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Turbo Moka redesigns the iconic Italian moka pot

 

Turbo Moka, designed by Matteo Frontini, reinterprets the moka pot, originally invented in 1933 by Alfonso Bialetti and Luigi De Ponti. While maintaining the recognizable form and function of the classic design, the project introduces significant technical and material innovations aimed at improving energy efficiency and performance.

 

At the core of Turbo Moka’s redesign is its helical spiral base, inspired by aircraft turbine geometry. Engineered according to principles of fluid dynamics and thermodynamics, the spiral structure increases the surface area in contact with the flame by 93% compared to a traditional moka pot. This enhancement allows for greater heat capture and more uniform energy distribution during coffee brewing. The configuration also prolongs the contact time between the flame and the boiler, improving thermal efficiency and reducing energy consumption by up to 50%.


all images courtesy of Turbo Moka

 

 

Turbo Moka Refines the Italian Coffee Ritual

 

As a result of these refinements, Turbo Moka can brew coffee in approximately half the time of a traditional model while using about 30% less energy. The design represents an evolution of the original concept rather than a departure from it, maintaining the moka’s cultural and aesthetic identity while aligning it with contemporary expectations of efficiency and sustainability.‘With Turbo Moka, we aim to celebrate an almost century-old tradition, reinterpreting it through a multidisciplinary approach that combines good design, physics, and environmental awareness,’ says Matteo Frontini, the creator of Turbo Moka.

 

Turbo Moka is entirely produced in Italy, with all stages of design, casting, machining, and assembly carried out domestically to ensure material quality and consistency. Made from high-grade aluminum, the moka is currently available in a three-cup version, with one-cup and six-cup models planned for release. Through its precise engineering and restrained design language, Turbo Moka translates a historical object of Italian daily life into a modern context, balancing tradition, technological innovation, and manufacturing integrity.


Turbo Moka reinterprets Italy’s iconic moka pot through technical precision and energy-conscious design


the design maintains the moka pot’s familiar silhouette while introducing a re-engineered base


a helical spiral base inspired by aircraft turbines defines the updated moka’s distinctive geometry


the spiral structure follows principles of fluid dynamics and thermodynamics to optimize heat distribution


Turbo Moka’s base has 93% more surface area in contact with the flame than a traditional model


increased surface area enhances heat capture and ensures even energy transfer during brewing


the helical configuration doubles the flame’s contact time with the boiler for greater efficiency


each moka is cast, machined, and assembled domestically from high-grade aluminum

 

 

 
 
 
 
 
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project info:

 

name: Turbo Moka | @turbomoka
designer: Matteo Frontini

 

 

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swiss-made zuriga E2-S espresso machine masters precision in a compact, A4-sized footprint https://www.designboom.com/design/swiss-made-zuriga-e2-s-espresso-machine-compact-a4-size-11-06-2025/ Thu, 06 Nov 2025 09:50:29 +0000 https://www.designboom.com/?p=1161809 zuriga's compact E2-S redefines home espresso with a single-piece steel casing, repairability, and swiss-made precision in an A4 footprint.

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ZURIGA SIMPLIFIES HOME ESPRESSO WITH TWO-BUTTON INTERFACE

 

From its inception in 2016, ZURIGA was driven by the idea of creating a home espresso machine, designed to be compact, fast, durable, and above all, easy to use. The resulting ZURIGA E2-S strips away any unnecessary complexity, featuring just two buttons: one to power the machine, and the other to start the espresso shot. This focus on the essentials also ensures speed, making it ready for the first espresso in just 90 seconds. Countering the market of oversized, elaborate devices, the compact design is small enough to fit on an A4 sheet, proving that high-quality design can perfectly fit any kitchen countertop.


ZURIGA E2-S strips away any unnecessary complexity for creating home espresso | all images courtesy of Zuriga

 

 

 A COMMITMENT TO DURABILITY AND REPAIRABILITY

 

The company‘s journey began when founder Moritz Güttinger took apart his home espresso machine and decided he could improve it. After two years of development, ZURIGA launched with a successful crowdfunding campaign, selling out all available machines within just five minutes. The company grew to a 40-person team that develops, designs, and builds high-quality machines in the heart of Zurich, Switzerland, in a manufactory situated in an industrial site once used to repair locomotives.

 

Committed to a philosophy of ‘Design for Repair,’ the connections inside a ZURIGA machine are exclusively screwed, never glued, ensuring that every single component can be individually repaired or replaced. To guarantee a long life, the company keeps spare parts in stock for at least 20 years. This dedication extends even to products with minor cosmetic flaws, which are sold under the ZURIGA:re label to ensure functionally new devices remain in circulation.


the espresso machine is designed to be compact, fast, durable, and easy to use

 

 

STAINLESS STEEL ESPRESSO MACHINE HANDMADE IN ZURICH

 

