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Extraordinary experiences await
For Gaggenau Club 1683 members , a wide range of extraordinary experiences await. From culinary excursions to private art and architectural tours, to in-depth discussions with tastemakers in the world of luxury design, real estate, business and more - come experience what the Gaggenau difference can offer.
![An aerial shot of the bustling crowd at the Seattle Art Fair.](http://media3.gaggenau.com/Images/600x/25402386_GG-US-1683events-Luxe-SeattleArtFair2024-stage-vp1.jpg)
Gaggenau, Luxe and Albert Lee Curate a VIP Experience at the Seattle Art Fair
![A group shot of smiling Club 1683 guests in front of the Fair entrance.](http://media3.gaggenau.com/Images/600x/25402383_GG-US-1683events-Luxe-SeattleArtFair2024-events-image.jpg)
Recognized as a one-of-a-kind showcase for the vibrant Pacific Northwest arts community, and a leading destination for the best in modern and contemporary art, Gaggenau in partnership with Luxe Interiors + Design and esteemed appliance store, Albert Lee Appliances, provided a distinguished group of designers a curated VIP tour of the show.
![Chef Juan Rodriguez chats with a guest over an array of Gaggenau appliances](http://media3.gaggenau.com/Images/600x/25124208_GG-US-club-1683-event-Luxe-KN-appliances-stage-vp1.jpg)
Mexican: A Journey through Design
![The gorgeous cover of Mexican: A Journey through Design, by Newell Turner.](http://media3.gaggenau.com/Images/600x/25122046_GG-US-club-1683-event-Luxe-KN-appliances-Image-01.jpg)
Gaggenau and K&N Appliance Gallery hosted Austin architect and design professionals for an engaging conversation with esteemed author, editor and photographer, Newell Turner about his new book Mexican: A Journey through Design.
![A group photo of all the trip attendees, smiling in front of the Schloss Rastatt Residential Palace.](http://media3.gaggenau.com/Images/600x/24919405_gg-us-club1683-saloneTrip2024-1683-landing-teaser-full-width-vp1.jpg)
A Journey Through the Black Forest
![A beautifully prepared dish, served at the Hotel Sackmann.](http://media3.gaggenau.com/Images/600x/24920051_gg-us-club1683-saloneTrip2024-teaser-image-01.jpg)
A select group of premier designers and architects joined Gaggenau on a culinary and heritage journey through the Black Forest. Beginning in Milan following Milan Design Week and featuring stops at MICHELIN Starred restaurants, the Vitra Design Museum and an exclusive tour of the Gaggenau Factory in Lipsheim, the trip offered a glimpse into European craftsmanship while indulging in the unmatched hospitality of the Hotel Sackmann.
![Luxury Summit guests enjoying dinner at chef Juan Manuel Barrientos's Michelin-Starred Elcielo.](http://media3.gaggenau.com/Images/600x/23653661_GG-us-club1683-events-luxury-summit-teaser-fullWidth-vp1.jpg)
Gaggenau Hosts Their First Luxury Summit in Miami Beach, Florida
![Mandy Bauer, Eastern Sales Manager for Gaggenau, demonstrates Gaggenau's Range, Reconsidered concept.](http://media3.gaggenau.com/Images/600x/23653662_GG-us-club1683-events-luxury-summit-teaser-16x9.jpg)
Gaggenau recently hosted their inaugural Luxury Summit at the beautiful Miami Beach Edition hotel. The exclusive event brought together top dealers for a three-day experience featuring presentations and immersive activities set against the backdrop of Miami Beach, Florida.
![A group photo of all the guests, smiling inside Terrene before sitting down to dinner.](http://media3.gaggenau.com/Images/600x/23036206_GG-US-club1683-events-sustain-symbiotic-fullWidth-vp1.jpg)
Exploring Sustainability and Symbiotic Spaces at 1 Hotel San Francisco
Inspired by Northern California’s stunning landscape, 1 Hotel San Francisco is an urban oasis. Located on the famed Embarcadero, the property is filled with thoughtful touches bringing nature into the spaces and providing breathtaking views of the city skyline, iconic buildings, and the San Francisco Bay.
![Guests talking and laughing, waiting for their first course to arrive.](http://media3.gaggenau.com/Images/600x/23036209_GG-US-club1683-events-sustain-symbiotic-image-01.jpg)
Gaggenau Club 1683 invited a select group of designers and architects for a private tour exploring the sustainable sanctuary with Nick Domitrovich, Director of Hospitality Design at Club 1683 member firm NICOLEHOLLIS and project lead behind the 1 Hotel development. Guests were treated to behind-the-scenes details of the vision for creating a completely sustainable design — the luxury hotel boasts it is 100% Certified Carbon Neutral and LEED certified.
