Whirlpool Lapis Grande Firiji Onilẹkun Gilaasi by Whirlpool India Design Studio is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Fàdákà A' Design Award in Àpẹẹrẹ Ẹ̀rọ Ilé Competition Category.
FàdákàẸ̀rọ Ilé· 2026
Whirlpool Lapis Grande Firiji Onilẹkun Gilaasi
by Whirlpool India Design Studio
Client: Whirlpool Of India Limited
Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Fàdákà A' Design Award Winner in Ẹ̀rọ Ilé Category
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About Whirlpool Lapis Grande Firiji Onilẹkun Gilaasi
Whirlpool Lapis Grande jẹ́ firiji onilẹkun gilaasi tí a ṣe àgbékalẹ̀ rẹ̀ fún àwọn ilé ìgbàlódé. Ojú iwájú rẹ̀ ni a fi àwòrán mábù àti ohun ọ̀ṣọ́ aláwọ̀ wúrà parí, èyí tí ó yàtọ̀ sí ìrísí irin tí ó wọ́pọ̀ lára ọ̀pọ̀lọpọ̀ firiji. A tẹ àwòrán náà tààrà sórí gilaasi, a sì lo àwọn àdánwò àwọ̀ tí a ṣe létòlétò láti ṣàtúnṣe àwọ̀ ewé àdánidá tí ó wà nínú gilaasi. Ojú gilaasi náà rọrùn láti fọ̀, ó sì fún un ní ìrísí dídán tí kò ní àlàfo. Firiji náà ní àwọn ipò ìyípadà mẹ́wàá, ó sì fún ni láàyè láti yí firísà padà sí firiji ní nǹkan bí ìṣẹ́jú mẹ́wàá.
The Recognition
About the Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Fàdákà A' Design Award
Whirlpool Lapis Grande Firiji Onilẹkun Gilaasi jẹ́ olùborí Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Fàdákà A' Design Award, ìdánimọ̀ onípọ̀nlé lọ́nà àrà ọ̀tọ̀ tí a fún àwọn àwòṣe ìpele gíga jùlọ tó dára tó sì ń kan ọkàn. Àwọn olùborí Fàdákà jẹ́ àwọn iṣẹ́ tó ń tàn yòò gidigidi tó sì ní ìṣẹ̀dá púpọ̀ tí wọ́n ń ṣàfihàn ìmọ̀ ìjìnlẹ̀, ẹ̀bùn àti ìmọ̀ràn àwọn olùṣàwòṣe wọn. A retí pé Whirlpool Lapis Grande Firiji Onilẹkun Gilaasi yóò jẹ́ iṣẹ́ àgbàyanu, àpẹẹrẹ rere, ti ọ̀jáfáfá lọ́nà tó ṣe pàtàkì tó sì ní ìmúṣẹ̀dá tuntun jinlẹ̀. Àwòṣe tó borí Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Fàdákà A' Design Award yìí jẹ́ ohun ìmúṣẹ̀dá tó hàn gbangba gidigidi tí a mọrírì tó ń ṣe anfàní tó sì ń tì ààlà iṣẹ́ ọnà, sáyẹ́ǹsì, àwòṣe àti ìmọ̀-ẹ̀rọ síwájú. Whirlpool Lapis Grande Firiji Onilẹkun Gilaasi jẹ́ ẹ̀dá tí ọ̀pọ̀lọpọ̀ ń ṣe ìlara, tó ń jí ìfẹ́ inú, tó ń mú ìmọ̀lára rere wá tó sì ń jí ìyàlẹ́nu àti ìyanu.
Behind the Design
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- 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
Upto 2X longer Vitamin Preservation with 6th Sense Nutrilock Technology Prevents excess ripening of fruits and vegetables with Zeolite Technology Upto 50% Energy Saving with Mini Ref Mode - 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
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