During Design Miami week, Gaggenau’s Miami flagship showroom became a private retreat for the design and cultural community and Club 1683 members. In parallel with the brand’s immersive activation at the fair, the Miami EDC hosted a curated sequence of invitation-only gatherings ranging from editorial breakfasts and designer discussions to culinary open houses, each paired with a soundscape curated by Burmester Audiosysteme and conceived to explore how artistry, architecture and gastronomy converge through the lens of the new Gaggenau Expressive series.

Collage featuring guests admiring the art installations within the Miami showroom and the Expressive Series appliances.
Sven Baacke, head of design at Gaggenau, speaking on a panel.
Chefs Juan Manuel Barrientos and Paco Morales address the crowd.

The Art of Creation

The centerpiece of the week was The Art of Creation, a series of live culinary experiences led by two celebrated chefs: Chef Paco Morales of three Michelin Star Noor (Spain) and Chef Juan Manuel Barrientos of one Michelin Star Elcielo (Miami). Across multiple events, guests experienced a progression of exquisitely composed bites each designed to highlight the precision and versatility of the ovens. A signature puff pastry with smoked aubergine and caviar from Morales and The Tree of Life, of Barrientos’ contemporary Latin American interpretations, emerged as standout expressions of the collaborative culinary creations.

A collage featuring images of the chefs plating food, a close-up of a colorful dish, and the waitstaff serving cocktails to guests.
Guests seated at the table.
A close-up of the Expressive Series oven's iconic control ring.

Gaggenau’s Chef Stella Giraldella also guided guests through intimate culinary moments highlighting the performance of the Expressive series, transforming the kitchen into a stage for both conversation and creativity throughout the week.

Guests listening to the chefs discuss their creations.

Editorial & Designer Gatherings

Complementing the culinary program, a series of editorially hosted gatherings brought together nationally recognized designers, architects, and tastemakers for moments of dialogue and discovery. One morning began with an intimate design-focused breakfast, followed by a private viewing of Gaggenau’s immersive installation at Design Miami, offering guests a seamless narrative from showroom to fair.

The chefs put on the finishing touches.
A close-up of another dish, featuring crab crackers.

Another highlight was a private brunch honoring leading figures in contemporary design, where the globally inspired menu by chefs Morales and Barrientos framed conversations among a tightly curated group of top design winners.

Guests mingling and chatting while food is served.

Later in the week, the showroom transformed into a forum for ideas with The Kitchen as a Place for Cultural Connection, a live conversation exploring how food, space, and identity intersect. The panel brought together Beverly Nguyen, founder of Beverly 1975 and Living Editor at Family Style, alongside creative director and athlete Michael Bennett Jr. and chef Jake Brodsky of Palm Heights Grand Cayman. Their dialogue moved fluidly from fashion and interiors to global culinary culture, reinforcing the kitchen’s role as both a social and creative nucleus.

A group of Club 1683 guests smiling and laughing.

Together, these moments formed a layered portrait — true luxury lives at the intersection of performance, design and human connection.

Photography by Adahlia Cole & Colin Peck, Marisa Matluck, and Antistudio/Marcello Cassano