Whirlpool Lapis Grande Lub Tub Yees Qhov Rooj Iav by Whirlpool India Design Studio

Whirlpool Lapis Grande Lub Tub Yees Qhov Rooj Iav by Whirlpool India Design Studio is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award Nyiaj in Tsim Khoom Siv Hauv Tsev Competition Category.

NyiajKhoom Siv Hauv Tsev· 2026

Whirlpool Lapis Grande Lub Tub Yees Qhov Rooj Iav

by Whirlpool India Design Studio

Client: Whirlpool Of India Limited

A' Design Award Nyiaj Winner in Khoom Siv Hauv Tsev Category

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The Design

About Whirlpool Lapis Grande Lub Tub Yees Qhov Rooj Iav

Whirlpool Lapis Grande yog ib lub tub yees qhov rooj iav uas tsim rau cov tsev niaj hnub nimno. Daim phiaj sab hauv ntej yog kho zoo nkauj nrog tus qauv zeb marble thiab cov kab teem xim kub, ncaim tawm ntawm tus yam ntxwv hlau steel uas feem ntau cov tub yees siv. Cov duab kos yog luam ncaj qha rau saum daim iav, thiab tau siv kev sim xim uas raug ntsuas kom raug los kho daim iav cov xim ntsuab uas nws muaj los ntawm nws tus kheej. Daim iav yog ib qho yooj yim ntxuav thiab ua rau saib zoo li ib daim tsis muaj kab txuas. Lub tub yees no muaj kaum hom kev hloov siv tau thiab tso cai rau lub freezer hloov mus ua ib lub tub yees txias hauv li kaum feeb xwb.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Nyiaj

Whirlpool Lapis Grande Lub Tub Yees Qhov Rooj Iav yog tus yeej ntawm A' Design Award Nyiaj, ib qho kev lees paub muaj meej mom heev tshaj li qub uas muab rau cov qauv tsim qib siab, zoo nkauj thiab ua rau neeg xav tsis thoob. Cov neeg yeej Nyiaj yog cov haujlwm ci ntsa iab heev thiab tsim tshiab heev uas qhia txog kev paub, kev txawj ntse thiab kev ntse ntawm cov kws tsim qauv. Whirlpool Lapis Grande Lub Tub Yees Qhov Rooj Iav xav tias yuav yog ib qho haujlwm zoo kawg nkaus uas tsim rau qhia, tshaj lij heev thiab tsim tshiab tob. Cov qauv tsim yeej A' Design Award Nyiaj no yog ib qho khoom tsim uas pom tseeb heev thiab neeg qhuas uas pab tau thiab nthuav dav ciam teb ntawm kev kos duab, kev tshawb fawb, kev tsim qauv thiab thev naus laus zis. Whirlpool Lapis Grande Lub Tub Yees Qhov Rooj Iav yog ib qho khoom tsim uas neeg coob xav tau, uas ua rau xav, coj kev xav zoo thiab ua rau xav tsis thoob thiab xav paub.

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties: The Jade Marble glass door refrigerator redefines kitchen norms, moving beyond conventional steel. Its sleek facade, featuring marble patterns and gold accents, transforms the appliance into an architectural centerpiece. Designed for modern living, it offers a seamless, premium look with easy-to-clean glass. By merging high-end materials with refrigeration technology, it delivers a functional masterpiece, a bold expression of luxury and contemporary taste.
Dimensions & Packaging: Dimensions(WHD)(In cm): 61.5 x 167.6 x 71.6
Weight: 57Kg
India's Fastest Convertible Refrigerator
Convert Freezer to Fridge in ~10 mins
Exquisite Glass Finishes
10-in-1 Convertible Modes
Upto 15 days of freshness in fridge and freezer
Upto 2X longer Vitamin Preservation with 6th Sense Nutrilock Technology Prevents excess ripening of fruits and vegetables with Zeolite Technology Upto 50% Energy Saving with Mini Ref Mode
Tags: whirlpool, glassdoor, nature, makeinindia, glass, refrigerator, refrigeration, cooling, precious
Production Technology: Leveraging deep material expertise, the In-house Design team collaborated with global suppliers to turn a vision into reality. By printing directly onto glass, they preserved the artwork's richness and depth. To overcome the glass’s natural green tint, the team conducted rigorous calibrated trials, balancing dark marble tones with warm gold accents. This meticulous color correction ensured the final production matched the intended premium visual impact.
Design Challenge: The primary research challenge was navigating India’s immense cultural and regional diversity. Defining a universally accepted "premium" aesthetic is highly complex when regional sensibilities and acceptance of modern finishes vary drastically. These fragmented geographical preferences had to be reconciled while also addressing the stark contrasts in taste between mass and premium buyers. The core hurdle was synthesizing diverse consumer feedback on various marble and stone patterns to find a unifying design language. The intent was to craft a distinctive, modern finish that satisfied the premium segment's desire for differentiation while achieving broad cultural resonance across the diverse Indian market.
Research: A detailed consumer and market research was conducted by the In-house research team across different regions of India to better understand changing lifestyles and design preferences in the refrigerator category. The research showed that many consumers, especially in the premium segment are seeking modern yet differentiated home appliances. It also highlighted clear differences between mass and premium buyers in their expectations and taste. These insights guided the development of the Jade Marble glass door refrigerator, helping the team create a design that feels modern, distinctive, and relevant to its audience.
Inspiration: Modern homes are now personal sanctuaries reflecting individual taste. As luxury shifts toward meaningful storytelling, interiors blend natural materials with modern style. Inspired by Kintsugi, embracing beauty in imperfection, and the prestige of marble, Whirlpool’s glass-finish refrigerator translates stone into contemporary art. More than an appliance, it is a statement of elegance and individuality, crafted by Whirlpool to define the future of elevated living in premium homes.
Project Duration: Duration: 1 yr
Design: Whirlpool Design Studio, Gurgaon
Engineering & Production: Whirlpool Plant, Ranjangoan, Pune
Operation Flow: This glass door refrigerator challenges the monotony of the steel refrigeration industry. With the application of marble inspired facade,the refrigerator brings a refined material story into the kitchen, one that resonates strongly with the growing use of marble and natural surfaces in modern Indian homes. As kitchens evolve into curated, design-led spaces, the Jade Marble finish integrates effortlessly, complementing contemporary and premium interiors.
Patents: NA
Team Members: Chandradhar Singh Rathore, Rayika Biswas, Tulika Panda, Shreya Dixit, Ritesh Ramankutty
Image Credits: NA