "Henrybuilt founder and CEO Scott Hudson works with his team to transform a 1961 residence into a company retreat and testing grounds."
February 2022
Space Theory's Daylight Island is at the forefront of flexible and innovative design. SURFACE writes, "With Henrybuilt sister company Space Theory’s new Daylight Island, the open-concept kitchen has reached its zenith...Daylight uses a relatively simple base—a 24-inch grid of welded steel beams—and delivers a multitude of customizable storage options that are both flexible and beautiful.
July 2021
Henrybuilt's whole house approach contributes to the overall harmony of this home located in Lake Tahoe. "Operating on the idea that peace is hard to achieve with the presence of visual clutter, Loew worked with Henrybuilt to create the kitchen cabinetry, the bedroom closet systems, the bathroom vanities and the mudroom and ski lockers. “There is a sense in this house of everything being in its place,” she explains."
German Design Award
June 2021
Henrybuilt's Primary Objects group of standalone furniture was a winner in the Excellent Brands: Interior & Living category. The prestigious awards program from the German Design Council takes a holistic approach to honoring brands. The competition's criteria and categories cover the wide-ranging aspects of professional brand management.
August 2020
Our new line of stand alone pieces, Primary Objects, which can be purchased individually, was covered by Christie's: "The Primary Objects collection comprises the uncomplicated and functional essentials around which any room is created."
June 2020
Kicking off on a nice note: “Coveted for its integrated kitchens, Henrybuilt’s tenets of craftsmanship and functionality are characterized in the new Primary Objects collection." This piece also makes the point that one can now own a piece of Henrybuilt without committing to a large-scale project.
June 2020
White oak, used for the cabinetry, the staircase and its adjoining slatted wall, complements the cement’s hues. “You have a lot of wood in the places that you touch,” says Wittman
iF Design Award
May 2020
Space Theory, Henrybuilt’s sister company, won a 2020 iF Design Award in the product category. The prestigious competition, which has been around since 1953, received a record 7,298 entries from 56 nations across 7 disciplines. The judges hailed from 20 countries and met over 3 days in Hamburg to review all submissions.
May 2020
A modern home became an idyllic retreat in a busy Seattle neighborhood with the help of Wittman Estes Architecture and Henrybuilt - as seen here with White Oak Henrybuilt kitchen system with Bar Block.
May 2020
The Domino editorial team takes a look at the multiple-award-winning, and multi-purpose Henrybuilt Bar Blocks – in both horizontal and vertical forms.
May 2020
A house designed by Bauhaus founder Walter Gropius and his protégé Marcel Breuer in the 1940s outside of Boston, MA has been updated in collaboration with Lawless Design and Henrybuilt. Our design director, Lisa Tanno, discusses how she improved the flow of the kitchen with period-appropriate cabinetry.
May 2020
Our founder Scott Hudson speaks with AD Pro about the impact COVID-19 will have on the future of interior design: “We know from prior challenging times that when the going gets tough…be creative.”
May 2020
Space Theory's user-friendly technology, the Design Engine, is at the forefront of Henrybuilt's innovative approach to design. LUXE writes, "Just imagine if designing a custom kitchen was as simple as a drag-and-drop website. Space Theory, by the founders of Seattle-based Henrybuilt, has a solution that’s as close as one can get."
April 2020
Architectural Record releases a list of Record Houses each year 2020 - honoring the spirit of their diverse settings while reflecting the sensibilities of their designers and values of their owners. The High Desert Retreat project with Aidling Darling Design was recognized, featuring Henrybuilt throughout.
Iconic Awards Selection
April 2020
Argonaut, formerly called the Portal Armoire, from Henrybuilt’s Primary Objects line, was selected by the ICONIC Awards 2020: Innovative Interior, produced by the German Design Council. The competition honors holistic projects in the fields of architecture, product design, and brand communication.
April 2020
Julie Carlson at Remodelista profiles her favorite piece from our Primary Objects launch - the Bake Off Island, focusing on all the details that make this standalone piece a flexible and versatile option for kitchen additions.
April 2020
A midcentury home in Portland has been restored with Henrybuilt continuous horizontal-grain teak throughout.
April 2020
A family retreat on a mountain in Northern California has been elevated with a streamlined Henrybuilt kitchen featuring a hidden range hood and pops of color that reference the home’s red-tinted glass.
March 2020
Our Hermosa Beach project with LMDesign Architecture Studio was featured in Dwell, showcasing our unapologetically Yellow kitchen. "There’s a place for things," Jen the homeowner says. "And when there’s a place for things you don’t feel the stress of your life as much."
March 2020
Not only chic but incredibly practical when it comes to storage, Hunker reviews their favorite pieces from Primary Objects.
February 2020
Dezeen sat down with Henrybuilt founder Scott Hudson to discuss the launch of Primary Objects - why now and what sets these pieces apart.
February 2020
Like minds: Scott Hudson and Dave Dawson in conversation with Dennis Scully on the Business of Home podcast.
February 2020
Henrybuilt founder Scott Hudson sits down with Business of Home on the occasion of the launch of Primary Objects—the company’s line of stand-alone furniture and furniture-like forms. In the piece, Hudson shares his ambitions for the collection, aesthetic and beyond.
GERMAN DESIGN AWARD Winner
January 2020
Henrybuilt’s Argonaut, formerly called the Portal Armoire, was recognized in the 2020 competition in the category Excellent Product Design—Furniture. The juried competition awards products that represent pioneering contributions of the German and international design landscape.
January 2020
The home of Henrybuilt’s Director of Business Development, Janet Hall, also a cofounder of Remodelista, is featured by the popular design blog. Petal House, as the property is known, boasts a Henrybuilt kitchen meant to complement the stunning architecture by the well-known Bay Area architect Walter Thomas Brooks.
January 2020
Architectural Digest shines a spotlight on Henrybuilt’s Argonaut armoire, part of the company’s new Primary Objects line of freestanding furniture. The elegant piece is cited as the perfect wardrobe solution.
January 2020
A compact beachfront home with sweeping views of the Long Island Sound gets the Henrybuilt treatment with a kitchen in natural walnut that beautifully accents the couple’s collection of antiques and artworks in the adjacent rooms.
Building Trades Manufacturer of the Year
December 2019
For the second time in four years, Henrybuilt was recognized with top honors by the Washington Manufacturing Awards. Winners were chosen by a distinguished panel of judges and received coverage in the May issue of Seattle Business magazine.
International Design Award Honorable Mention
December 2019
Henrybuilt's Color Box Bar was recognized in the kitchen furniture category at the International Design Award competition. Last year, the company's Vertical Bar Block received an IDA award.
December 2019
The magazine explores the Napa Valley home of Henrybuilt’s own Director of Business Development, Janet Hall. Hall’s house is designed by iconic Bay Area architect Walter Thomas Brooks, and, for it, she sought a Henrybuilt kitchen that complemented the architecture.
December 2019
Galerie interviews celebrated photographers Christopher Makos and Paul Solberg in anticipation of their exhibition at the Henrybuilt Soho showroom through March 2020. The piece discusses the custom tables with which Henrybuilt outfitted the pair’s Milford, Pennsylvania home, sparking Henrybuilt’s friendship with the artists.
November 2019
Henrybuilt’s Metronome shelf from the new Primary Objects line is once again in the news, receiving coverage in SPACES magazine’s Winter/Spring 2020 edition. The piece was hand-picked by the SPACES editorial staff as a highlight of local Bay Area design.
GERMAN BRAND AWARD
November 2019
Henrybuilt received a special mention in the Excellent Brands and Product Brand of the Year categories with the German Brand Awards. The prestigious awards program takes a holistic approach to honoring brands. The competition's criteria and categories cover the wide-ranging aspects of professional brand management.
November 2019
For the publication’s Made in America issue, Henrybuilt’s Gumdrop series of Seattle-made ottomans receive a special nod.
November 2019
The artist Urs Fischer opens the doors to his “bewitching domain” in Los Angeles on the pages of Architectural Digest. When attention turns to the kitchen as a focal point of the home, it’s noted that Henrybuilt designed the room’s system at its center.
November 2019
In this piece about a hilltop aerie in Berkeley, California, Henrybuilt is recognized for its casework in the home of architects Cecily Young and John Ruble, both of the architecture firm Moore Ruble Yudell. In particular, the piece zeroes in on the custom finish that Henrybuilt concocted for the couple and dubbed “Ruble Oak.”
November 2019
Henrybuilt's Metronome shelf from the Primary Objects line graces the pages of Dwell’s Made in America issue celebrating the best in U.S. design. The piece is among those featured in a spread highlighting standout West Coast creations.
Innovation in Design Awards Finalist
October 2019
The Color Box Bar has been recognized as a finalist in the Product Design category of the IDA Awards presented by New York Cottages & Gardens. Founded 12 years ago, the competition honors top design across multiple categories.
October 2019
In this home on Hawaii’s Kona Coast, a couple’s Henrybuilt kitchen blends seamlessly with the main living area, because the pair—and their two young children—love to congregate in the kitchen and wanted the two spaces to feel fully integrated.
