Andreas Caminada,
an aesthete
Andreas Caminada is Switzerland's culinary poster boy. Featured in the World's 50 Best Restaurants list and awarded three Michelin stars, Caminada stands for creativity, innovation, and pioneering spirit. Culinary traditions meet cosmopolitan and loving preparation in his kitchen. He brings his passion for cooking and his enthusiasm for art, design, and architecture to a wide variety of gastronomic concepts and partnerships.
It was not a happy coincidence, but rather the desire for new inspiration that brought Orea and Andreas Caminada together.
A work of art is created
Product
Planning kitchens may be purely a matter of the mind. At Orea, kitchens are a matter of the heart, because they are a meeting place that should radiate warmth and joy. The new Andreas Caminada kitchen creates a place that inspires through the feel and touch of surfaces, thus becoming an integral part of cooking. Timeless in design, based on natural materials. A true work of art that represents the harmony between craftsmanship and enjoyment.
Moments that connect us
Partnership
With respect and curiosity for each other's knowledge and skills, this partnership is enriching for both sides. What brought the two together was a desire for enjoyment and analog uniqueness. A shared passion for natural resources and materials is at the forefront of the partnership between Orea and Caminada. Turning the simple into something special. Giving charisma and attention to the things we think we know. Whether it's daily meals or the kitchen as a functional space, Orea and Caminada want to put both at the center of our attention. Because, as they believe, food connects people, and kitchens are the marketplaces of modern society. This is where exchange takes place. People laugh, joke, work hard, experiment, and, last but not least, share. They share time, food, but more importantly, thoughts and feelings.
Targeted promotion of ambitious talent
Uccelin Foundation
In order to ensure quality in top-class gastronomy in the long term, it is necessary to promote talent in a targeted manner. A wide variety of academic training courses are offered worldwide in this field. However, the individual promotion of specific craftsmanship talents is neglected. This is where the Fundaziun Uccelin comes in – its goal is to offer chefs and service professionals the opportunity to develop their skills in their respective crafts.
«Partnerships work best when you develop together»
Andreas Caminada, 2021
The Hinterrhein has been flowing through the Viamala Gorge for many thousands of years, leaving beautiful traces of erosion in the rock faces, which are now 300 meters high. The common source of inspiration for Andreas Caminada and Orea.
«Gutta cavat lapidem»
(Lat. Constant dripping wears away the stone)
The Hinterrhein has been flowing through the Viamala Gorge for many thousands of years, leaving beautiful traces of erosion in the rock faces, which are now 300 meters high. The common source of inspiration for Andreas Caminada and Orea.
«The most beautiful memorial a person can have is in the hearts of their fellow human beings.»
Albert Schweitzer
For Orea, kitchens are living spaces; the central meeting point for all residents.
«The whole is more than the sum of its parts.»
Aristoteles
The interior of the «Orea AC» cooking island can be flexibly equipped with a sink, hob, oven and other appliances as required.
«Via Mala»
For many years, the «Via Mala» was the only connection from Chur to the Alpine passes of Splügen and San Bernardino. Before the sun could announce the arrival of travelers on the other side, the dangerous gorge had to be crossed.
«One day, machines may be able to think, but they will never have an imagination.»
Theodor Heuss
The Orea AC was a dream shared by Andreas Caminada and Orea. Today, it is a new source of inspiration for unique cooking experiences.