The Colo Sink and Dishwasher concept combines a deeper-than usual sink with a hood with water jets: "The colo-concept breaks with the handling-habits of an old-fashioned dishwasher. it’s a reduction of the machine to its essentials. ‘colo’ merges the dishwasher with the sink. at this, handling-complexity is also reduced to a minimum. there is no need to sort in the dishes piece for piece, simply place the tray with all of it in the sink, and simply put the tray back on the wall when it’s done."
The Wachs concept is an interesting one — it's basic premise of combining the sink and dishwasher into a single unit is a good one. (though I am lost on the idea of storing the dishes in the rack on a wall or in a cabinet — not practical!) The concept reminded me of these small countertop dishwashers I spotted at Yodoboshi Camera in Tokyo:
Now, there needs to be a dishwasher sink combo that is much more straightforward than the Colo — would you agree? Would you use it?
Via: DailyTonic and notcot.org
(Images: Wachs, Aaron Able)
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A few years ago while looking at small kitchen designs I came across a stainless steel sink/dishwasher combo from Kitchen Aid called the Briva.
I think Unpluggd featured it in 2007.
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I liked the first one until that giant lid came down. That isn't going to be fun to look at on the ceiling..
Laura
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Thanks, swandiver. Here's the link: Kitchen-Aid Briva In-sink Dishwasher.
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I beleive that some of the first dishwashers in the 50's were in-sink units - You simply put the lid on the sink, turned on the water, pushed a button and let it do it's work.
Those countertop dishwashers are extremely common in the Far East - I recall seeing them in the shops when I lived in Tokyo in the early 90's...
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No. I don't think so. It's an interestnig idea and a somewhat different implementation might be good for extremely small apartments or something, but I often want to USE my sink when the dishwasher is running, and obviously no getting a drink with this one. Among other objections.
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@Sherry
That problem is solved with the KitchenAid model because it's a double sink unit. It is also around $1800.
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Well, I'm just not sure. I don't think I would use one....but it's great for people who find it convenient.
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