October 2019
The magazine’s Fall Market Tabloid edition turns the spotlight on Henrybuilt's Gumdrops—the plush velvet ottomans from the company's Primary Objects line. The piece, titled “Plush Life,” comments on the “cosseting feel” velvet lends to “curvaceous seats.”
October 2019
The vaulted barn-inspired great room of this home designed by Lake|Flato Architects is a custom build feature with an exposed heavy timber frame made of white oak; it features an open-plan living room, dining area, and kitchen. As the piece notes, "at the heart of the great room is a custom cabinetry system by Seattle-based Henrybuilt.”
October 2019
AN Interior, a magazine produced by The Architect’s Newspaper, takes a closer look at the Cole residence in Hermosa Beach, California, and specifically the home’s sunny kitchen conceived by the team at Henrybuilt. The kitchen system includes interior drawer organization, a unique lift-up unit, and a seamless glass sliding-door storage area.
October 2019
Designer Young Huh praises Henrybuilt in the pages of the Departures Fall 2019 Home + Design issue. “They were one of the first to bring back wood finishes. No one was doing walnut cabinets. They started to make them popular. The cabinets were modern but warm,” Huh says of Henrybuilt. She also lauds the fact that Henrybuilt’s products are customizable within an eighth of an inch. “That’s a big deal.”
September 2019
"If you've ever Googled a sleek, contemporary kitchen on the internet, there's a chance it was designed by Henrybuilt," Apartment Therapy writer, Tara Bellucci, notes, in a piece about Henrybuilt’s sister company, Space Theory. The piece goes on to talk about how Space Theory is a more affordable option than Henrybuilt, observing that Space Theory uses technology to cut costs - specifically the internally developed Design Engine software.
September 2019
Dwell visits the home of Janet Hall, Henrybuilt’s Director of Business Development, whose lovely Petal House by the architect Walter Thomas Brooks was updated with a Henrybuilt kitchen. "I realized that you can have it all: Beautiful design, furniture-like quality, and super high-performance functionality. You don't have to give up any of those elements,” says Hall of her Henrybuilt addition.
Architizer A+ Finalist
August 2019
The Architzer A+ Awards recognize the year’s best architecture, spaces, and products. Henrybuilt’s Providence shelving unit was selected as a finalist in the residential furniture category, making it one among a handful of items in the world recognized for this honor.
Chicago Athenaeum International Good Design Award Winner
July 2019
The Good Design Award is considered to be one of the design industry’s most prestigious global awards for cutting-edge industrial, product, and graphic design. 2018 winners include Uber, Apple, Google, Samsung and Leica. This is the fifth award for the company.
July 2019
Space Theory, Henrybuilt’s sister company, is spotlighted in Interior Design for its new Seattle showroom within the Henrybuilt headquarters. The reporter Carlene Olsen writes, "The showroom, located in Seattle's Georgetown neighborhood, has a minimalist aesthetic that spotlights functionality, enabling users to touch and move pieces as if at home." The Design Engine, the company’s internally developed software, is credited for Space Theory’s 30% reduction in cost compared to Henrybuilt product.
CHICAGO ATHENAEUM INTERNATIONAL GOOD DESIGN AWARD WINNER
June 2019
The Chicago Athenaeum Museum of Architecture and Design and The European Centre for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies recognized Henrybuilt’s Fluted Island in the Furniture category. The prestigious awards were founded in Chicago in 1950 by Edgar Kaufmann Jr.; Eero Saarinen, and Charles and Ray Eames. This year, over 900 product designs and graphics from 47 nations were honored by the program for their design excellence.
CHICAGO ATHENAEUM INTERNATIONAL GOOD DESIGN AWARD WINNER
June 2019
Among the top honorees for product design was Henrybuilt’s Color Box Bar, which received a nod from The Chicago Athenaeum Museum of Architecture and Design and The European Centre for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies. The prestigious awards were founded in Chicago in 1950 by Edgar Kaufmann Jr.; Eero Saarinen, and Charles and Ray Eames.
CHICAGO ATHENAEUM INTERNATIONAL GOOD DESIGN AWARD WINNER 2019
June 2019
Henrybuilt’s sister company was honored by The Chicago Athenaeum Museum of Architecture and Design and The European Centre for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies. The prestigious awards, which were founded in Chicago in 1950 by Edgar Kaufmann Jr.; Eero Saarinen, and Charles and Ray Eames, recognized over 900 product designs and graphics from 47 nations were honored by the program for their design excellence.
June 2019
"People are craving more control over how kitchens are designed and how they can create more order in their homes. We can probably thank Marie Kondo for that," notes Henrybuilt’s Chief Marketing Officer Tim Fry in a Hollywood Reporter story that charts kitchen trends among the Hollywood set. Fry is on hand to introduce readers to Space Theory, Henrybuilt’s sister company that celebrates relaxed order in the kitchen.
June 2019
A Henrybuilt kitchen is prominently featured in this piece in the New York Times about the listing of a TriBeCa apartment for $13.5 million. The residence currently belongs to the architect Cary Paik and his partner, Esther Lee, global chief marketing officer at MetLife. Of the design-forward space, Paik notes, “Design's mission is to reduce our stress by reducing the amount of decisions we have to make."
June 2019
Henrybuilt’s sister company Space Theory is recognized by Gray magazine for putting “IKEA planners to shame” with its precise standards, intelligent software, and hi-res imagery that “lets users see what they’re getting and know the cost as they go.” Henrybuilt, too, is recognized for its storage systems, dubbed “pure expressions of everyday tools that also carry a sense of noble permanence, like heirlooms.”
Communicator Award
May 2019
​Honoring achievement in marketing and communications, the Communicator Awards recognized Henrybuilt's 2019 Book, which took home top honors. In 2018, the awards celebrated Henrybuilt's Instagram account.
Communicator Award
May 2019
​The Communicator Awards which honor excellence in marketing and communications—and, in 2018, recognized Henrybuilt’s Instagram account—this year, awarded top honors to Henrybuilt’s Spring 2019 advertisement in T Magazine.
May 2019
For New York Design Week, Henrybuilt joined forces with Jean Lee and Dylan Davis of Ladies & Gentlemen Studio to exhibit new lighting by the duo and new Henrybuilt furniture groupings, both of which are spotlighted in this spread on Archiproducts.
May 2019
Henrybuilt’s New York Design Week collaboration with design-team alumni Jean Lee and Dylan Davis of Ladies & Gentlemen Studio receives a mention in Surface. The publication notes, “Ladies & Gentlemen Studio, whose two founders both began their design careers at Henrybuilt, introduce new lighting from the growing Myrna collection within stylized vignettes that feature the brand’s award-winning kitchen systems and objects by Origin.”
May 2019
The online magazine Dezeen spotlights the Williamsburg loft of Patrick Nolan and Clément Gaujal reimagined by designer Koray Duman, who enlisted the talents of Henrybuilt when it came to the lively kitchen remodel. The playful backsplash features red and white angled tiles that are echoed in cobalt blue in the hallway and bathroom. The overall impact is striking.
May 2019
New York magazine’s The Cut explores the home of Patrick Nolan and Clément Gaujal who enlisted designer Koray Duman to rethink their Williamsburg, Brooklyn condo. The kitchen—designed by Henrybuilt in a neutral palette that contrasts with lively tiles composing the backsplash and floor—is an important focal point of the abode, dubbed the blog’s Space of the Week. “Now the core is the kitchen,” Guajal told the publication.
May 2019
In Interior Design’s Spring Market Tabloid, the Portal Armoire is included in the "Best Dressed" section featuring wardrobe-related items. The issue spotlights more than 900 new products geared towards the magazine's audience of professional designers and architects.
May 2019
Arts publication Cultured recognizes Henrybuilt—"the go-to designer for the creative class”—and founder Scott Hudson for the company’s pioneering work in the kitchen and beyond, creating systems that are as aesthetically pleasing as they are functional.
May 2019
Henrybuilt’s launch of sister company Space Theory earns coverage on the California Home + Design website, where the publication addresses everything from the creation of the Design Engine software behind it, to the variability of the kitchen systems on offer, to the hours of the Seattle showroom where Space Theory is first being promoted.
May 2019
Business of Home announces the launch of Henrybuilt’s sister company, Space Theory. In the article, Henrybuilt founder Scott Hudson shares his ambition to reach a broader audience with the new company, which thanks to internally developed Design Engine software, offers clients performance kitchens at a reduced cost.
DAVEY AWARDS Gold Winner
April 2019
Henrybuilt’s 2019 Book was awarded as a Gold Winner by the Davey Awards in the Promotional Catalog category. The award program honors the best efforts by small businesses worldwide.
GRAY DESIGN AWARD Finalist
April 2019
Henrybuilt’s sister company Space Theory relies on internally developed software known as the Design Engine to execute its kitchen systems. The Design Engine was nominated in the Wild Card category by the Gray Awards which celebrate the most innovative design of the Pacific Northwest, U.S., and Canada. This year’s prestigious lineup of judges included Mette and Rolf Hay, behind design company HAY; Nicole Hollis of the eponymous interior design firm; and Yves Béhar, founder of the industrial design and branding firm Fuseproject.
German Innovation Award
April 2019
Winning recognition in the Excellence in Business to Consumer category under the Interior & Living section, the Color Box Bar brought home a German Innovation Award. The German Innovation Awards honor products and solutions that are unique in their user centricity and added value compared to earlier solutions across all industrial sectors.
