Growing housing shortages, especially in urban areas, require new approaches to living spaces. Functions such as working, cooking and eating do not take place in parallel, but one after the other. The study translates this principle into a piece of furniture that intelligently combines different usage scenarios on a compact surface. "We see great potential in no longer thinking about spaces statically, but organising them according to their actual use. If functions are sequenced, a piece of furniture can absorb this dynamic and create significantly greater utility on the same surface area," explains Daniel Rehage, Innovation Manager at Hettich.  

Movement as a principle: hardware technology for adaptive space utilisation  
The exhibit consists of two tall unit elements with integrated kitchen appliances and a height-adjustable work and table surface in front. The appliances are integrated into movable furniture Press contact: Hettich Marketing und Vertriebs GmbH & Co. KG Anke Wöhler Anton-Hettich-Strasse 12-16 32278 Kirchlengern Germany Tel: +49 5733 798-879 anke.woehler@hettich.com Nina Thenhausen Anton-Hettich-Strasse 12-16 32278 Kirchlengern Germany Tel.: +49 151 54412445 nina.thenhausen@hettich.com Voucher copy requested PR_092026 elements and are either visible or completely concealed, depending on how they are used. The technological basis is provided by fitting solutions from Hettich: the turning‑and‑swivelling system FurnSpin - electrified for the first time in this application - electrically driven drawers and the LegaDrive lifting column system.  

FurnSpin enables complete furniture elements to be rotated around their own axis. Appliances such as the oven, coffee machine or steam cooking drawer move forwards and disappear back into the unit when not in use. This creates a change between an open functional zone and a closed front panel in a matter of seconds.
Electrically powered AvanTech YOU "Illumination" drawers open in synchronisation with use and provide access to storage space.
The LegaDrive lifting column system, powered by an electric motor, enables infinitely variable height adjustment of the work surface at the touch of a button
The electrification of the FurnSpin and drawer systems is based on a new drive concept that Hettich first presented as a concept study at Interzum 2025.

One piece of furniture, three usage scenarios: working, cooking, eating  
In the work situation, the table surface is at seat height and offers a tidy work area, while selected functions - such as the coffee machine - are accessible.  
When switching to cooking mode, the work surface moves to an ergonomic height. FurnSpin ensures the rotation of the units in the room. Drawers open to reveal access to cooking utensils. This creates a fully equipped cooking environment. In the dining area, the furniture is reduced to a clear, homely mould: appliances disappear from view and the surface becomes a dining table. The system is operated via predefined scenarios using an app or radio button.  

The study is aimed at architects, planners and the furniture industry and provides concrete impulses for the discussion on sustainable concepts for compact living.