Terra Sorn Ionduchtaithe by Merel Philippart is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Duais Cré-umha A' Design Award in Dearadh Fearas Tí Competition Category.
Cré-umhaFearas Tí· 2026
Terra Sorn Ionduchtaithe
Client: Merel Philippart
Duais Cré-umha A' Design Award Winner in Fearas Tí Category
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About Terra Sorn Ionduchtaithe
Sorn ionduchtaithe insuite is ea Terra atá deartha le bheith ina chuid de dhearadh istigh na cistine. Úsáideann formhór na sorn ionduchtaithe gloine dhubh, rud a d'fhéadfadh smacht amhairc a fháil ar sheomra. Úsáideann Terra pláta gloine ceirmí daite i dton nádúrtha te, a forbraíodh i gcomhar le comhpháirtithe speisialtóireachta gloine. Tá an comhéadan tadhaill meaitseáilte ó thaobh datha leis an ngloine, agus fanann na rialtáin discréideach nuair nach bhfuil siad in úsáid. Tá ceithre chrios ionduchtaithe ar an sorn, dhá cheann acu inleathnaithe, mar aon le brath panna agus táscaire teasa iarmharaigh. Tá an dromchla mín éasca le glanadh.
The Recognition
About the Duais Cré-umha A' Design Award
Bhuaigh an dearadh Terra Sorn Ionduchtaithe Duais Cré-umha A' Design Award, aitheantas an-ghradamach a bhronntar ar dhearaí sármhaithe a mbíonn cruthaitheacht, aireagacht agus géarchúis mar shaintréithe acu. Is déantúsáin ghlic agus chruthaitheacha go suntasach iad buaiteoirí Cré-umha a dhearbhaíonn taithí fhairsing, samhlaíocht agus acmhainneacht a ndearthóirí. Táthar ag súil go mbeidh an dearadh Terra Sorn Ionduchtaithe ina rud a bhfuil an-mheas air, a n-ardaítear agus a ghráitear, atá thar a bheith gairmiúil agus nuálach. Ionchorpraíonn an dearadh seo a bhuaigh Duais Cré-umha A' Design Award na cleachtais is fearr san ealaín, san eolaíocht, sa dearadh agus sa teicneolaíocht, agus tá sé sármhaith as a aird ar mhionsonraí. Sásaíonn an dearadh Terra Sorn Ionduchtaithe riachtanais go hálainn, bainíonn sé le mianta, cuireann sé draíocht ar mhothúcháin agus tarraingíonn sé fiosracht.
Behind the Design
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Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- Makus Terra introduces colour to induction cooking, turning the cooktop into a part of the interior palette. It replaces the visual weight of a black appliance with a warm, natural tone that integrates into its surroundings. Every detail, from glass colour to interface layout, is designed to support softness and harmony in the kitchen. Makus is the original coloured induction brand, established to make induction desirable through design rather than obligation.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- The MAKUS 80 cm induction cooktop is a built in electric appliance with a total connected load of 7.4 kW, configured for a 2 phase Perilex connection. It features four induction zones, including two standard and two expandable zones, with individual outputs ranging from 1.4 kW to 3.0 kW with boost.
Installation requires a 750 × 490 mm niche and a construction height of 55 mm, with 20 mm ventilation clearance. The unit integrates a ceramic glass surface with capacitive touch and slider control, offering 10 power levels from 0 to 9 and boost mode.
The system includes automatic pan detection, pan size recognition, zone coupling, residual heat indication, and safety functions such as automatic shut off and overheating protection. Expandable zones support variable cookware dimensions, including rectangular cooking areas. - Tags
- induction, kitchen, cooking, decorating sustainability, design induction, makus
- Production Technology
- Terra is produced using high-quality induction engineering combined with a coloured ceramic glass plate developed specifically for this project. Since coloured induction glass did not exist, MAKUS sourced specialized partners able to experiment with pigments, coatings and processing methods. Schott Ceran supported the glass development, while the manufacturing partner adapted its production line. Previously used only for black cooktops, to accommodate new colour-controlled processes. Final assembly combines precision induction hardware with the customized coloured top. Ensuring stability, performance and long-term colour integrity.
- Design Challenge
- The main creative and research challenge was developing a coloured induction cooktop in a category that had exclusively used black glass. Achieving soft, natural tones while meeting strict thermal and mechanical requirements demanded new approaches to glass colouring, coatings and reflection control. Makus collaborated with designers from the Dutch Design Academy, with tno on performance research, and with schott ceran on material development.
- Research
- The development of Terra required research into coloured glass stability, heat resistance and optical behaviour. Makus collaborated with tno for this and found a strong partnership with schott ceran.
- Inspiration
- The shift away from gas cooking in the Netherlands in 2018 created an opportunity to rethink induction. All induction cooktops were black. And pure designed as a functional device: hard and visually dominant. While kitchens were becoming softer and more personal. Instead of trying to convince people through obligation to cook induction/electric, the idea of Merel was to make induction desirable. This led to the concept of a cooktop designed as part of the interior. Natural colours, soft shapes and subtle detailing inspired both Terra and Moon. Allowing them to blend into the design of a home instead of interrupting it.
- Project Duration
- The development of Makus Terra started in 2018 in the Netherlands and continued through prototyping, colour testing and engineering refinement until its launch in 2020. The project was based in Amsterdam, with production and material development carried out in collaboration with European manufacturing partners.
- Operation Flow
- Terra operates as a standard high-performance induction cooktop, but its interaction is designed to feel calm and intuitive. The touch interface is colour-matched to the glass to reduce visual distraction. Controls appear only when needed and remain understated when inactive. The smooth surface supports effortless cleaning and a clear workflow around the cooking area. Terra is part of the kitchen interior rather than a dominant technical element.
- Patents
- The brand Makus is registered in the Benelux
- Image Credits
- Makus owns all material.
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