March 2019
A traditional Bay Area home gets a French cottage-inspired makeover complete with a highly functional kitchen designed for entertaining. Working with Sidell Parkravan Architects, a favorite collaborator of the firm, Henrybuilt designed a U-shaped layout for the kitchen.
Spark Awards Finalist
February 2019
Shadow Box from Henrybuilt’s new Primary Objects line was praised for its design by the Spark Awards alongside such products as the Google Nest Mini and Pixelbook Go. The Henrybuilt piece makes clever use of Opencase to adapt to a range of needs and uses.
February 2019
Architect's Newspaper features the Color Box Bar in a "What Architects Want" product round-up, focused on adaptable storage solutions that work with a wide range of aesthetic visions.
February 2019
Hunker, a website that provides advice and design inspiration to homeowners, highlights an "elegant, modern," Henrybuilt kitchen, in a trend piece focused on the resurgence of black countertops.
February 2019
Interior Design Magazine showcases Henrybuilt's Color Box in a selection of products that create a "recipe for success" in any kitchen.
February 2019
Gray features Color Box in a Top 20 design piece, showcasing the best new Pacific Northwest designed products for the kitchen.
California Home + Design Design Awards
January 2019
The Fluted Island received a nod for new product design by the prestigious regional magazine, which also recognized the work of the nation’s top architects and designers in the pages of its Spring 2019 issue.
Architect's Newspaper Honorable Mention
January 2019
The jury awarded Henrybuilt’s Portal Armoire with one of two honorable mentions in the Interior Furnishings - Residential category. The jury comprised of design professionals and editors evaluated the products by innovation, aesthetics, performance, and value.
Architect's Newspaper Honorable Mention
January 2019
Space Theory was selected as one of two honorable mentions in the Kitchens category. The juried prize—determined by an esteemed group of design professionals and editors—assessed the products by their innovation, aesthetics, performance, and value.
January 2019
Residential Design features a system home designed by noted architecture firm Lake Flato. "At the core of the great room is the “gray machine,” supplied by Henrybuilt of Seattle. Project manager, Evan Morris, notes "[Henrybuilt is] beautifully built but not precious, and it takes all of the useful wear of the house in a very nice way."
January 2019
Food and Wine features Henrybuilt in an article that tracks the history of island design from the early 1900's to present day. The writer notes Henrybuilt's sculptural Bar Block keeps a cook’s most essential tools right within reach.
December 2018
Spaces features a Mill Valley home renovated by Diego Pacheco Design. The main living space of the home features a Henrybuilt kitchen, designed for the Italian homeowner who loves to cook and entertain.
December 2018
Residential Design features a rare,1960's era restoration in the Hamptons, by Austin Disston Patterson Architects. The home features Henrybuilt in the kitchen and bathrooms.
December 2018
Surface features the Fluted Console in an illustrated piece featuring "a few of [Surface's] favorite design objects of the moment."
November 2018
Fauzia Khanani, principal of Studio FOR, calls out Henrybuilt's Bar Block in a piece on singular design moves that will impact how your kitchen feels.
November 2018
Arch Daily features the Half House by Boro Architects. The 12' wide home, inspired by gallery design, features a Henrybuilt kitchen that maximizes the available footprint, while also blending with the simple, well edited design moves throughout the home.
October 2018
Products Magazine features a luxury spec home, designed by architect Blaze Makoid, and located in Martis Camp, a private community near Lake Tahoe. The developer hired Henrybuilt with the goal of elevating the interior of the home with clever storage solutions that were flexible and impeccably crafted. Henrybuilt designed the kitchen, bar, wardrobe, vanities and entry spaces bringing character and visual interest to the home.
October 2018
Surface Magazine highlights Henrybuilt in a 2-page, spread noting our systems are "contemporary without being cold or impersonal".
October 2018
Gray Magazine, the definitive Pacific Northwest Design magazine, features the Fluted Island in a trend piece tied to holiday giving.
September 2018
W magazine features a conversation between model Jacquelyn Jablonski and her interior designer Ryan Korban. The piece mentions Jacquelyn's Henrybuilt kitchen, which came at the suggestion of her friend, makeup artist Mark Carrasquillo, who is also a Henrybuilt client.
September 2018
Architectural Digest features a loft in a converted school building in Brooklyn, designed by Space Exploration, that features a Henrybuilt kitchen, tailored to the ever changing needs of a young family.
August 2018
Elle Decor features the TriBeCa apartment of Beth and Murat Bugdaycay owners of jewelry company Foundrae, which includes a space defining Henrybuilt wall panel system and kitchen.
Communicator Award 2018 Content and Marketing - Community Building and Engagement - Excellence
August 2018
​For over two decades, the Communicator Awards have recognized big ideas in marketing and communications. This year's competition featured an incredible pool of entries, making it the largest and most prestigious award of its kind.
Communicator Award Content and Marketing - Influencer Marketing Distinction
August 2018
For over two decades, the Communicator Awards have recognized big ideas in marketing and communications. This year's competition featured an incredible pool of entries, making it the largest and most prestigious award of its kind.​
Communicator Award Content and Marketing - Social Page by a Brand - Distinction
August 2018
For over two decades, the Communicator Awards have recognized big ideas in marketing and communications. This year's competition featured an incredible pool of entries, making it the largest and most prestigious award of its kind.​
August 2018
Dwell features a San Francisco home designed by McElroy design in a round up of buildings that embrace the environment. The home features a family-friendly Henrybuilt kitchen designed for a food entrepreneur.
International Design Award, Bronze
July 2018
Founded in 2007, the International Design Awards exist to recognize, celebrate, and promote legendary design visionaries and to uncover emerging talent in Architecture, Interior, Product, Graphic, and Fashion Design.
July 2018
Surface Magazine features the Fluted Island noting the "moody, versatile, stand-alone storage system marks a new direction for the furniture company." The article also notes the island highlights Henrybuilt's legacy of "exquisitely hand-constructed work" and "ingenious organizational systems."
July 2018
The New York Times features a gracious Watermill country home with interiors by General Assembly and storage systems, paneling, and doors by Henrybuilt. The home feels both luxurious and relaxed - the perfect space for the multi-generational occupants to cook and relax.
July 2018
Interior Design features the Fluted Island in a round-up of kitchen products designed to make a big design impact, while also offering impeccable craft quality and function.
June 2018
Aspire Design and Home features a Henrybuilt kitchen designed for a professional chef looking to tap into the nostalgia of growing up in California and Hawaii in the 70's. The flexibility of Henrybuilt's system allowed her to achieve her specific design goals without sacrificing the function and performance a professional chef requires.
Spark Award Finalist
May 2018
Founded in 2002, the Spark Awards were created to promote better living through better design across a wide range of mediums. Henrybuilt was recognized alongside ​Nest, Philips Lighting, Fitbit, and Anvil Studios.​
May 2018
Elle Decor features the Functional Partition Wall in a survey of inspiring, "next level" kitchen products. The made-to-order piece includes interchangeable storage options and an electrical outlet.
March 2018
Inhabit, a design blog affiliated with real estate giant Corcoran, features Henrybuilt in a kitchen design piece, highlighting how the company "has become one of the most sought-after kitchen designers in the country."
March 2018
In a piece related to design in New York City, Gotham features Henrybuilt in it's March issue, noting the company "pioneered the kitchen system movement in the US, designing the heart of the home as one seamless unit.”
March 2018
Elle Decor features a home in the Sterling Mason, a 33-unit condominium building in Tribeca designed by Morris Adjmi and Gachot, with Henrybuilt kitchens and baths throughout. The featured home also includes a Henrybuilt wardrobe and office system, tailored to the aesthetic requirements of the project.
March 2018
New York Magazine’s The Cut features a dramatic townhouse renovation by Zimmerman Architects that includes a Henrybuilt kitchen. The homeowners had conflicting aesthetic requirements - she leaned modern and he more traditional. The warm, contemporary kitchen meets them in the middle, while also ensuring the space is highly functional for two cooks.
March 2018
Henrybuilt is featured in a story about how the market is shifting towards kitchens that blend seamlessly with the surrounding spaces inside a home. The writer notes that Henrybuilt offers hidden function and integrated furniture as part of its system.
March 2018
St. Louis Home features a Brutalist residence originally designed for Morton D. May, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Completed in 2013, the home includes a livable, functional Henrybuilt kitchen tailored to the needs of the family who loves to cook.
February 2018
Sacramento Home features a Tahoe residence designed by Architect Blaze Makoid. Henrybuilt was involved pre-permit to develop kitchen, bath, wardrobe, and Opencase systems in response to the architecture, both contributing to the quality of the end result in terms of performance and aesthetics, as well as the feel of living in the space.
Architizer A+ Jury Award
February 2018
The Architizer A+ Awards are the largest awards program focused on promoting and celebrating the year's best architecture and products. Henrybuilt took home three awards in this category in 2018, a first for the company.
Architizer A+ Finalist
February 2018
The Architizer A+ Awards are the largest awards program focused on promoting and celebrating the year's best architecture and products. Henrybuilt took home three awards in this category in 2018, a first for the company.
