simmer stove by romy hockley from australia

Simmer stove addresses the issues of cooking in the kitchen in relation to the home in 2020, issues such as an ageing society, ‘suburban’ to ‘urban’ living, sustainability and environmental impacts. It looks at safety whilst cooking, more efficient cooking methods, the specific needs of the elderly in the kitchen and utilizing current and future technology.
The stove works on the concept of lowering the cooking pot down into the benchtop, eliminating the heat source from the countertop, ensuring no more hands will be burnt and no more pots will be pulled or knocked off the stove. It also ensures no heavy pots of boiling water can be spilt whilst lifting it off the stove. Sustainability is addressed through the use of induction technology and a more effective heating method, as the pot is lowered down into the cooking chamber, the heat which is generated is retained and doesn’t escape to the atmosphere, creating a much more efficient heating environment.
Each burner is installed as a separate unit, therefore can be customized to suit the users lifestyle and the amount of space available. It can also be used in conjunction with current stoves or cooktops.
The domestic cooker hasn’t changed much over the last 100 years. Simmer Stove challenges the design and layout of the traditional cooker in order to improve it for use in 2020.