The ZURIGA E2-S draws inspiration from the classic archetype of a small espresso machine. The shape avoids additive details, instead it is presenting a continuous, curved casing that gives it a volumetric presence. This signature housing is crafted from a single piece of stainless steel shaped to wrap around the machine’s inlay. Complemented by anodized aluminum on the top and front, the machine gains a protective golden tone from a special process that guards against espresso splashes. Additional materials, sourced from local production partners, include walnut for the portafilter and laboratory glass for the water tank. Each machine is handmade in Zurich, consisting of 318 individual parts.


the first espresso is ready in just 90 seconds

 

 

Beyond material durability, the engineering prioritizes precision over industry convention. ZURIGA deliberately moved past older technology, using its own advanced system to achieve the same professional, commercial-grade temperature stability. The Z2 heating unit regulates water temperature by measuring it over ten times every second. Crucially, the system does not preheat water, and combined with thermal insulation and an intelligent shut-off, it guarantees maximum energy efficiency, setting a new standard for a top energy rating. 

 

This focused engineering was applied to introduce a steam function. The high-performance unit heats up in just 20 seconds to deliver unlimited steam for beverages like cappuccinos and lattes. Notably, the machine’s exterior silhouette is kept unchanged, with no new switches — only the discreet steam wand reveals the new function. ZURIGA also extends its exacting standards to its in-house grinder, a separate, complex device requiring maximal precision for burr adjustment. It adheres to the same ZURIGA design principles — durable and repairable — and substitutes a glass container for the industry-standard plastic.


ZURIGA also extends its exacting standards to its in-house grinder


this separate, complex device requiring maximal precision for burr adjustment

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its the compact design is small enough to fit on an A4 sheet

project info:

 

name: E2-S

company: Zuriga | @zuriga.coffee

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at venice biennale, you can sip espressos made straight from the city’s canals https://www.designboom.com/design/venice-architecture-biennale-2025-coffee-canal-diller-scofidio-renfro-cafe-05-07-2025/ Wed, 07 May 2025 10:20:30 +0000 https://www.designboom.com/?p=1131368 visitors can find it at the back of the arsenale, where design studio diller scofidio + renfro directly draws the water from the canals.

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Venice Biennale coffee uses water from the city’s canals

 

During the Venice Biennale Architecture 2025, Diller Scofidio + Renfro serves coffee made from the city’s canals. Every cup is served at the Canal Café, the brainchild of the design studio that won the Golden Lion for the best participation in the 19th international architecture exhibition. Here, visitors take a shot of Venice’s canals right into their palate. They can find it at the back of the Arsenale, the place the studio can directly draw the canal water from. It sounds unsavory, but it still has the strong kick of Italian coffee and is very safe to drink. It’s because the design studio uses a water purification system designed to treat canal water and render it potable. The hybrid eco-machine filters the sludge from the canals and removes toxins from the water before using it to make espressos.

 

After the filtration process, the machine divides the water into two separate but connected streams. In the first path, the water goes through an artificial wetland with salt-tolerant plants and good bacteria. These work their science to clean the water naturally, all the while keeping the minerals in them. As for the second path, it’s where reverse osmosis and UV light treatment take place. The former filters the canal water to remove salt and tiny particles from it. The latter uses UV rays to kill germs in the water. Once the process is over, the water is purified. It is ready then to be turned into coffee made from the city’s canals, served only at the Venice Biennale Architecture 2025.


Canal Café view | image courtesy of Diller Scofidio + Renfro; photo © Iwan Baan, unless stated otherwise

 

 

Monitoring system to ensure that the water is potable

 

There’s a monitoring system that tracks the purification process at the Canal Café. In this way, the coffee made from the city’s canals and served at the Venice Biennale Architecture 2025 is potable at all times. Diller Scofidio + Renfro draws from the city’s Arsenale Lagoon, and quite literally, for the project. Aside from spotlighting the city’s flooding concerns and climate change, the design studio makes use of its café as a working example of how ‘brackish’ water can still be treated and reused.

 

For the visitors to the Venice Biennale Architecture 2025 and the city who have always wondered what the canal tastes like, there are now cups of coffee served for them to taste it, even though it’s no longer in its original state. Diller Scofidio + Renfro has collaborated with the US-based water systems engineers Natural Systems Utilities for the Canal Café. The studio has also worked with the Italian-based environmental engineering and water engineering company Sodai, as well as Michelin-star Italian chef Davide Oldani and structural engineers Knippers Helbig.


there’s a monitoring system that tracks the purification process | photo © Iwan Baan

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Diller Scofidio + Renfro serves coffee made from the Venice canals | image © designboom

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the design studio uses a water purification system to make the canal water potable | image © designboom

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there are UV rays at the last filtration process to kill germs in the canal water | image © designboom

view of the Canal Café at the back of the Arsenale
view of the Canal Café at the back of the Arsenale | image © designboom

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the filtration system draws water straight from the canal | image © designboom

 

project info:

 

name: Canal Café

studio: Diller Scofidio + Renfro | @diller_scofidio_renfro

collaboration: Natural Systems Utilities, Sodai, Knippers Helbig, Davide Oldani | @sodai_circularinnovation, @knippershelbig, @davideoldani

photography: Iwan Baan | @iwanbaan

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sunrise alarm clock wakes you up to the aroma of fresh coffee, brewing your morning cup https://www.designboom.com/design/sunrise-alarm-clock-aroma-fresh-coffee-morning-cup-watif-design-studio-09-04-2024/ Wed, 04 Sep 2024 08:30:01 +0000 https://www.designboom.com/?p=1086985 with a sleek, minimalist design, this device features a compact brewing system integrated into a modern alarm clock.