Architizer A+ Special Mention
February 2018
The Architizer A+ Awards are the largest awards program focused on promoting and celebrating the year's best architecture and products. Henrybuilt took home three awards in this category in 2018, a first for the company.
February 2018
CA Interiors reports on the newly created Mill Valley Design District, noting Henrybuilt, "who covers the heart of the home and beyond, focuses on clean lines and only the best quality materials."
February 2018
Surface Magazine features Henrybuilt's new Unity Vanity, in a survey of the 10 most artful and forward looking new kitchen and bath products on the market.
German Design Interior Innovation Award
January 2018
Awarded by the German Design Council, the Interior Innovation award is a highly regarded prize which recognizes top product introductions within the international design community. This is the second recognition for Henrybuilt.
January 2018
Dwell includes Henrybuilt's Vertical Bar Block in a 2018 kitchen and bath trend piece, noting the component "transforms empty nooks into places to store kitchen necessities."
January 2018
Architect's Newspaper features Henrybuilt's new Functional Partition Wall in a survey of "the latest and greatest" kitchen products, noting the Functional Partition Wall allows homeowners to create distinct spaces within a kitchen, while also" freeing up drawer space" and "subtly concealing unused cookery."
December 2017
A Henrybuilt loft kitchen, designed in collaboration with a Brooklyn homeowner, was awarded Best Amateur kitchen in the Remodelista Awards. Designed as part of the open living space, the kitchen's layout adds function, while the furniture quality adds warmth and refinement.
December 2017
Dwell showcases HBO director Tricia Brock's, Upper East Side pied-a-terre which includes a small, but highly functional Henrybuilt kitchen.
December 2017
Henrybuilt's Vertical Bar Block was selected as an editor's pick in Gray Magazine's annual award contest. The editors note the piece "fits seamlessly into a kitchen's smaller spaces a​n​d provides open storage that's both good-looking and functional.​"
November 2017
Interior Design showcases a renovation of a mid-century condo in Nob Hill, by Imbue Design. Imbue brought Henrybuilt on to develop kitchen, bath, office and wardrobe systems with the goal of ​increasing the ​design and ​​functionality of the blank space.
October 2017
Desire to Inspire, a popular international design blog, features an array of Henrybuilt kitchens and products. The piece notes that Henrybuilt is "what kitchen dreams are made of."
October 2017
Fine Homebuilding Magazine highlights the uniqueness of Henrybuilt's approach, focusing on the superior quality and design of its system components. The feature also recognizes the holistic nature of the process, noting the importance of how the components come together in a space and what it feels like to live with them.
October 2017
Architectural Record features a smartly designed home in Truckee, CA. Blaze Makoid Architecture focused on deliberate forms and materials to best integrate the space into the surrounding landscape. Henrybuilt developed kitchen, bath, and wardrobe systems, in response to the architecture.
October 2017
Surface Magazine highlights Henrybuilt's new Functional Partition Wall in the survey "7 Ways to Create a Contemporary Kitchen." The list features refined accents that rethink the traditional kitchen, noting that flexible, hidden storage and noble materials are key.
Communicator Award
September 2017
For over two decades, the Communicator Awards have recognized big ideas in marketing and communications. This year's award program drew over 6,000 entries from around the globe.
September 2017
Plastolux features a William Landsberg designed Bauhaus style home in Long Island, renovated by Stephen Moser Architects. Henrybuilt was brought onto the project because of the company's ability to​ ​integrate with historical architectural detailing​ ​while also offering system functionality.
September 2017
Dornob covers the launch of the Vertical Bar Block, noting that "Henrybuilt prides itself on providing holistic answers to the daily questions of household living," and how the Vertical Bar Block "is the latest string to [Henrybuilt's] ever-expanding bow of domestic problem-solving."
September 2017
Writer Deborah Bishop covers a new build home in Mill Valley, CA designed by Pfau Long Architecture. Homeowner Tim Rosa notes that "any built-in you see, [Henrybuilt] designed it." Chris Barriatua, VP of Henrybuilt, explains how the design process focused on density and openness - making sure there was enough storage for people's things and enough 'white space' to create a feeling of grace.​"​
September 2017
Architectural Digest features a First Bay Tradition style home in Berkeley, CA. L.A. design firm Commune notes "There's nothing precious or showy about this place. Everything is geared toward the comfort and ease of the family." The home includes a Henrybuilt kitchen and wardrobe system.
September 2017
New York Spaces covers a "jewel box" West Hampton residence, designed by architect Brian Young as a weekend getaway for his family. The home includes a Henrybuilt kitchen, adding both warmth and a connection to nature to the overall space.
September 2017
The design site features a hillside home near downtown Austin reimagined as a NYC pied-a-terre. The project includes an elegant Henrybuilt kitchen and vanity in the master bath.
Shorty Finalist Award and Audience Honor Award
August 2017
The Shorty Awards honor the best of social media by recognizing the influencers, brands and organizations on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Tumblr, Instagram, Snapchat, and more. The Shorty Awards were the first to honor social media, and by constantly evolving along with the medium it honors, remains the most prominent award show of its kind, engaging an online audience of millions and culminating in a blockbuster ceremony in New York City.
August 2017
Hamptons Magazine sought out Henrybuilt for insight on kitchen design trends, noting that Henrybuilt has seen an increase in homeowners seeking nuanced, tailored solutions that feel approachable.
August 2017
California Home and Design selects Henrybuilt's Vertical Bar Block as its Product of the Day, noting the piece is an example of the company's "highly functional, seamless, and sophisticated designs."
Spark Award Finalist
July 2017
Founded in 2002, the Spark Awards were created to promote better living through better design across a wide range of mediums. Henrybuilt was recognized alongside Dell Inc., Fitbit, Google, IBM and Moen.
Spark Award Finalist
July 2017
Founded in 2002, the Spark Awards were created to promote better living through better design across a wide range of mediums. Henrybuilt was recognized alongside Dell Inc., Fitbit, Google, IBM and Moen.
July 2017
The Wall Street Journal advises on how to bring luxury to small kitchens, noting that the Henrybuilt system offers a "total package" which "makes space[s] feel more refined and functional."
July 2017
Wallpaper covers the launch of Henrybuilt's Vertical Bar Block, noting the new design is an evolution of the company's original Bar Block: the "ultimate kitchen tool box."
Davey Silver Award
June 2017
Judged by the Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts, the Davey Awards honor the achievements of small agencies and independent designers, who derive their strength from big ideas not stratospheric budgets.
June 2017
Residential Architect features Stephen Moser's restoration of William Landsberg's personal​ ​residence in Port Washington, NY. Henrybuilt was hired because of the company’s ability to reflect details within the Bauhaus style home, while also providing system functionality which was important to the client.
Davey Gold Award
May 2017
Judged by the Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts, the Davey Awards honor the achievements of small agencies and independent designers, who derive their strength from big ideas not stratospheric budgets.
May 2017
NY Cottages and Gardens features architect and designer​​ Luis Fernandez's Chelsea loft which includes a spacious Henrybuilt kitchen. Fernandez notes, "the project was about making spaces that feel inviting and maintaining a good flow," while also "ensuring [the space] was completely utilized."
May 2017
Metropolis reports that Tribeca has become a NYC X DESIGN destination, noting the neighborhood hosted a variety of up and coming designer exhibits​​ and is home to​ an increasing number of design​ showrooms ​including ​Henrybuilt, Tom Dixon, and De Vera.
Gray Design Award Finalist
April 2017
Celebrating the most innovative design of the Pacific Northwest U.S. and Canada, the Gray Awards are the region’s first cross-disciplinary, regionally focused design awards program. The 2017 winners were chosen by industry leaders including Philippe Starck, Karim Rashid, Deborah Berke and Commune Design Studio, among others.
April 2017
Architectural Digest features the South Beach home of fashion designer​​ Anthony Thomas Melillo, noting the sleek and simple kitchen is highly functional but also designed to recede into the surrounding space.
Architect's Newspaper Award Honorable Mention
March 2017
The Architect's Newspaper, an authoritative voice on architecture and design in the United States, hosts a unique project-based awards program, judging entries on evidence of innovation, creative use of new technology, sustainability, and good design. Henrybuilt was recognized alongside innovators such as Knoll Textiles, Samsung and Sony.
March 2017
Dezeen features Casa Roel, a home in Mexico City, designed by noted Chilean Architect Felipe Assadi. Henrybuilt was part of the international team from early in the design process, which helped to assure maximum refinement and integration of storage systems and furniture into the formed concrete structure.
March 2017
Washingtonian Magazine features Wardman Tower, a 32 unit luxury condominium historic development project in Woodley Park. The building, designed by Deborah Berke ​and developed by JBG Companies, includes Henrybuilt kitchens throughout.
March 2017
Cottages and Gardens features the iconic Double Diamond, built in 1958 by architect Andrew Geller and recently restored by CookFox. The new home on the property includes a Henrybuilt kitchen​ and other systems throughout​.
March 2017
The Double Diamond, a cabin built in 1958 by Andrew Geller and restored recently by CookFox, is featured in Newsday. The writer notes the property now includes a secondary residence with a "custom kitchen from Henrybuilt of Soho and both ocean and Moriches Bay views."