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Following the tour, all enjoyed an intimate dinner inspired by San Francisco and featuring sustainably sourced, local, and fresh ingredients at onsite restaurant, Terrene. The ingredients for dishes and cocktails are grown on the chef’s rooftop garden while beehives provide on-site honey production. Beverages, inspired by San Francisco’s neighborhoods and landmarks, highlight an extensive collection of organic agave mezcal and tequila spirits, zero-waste cocktails and other ingredients sourced within 100 miles.
![Collage featuring the evening's colorful cocktails, dishes, and beautiful table setting.](http://media3.gaggenau.com/Images/600x/23036211_GG-US-club1683-events-sustain-symbiotic-image-02.jpg)
![The select group of Club 1683 members outside the Surf Club restaurant.](http://media3.gaggenau.com/Images/600x/23036179_GG-US-club1683-events-surf-club-fullWidth-vp1.jpg)
The Surf Club Today: An Insider’s View
From the moment it first opened its doors on New Year’s Eve 1930, The Surf Club has hosted history. When tire visionary Harvey Firestone had the idea to create this new type of social club, he never could have dreamed how it would evolve into what it is today as The Four Seasons Hotel at the Surf Club. Club 1683 members were invited for an inspirational evening of architecture and cuisine at the oceanfront legend.
![Guests, including Erica Zohar and Thomas Yianilos, entering the venue, which is beautifully decorated with lush green plants.](http://media3.gaggenau.com/Images/600x/23036201_GG-US-club1683-events-surf-club-image-01.jpg)
The evening began with a private architecture tour of the iconic Surf Club on May 8th led by internationally renowned architect Kobi Karp, Founder and Principal of Kobi Karp Architecture and Interior Design, Inc. Karp, the architect behind the property’s restoration project, led the select group of architects and designers through his work in the Mediterranean Revival hotel and private residences.
![Collage featuring Erica Zohar talking with guests, and Raquel Mothe speaking to venue staff](http://media3.gaggenau.com/Images/600x/23036203_GG-US-club1683-events-surf-club-image-02.jpg)
Guests were then invited to enjoy an intimate dinner at Chef Thomas Keller’s One MICHELIN star, The Surf Club Restaurant. Chef Keller honored the location’s history of good times and grand parties with a menu featuring classic Continental cuisine including dishes such as grilled Ora King salmon and prime beef short rib Wellington.
![Guests sat at a table ornately decorated with live ferns, moss, and twinkling lights.](http://media3.gaggenau.com/Images/600x/22967067_gaggenau-us-irvine-event-bobby-cortez-event-landing-vp1.jpg)
A Summer Evening in the Black Forest
The BSH Experience & Design Center was transformed into an enchanted summer evening for a select group of design industry leaders featuring a private pop-up dinner with renowned chef and culinary artist, Bobby Cortez and co-hosted with Petrossian. Chef Cortez is widely recognized for his tasting installations allowing him the freedom to collaborate and incorporate design, architecture, and innovation artistry in his sensorial culinary journeys.
![An assistant carefully prepares a dish using Petrossian caviar.](http://media3.gaggenau.com/Images/600x/22967068_gaggenau-us-irvine-event-bobby-cortez-event-landing-2.jpg)
Known for perfecting the art of caviar, Petrossian created an exceptional tasting menu and champagne pairing welcoming some of California’s premier designers, architects and builders to the experience. The evening’s tasting began in the Gaggenau showroom and progressed to the dining room’s Black Forest reveal.
![Artist Pierre Bonnefille shows Club 1683 guests samples of his work.](http://media3.gaggenau.com/Images/600x/22130746_gaggenau-us-club-1683-news-and-events-1-vp1.jpg)
Gaggenau’s Day of ‘Design et Décor’ hosted by Maison&Objet
Heralded as one of the most extensive design trade shows in the world, Gaggenau welcomed several American designers and architects who attended the annual Maison&Objet Design Fair in Paris for a “day full of amazing opportunities” in the world of design & décor.
![An artisan at the Mobilier National weaves an ornate and colorful rug.](http://media3.gaggenau.com/Images/600x/22130750_gaggenau-us-club-1683-news-and-events-2.jpg)
This Club 1683 program began with petit-dejeuner at the brand-new Gaggenau Paris showroom , before traveling to several locations including: the Atelier Pierre Bonnefille workshop, a private walking tour of the Mobilier National, and an intimate architectural discussion inside the studio apartment of legendary architect Le Corbusier.
