Whirlpool Lapis Grande Pusaisa Faitotoʻa Tioata by Whirlpool India Design Studio

Whirlpool Lapis Grande Pusaisa Faitotoʻa Tioata by Whirlpool India Design Studio is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award Ario in Mamanu Masini Fale Competition Category.

ArioMasini Fale· 2026

Whirlpool Lapis Grande Pusaisa Faitotoʻa Tioata

by Whirlpool India Design Studio

Client: Whirlpool Of India Limited

A' Design Award Ario Winner in Masini Fale Category

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The Design

About Whirlpool Lapis Grande Pusaisa Faitotoʻa Tioata

O le Whirlpool Lapis Grande o se pusaisa e iai le faitotoʻa tioata na mamanuina mo fale faʻaonaponei. O le laulau pito i luma ua faʻamaeʻaina i se mamanu maamora ma teuteuga auro, ua ese mai le foliga masani o le uʻamea o le tele o pusaisa. O le galuega faatufugaga e lolomi saʻo i luga o le tioata, ma sa faʻaaogaina suʻesuʻega lanu faʻamaonia e faʻasaʻo ai le lanu meamata masani o le tioata. O le fogāeleele tioata e faigofie ona faʻamamāina ma e maua ai se foliga sologa lelei. E ofoina mai e le pusaisa ni auala liliu e sefulu ma e mafai ai ona liliu le pusa faʻamalulu e avea ma pusaisa i le tusa ma le sefulu minute.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Ario

O le A' Design Award Ario na manumalo ai Whirlpool Lapis Grande Pusaisa Faitotoʻa Tioata, o se faamaoniga matuā mamalu e tuuina atu i mamanu sili ona lelei, matagofie ma mataʻutia. O ē manumalo i le Ario o galuega susulu tele ma fatufatuaʻi e faaalia ai le poto, le taleni ma le atamai o tagata mamanu. E faamoemoeina Whirlpool Lapis Grande Pusaisa Faitotoʻa Tioata e avea ma galuega matagofie, o se fesuiaiga mo isi, e iloga i le tomai faapolofesa ma mea fou loloto. O lenei mamanu na manumalo i le A' Design Award Ario o se mea e iloga, ua mataʻina e aogā ma tuleia atu tapulaʻa o le faatufugaga, saienisi, mamanu ma tekonolosi. Whirlpool Lapis Grande Pusaisa Faitotoʻa Tioata o se mea e fiafia i ai le toatele, e fafagu ai manaʻoga, aumaia ai lagona lelei ma tupu ai le ofo.

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
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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