Element Uapo Lumi Kuke by Fabrizio Crisa is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award Palatina in Hoʻolālā Mīkini Hale Competition Category.
PalatinaMīkini Hale· 2026
Element Uapo Lumi Kuke
Client: Elica
A' Design Award Palatina Winner in Mīkini Hale Category
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About Element Uapo Lumi Kuke
He uapo lumi kuke ʻo Element i hoʻolālā ʻia no nā lumi kuke o kēia au. Hui pū ke kino i ke aniani a me ke kila ʻeleʻele me nā mana hoʻopā keʻokeʻo i hoʻomālamalama ʻia mai hope. Hiki ke hoʻohui ʻia kekahi haka pili ʻāpana, e lilo ai ka uapo i mea maʻalahi a kūpono i nā koi like ʻole. Hoʻolaha ʻia ka mālamalama ma luna o ke kapuahi, a hiki ke hoʻoponopono ʻia ka ikaika ma o kahi hana hoʻēmi mālamalama. Ua hūnā ʻia ka ʻomo ʻana ma nā kihi mai ka ʻike ʻia, a ʻo ka pili Wi-Fi a me Bluetooth e hiki ai ke hoʻohana ma o kahi polokalamu, nā kōkua leo a i ʻole nā mana lima. Mālama kekahi mīkini mālie i ka haʻahaʻa o ka walaʻau i ka wā hoʻohana.
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award Palatina
Ua lanakila ka hoʻolālā Element Uapo Lumi Kuke i ka A' Design Award Palatina, he ʻike hoʻohanohano nui i hāʻawi ʻia i nā hoʻolālā ʻoiaʻiʻo loa ka kūʻokoʻa, ka nani a me ka kamahaʻo. He mau mea kupaianaha o ka hana noʻeau nā lanakila Palatina, he mau hōʻike o nā palena o ka noʻonoʻo hana noʻeau, a hōʻike lākou i ka ʻoihana ʻoi aku a me ka ʻuhane akamai o kā lākou poʻe hoʻolālā. Manaʻo ʻia ʻo kēia mau hoʻolālā nā hana kaulana loa e wehewehe ana i ka nani o kekahi au, kōkua i ke ola pono o ke kaiāulu a hoʻoneʻe i nā palena o ka hana noʻeau, ka ʻepekema, ka hoʻolālā a me ka ʻenehana. Hōʻike ka hoʻolālā Element Uapo Lumi Kuke i ke kūlana ʻoi kelakela i ʻoi aku ma mua o ka palena a hoʻomaikaʻi ʻole ʻole i ka honua ma o kona mau ʻano pōmaikaʻi a waiwai. He hana ka hoʻolālā Element Uapo Lumi Kuke i lanakila i ka A' Design Award Palatina e hoʻāla i ka makemake, hoʻoulu, hoʻoikaika, hoʻohauʻoli a hoʻā i ka hauʻoli nui.
Behind the Design
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Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- The minimalist design, the combination of glass and black steel, and the backlit touch controls in white make the product design-friendly and in line with today's appliances. The additional shelf makes the cooker hood even more versatile and customisable, adapting to different customer requirements. The lighting is diffused over the hob and is adjustable in intensity thanks to the dimmer function.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- 1200 x 487 mm x 694-1289 mm
- Tags
- hood, shelf, dimmer, kitchen hood, Wi-Fi connectivity, Bluetooth, whisper-quiet motor, energy efficiency, modular design, remote control, auto mode, extended filter life, smart appliance
- Production Technology
- The Element hood by Elica is made using precise glass cutting and stainless steel bending. The components are assembled with welding and finishing for an elegant and functional design.
- Design Challenge
- The main challenge was blending cutting-edge technology with a clean, modular aesthetic. Achieving whisper-quiet operation required redesigning motor components within space constraints. Additionally, integrating Wi-Fi and Bluetooth systems that seamlessly communicate with induction hobs demanded advanced software and hardware coordination, all while ensuring easy maintenance and environmental sustainability.
- Research
- The research focused on integrating smart connectivity and noise reduction in kitchen hoods. Objectives included enhancing user interaction via apps and voice commands, improving energy efficiency, and prolonging filter lifespan. Methodologies encompassed electronic motor innovation, materials research, and user behavior analysis. Results demonstrated superior performance and user satisfaction, influencing smart appliance trends.
- Inspiration
- The Element hood is a perfect balance between tradition and innovation. Its essential lines recall classic forms, reinterpreted in a modern key. The invisible perimeter suction and integrated Wi-Fi technology highlight the focus on minimalist design, perfectly adapting to contemporary spaces while maintaining a clean and functional aesthetic.
- Project Duration
- The project started in november 2023 in Fabriano at Elica HQ, and was exhibited in Salone del Mobile in April 2024
- Operation Flow
- Users interact with Element via the Elica app, voice assistants, or manual controls. The hood auto-adjusts extraction power in real time by connecting with induction hobs via Bluetooth. Its whisper-quiet motor ensures minimal noise during use. Modular shelves can be added for customized storage, enhancing kitchen aesthetics and functionality.
- Patents
- P08042/EM
- Team Members
- Fabrizio Crisà
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