![The view of the Washington Monument at night from The Old Post Office clock tower.](http://media3.gaggenau.com/Images/600x/22130752_gaggenau-us-club-1683-news-and-events-3-vp1.jpg)
Fusing Design & Dining in the Nation’s Capital
In the heart of historic Washington, DC, Gaggenau and co-host dealer ABW welcomed Club 1683 members, prospects and special guests for a private tour of one of Washington’s most significant Romanesque Revival buildings – The Old Post Office.
![Stunning views of DC at dusk from the clock tower.](http://media3.gaggenau.com/Images/600x/22130754_gaggenau-us-club-1683-news-and-events-4.jpg)
Designed by the Federal Office of the Supervising Architect of the Treasury, it was the first Federal building erected on Pennsylvania Avenue, and currently the building’s 315-foot-high clock tower makes it the second-tallest building in Washington.
Following the guided excursion, invitees were welcomed into the Post Office’s newest groundbreaking, culinary experience, The Bazaar. The space, which had yet to be opened to the public, is an avant-garde, American-inspired restaurant and was an idea “30 years in the making” from globally renowned chef José Andrés.
![Collage featuring the marbled exterior of The Bazaar and Club 1683 members enjoying conversation and dinner.](http://media3.gaggenau.com/Images/600x/22130758_gaggenau-us-club-1683-news-and-events-5.jpg)
![Mr. Brainwash poses enthusiastically with Club 1683 members at his museum.](http://media3.gaggenau.com/Images/600x/22130760_gaggenau-us-club-1683-news-and-events-6-vp1.jpg)
Modern Art and MICHELIN Dining Celebrating Frieze Los Angeles
Gaggenau Club 1683 invited a select group of designers and architects for a private tour of the Mr. Brainwash Museum, curated and led by Thierry Guetta, a.k.a. Mr. Brainwash, himself.
![Two art installations. Mr. Brainwash smiles in a bright hall of mirrors, and used spray paint cans dangle from the ceiling.](http://media3.gaggenau.com/Images/600x/22130766_gaggenau-us-club-1683-news-and-events-7.jpg)
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An artist, designer, and filmmaker, Guetta’s museum, featuring his signature “Life is Beautiful” street art and sculpture, was a thought-provoking, joyous and immersive experience for invitees, allowing them to glimpse inside the mind of one of the most provocative figures in the street art movement.
![Guests enjoying dinner in the inviting dining room of Maude.](http://media3.gaggenau.com/Images/600x/22130764_gaggenau-us-club-1683-news-and-events-8.jpg)
After the private tour, guests were invited to an intimate 9-course pairing dinner at Chef Curtis Stone’s MICHELIN-starred restaurant, Maude. Chef Stone, focused Maude’s menu on seasonal, local California produce, perfect for invitees to savour the delicious pairings like Garbanzo with Jamon Iberico de Bellota and Black Truffles, and Duck with Nixtamalized Crimson Gold Apple, Mole, and Huitlachoe.
![Guests laughing at their table.](http://media3.gaggenau.com/Images/600x/22130765_gaggenau-us-club-1683-news-and-events-9-vp1.jpg)
Navigating the World of Luxury Business
A select group of Club 1683 members and design professionals were welcomed at The Amine Residence in Houston, Texas for an afternoon of design and delicious food.
![Karen Pulaski, Jennifer Burgess Loh, and Suly C Weissman speaking at the panel, led by Gaggenau Brand Manager Judy Ann Villanueva.](http://media3.gaggenau.com/Images/600x/22130781_gaggenau-us-club-1683-news-and-events-10.jpg)
The day began with a panel discussion with Houston’s leading influencers of taste and style including Karen Pulaski, Founder of Tribute Goods; Jennifer Burgess Loh, CEO and Creative Director of Burgess Loh; and Suly C Weissman, Architect & Design Manager for BSH Home Appliances. The women shared their personal insights and experiences when navigating client relationships, trends in the high-end design sector, and the ever-changing landscape of the luxury marketplace.
![An assortment of baked desserts and fruit adorn a wooden Gaggenau-branded serving board.](http://media3.gaggenau.com/Images/600x/22130782_gaggenau-us-club-1683-news-and-events-11.jpg)
The guests, some who came from as far as Austin, were treated to a delicious three-course luncheon, showcasing this home’s stunning modern kitchen outfitted with a full suite of Gaggenau appliances.
![Chef Noah Sandoval speaking to guests seated in the brightly-lit Gaggenau showroom.](http://media3.gaggenau.com/Images/600x/22130785_gaggenau-us-club-1683-news-and-events-12-vp1.jpg)
Design Chicago: Throughlines Between Food and Design
Gaggenau, the luxury brand for professional-grade home appliances, and the “Preferred Home Kitchen Appliance Brand of the MICHELIN® Guide,” hosted an intimate event at the iconic Design Chicago showcase in the Merchandise Mart building.
