Whirlpool Lapis Grande Frigidarium Porta Vitrea by Whirlpool India Design Studio

Whirlpool Lapis Grande Frigidarium Porta Vitrea by Whirlpool India Design Studio is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Praemium A' Design Award Argenteum in Instrumentum Domesticum Competition Category.

ArgentumInstrumentum Domesticum· 2026

Whirlpool Lapis Grande Frigidarium Porta Vitrea

by Whirlpool India Design Studio

Client: Whirlpool Of India Limited

Praemium A' Design Award Argenteum Winner in Instrumentum Domesticum Category

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The Design

About Whirlpool Lapis Grande Frigidarium Porta Vitrea

Whirlpool Lapis Grande est frigidarium porta vitrea instructum, domibus recentioris aetatis destinatum. Tabula anterior exemplo marmoreo et ornamentis aureis perfecta est, a solita specie chalybea plurimorum frigidariorum discedens. Opus artificiosum in ipsum vitrum imprimitur, et probationes colorum calibratae adhibitae sunt ad naturalem viriditatem vitri corrigendam. Superficies vitrea facile mundatur et speciem continuam sine commissuris praebet. Frigidarium decem modos convertibiles offert atque sinit ut arca gelida in frigidarium intra decem fere minuta convertatur.

The Recognition

About the Praemium A' Design Award Argenteum

Whirlpool Lapis Grande Frigidarium Porta Vitrea victor est Praemii A' Design Award Argenteum, honoris eximie amplissimi formis summi generis, pulchris et conspicuis dati. Victores Argenti opera valde splendida et creandi ingenio praedita sunt, quae praestantem peritiam, talentum et acumen auctorum suorum ostendunt. Exspectatur Whirlpool Lapis Grande Frigidarium Porta Vitrea opus mirabile, exemplare, valde professionale et penitus novum fore. Haec forma Argento victa inventum notabile et admiratum est, quod ad fines artis, scientiae, formandi rationis et technologiae promovendos confert. Whirlpool Lapis Grande Frigidarium Porta Vitrea creatio est, quam multi invident, quae cupiditates excitat, sensus bonos affert et admirationem miraculumque movet.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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
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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