Totem Kuhinjski sistem by Andrea Cingoli

Totem Kuhinjski sistem by Andrea Cingoli is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2022 Željezna nagrada A' Design Award in Dizajn Kuhinjskog Namještaja, Opreme i Armatura Competition Category.

ŽeljezoKuhinjski Namještaj· 2022

Totem Kuhinjski sistem

by Andrea Cingoli

Client: CONCEPTICONstudio

Željezna nagrada A' Design Award Winner in Kuhinjski Namještaj Category

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The Design

About Totem Kuhinjski sistem

Totem je modularni vertikalni kuhinjski sistem. Svaki modul može sadržavati rernu, aspirator, frižider, ploču za kuhanje, radnu površinu, sudoperu, aparat za kafu, mašinu za pranje sudova ili prostor za odlaganje. Moduli se slažu jedan na drugi i povezuju strukturalnim i električnim vezama, tako da se uređaji mogu koristiti sa jedne, dvije, tri ili četiri strane. Svaki modularni element ima širinu od 650 mm i dubinu od 650 mm, dok se visina razlikuje u zavisnosti od funkcije koju sadrži. Tamo gdje priključak za odvod nije potreban, Totem može opremiti kancelarije, kantine ili manje stanove.

The Recognition

About the Željezna nagrada A' Design Award

Totem Kuhinjski sistem je pobjednik Željezne nagrade A' Design Award, prestižnog priznanja koje se dodjeljuje dobrim dizajnima što ispunjavaju profesionalne i industrijske zahtjeve očekivane od dobro dizajniranih kreacija. Željezni pobjednici pokazuju veliku vještinu, visoku specijalizaciju, stručno razumijevanje i kreativne kapacitete svojih stvaralaca. Očekuje se da Totem Kuhinjski sistem bude visoko cijenjena, voljena i njegovana kreacija koja je praktična i inovativna. Ovaj dizajn koji je osvojio Željeznu nagradu A' Design Award integrira najbolje industrijske prakse i ima kompetentne tehničke karakteristike povezane sa znanjem i talentom. Totem Kuhinjski sistem se poštuje zbog svoje temeljitosti i dizajniran je da pruži poboljšanja kvaliteta života koja pomažu da svijet postane bolje mjesto.

Behind the Design

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Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: Combinable vertical kitchen system: the modules can be containers, ovens, extractor hood, refrigerator, hobs, counter tops, sink, coffee machine, dishwasher and what else is needed to set up a complete kitchen. if the drain connection is not needed, this kitchen combo can be placed practically anywhere and can be assembled as needed to furnish offices, canteen rooms, existing kitchens or solve space problems in small flats. It allows the use of its devices on 1, 2, 3 or even 4 fronts.
Dimensions & Packaging: Each container element: W 650mm
D 650mm
H Variable from 150 mm to 900 mm depending on the function housed
Tags: Flexibility, modularity, homescape, totem, kitchen, everywhere, minimal, spacesaving
Production Technology: The product consists of electrified container modules that can house all types of domestic appliances. Each of the modules is composed of a metal structure and a coating chosen in relation to the context and the functions to be housed. It is produced by assembling simple and modular extruded, pre-folded or calendered elements screwed together.
Design Challenge: The creative challenge was to configure a system that could adapt to all spaces and all positions, ensuring full efficiency and functionality in a small footprint. the choice of stackability and the great cleanliness of the design made it possible to reach a good compromise between the various issues involved.
Research: The research was based on the study of the minimum space of the various components and on the needs of the users in the various frequented spaces, from the home to the office, from the shop to the motorway restaurant, from the camper to the yacht. The second important topic to be addressed was precisely the technological problem: the possibility of stacking all the pieces regardless of the orientation of the interface and the order of overlapping.
Inspiration: The guiding image is the totem pole. A vertical element created by overlapping objects. In this case the objects have the possibility of working together through structural and electrical connections that allow them to be used in all directions.
The evolving lifestyle has guided the flexibility of use and the minimal and elegant style so that it can be positioned in all types of contexts, from the office to the motorway restaurant.
Project Duration: The project started in Febrary 2019 in Teramo and finished in Febrary 2022 in Teramo
Operation Flow: With this kitchen system you can compose your own service tools as you want. It can be placed anywhere and integrated into any kind of space. The presence of the UPS (the battery that allows it to work even without the mains power supply) also allows to guarantee operation during blackouts (allowing for example not to interrupt the cold chain of food).
Team Members: Design and Creative Director : Andrea Cingoli
Engineering: Luigi Carbone
Modeling and Rendering: Umbertino La Sorda
Image Credits: Andrea Cingoli