Chicago Athenaeum International Good Design Award Winner
February 2017
The Good Design Award is considered to be one of the design industry’s most prestigious global awards for cutting-edge industrial, product, and graphic design. 2017 winners include Apple, BMW, Herman Miller, Google and Vitra.
February 2017
Elle Decor features art dealer Francis Mill's converted South of Market warehouse in San Francisco, designed by Stephan Jones. The "stylish, flexible and functional" space includes a Henrybuilt kitchen.
February 2017
Architectural Digest features a refined New York apartment in the Sterling Mason, one of Tribeca's most iconic buildings. The editor notes that Henrybuilt kitchens, installed in every unit, provide "a rich contrast to the modern furniture ensemble."
February 2017
Dezeen, a noted UK based design website, showcases a 6,000 square foot Tahoe residence, designed by Architect Blaze Makoid. Henrybuilt developed kitchen, bath, and wardrobe systems, in response to the architecture, that contributed to the quality of the end result in terms of performance and aesthetics.
German Design Award Winner
January 2017
The German Design Award is the premium international prize of the German Design Council, and aims to discover products and projects that are groundbreaking in the international design landscape. Henrybuilt’s Crosby Street showroom, with architecture and interiors designed in-house by the Henrybuilt Design Group, was recognized for a design that is focused on user experience, while also showing how the refined system of products integrates seamlessly within the environment.
German Design Award Honorable Mention
January 2017
Awarded by the German Design Council, this highly regarded prize recognizes top product introductions within the international design community.
November 2016
"…synonymous with brilliantly designed kitchens."
November 2016
Remodelista's Kitchen of the Week column features a​ collaboration between the​ "kitchen system masters" at Henrybuilt and Shauna McManus Architects. The gracious kitchen fuses old world charm with sleek functionality.
November 2016
San Francisco Cottages and Gardens features a Henrybuilt kitchen in a Palo Alto Eichler, renovated by Klopf Architects. Henrybuilt ​was hired ​to create a "durable cooking and entertaining hub without sacrificing the home's historic architecture."
November 2016
Henrybuilt is featured alongside BBDW, Atelier Viollet, Century Furniture, and Theodore Alexander in this new book devoted to the "well designed and well crafted."
November 2016
San Francisco Magazine features a Henrybuilt kitchen in an extensive remodel of a Glen Park home by architect Tom McElroy. The homeowner, an avid cook, brought Henrybuilt onboard to create the "roomy, hardworking kitchen."
November 2016
Henrybuilt collaborated with Elizabeth Roberts Architecture and Design to reorient the kitchen in a Brooklyn condo so that ​the adjacent ​rooms would hinge off the space, ​while also​ bring​ing​ character and warmth​.​
October 2016
Dwell features a smartly designed Chelsea loft renovation by Frame Design Lab. The home includes a tightly fitted Henrybuilt kitchen system designed to maximize function while also bringing warmth and visual interest to the space.
October 2016
SF Cottages and Gardens showcases a San Francisco condominium with a Henrybuilt kitchen system. The writer notes the kitchen is a "standout feature" in this recently listed home.
October 2016
Henrybuilt's New York Showroom at 12 Crosby Street received an American Architecture Prize for the category of Interior Design/Retail.
September 2016
Inhabit showcases a boutique townhouse project by Wheelhouse Design which features Henrybuilt throughout the residence. The writer notes that Henrybuilt's definition of luxury isn't about how many ovens you have, it's about things that improve your life every day and finding the people who can show you what those things are before you ask.
September 2016
The New York Post features a renovation project by interior designer Kati Curtis and Architect John Reimnitz. The Henrybuilt kitchen brings character and depth to the new build condominium.
September 2016
Henrybuilt is mentioned as the maker of today's benchmark modern, wood kitchen in an interview with up-and-coming furniture designer William Armsby.
September 2016
Houzz showcases a highly efficient, sea-side home by Zero Energy Design that features a sleek, yet warm Henrybuilt kitchen, as well as vanities.
August 2016
Aspen Magazine features a dramatic Will Bruder designed mountain home. At the core of the "subliminally organized" origami like structure "is the ample kitchen, which features a handcrafted, white oak Henrybuilt cabinet system."
July 2016
Architect's Newspaper includes Henrybuilt in a Fourth of July survey celebrating the role that design and furniture making have played in the history of our nation and showcasing thirteen modern day companies that are carrying on the tradition of innovation and craftsmanship.
July 2016
Marin Magazine includes Henrybuilt in an insider's guide to Marin County, noting that the Henrybuilt showroom in Mill Valley is a must stop for design inspiration.
July 2016
Brownstoner features an extensive renovation of a historic, turn-of-the century limestone in Park Slope. The Henrybuilt kitchen was designed to integrate seamlessly with the original casework of the home, while bringing a high degree of functionality to the space.
June 2016
Departures includes Henrybuilt in a survey of kitchen design trends alongside Bulthaup, Boffi, Small Bone of Devizes, and Christopher Peacock. The article notes Henrybuilt's handcrafted Bar Block blurs the line between kitchen and living space, while offering tailored storage to the cook.
June 2016
Opencase is included in Architectural Digest Germany's 2016 kitchen supplement. The system is the only American product featured, along with Poggenpohl and Leicht.
Webby Award Honoree
May 2016
Henrybuilt’s website redesign is awarded honoree status at The Webby’s, widely recognized as the leading website design competition.
May 2016
Henrybuilt and the Mill Valley Design district are written up as the Bay Area's newest design destination.
May 2016
Remodelista mentions Henrybuilt in a review of 11 Howard, a new boutique hotel in Soho. The article highlights the design caliber of the neighborhood, noting that Henrybuilt and BDDW are right around the corner from the hotel, tucked amongst other design haunts.
May 2016
Food 52 shares thoughts about kitchens from Scott Hudson, founder and CEO of Henrybuilt. The piece highlights the importance of an integrated system approach to creating a great kitchen.
Davey Silver Award
April 2016
Judged by the Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts, the Davey Awards honor the achievements of small agencies and independent designers, who derive their strength from big ideas not stratospheric budgets.
April 2016
Developers are investing in highly-tailored components, including branded kitchen systems, in order to set their buildings apart in an increasingly competitive and discerning market. Henrybuilt is included for its contribution to the Sterling Mason, a 33-unit condo project in Tribeca. The writer highlights Henrybuilt's hand-built feel, focus on function, and its contribution to the overall feel of the space - the most important factor according to project architect Morris Adjmi.
April 2016
Dwell Magazine includes Henrybuilt in its 2016 Kitchen and Bath issue. The writer notes that Henrybuilt's system, which integrates architecturally, makes it easy to add storage to tight spaces.
April 2016
New England Home Magazine showcases an energy-efficient Lexington, MA residence by Zero Energy Design. The open plan is centered on a sleek kitchen designed by Henrybuilt.
Architizer A+ Product Award Honoree
March 2016
The Architizer A+ Awards are the definitive global architectural award program. Henrybuilt was recognized alongside Arclinea, Studio Tomassini, and Alessandro Isola Ltd & Record è Cucine.
IF Design Award
February 2016
The IF Design Award is widely recognized as a symbol of global design excellence, welcoming over 5,000 submissions from 70 countries each year.
February 2016
Architect's Newspaper interviews Scott Hudson about the Sterling Mason, a 33-unit luxury condominium project in Tribeca, with Taconic, Morris Adjmi, Gachot Studios, Henrybuilt, and Deborah Nevins.
February 2016
The Henrybuilt kitchen in fashion and design publicist, Coralie Langston Jones' impeccably restored Eichler is featured in San Francisco Cottages and Gardens. The kitchen was installed in 2008.
February 2016
The Henrybuilt kitchen in George Clooney's Mexican villa - which is part of a Legorreta + Legorreta-designed compound, is included in a slideshow of Celebrity Kitchens with Incredible Style.
February 2016
Surface Magazine includes Henrybuilt, Bulthaup, Boffi, Valcucine, and Vipp amongst others in a survey of "agile" kitchen system solutions that are "both aesthetic and pragmatic". Henrybuilt was the only American company included.
American Architecture Prize
January 2016
Henrybuilt's New York Showroom, with architecture and interiors designed in-house by the Henrybuilt Design Group, received an American Architecture Prize for the category of Interior Design/Retail.
December 2015
California Home and Design Magazine features a Piedmont area remodel by OKB Architects. The home includes a Henrybuilt kitchen as well as several wardrobes and bathroom vanities.
November 2015
Utopia, a leading kitchen and bath design magazine in the UK, features the St. Helena project. The property includes two Henrybuilt kitchens, a pantry, media storage and multiple vanities. The writer notes the functional design of the primary kitchen complements the architecture of the home.
November 2015
San Francisco Cottages and Gardens covers the opening of Henrybuilt's new Mill Valley showroom in a round-up of "buzz worthy introductions and openings."
October 2015
Interior Design Magazine features the new 30,000 square foot, Gould Evans designed offices of Value Act Capital, one of the largest investment firms on the West Coast. The space includes a pantry by Henrybuilt, designed to make employees feel at home.
October 2015
Interior Design Magazine features Henrybuilt's new white palette in its highly-selective, bi-annual products issue.
