The new Avignon kitchen by TM Italia is the result of a partnership with Nicola Gallzia which takes a new look at the concept of space division and combined systems.
The “breaking up” of space and functions is the underlying theme of Avignon. The design was presented at Eurocucina 2022, and is linear in composition with an island and integrated table.
There are two main materials used in the Avignon: Eucalyptus Frisé wood for all the doors and drawer fronts and Dover White marble for the worktops, backsplashes, the front of the island, and the pre-assembled basin.
The premium Eucalyptus Frisè wood, painted opaque, sourced from FSC-certified species of wood and treated with a staining process free from synthetic dyes, reveals tiny ridges of regular, parallel veins when light hits the surface. The Dover White marble, with its strong personality, features liquid and sinuous shapes with flows of grey and milky-white tones.
The front of the island, clad in Dover White marble, features open elements and drawers made of Eucalyptus Frisé that create a harmonious movement of shapes, recesses and materials. The stylistic signature of the design is the number 7.5, which represents the considerable thickness in centimetres of the tabletop, top and back panels, and the large handles, placed either horizontally or vertically on doors and fronts.
The real innovation of the Avignon is the invisible integration of extra features, in addition to conventional ones, which embrace contemporary ways of living while breaking the mould of traditional design. The table attached to the island breaks down into many elements built into the legs. It allows for differentiated use, becoming, alternatively or simultaneously, a place for gathering and conviviality, work, play and entertainment.
Each function can be activated by revealing hidden elements through an electro-assisted mechanism with remote control: a HomeOffice component that accommodates a laptop, mouse, keyboard, notebooks, and pens. It also features USB slots and ports; a PlayGround element with space for a game console, tablet, and drawing tools; and an Convivio extractable unit, holding cocktail accessories, glasses and bottles. The island houses two hidden units that emerge from the main worktop: one contains a monitor that can rotate to face the table or the island. The other located next to the hob is designed to store an extensive collection of spices and kitchen utensils. The Avignon kitchen reflects the philosophy of TM Italia in combining finely crafted details with an advanced design approach, offering technological integrations and new aesthetic-functional solutions.
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