Imetec Pro I25 Mīhini Kawhe Ngaio by Nicola Zanetti and Federico Bosque is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award Hiriwa in Hoahoa Hua Manaakitanga, Wharekai me te Tuku Kai Competition Category.
HiriwaHua Manaakitanga· 2026
Imetec Pro I25 Mīhini Kawhe Ngaio
by Nicola Zanetti and Federico Bosque
Client: Tenacta Group
A' Design Award Hiriwa Winner in Hua Manaakitanga Category
- 12,916
- Verified Award Winner
- Verify Award Status for #182919
The Design
About Imetec Pro I25 Mīhini Kawhe Ngaio
Ko Imetec Pro I25 he mīhini kawhe ngaio i hoahoatia mō ngā pāparakāuta me ngā wharekai. E rua ngā rōpū kawhe motuhake e pupuri ana i te ratonga kia haere tonu: ki te tū tētahi rōpū, ka mahi tonu tērā atu. Ka whakamahia e te ara whakaputu kua arai-mana he wai hou mō ia tangohanga hei ārai i te tū kore o te wai. Mā te mana whakahaere Thermopulse PID e whakapūmau te pāmahana whakaputu, ā, mā te pūnaha ārai-para kua arai-mana e tiaki ngā ara ā-roto. Kua hangaia te tinana ki ngā papa tira kore-waikura kua tapahia mā te taiaho, kua whakapikoa hoki. Mā tētahi tuwheratanga kei waenganui e wehe te wāhi whakahaere mai i te uho pūhanga, ā, ka tuwhera hoki te tirohanga ki te kiritaki.
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award Hiriwa
Ko Imetec Pro I25 Mīhini Kawhe Ngaio te toa o te A' Design Award Hiriwa, he whakaaetanga tino whai mana e hoatu ana ki ngā hoahoa taumata teitei rawa, ātaahua me te whakamīharo. Ko ngā toa Hiriwa he mahi tino kanapa, tino auaha e whakaatu ana i te mātanga, te pūmanawa me te mōhio hōhonu o ā rātou kaihoahoa. E tūmanakohia ana ko Imetec Pro I25 Mīhini Kawhe Ngaio he mahi whakamīharo, he tauira, he tino ngaio, he auaha hōhonu. Ko tēnei hoahoa i toa i te Hiriwa he hanganga rongonui, whakamīharotia e whai wāhi ana ki te whakawhānui i ngā rohe o te toi, te pūtaiao, te hoahoa me te hangarau. Ko Imetec Pro I25 Mīhini Kawhe Ngaio he mahi e hae ana te tini, e whakaara ana i ngā hiahia, e kawe mai ana i ngā kare-ā-roto pai, ā, e whakaoho ana i te mīharo.
Behind the Design
Press Kit
Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- The machine features independent coffee groups, ensuring uninterrupted service: if one group fails, the other continues operating. An intelligent energy management system optimizes consumption, while a patented fresh-water brewing circuit uses new water for every extraction, preventing stagnation. Rapid start-up enables operation within seconds, with full steam power in 20 minutes. Thermopulse PID temperature control, patented anti-scale system, and boiler with external heating elements.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- Diemnsion of the two group version are 80 x 67.5 x 57.5 h. Total power absorption 5030W, Boiler absorption 2400W. Single Group power absorption 200W. Boiler capacity 5L
- Tags
- coffee, machine, barista, steam, professional
- Production Technology
- The machine is manufactured using a robust structure based primarily on laser-cut and precision-bent stainless steel sheets, ensuring strength, durability, and ease of assembly. This approach reduces the number of components while maintaining high structural rigidity. Only a limited number of parts are produced in injection-molded ABS, mainly for functional interfaces and protective elements. This balanced combination of metal fabrication and minimal polymer components optimizes production efficiency, improves serviceability, and ensures long-term reliability in demanding professional environments.
- Design Challenge
- The project faced the challenge of preserving the original design vision while adapting it to the constraints of industrial production technologies. The dynamic form and central opening required careful engineering to be realized through sheet metal cutting and bending without compromising structural integrity. Continuous collaboration between design and engineering allowed the team to maintain the distinctive aesthetic while ensuring manufacturability, reliability, and efficiency in a professional coffee machine.
- Research
- The project was developed through close collaboration between the industrial design team, an experienced technical team specialized in professional coffee machines, and a dedicated graphical interface design team. This multidisciplinary approach enabled the integration of advanced brewing technologies, optimized mechanical architecture, and an intuitive user interface. Continuous exchanges between engineering, design, and UX development ensured functional reliability, efficiency, and a coherent interaction experience for professional baristas.
- Inspiration
- The design is inspired by a sense of dynamic tension and openness, expressing both technological precision and human interaction. The central opening is a defining element: it visually separates the user interface and control area from the mechanical core of the machine, clarifying functions while improving accessibility. At the same time, this architectural gesture creates a visual opening toward the customer, enhancing the relationship between barista, machine and client.
- Project Duration
- from October 2024 to October 2025 in Italy
- Operation Flow
- The machine integrates several patented technologies to ensure reliability and performance in professional environments. A patented brewing system uses fresh water for every extraction, eliminating stagnation and guaranteeing consistent flavor. The Thermopulse PID temperature control stabilizes brewing conditions, while a patented anti-scale system protects internal circuits and extends durability. Independent coffee groups ensure operational continuity, and intelligent energy management optimizes power consumption during use.
- Patents
- Patent Aquanova: Fresh water extraction
Patent Antiscale system
Patent pending BrazeCore - External Brazed Boiler - Team Members
- Nicola Zanetti and Federico Bosque
Sponsored
Explore Beyond Designers.org
Discover products, services and opportunities from our advertising partners.
More to Explore
Related Designs
Explore more award-winning designs from the same category, selected by merit.