October 2015
C Magazine includes Henrybuilt's first California showroom in a piece showcasing Mill Valley as a new Bay Area design destination.
October 2015
Gray Magazine features Henrybuilt in a survey of top, international kitchen system companies, noting Henrybuilt's reputation of exceptional craft quality.
October 2015
Marin Magazine covers the opening of Henrybuilt's first California showroom, located in an former auto mechanic's garage just across from the Golden Gate bridge.
September 2015
Architizer includes Henrybuilt's new Bay Area showroom in a round-up of "gorgeous" new showrooms that opened over the summer. The writer notes the "industrial backdrop perfectly complements the thoughtful, minimalist, and clean aesthetic of Henrybuilt's kitchen and storage systems."
September 2015
Sunset Magazine features Henrybuilt's new Instagram account in a round-up of noteworthy Western tastemakers.
September 2015
Dwell features The Garage on Hyde, a 7-unit luxury development project on Russian Hill in San Francisco, designed by Ogrydziak and Prillinger. The project includes kitchen, living room and vanity systems by Henrybuilt.
August 2015
Cottages and Gardens Magazine features a home overlooking Gardiner's Bay in Amagansett, with interiors designed by Suzanne Shaker. The home includes Henrybuilt's Steel Table 4.
August 2015
Dwell showcases a cutting-edge, energy efficient home designed by Zero Energy Design. The home features a Henrybuilt kitchen and an entry storage system.
August 2015
The Mill Valley Chamber of Commerce covers the opening of Henrybuilt's first California showroom. The writer notes, "that as founder Scott Hudson sees it, the American kitchen has been playing catch-up as industrial design savvy has made huge imprints across our lives, from phones and cars to clothing and bikes. In the 14 years since he created Henrybuilt, Hudson and his team have made significant strides to that end, melding the flexibility, creativity and warm modernist aesthetic of high-end American custom kitchens with Europe's integrated approach to kitchen design."
August 2015
The Resident covers The Sterling Mason, noting the building had "quite an impressive start. Generating sales activity that 'far surpassed expectations,'" according to Charles Bendit, co-CEO of Taconic Investment Partners, they "achieved $87.5 million in sales in the three months of summer alone." A year later, just three residences remain. The condominiums include Henrybuilt kitchens and baths.
August 2015
California Home and Design covers the opening of Henrybuilt's first California showroom, noting the space, in a converted auto mechanics shop, "is meant to make you feel what it's like to live with their products" and is representative of "10 years of working with early adopters all over the state."
July 2015
Architect's Newspaper includes Henrybuilt in a round-up of kitchen and bath products that combine assertive style and high performance.
July 2015
Architectural Digest includes Henrybuilt's new Manhattan showroom, located at 12 Crosby Street, in a round-up of noteworthy shops and showrooms.
Spark Silver Digital Design Award
June 2015
The Spark Awards were created to promote good design across a wide range of mediums. Henrybuilt was recognized alongside Dell Inc., Lunar, Pedro Gomes Design, and Butterfly.
June 2015
Core 77 interviews Scott Hudson, founder and CEO of Henrybuilt, on the future of the American kitchen. The conversation covers a range of topics centered around how a kitchen system is unique in integrating form and function to produce a more refined result, and how the company approaches product development.
May 2015
Architectural Digest covers the opening of Henrybuilt's expansive new showroom on Crosby Street in New York City. The writer notes that the space is designed to feel like a living space, demonstrating the full range of design value that Henrybuilt brings to a project.
April 2015
Henrybuilt was awarded the top honor in the Building Trades Category at the 2015 Washington State Manufacturing Awards, sponsored by Seattle Business Magazine. The company was recognized for its year over year growth, the introduction of Opencase, an award winning reconfigurable storage system, productivity gains attributed to the implementation of a modified version of the Toyota Production System, as well as the development of a proprietary reusable shipping container system.
March 2015
Napa Valley Life covers the annual Kitchens in the Vineyard event, a home and garden tour showcasing five premier homes in the Napa Valley. This year's roster includes a modern farmhouse with a Henrybuilt kitchen and a home designed by noted architect Hugh Newell Jacobsen.
March 2015
Apartment Therapy includes Henrybuilt in a guide to buying custom furniture, noting that Henrybuilt's systems can be tailored to the architecture of [one's] home.
German Design Award Special Mention
February 2015
Awarded by the German Design Council, this highly regarded prize recognizes top product introductions within the international design community. This is the first time Henrybuilt has been awarded a Special Mention.
German Design Award Nominee
February 2015
Awarded by the German Design Council, this highly regarded prize recognizes top product introductions within the international design community.
February 2015
Architizer interviews Scott Hudson, Henrybuilt Founder and CEO. An excerpt: "In the matter of two decades, America has gone from having (arguably) 'no' design scene to boasting a bona fide design movement. Role models have provided one source of that transformation, and Henrybuilt stands chief among them."
February 2015
The noted UK publication features Henrybuilt in showcase of luxury, high-functioning kitchen solutions, noting Henrybuilt combines systems thinking with personalized, made-to-order design, resulting in a high-performance kitchen that integrates with the surrounding architecture.
Washington State Manufacturing Awards
January 2015
Henrybuilt was awarded the top honor in the Building Trades Category at the 2015 Washington State Manufacturing Awards, sponsored by Seattle Business Magazine. Henrybuilt was recognized for its year-over-year growth, the introduction of Opencase, the company’s reconfigurable storage system, productivity gains attributed to the implementation of a modified version of the Toyota Production System, as well as the development of a proprietary reusable shipping container system.
January 2015
CA Modern Magazine includes Henrybuilt in a kitchen showcase targeted at Eichler homeowners. The writer notes the warm, tactile feel of Henrybuilt's system and highlights the functionality of its new line of handcrafted drawer accessories.
January 2015
Downtown Express reports on the Sterling Mason's enviable features, including Henrybuilt kitchens and vanities, mentioning that "no stone [was left] unturned in terms of the design, functionality and service in the building."
January 2015
Dwell magazines features a recent Brooklyn apartment renovation that includes a Henrybuilt kitchen system which balances natural materials with a refined sensibility.
January 2015
Architect's Newspaper includes Henrybuilt in a survey of "6 Cutting Edge Kitchen Systems" alongside Bulthaup, Poggenpohl, Leicht, Varenna, and Valcucine - noting Henrybuilt offers hand-craft and one-of-a-kind detailing.
December 2014
Henrybuilt's Steel Table 4 with Storage is awarded a Chicago Athenaeum Good Design Award. This is the third win for the company.
November 2014
Architect Magazine includes Henrybuilt's latest chair, which was designed with a companion desk, in a round-up of "Five Furnishings for Inspired Interiors." The writer notes the pair's streamlined design and interlocking construction.
November 2014
The New York Times announces the introduction of Henrybuilt's latest chair, which was designed with a companion desk. Somewhat humorously, the connection is made between 'simplicity' and 'getting smart.'
November 2014
Food and Wine includes Opencase in a round-up of "25 Great Kitchen Upgrades," noting the flexibility and specialization of the made-to-order system.
October 2014
Noted chef, Amy Chaplin, cooks for the Wall Street Journal in her Henrybuilt kitchen, designed to be "simple and functional."
October 2014
Dwell features a Palo Alto residence designed by Studio Urbis. Henrybuilt was selected for the kitchen because of its high function. The homeowner (a native of India and an avid cook) notes "it is not a decorative show kitchen that is not a place to cook. It really functions, and I wanted that."
October 2014
Opencase anchors Elle Decor's monthly Tool Box section, a collection of "inspiring ideas and terrific products". The publication notes the sleek system offers specialization alongside adaptability and is designed to evolve with the user's needs over time. For more information about Opencase please click here.
September 2014
The New York Times features a recent Brooklyn apartment renovation that includes a Henrybuilt kitchen system that is both rustic and refined at the same time.
September 2014
City Biz reports that the Sterling Mason, a luxury development project in Tribeca, is now 85% sold. The building was designed in collaboration between Taconic Investment Partners, Morris Adjmi, Gachot, and Henrybuilt. The news outlet notes "With some of the best finishes and layouts downtown and a level of service that is almost never offered in a boutique building, The Sterling Mason has truly stood out in a market that has proven itself the epicenter of the luxury market."
August 2014
Robb Report covers the launch of Henrybuilt's new line of drawer accessories, noting the components allow homeowners to create tailored, highly functional storage solutions. The new accessory program is part of Henrybuilt's ongoing product development effort, which is focused on continually improving the integration of design quality and functionality in the system.
August 2014
Freshome covers the launch of Henrybuilt's new drawer accessories noting the highly functional pieces optimize space and "extend the warm, tactile feeling of Henrybuilt's system into the interior, where users interact with the system most."
August 2014
The top kitchen design prize was awarded to a kitchen in a former Brooklyn schoolhouse, containing a Henrybuilt kitchen system. The system was customized to integrate into the overall design created by the design firm, Space Exploration.
July 2014
Dwell features the Henrybuilt drawer accessory system in its annual round-up of the most "exciting and innovative" designs from across the US.
May 2014
Remodelista covers the addition of new components to Opencase including a desk, wall seat, and leather pockets, noting the versatility and "high style" of the system.
