passion

The path of mühlböck küche.raum is paved with passion, an affinity for craftsmanship, high standards of quality and a love of design.

passion

1988

Decision to learn the tools of the trade and interior design from scratch

1998

Starting out on one’s own path – first steps, first fall down, getting up again, moving on

2000

Maturing through international experiences in architecture in Switzerland and Italy

2001

In search of a suitable place for creative work – discovery of unused premises in Neuhaus Castle – adaptation and opening of office and showroom
Recognizing the need to develop a kitchen system of our own.
The success of the première of the kitchen type 4.2 is taken as an impulse to continue on our own path.

2001 – 2008

Revival of the national design and architecture scene through own creations and presentations of type 4.2, barrique, anno 08 and backstage in Vienna (Wohnen & Interieur, Wohndesign in der Hofburg, Semperdepot – H.O.M.E. etc.)
Initiating numerous events with a cultural character at Schloss Neuhaus (e.g. Wohnen in Bewegung, Einblicke)
Gaining experience, maturing, growing into a competent partner in interior design, selection and trade of unique designer furniture

2003-2004

Instruction in lateral thinking – IDEA (Design Awareness) – University of Art and Design Linz

2005

Mature technical know-how, special, specially developed processing techniques and the mastery of the tasks assigned to us inevitably led us to take the next step: the establishment of our own manufactory in St. Martin im Mühlkreis.
Pioneering work and setting new standards in the materials sector: development of the first ceramic kitchen in the world to meet the user’s high demands in terms of function, aesthetics, feel and sustainability.
Home Design Award 2005

2007 – 2014

Locations in Linz, Schloss Mühldorf and Vienna to present a larger selection of collections to customers

2013

Optimization of the technology relating to the processing of ceramics.

2014

Development of the Dentro store system with flexible interior modules for mühlböck kitchens
mühlböck back home in Neuhaus Castle

2015

Furniture & Design Guide Award: winner in the best kitchen studio category

2016

Martin Mühlböck with his private house designed by himself among the 50 best houses 2016 (published by Callwey)

2017

Exploring the topic of sustainability and storage in the kitchen in cooperation with the University of Art and Design Linz
Development of the resource-conserving kitchen [artgerecht]
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Staging a competition for the artistic design of a mobile chicken coop with prizes for the winners and presentation of the winning models at the [artgerecht] event [artgerecht]

Exhibition of the [artgerecht] model at design 2018 at the Museum of Applied Arts (MAK) in Vienna

2018

Austrian Interior Design Award 2018 winner in the category “Interior Design Private| Kitchen” with the “Hochgarten” project
Development of the “Isidor M” folding pivot door fitting for the [artgerecht II] model

[artgerecht II]

Exhibition of the [artgerecht II] model at design 2019 at the Museum of Applied Arts (MAK ) in Vienna

2019

Award winner of the Furniture & Design Guide Award 2019 in the “Exquisite Showroom” special prize category
Austrian Interior Design Award 2018 winner in the “Product Design Kitchen” category with the “artgerecht II” kitchen

2021

Austrian Interior Design Award 2021 winner in the “Product Design Kitchen” category with the “Lenya” kitchen
20 year anniversary of mühlböck küche.raum at Schloss Neuhaus

2022

Winner of the Furniture & Design Guide Award 2022 “Special Prize Interior Design”

2023

Opening of the 200 m² extended exhibition space (former baronial kitchen) at Schloss Neuhaus
Austrian Interior Design Award winner in the “Product Design Kitchen” category for the “#relief.1657” model

2024

Big See Award 2024, Ljubljana in the category Home, Product Design for the kitchen “#relief.1657”