# Glacier Glass Condiments Peter Zumthor Glazed Glass Condiments are Usefully Elegant By Simal Yilmaz | Published 2013-02-12 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-condiments References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2013/02/06/glassware-by-peter-zumthor-for-alessi/) & [zumthor.tumblr](http://zumthor.tumblr.com/) Swiss architect Peter Zumthor has designed a collection of permafrost-like [glass condiment containers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aeris-doublewalled-glassware) suitable for grains and liquids for the Italian design brand [Alessi](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alessi-pliss-milk-frother). The artist recalls making the sketches a very long time ago and mentions that he spontaneously remembered them and decided to start them as a project. “At once, I took the sketch down to my model workshop and asked Iris to produce a series of glycerine soap models according to the sketch which should look like brothers and sisters, small and big but all members of the same family. She shaped a beautiful menagerie of glycerine soap objects resembling [frosted glass](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zen-collection-1)” recalls Peter Zumthor. The elegant and frost-like surface of the condiment containers is very chic and dapper. Their classic design will suit any kitchen and dinner table seamlessly. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 60% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Glacier Glass Containers:** Designing elegant and unique glass containers for storing liquids and grains using permafrost-like glass texture. - **Frost-like Surface Design:** Innovating surface designs that resemble frosted glass to create elegant and sophisticated products. - **Sketch to Production:** Developing products inspired by sketches and models to create unique designs. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Kitchenware Industry:** Creating innovative designs for kitchenware products using unique textures and surface designs. - **Glassware Industry:** Designing frost-like surface textures and unique glass containers with classic yet modern designs for everyday use. - **Interior Decor Industry:** Creating elegant and dapper designs for dinner tables and kitchens using unique glass textures and surface designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Elegant Porcelain Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porcelain-tableware.md) - [Multifunctional Glass Food Containers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-food-container.md) - [Minimalist Glassware Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-glassware.md) - [Artisanal Pour Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artisanal-pour-bottles.md) - [Elegant Crystalline Decor Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ensemble.md) - [Non-Toxic Glass Containers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-airtight-container-set.md) - [Wabi-Sabi-Informed Green Glassware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-glassware.md) - [Warm Wooden Condiment Grinders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/michele-de-lucchi.md) - [Natural Material Bottle Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fuwa-fuwa-collection.md)