Element Capa de Cosina by Fabrizio Crisa is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award de Platin in Aparelh Domestic Competition Category.
PlatinAparelh Domestic· 2026
Element Capa de Cosina
Client: Elica
A' Design Award de Platin Winner in Aparelh Domestic Category
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The Design
About Element Capa de Cosina
Element es una capa de cosina concebuda per las cosinas contemporanèas. Lo còs combina lo veire e l'acièr negre amb de comandas tactilas retroesclairadas en blanc. Un estatgèra modulara suplementària se pòt apondre, çò que rend la capa mai polivalenta e adaptabla a d'exigéncias diferentas. L'esclairatge es difusat sus la placa de cuèissa, e l'intensitat es reglabla gràcias a una foncion de variador. L'aspiracion perimetrala es amagada a la vista, mentre que la connectivitat Wi-Fi e Bluetooth permet lo foncionament per una aplicacion, d'assistents vocals o de comandas manualas. Un motor silenciós manten un nivèl de bruch bas pendent l'utilizacion.
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award de Platin
Element Capa de Cosina a ganhat la distincion A' Design Award de Platin, una reconeissença extrèmament prestigiosa acordada a de designs verdadièrament excepcionals, elegants e magnifics. Los ganhaires del Platin son meravilhas de la creacion, testimoniatges dels limits de la creativitat intellectuala, e mòstran lo professionalisme inegalable e lo geni de lors designers. S'espèra que aqueles designs sián las òbras mai reconegudas, que definisson l'estetica d'una epòca, contribuïsson al ben-èstre de la societat e fan avançar las frontièras de l'art, de la sciéncia, del design e de la tecnologia. Element Capa de Cosina presenta un nivèl transcendent d'excellença e fa, sens cap de dobte, del mond un luòc melhor gràcias a sas caracteristicas avantatjosas e preciosas. Element Capa de Cosina es una òbra ganhaira de la distincion A' Design Award de Platin que desrevelha de desirs, inspira, entosiasma, encanta e fa néisser una granda jòia.
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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