Open Suite Okap by Fabrizio Crisa is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2021 Złota Nagroda A' Design Award in Wzornictwo Urządzeń Domowych Competition Category.

ZłotaUrządzenia Domowe· 2021

Open Suite Okap

by Fabrizio Crisa

Client: Elica spa

Złota Nagroda A' Design Award Winner in Urządzenia Domowe Category

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The Design

About Open Suite Okap

Open Suite to element architektoniczny do kuchni, modułowa konstrukcja pozwalająca stworzyć nowy wymiar w przestrzeni kuchennej, styl industrialny nadający charakter pomieszczeniu. Open Suite to nie tylko okap, ale także element oświetleniowy kuchni. Oferuje szeroki wybór półek dostosowanych do każdych potrzeb. Wychodząc od czterech podstawowych konfiguracji (80 cm lub 160 cm naścienny oraz 80 cm lub 160 cm wyspowy), można zintegrować dodatkowe akcesoria i dodać moduły.

The Recognition

About the Złota Nagroda A' Design Award

Open Suite Okap to laureat Złotej Nagrody A' Design Award, ogromnie prestiżowego wyróżnienia przyznawanego pierwszorzędnym, wspaniałym i znakomitym projektom. Laureaci Złotej Nagrody to niezwykle innowacyjne, wizjonerskie i olśniewające dzieła, które odzwierciedlają geniusz, mądrość i kunszt ich twórców. Open Suite Okap ma być wysoko chwalonym, wyznaczającym trendy i monumentalnym wynalazkiem, który dostarcza bezprecedensowej wartości. Ten projekt nagrodzony Złotą Nagrodą A' Design Award to spektakularne, szanowane dzieło, które w znacznym stopniu przynosi korzyści i przesuwa granice sztuki, nauki, designu i technologii. Open Suite Okap wywołuje intensywne uczucie pożądania, budzi pasję, zachęca do kreatywności i fascynuje nas.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Open Suite is a modular structure that allows you to create a new dimension within the kitchen space, an immediately recognizable industrial style, which gives character to the environment.
Open Suite embodies more functions, not only hood, but also light and a wide choice of shelves, in a modular structure according to your needs. It allows you to create your own version by combining different 80 cm modules, to play with spaces, and recreate geometries and lines according to personal tastes.
Dimensions & Packaging: The basic module is 80 cm wide.
All the modules come 150 cm in height and the trellis can be cut at the desired height before the installation.
The user can install as many modules contiguously as her is pleased with.
Tags: Cookerhood, elica, lighting, islandhood, kitchen
Production Technology: Materials - Stainless steel, Wood, Glass, Wire metal mesh.
Technologies - Glass cutting, Stainless steel bending, Plastic moulding.
Design Challenge: Starting from four basic configurations (80 cm or 160 cm wall and 80 cm or 160 cm island) it is possible to integrate additional accessories.
Research: A monolithic structure, in which the functions of air and light become complementary: in the lower front side of the hob there is in fact a large LED light panel. A strategic light point during food preparation, to be used also as ambient light for the most convivial moments. You can adapt the intensity and color of the LEDs, from cold white to warmer ones to create the perfect atmosphere.
Thanks to the double suction unit and the special Long Life filters (which can be regenerated in the oven for 3 years), Open Suite has been designed to guarantee maximum performance in the filter version and maximum freedom of movement in the kitchen.
Inspiration: A monolithic structure, in which the functions of air and light become complementary: in the lower front side of the hob there is in fact a large LED light panel. A strategic light point during food preparation, to be used also as ambient light for the most convivial moments. You can adapt the intensity and color of the LEDs, from cold white to warmer ones (Tune White) to create the perfect atmosphere.
Project Duration: It took 1 year to fully develop the project and it all took place in Fabriano
Operation Flow: In addition to the ergonomic controls located on the front, it is possible to interact with the Open Suite through Vocal Assistant (Alexa, Google Home) or through the Elica app. A practical and fast tool that, in addition to remotely controlling the lights and extraction, provides feedback on filter maintenance and suggests valuable tips for maintaining the hood at its best.
Patents: P06445EM
Team Members: Fabrizio Crisà
Image Credits: Elica spa