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Catenary Sculptural Countertops

The Ola20 Kitchen Complements the Grace of a Gifted Cook

— March 20, 2012 — Art & Design
Food preparation areas have long been left behind as the most utilitarian-looking rooms within homes. The Ola20 Kitchen transforms the convention of aesthetic practicality with a system of surfaces and supports that behave like sculptures.

A heavy bank of closed cabinetry contributes valuable storage space to the modern cuisine, but this row of metallic cupboards has been modeled as a monolithic mass, elegantly expressed with smooth flush surfaces and stylish rounded edges.

The pièce de résistance in the Snaidero and Pininfarina Ola20 Kitchen is the exquisite cantilevered countertop. It extends the working bench with a dynamic and light-footed form, propped up by a fluent U-shaped brace. While it brings beauty and lissomness to the bulk of culinary appliances, this statuesque element acts as a practical surface for meal prep and the perfect place to pull up a barstool.
Trend Themes
1. Sculptural Countertops - Incorporating sculptural elements into kitchen countertops creates a visually stunning and functional space.
2. Monolithic Design - Designing cabinetry as a monolithic mass with flush surfaces and rounded edges adds an elegant touch to modern kitchens.
3. Cantilevered Surfaces - Using cantilevered countertops provides a dynamic and light-footed form that adds style and functionality to kitchen spaces.
Industry Implications
1. Interior Design - Innovative kitchen designs that incorporate sculptural countertops and monolithic cabinetry can be applied in the interior design industry to create visually stunning and functional spaces.
2. Home Improvement - Cantilevered countertops and monolithic cabinetry designs offer opportunities for the home improvement industry to provide unique and elegant kitchen solutions.
3. Furniture Design - The concept of incorporating sculptural elements in countertops and creating monolithic designs can be applied in the furniture design industry to create visually appealing and functional kitchen furniture.
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