# Modern Espresso Coffee Makers Aldo Rossi Designs the Contemporary Cupola Espresso Maker By Amy Duong | Published 2025-04-05 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-cupola References: [us.alessi](https://us.alessi.com/products/la-cupola-espresso-coffee-maker?variant=33783056498828)  Milan-based architect Aldo Rossi creates the La Cupola [espresso coffee maker](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vite) with a modern touch. One of the most notable features is that La Cupola is updated to be compatible with induction hubs. The handle and the knob are sleek and come in a customized selection. Users can choose between black or the original signature blue color. The [La Cupola coffee maker](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/herms-x-bialetti) has always been a [captivating design with its architectural structure](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/byd-espresso-machine). This is directly inspired by the designer's own interpretation: “For me, the coffee maker is a type of construction: it is a dome supported by a cylinder with certain mouldings, more or less functional and decorative – but it is a precise architecture.” Image Credit: Alessi ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 68% | Activity: 55% | Freshness: 37% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Induction-compatible Coffee Makers:** The adaptation of coffee makers to induction cooktops sparks a trend towards energy-efficient and versatile kitchen appliances. - **Customizable Coffee Maker Aesthetics:** The growing interest in personalized appliance aesthetics offers opportunities for brands to offer unique and tailored designs. - **Architecturally-inspired Kitchen Design:** Architects delving into kitchen appliance design create a trend of merging functionality with visually striking home products. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Home Appliance Manufacturing:** Innovative design elements like induction-compatibility in home appliances demonstrate a shift towards modernized kitchen technologies. - **Custom Kitchenware:** The demand for customizable kitchen products reflects a burgeoning market for personalized home goods. - **Architectural Product Design:** The fusion of architecture and product design fosters a unique niche that blends structural aesthetics with everyday utility. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modern Espresso Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/turbo-moka.md) - [Old-Fashioned Espresso Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-modern-espresso-machine.md) - [Vintage-Inspired Capsule Coffee Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/illy-xcaps-coffee-machine-x1.md) - [Spiral Coffee Brewers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/italian-moka-coffee-pot.md) - [Precision Manual Espresso Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allmetal-espresso-maker.md) - [Slick Minimalist Coffee Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-coffee-machine.md) - [Harmonious Furniture-Inspired Espresso Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origin-espresso-machine.md) - [Modernist Toy-Like Coffee Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/espresso-machine-concept.md) - [Organically Curvaceous Coffee Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/capsule-coffee-machine.md)