SKYWALK, the sculptural kitchen concept by German manufacturer eggersmann, makes its exhibition debut at Den Frie, presented within the curated context of Copenhagen’s 3daysofdesign.Modern Craft.
SKYWALK, the latest concept from German manufacturer eggersmann, made its exhibition debut in Copenhagen, a sculptural object in Ocean Blue quartzite and hot-rolled stainless steel, so precisely engineered it appears to float.
Presented within DESIGN / DIALOGUE at Den Frie during 3daysofdesign, we spoke with Michael Wunram, CEO and great-grandson of eggersmann’s founder, about material language, monolithic ambition, and why a fine art institution is exactly the right stage for a kitchen.
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Within Den Frie’s historic halls, SKYWALK’s companion piece in Ocean Blue quartzite sits amongst works by fellow DESIGN / DIALOGUE exhibitors, the exhibition’s premise of unexpected dialogue made tangible.
Precisely engineered diagonal seams with integrated lighting trace SKYWALK’s geometric lines, finished with seamless 3mm metal and 11mm Ocean Blue quartzite fronts.
You participated in the exhibition titled DESIGN / DIALOGUE during 3daysofdesign. How does SKYWALK lean into that conversation, and what do you hope visitors take away from experiencing it in person?
Michael Wunram: SKYWALK is a work that must be experienced directly; the scale, materiality, and way it interacts with light and space. Images can convey emotion, but they cannot fully communicate atmosphere, spatial tension, or physical presence. Only a direct encounter reveals its full character.
SKYWALK has been on the market since 2024, yet Copenhagen marks its first showcase within a curated exhibition context. What does this moment represent?
Michael Wunram: In a time shaped by mass production and growing environmental awareness, it feels important to reflect on what design can and should contribute. SKYWALK is not intended as just another object; it carries clarity, material depth, and emotional presence, and is designed to create lasting value in a context where many products are defined by efficiency and repetition rather than individuality. Presenting it within DESIGN / DIALOGUE places this perspective into a focused environment, surrounded by brands that understand design as part of a broader cultural conversation.
The pairing of quartzite and stainless steel in a diagonal shift is striking. How does eggersmann approach material partnerships, and what was the technical challenge of making the island appear to float?
Michael Wunram: By combining Ocean Blue natural stone, whose texture, depth, and coloration evoke the raw beauty of icebergs, with hot-rolled stainless steel, a material rooted in shipbuilding, we create a deliberate contrast between nature and engineering: a dialogue between emotional, organic materiality and precise, industrial construction. The central structural element ensures stability while giving the island its apparent lightness. Set on a diagonal axis, the design is defined by clear geometries and precise miter joints, allowing it to appear as if it is floating.
SKYWALK speaks to a “monolithic” vision of kitchen architecture. Where did the design inspiration begin?
Michael Wunram: We wanted to create an unconventional kitchen, one that transcends traditional kitchen design and appears as a sculptural object. The ambition was to combine strong architectural presence with exceptional functionality, while allowing the functional aspects to almost disappear at first glance. SKYWALK emerged from the idea of challenging technical and aesthetic boundaries. We explored how far we could push proportions, materials, and construction techniques to create something that feels monolithic yet surprisingly light. Every detail, every angle, and every joint was carefully considered and executed with absolute precision.
The floating island’s crafted details, such as mitered edges in Ocean Blue quartzite, set against precise hot-rolled stainless steel SilverTouch—each material chosen for the conversation it holds with the other.
Five generations into the family story, does a design as sculptural as SKYWALK feel like something new, or the natural evolution of 117 years of craft?
Michael Wunram: This is undoubtedly the natural result of 117 years of craftsmanship and five generations of continuous evolution. The DNA of eggersmann is defined by a generosity in spirit. Despite its international presence, it remains a family-run company driven by people with a genuine passion for kitchens and a willingness to question how far kitchen concepts can be pushed in terms of form, precision, and spatial thinking.
DESIGN / DIALOGUE encouraged a framework for exchange; where design, art and architecture meet, and where SKYWALK found its first exhibition stage.
Den Frie Centre of Contemporary Art became the setting for DESIGN / DIALOGUE, curated by Ark Journal during 3daysofdesign 2026, bringing together contemporary positions from design, architecture and art.
