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Slashed Wall Heaters

The Alessandro Canepa Cut Radiator Severs Your Smooth Interior

— August 7, 2012 — Art & Design
Two things are particularly striking about the Alessandro Canepa Cut Radiator when considered at first glance. One is the minimalist yet magical look of the sculptural contemporary piece and the other is its capacity to fulfill two functions.

The unusually sleek heater comes in at least a pair of different models with roughly the same dimensions. One is designed to be installed horizontally and the other one vertically. The way that one is meant to mount the appliance on the wall is confirmed with the horizontality of the slits across the smooth metal panels. It's as if the planes are of soft a saggy material, allowed to gape as soon as a gash was made in the middle.

Aesthetically, the Alessandro Canepa Cut Radiator is intriguing. Practically, the piece doubles as a warming towel rack.
Trend Themes
1. Minimalist Design - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop sleek and minimalist designs for heating and cooling systems that can seamlessly blend into any interior.
2. Dual Functionality - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create products that serve multiple purposes, such as combining heating elements with other household fixtures or appliances.
3. Sculptural Contemporary Pieces - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the use of innovative materials and construction techniques to create visually appealing and functional home decor.
Industry Implications
1. Heating and Cooling Systems - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop energy-efficient, space-saving, and aesthetically pleasing heating and cooling systems for homes and offices.
2. Home Decor - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine functionality and artistic design to create unique home decor pieces that serve practical purposes in addition to being visually appealing.
3. Interior Design - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate heating and cooling elements into the overall design of interior spaces, blurring the lines between appliances and decor.
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