![Chef Noah Sandoval and assistant carefully garnishing a dish with arugula.](http://media3.gaggenau.com/Images/600x/22130787_gaggenau-us-club-1683-news-and-events-13.jpg)
The programming, “Taste for Design: Throughlines Between Food and Design,” featured Chef Noah Sandoval of MICHELIN-starred restaurant “Oriole” and Club 1683 member, Patina Modern’s Pilar Guzman, for an afternoon of light bites and beverages, inspired by the pair, as Chef Sandoval and Pilar discussed the intersections and throughlines that blend contemporary ingredients, flavors, and styles in design and food. Guests were also gifted a copy of Pilar Guzman’s newest book “Patina Modern.”
![Collage of Chef Noah Sandoval and Pilar Guzman.](http://media3.gaggenau.com/Images/600x/22130792_gaggenau-us-club-1683-news-and-events-14.jpg)
![A large, colorful banner for The Armory Show hanging from industrial rafters.](http://media3.gaggenau.com/Images/600x/22130791_gaggenau-us-club-1683-news-and-events-15-vp1.jpg)
The Armory Show
Gaggenau hosted a lovely fall brunch in the stunning residence of Ashley Stark Kenner, Creative Director of STARK, the legendary carpet and fabric company, and owner of Ashley Stark Home.
![Ashley Stark posing next to cheerful flowers during brunch.](http://media3.gaggenau.com/Images/600x/22130799_gaggenau-us-club-1683-news-and-events-16.jpg)
![A docent guiding Club 1683 members through the Armory Show on a private tour.](http://media3.gaggenau.com/Images/600x/22130795_gaggenau-us-club-1683-news-and-events-17.jpg)
Stark hosted an intimate group of Club 1683 members, and spoke about the inspirations behind her design vision and the creative vision and art influences that informed her Ashley Stark Home Collection.
After brunch, invitees embarked on a private tour of the New York Armory Show. A cornerstone of New York’s cultural landscape since its founding in 1994, The Armory Show brings the world’s leading international contemporary and modern art galleries to New York each year. The fair plays a leading role in the city’s position as an important cultural capital through elevated presentations, thoughtful programming, curatorial leadership, meaningful institutional partnerships, and engaging public art activations.
![Guests admiring a large installation made of bright red fibers.](http://media3.gaggenau.com/Images/600x/22130800_gaggenau-us-club-1683-news-and-events-18-vp1.jpg)
Exploring Art & Architecture at EXPO CHICAGO
Amidst a vibrant Chicago skyline, Gaggenau hosted several Club 1683 members and special guests for a day long culinary and cultural experience during the EXPO CHICAGO festivities.
![Beautifully arranged plates being garnished.](http://media3.gaggenau.com/Images/600x/22130802_gaggenau-us-club-1683-news-and-events-19.jpg)
Guests began their day at the iconic Merchandise MART building, inside the Gaggenau showroom, for an intimate culinary experience to stimulate the senses.
After indulging in several delicious bites, invitees embarked on a private guided tour of EXPO CHICAGO, The International Exposition of Contemporary & Modern Art, featuring leading international galleries alongside the highest quality platform for contemporary art and culture. A cornerstone of Chicago’s cultural landscape for nearly forty years, EXPO CHICAGO has remained dedicated to supporting local, regional, and international arts communities, with strong regional support throughout the Greater Midwest and beyond.
![Collage featuring guests at the Gaggenau showroom and admiring art at EXPO Chicago.](http://media3.gaggenau.com/Images/600x/22130735_gaggenau-us-club-1683-news-and-events-20.jpg)
![Glass panels mimicking waterfalls adorn the exterior of the dining space at Restaurant 1683.](http://media3.gaggenau.com/Images/600x/22130733_gaggenau-us-club-1683-news-and-events-21-vp1.jpg)
Restaurant 1683
Guests were transported to the lush Black Forest of Germany with tableside and open cooking displays, and theatrical, eye-opening dining moments from some of the world’s finest chefs.
![In the central dining area, trees and greenery give the appearance of being in a lush forest.](http://media3.gaggenau.com/Images/600x/22130739_gaggenau-us-club-1683-news-and-events-22.jpg)
Immersive dining spectacles that assail all the senses, Restaurant 1683 and Bistro 1683, both intimate and immersive evenings, delivered engaging culinary experiences from MICHELIN restaurant-starred chefs such as Daniel Humm, Justin Cogley , Gunter Seeger and Bryce Shuman, along with like-minded peers, for all to revel in the world of Gaggenau.