May 2014
House Beautiful selects a Henrybuilt project, done in collaboration with Curated, for its coveted Kitchen of the Month feature.
May 2014
Haute Residence, a luxury online real estate magazine, features the Sterling Mason, a 33 unit development in the Tribeca neighborhood of Manhattan being developed by Taconic Investments, noting Henrybuilt's involvement in the project.
May 2014
Remodelista includes Henrybuilt in a tutorial explaining the pros and cons of choosing between a cooktop and a range. The Henrybuilt design team weighs in on the best way to get a sleek integrated look appropriate for open plan designs.
April 2014
Opencase is awarded a 2014 Architzier A+ Jury Award. Winners were chosen by industry luminaries including Charles Renfro, Bjarke Ingels and Tom Kundig, as well as people from beyond architecture like Tony Hsieh (CEO, Zappos), Yves Behar (Fuseproject), John Edelman (CEO, Design Within Reach), Cameron Sinclair (Architecture for Humanity) and Barry Bergdoll (MoMA).
German Interior Innovation Award
March 2014
Awarded by the German Design Council, this highly regarded prize recognizes top product introductions within the international design community.
March 2014
Interior Design Magazine features founder and CEO Scott Hudson in its 10 Questions series. The piece notes that Henrybuilt combines business acumen, straightforward design principles, and a love of the Craft Movement, to offer the design world sleek and performance-forward systems for kitchen, bath, media and office [bringing] a new perspective to the European "system" philosophy.
March 2014
Design Sponge features the Henrybuilt kitchen of textile designer Helen Dealtry and her husband. The goal of the project was to " create a home that fit their modern lifestyle and love of entertaining but still respected the history of the 150-year-old building. "
Architizer A+ Product Award
February 2014
The Architizer A+ Awards are the definitive global architectural award program. The 2014 winners were chosen by industry luminaries including Charles Renfro, Bjarke Ingels and Tom Kundig, as well as people from beyond architecture like Tony Hsieh (CEO, Zappos), Yves Behar (Fuseproject), John Edelman (CEO, Design Within Reach), Cameron Sinclair (Architecture for Humanity) and Barry Bergdoll (MoMA).
February 2014
City Biz reports on the topping off of the Sterling Mason, a luxury development project in Tribeca. The building includes 33 "handcrafted residences" designed in collaboration between Taconic Investment Partners, Morris Adjmi, Gachot, and Henrybuilt. Charles Bendit, co-CEO of Taconic notes that the Sterling Mason is not only a bellwether for the Tribeca condo market, but it also represents [Taconic's] philosophy of investing in high-quality assets and maximizing value-add potential through timeless architecture and uncompromising design.
Chicago Athenaeum International Good Design Award
January 2014
The Good Design Award is considered to be one of the design industry’s most prestigious global awards for cutting-edge industrial, product, and graphic design. 2014 winners include Apple, Alessi, Audi, Bang + Olufson, Boeing, and Google.
Interior Design Magazine Best of Year Award Honoree
January 2014
The Best of Year awards are the preeminent interior design awards in the US. Henrybuilt was recognized alongside Arc Linea, Snaidero, and Siematic.
January 2014
The New York Times features the Santa Monica home of Architect Buzz Yudell, principal of Moore Ruble and Yudell Architects, and his wife Tina Beebe, an architectural colorist and painter. The streamlined, nearly net-zero design features Henrybuilt systems in every room including the kitchen, living room, wardrobe, offices, and artist's studio.
January 2014
Opencase is awarded a 2014 Interior Innovation Award in the Furniture category.
December 2013
Behance, the world's leading platform for creative professionals, features Opencase on its curated furniture site, Furniture Served.
December 2013
Dwell Magazine includes Henrybuilt in a tutorial about modern kitchen design. The editor notes how Henrybuilt combines system innovation with handmade quality.
November 2013
The Opencase Wall System is recognized with a Silver Spark Award. Founded in 2002, the mission of the Spark Awards is to promote better living through better design.
November 2013
Architectural Digest features George Clooney and Cindy Crawford's Los Cabos compound which consists of two adjacent villas designed by Legorreta + Legorreta Architects. The goal of the project was to create an elegant place where friends and family could gather comfortably. Both villas include Henrybuilt kitchens.
October 2013
Henrybuilt is listed in the 'Resources We Swear' By section.
October 2013
A Henrybuilt kitchen is featured in this survey of the diverse architecture and interior design in Brooklyn.
September 2013
Residential Architect features Opencase, noting the system delivers seamless integration and increased functionality while also offering quality and craftsmanship that separates it from the pack.
September 2013
Domaine includes Opencase in a feature showcasing top custom design resources that let homeowners achieve decorator results on their own, noting the benefit of Henrybuilt's integrated design service.
September 2013
Noted architect, Jack Wettling recommends the Henrybuilt Wardrobe System, highlighting the customizable system's integrated electrical outlets, leather-lined drawers, and hidden laundry baskets.
September 2013
The Henrybuilt Backsplash System is included in a round-up of treatments that bring more to the kitchen than just utility. The piece highlights the seamless function and integrated design offered by the Henrybuilt system.
August 2013
Form Magazine covers the launch of Opencase noting that the "warm, user friendly" system "combines an innovative approach to design with good looks."
July 2013
The Wall Street Journal showcases Henrybuilt in a trend piece about the shift toward wood within minimalist kitchen design, noting that Henrybuilt is "a cult favorite among contemporary-design enthusiasts seeking handcrafted minimalism."
July 2013
The Opencase Wall System is awarded a 2013 Industrial Design Society of America IDEA Award.
July 2013
Dornob an online design magazine focused on products "that take form and function to the next level" covers Opencase, focusing on the adaptability of the rod and panel design.
July 2013
Residential Building includes both Henrybuilt and Viola Park in a roundup of the "hottest kitchen and bath products on the market right now."
June 2013
Noted online design magazine, Better Living Through Design, covers Opencase, highlighting Henrybuilt's "exacting quality and craftsmanship."
June 2013
The Tribeca Citizen reports on the Sterling Mason, a 33-unit luxury development in Tribeca. The project is an innovative collaboration of architecture, design and craft. Collaborators include Taconic Investments, Morris Adjmi, Gachot Inc., Deborah Nevins, and Henrybuilt.
June 2013
Yanko, a top source for industrial design and product news, features Opencase commenting on the system's adaptability and handcrafted details.
June 2013
Blue Ant showcases Opencase, focusing on the system's unique rod and panel design and warm, hand crafted feel that sets it apart from other storage systems on the market.
June 2013
Furniture Fashion features the Opencase, highlighting Henrybuilt's continued focus on creating products that are highly functional and aesthetically pleasing.
June 2013
Interior design authority, 3Rings notes that Opencase combines "technical sophistication with a warm, residential aesthetic."
June 2013
Plastolux covers the launch of the Opencase, highlighting how Henrybuilt's "combination of function, craft, durability, and beauty come together to create a superior living experience."
June 2013
The Martis Camp project took home the top modern home honor in Tahoe Quarterly's 9th Annual Mountain Home Awards. Henrybuilt made a significant contribution to the project with systems in the kitchen, bathrooms, bedrooms, and hallways.
May 2013
The New York Times features the Opencase Wall System, noting the clever design of the system offers specialization alongside adaptability.
May 2013
Design Sponge features a client's Palo Alto Eichler home, noting the homeowners selected Henrybuilt because they wanted a durable kitchen that would "stand up to daily use and look good for many years to come."
May 2013
Dwell Magazine features a West Village renovation project Henrybuilt collaborated with Reddymade Design on in their "Houses We Love" feature. The article notes Henrybuilt was able to design a system that conformed to the apartment's oddly angled walls. The article will also appear in the June 2013 issue of the magazine.
May 2013
Writer Sarah Lonsdale features the Opencase Wall System, mentioning that Henrybuilt's craft and design quality has made it a covetable brand and noting that the Opencase has "raised the bar on storage solutions."
April 2013
Design Bureau Magazine includes Julianna Morais, Henrybuilt's Design Director, in an international interview piece highlighting five top kitchen designers.
German Design Award Nominee
March 2013
Awarded by the German Design Council, this highly regarded prize recognizes top product introductions within the international design community.
March 2013
The Los Angeles Times includes Henrybuilt in a trend spotting piece about the luxury kitchen system market, noting the company's new product offering is on the forefront of the trend toward warmer, handcrafted design.
March 2013
Dwell Magazine features writer Deborah Bishop's San Francisco home, noting that Henrybuilt gave her a kitchen "crafted as fine furniture, but equipped with the kind of uberfunctionality built into European systems."
March 2013
3Rings includes Henrybuilt in a trend piece highlighting the shift toward personalized design, noting that "Henrybuilt's bespoke solutions extend function, not to mention fine craft, into the rest of the home."
March 2013
David John features Henrybuilt's expanded product offering, highlighting the company's holistic approach to material selection and how this method delivers superior results.
March 2013
Residential Building includes Henrybuilt in an international round-up of 'drool worthy' contemporary kitchens.
Industrial Design Society of America's IDEA Award
February 2013
For over 30 years, the IDEA award has recognized design excellence in products, sustainability, interior design, packaging, strategy, research and concepts.
