Designing sanctuaries where technology, nature, and human wellbeing intersect.
Mayan Metzler began his entrepreneurial journey with a mission to redefine the home as a sanctuary. In 2010 he launched German Kitchen Center (GKC) on Manhattan's Upper West Side, introducing world-class European cabinetry to the U.S. market. He quickly evolved the brand from a single showroom into a national platform known for meticulous execution and 100% project completion.
Today he guides both GKC and TerraLux, pairing disciplined craftsmanship with immersive technology to build living environments that are regenerative, intelligent, and deeply human.
From a single Manhattan showroom to a reimagined living ethos.
Mayan opened the first GKC showroom in 2010 as a premier dealer of Leicht kitchens, marrying European precision with New York design culture. By 2012 he expanded the portfolio with Nobilia, creating a value-premium offering that attracted a diverse client base while maintaining uncompromising standards.
Between 2013 and 2015 he scaled through the New York tri-state area, laying logistical and operational foundations for national expansion.
Building a coast-to-coast platform.
By 2016 GKC entered major U.S. markets including Seattle, Denver, Dallas, Los Angeles, Atlanta, South Florida, Washington DC, and Chicago. Strategic partnerships with Leicht, Team 7, and Charles Yorke positioned the company as North America's leader in European-style kitchen design.
- Thousands of high-end kitchen projects delivered with 100% completion.
- Service model centered on experience, methodology, and client delight.
- Culture that credits designers, craftsmen, and clients as co-creators.
Integrating AR, spatial computing, and AI into the design journey.
Under Mayan's leadership, TerraLux integrates immersive visualization into project workflows, enabling clients to step inside their future spaces before installation. AR/3D walkthroughs, spatial computing, and AI-assisted specification create precision, reduce waste, and foster confidence.
The result is an ecosystem where technology augments craftsmanship and storytelling elevates every build.
Fusing luxury design with regenerative communities.
TerraLux imagines environments that harmonize smart-home infrastructure, biophilic design, and local-first economies. From immersive retreats to adaptive residences, the platform places wellness, sustainability, and human connection at the core of every blueprint.
- Regenerative campuses that integrate farms, marketplaces, and education.
- Immersive AR storytelling to visualize community-scale transformation.
- Collaborations that align architecture, impact capital, and conscious living.
MycoBriah and nature-powered longevity.
Mayan founded MycoBriah to advance science-backed wellness solutions that honor nature. The initiative underscores his conviction that spaces, systems, and daily rituals should sustain human flourishing over the long term.
Homes become sanctuaries only when nutrition, restoration, and mindful design work in concert.
People, systems, and purpose over products.
Whether guiding designers through intricate installations or architecting regenerative communities, Mayan credits collective excellence. He champions teams, celebrates artisanship, and pursues paradigm shifts rather than incremental tweaks.
His north star: design and technology must heal, connect, and empower.
Track Record
- Founded German Kitchen Center in 2010 with a flagship Manhattan showroom.
- Expanded nationally by 2016 with showrooms across nine major U.S. regions.
- Recognized as the leading U.S. platform for European-style luxury kitchens.
Future Momentum
- Advancing TerraLux's Peace & Regeneration Campuses with immersive tech.
- Scaling local-first ecosystems that connect farms, wellness, and residential life.
- Championing nature-powered wellness through MycoBriah initiatives.
"Whether through spatial design, scientific discovery, or sustainable systems, we must reimagine the structures that shape our lives."
Continue the journey.
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