Zaha Hadid Design, the interior design arm of the architecture superfirm Zaha Hadid Architects, and Boffi, an Italian furniture studio, have teamed up to create the Boffi_Code Kitchen, a sleek kitchen island. The custom piece is built primarily from white Corian, an acrylic polymer known for its smooth, stainless, and seamless qualities.
Aside from the Corian that makes up the majority of the Boffi_Code Kitchen's surfaces, the doors are available in wood, matte lacquer Ecolak, and polyester glossy lacquered stainless steel. Further, the sink is surrounded by a marble or stone countertops. The only seams on the entire island are thus between the different materials, as each surface was chosen to be as smooth as possible.
The design of the island is meant to evoke the appearance of architectural structures like Rome's MAXXI Museum of Art and Baku's cultural center.
Corian-Covered Kitchen Islands
The Boffi_Code Kitchen was Created by Zaha Hadid Design and Boffi
Trend Themes
1. Custom Kitchen Islands - The Boffi_Code Kitchen showcases the trend of customizable kitchen islands, allowing customers to choose different materials and finishes.
2. Sleek and Seamless Surfaces - The use of white Corian and other materials with seamless finishes highlights the trend of sleek and minimalist kitchen designs.
3. Architectural Inspiration - The design of the Boffi_Code Kitchen draws inspiration from architectural structures, reflecting the trend of integrating architectural elements in interior design.
Industry Implications
1. Interior Design - The Boffi_Code Kitchen presents opportunities for interior design companies to tap into the demand for customizable and architecturally-inspired kitchen islands.
2. Furniture Manufacturing - The collaboration between Zaha Hadid Design and Boffi opens up disruptive innovation possibilities for furniture manufacturers to create seamless and personalized kitchen island designs using modern materials.
3. Home Improvement Retail - Home improvement retailers can capitalize on the trend of sleek and seamless kitchen designs by offering a range of customizable kitchen islands and surfaces using materials like Corian.