February 2013
Kitchen expert Faith Durand includes Henrybuilt in her personal inspiration guide, noting that "Henrybuilt makes some of [her] favorite kitchens."
February 2013
Bridget Otto reports on Henrybuilt's new expanded product offering, citing the company's impeccable craftsmanship.
February 2013
Remodelista features Henrybuilt's new collection of leather pulls, noting that Henrybuilt is leading a trend toward warmer design in the kitchen.
February 2013
Cultivate, a leading kitchen design resource, features Henrybuilt's expanded range, noting that the product brings homeowners the personalization and craft of custom design with the functionality of a kitchen system - and citing that [Henrybuilt] "now works in nearly any style house, from a mid-century bungalow to a pre-war townhome."
Spark Silver Product Design Award
January 2013
Founded in 2002, the mission of the Spark Awards is to promote better living through better design.
January 2013
3 Rings reviews Henrybuilt's expanded range of surface options noting the "new materials and finishes allow the company to create personalized kitchens with the high level of function and consistency that comes with a system."
January 2013
Furniture Fashion profiles Henrybuilt focusing on the company's customizable system which allows for a high degree of personalization and a "formidable level of function".
January 2013
Trends Ideas features a Henrybuilt kitchen project designed in collaboration with Prentiss Architects.
January 2013
Northwest Home Magazine includes Henrybuilt in a survey of top island options on the market noting that the "always hip" Henrybuilt offers sleek custom styles.
January 2013
Yanko, the noted industrial design blog, showcases Henrybuilt's growing aesthetic range noting that clients can create "highly personalized and refined look[s] without sacrificing function."
November 2012
Design Blog Plastolux features Henrybuilt noting the company's "craftsmanship and quality are simply stunning."
November 2012
The Henrybuilt Wine Storage System was selected as an Honoree in the Kitchen Category at the 2012 Best of Year Awards. This is the fourth consecutive year that Henrybuilt and its sister company Viola Park have been selected as finalists; in 2010 and 2011 the company earned top honors.
September 2012
Architectural Record includes the Henrybuilt Wine Storage System in a feature on the latest products for kitchens and baths that "help make everyday rituals more efficient and enjoyable."
April 2012
Henrybuilt is included in an article on the "New American Minimalism", a movement within the home furnishings industry that values simple, locally made pieces focused on "reserved shapes, natural materials, apparent construction and hand finishing."
April 2012
Marin Magazine features the Tiburon House, a LEED Platinum home designed by Butler Armsden Architects, that Henrybuilt collaborated on. Henrybuilt was chosen because of its sustainable focus and warm modernist design aesthetic.
April 2012
Interior designer and blogger David John, interviews Scott Hudson on what drove him to found Henrybuilt, its systems approach to design, and the importance of creating with your hands.
March 2012
Uncrate, a leading buyers guide for men, recommends Henrybuilt's Wine Storage System as the perfect addition to any personal wine bar or gentleman's club.
February 2012
Gray Magazine features a Henrybuilt kitchen designed for a Mid-century home on in Gig Harbor, WA. Writer Lindsey Roberts notes how the design of the kitchen blends with the historic architecture while adding function and style.
German Design Award Nominee
January 2012
2012 was the first year Henrybuilt was recognized by the German Design Council. 2012 winners included Audi, BMW, Grohe, Panasonic, and Ricoh.
Interior Design Magazine Best of Year Award Honoree
January 2012
Wine Storage System This is the fifth back-to-back year the company has been recognized at the Best of Year Awards.
December 2011
The Henrybuilt Wave Bench was selected as an Honoree at the 2011 Best of Year Awards. This is the third consecutive year that Henrybuilt and its sister company Viola Park have been selected as finalists. Viola Park won first place in its category in 2011, representing a back to back win for the company as a whole.
November 2011
The Henrybuilt Corporation is selected as a finalist in the Wall Street Journal's Innovative Small Business Contest for the launch of its sister company Viola Park, the paper notes the company's ability to innovate and respond to market demands.
October 2011
Editor, Aaron Britt includes Henrybuilt in a survey of noteworthy American manufacturing companies, highlighting Henrybuilt's elegant craftsmanship and simple lines.
September 2011
Editor, Mark McMenamin selects the Henrybuilt Scoop Bench as one of the top new seating introductions of 2011.
April 2011
Dwell includes a Henrybuilt kitchen, located in a Bay Area Eichler, in a round up of its favorite kitchens.
March 2011
Editor, Nick Schronenberg reports on how Henrybuilt is building on its "sterling kitchen reputation" with a new collection of furniture that shows an increased technical prowess and an advanced aesthetic.
March 2011
Design writer Tim Mckeough covers Henrybuilt's expansion beyond "meticulously crafted kitchens" to include a new furniture collection and dedicated website.
March 2011
Writer Mimi Zieger covers Workshop For Architecture's projects for the fashion cognoscenti, including the Henrybuilt kitchen in Andrew Richardson and Diana Dondoe's NYC loft.
Interior Design Magazine Best of Year Award Honoree
January 2011
Henrybuilt was recognized in the Residential Seating Category alongside Karim Rashid, Baker, and Bernhardt.
Interior Design Magazine Best of Year Award
January 2011
The Best of Year awards are the preeminent interior design awards in the US. Viola Park was awarded the top honor in the Kitchen Category over Valcucine and Sniadero.
Chicago Athenaeum International Good Design Award
January 2011
The Good Design Award is considered to be one of the design community’s most prestigious global awards for cutting-edge industrial, product, and graphic design. 2011 winners included Miele, Bosch, Blanco, and Zephyr.
Industrial Design Society of America's IDEA Award
January 2011
For over 30 years, the IDEA award has recognized design excellence in products, sustainability, interior design, packaging, strategy, research and concepts.
Wall Street Journal Innovative Small Business Contest - Top 10 finalist
January 2011
The Innovative Small Business contest recognized entrepreneurs that innovated in the face of the 2007 recession.
December 2010
Writer Amy Prince includes Henrybuilt's mobile island collection in her top picks for the modern kitchen, citing how Henrybuilt fuses "old world craftsmanship and 21st Century flexibility" to create modern, mobile hearths.
May 2010
Interior Design Magazine includes the Henrybuilt Bar Block in its bi-annual survey of the most innovative products in the marketplace.
May 2010
Monocle Magazine includes the Henrybuilt Bar Block in a survey of the top 25 design products in the world, highlighting Henrybuilt's reputation for traditional craft quality.
May 2010
Blogger, Janet Hall reports on Henrybuilt's "clever and beautifully crafted" bar block.
April 2010
Elaine Louie discusses how the Bar Block is dual purpose - bringing efficient storage to the workspace while acting as a bar that blends with adjacent living areas.
March 2010
Deborah Bishop writes that she chose Henrybuilt "for her remodel of all remodels" because she was looking for a timeless kitchen solution that blended the craft quality of fine furniture with the functionality of the best European kitchen systems.
Interior Design Magazine Best of Year Award
January 2010
Henrybuilt took home the top prize in the Kitchen Category. Finalists included Bulthaup, Poggenpohl, Duravit and Kohler.
Chicago Athenaeum International Good Design Award
January 2010
Henrybuilt was recognized alongside companies including Dyson, Bodum and Electrolux.
December 2009
Editor, Jesse Ashlock includes the Henrybuilt Workspace Component Group in ID Magazine's annual "New and Notable Products" issue, noting the pieces maximize storage and resemble a high-art triptych.
November 2009
Hugo MacDonald includes the Workspace Component Group in Wallpaper's virtual dream home, highlighting its fusion of craft-quality and cutting edge design.
July 2009
Editor James Lippincott writes that Henrybuilt offers a warmer alternative to the slick European kitchen systems.
July 2009
Jennifer Kirchels reports that Henrybuilt is the only American made kitchen system that can hold its own against the European systems.
June 2009
Janet Hall features the Workspace Component Group, mentioning that Henrybuilt is Remodelista's favorite kitchen system company.
May 2009
Jeff Carvalho writes about the Henrybuilt Wardrobe System and its fusion of European style and American craftsmanship.
May 2009
Tracy Chait covers the new Wardrobe System focusing on Henrybuilt's "trademark modern design and unsurpassed funtionality".
May 2009
Janet Hall discusses the thoughtful and aesthetically appealing details found throughout the Henrybuilt Wardrobe System.
May 2009
Deborah Bishop includes Scott Hudson, CEO of Henrybuilt in a roundup of top kitchen taste makers.
Interior Design Magazine Best of Year Award Honoree
January 2009
Viola Park was recognized alongside Alno and Siematic.
Interior Design Magazine Best of Year Award Honoree
January 2009
Henrybuilt was recognized alongside companies including Karim Rashid and Humanscale.
March 2007
Surface Magazine includes Henrybuilt as the only American made kitchen system in a survey of the top kitchen systems in the world.
November 2006
Michael Cannell reports on the increased level of function and storage Henrybuilt brought to Maxwell Gillingham-Ryan's (founder of Apartment Therapy) kitchen remodel.
May 2006
Deborah Baldwin reports on the opening of the Henrybuilt Soho showroom, highlighting the company's warmer version of the European kitchen system concept.
May 2005
Only 3 years after the company’s launch, Henrybuilt was featured as the only American company in a feature on the best kitchen system companies in the world.