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watif design studio’s alarm clock doubles as a coffee maker

 

Designers Matias Papalini and Marco Filipic of Watif Design Studio unveil Sunrise, an object that combines the functionality of an alarm clock with the convenience of a coffee maker. Offering a fresh approach to the morning routine, Sunrise allows users to wake up gently to the rich, invigorating aroma of freshly brewed coffee. With a sleek, minimalist design, this device features a compact brewing system integrated into a modern alarm clock. Crafted from high-quality, heat-resistant plastics and stainless steel, Sunrise is durable and visually appealing. The product’s gradient pastel finish and softly glowing LED display add to its presence on any bedside table.

the clock is in its full splendour, showing how it fits smoothly on the bedside table
all images courtesy of Watif Design Studio

 

 

sunrise transforms waking up into a calming experience

 

The concept for Sunrise originates from the Watif Design Studio’s idea to transform the often stressful wake-up process into a calming and energizing routine. By combining form and function, the industrial design studio aims to elevate the ordinary alarm clock into a multisensory experience that brings a sense of calm to the morning. Sunrise is equipped with an intuitive digital control panel, allowing users to set their wake-up time easily. It brews a single cup of coffee using premeasured grounds and features a removable water tank for easy filling and cleaning. The design ensures a mess-free experience, with the coffee cup positioned to catch every drop.

 


offering a fresh approach to the morning routine


Sunrise allows users to wake up gently

the hero image shows the elegant silhouette of the product
with a sleek design, this device features a compact brewing system into an alarm clock

the image shows how the user interacts with the device when setting the alarm
crafted from high-quality, heat-resistant plastics and stainless steel

the picture shows the internal design of the device which allows the coffee aroma to be spread more efficiently in the room
Sunrise is durable and visually appealing

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gradient pastel finish and softly glowing LED display add to the appearance of the device


transforming the often stressful wake-up process into a calming and energizing experience


the ordinary alarm clock becomes an experience that engages the senses

 

 

project info:

 

name: Sunrise — The Alarm Clock Coffee Maker
designer: Watif Design Studio
lead designers: Matias Papalini – Marco Filipic

 

 

designboom has received this project from our DIY submissions feature, where we welcome our readers to submit their own work for publication. see more project submissions from our readers here.

 

edited by: thomai tsimpou | designboom

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alexander shayle’s coffee grinders emulate agricultural grain silos structures https://www.designboom.com/design/alexander-shayle-coffee-grinders-agricultural-grain-silos-structures-silo-mill-10-18-2023/ Wed, 18 Oct 2023 09:15:49 +0000 https://www.designboom.com/?p=1023250 silo/mill's vacuum storage jar recalls a utilitarian grain silos, while the electric grinder draws on the form of milling grain windmills.

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silo/mill playfully captures industrial architectural forms

 

Alexander Shayle infuses a touch of whimsy to the world of coffee products with Silo/Mill — a conceptual grinder and vacuum storage jar that draw inspiration from the industrial charm of grain silos and agricultural architecture. The project embodies and transforms identifiable visual elements from these structure structures, such as corrugated steel paneling, robust structural support beams, and raw materiality. As a result, the utilitarian bulk storage concept of grain silos is reinterpreted into a vacuum-sealed container for freshly roasted coffee beans, while the electric grinder, designed to process these beans, takes inspiration from traditional Windmills used for milling grains in households.

alexander shayle’s coffee grinders emulate agricultural grain silos structures
all images courtesy of Alexander Shayle

 

 

alexander shayle crafts the domestic products from aluminum

 

Designer Alexander Shayle conceives a bold and contemporary aesthetic that preserves the character of its industrial muse while scaling down to a domestic product size. Crafted from a high recycled content aluminum alloy, the Silo/Mill utilizes die casting and CNC machine processes to ensure precision in its parts, contributing to an extended product lifespan. The assembly of both Silo and Mill employs bolts and threaded elements, allowing for disassembly and easy repair, promoting sustainability in product maintenance. The Mill, with its user-friendly interface, features a large, tactile textured dial that enables users to achieve micron fine or coarse grind sizes with ease. This flexibility proves especially useful when transitioning between various coffee brewing methods.

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Alexander Shayle infuses a touch of whimsy to the world of coffee products with Silo/Mill

alexander shayle’s coffee grinders emulate agricultural grain silos structures
the coffee grinder and vacuum storage jar draw inspiration from agricultural architecture

alexander shayle’s coffee grinders emulate agricultural grain silos structures
the electric grinder takes inspiration from traditional Windmills used for milling grains in households

alexander shayle’s coffee grinders emulate agricultural grain silos structures
the utilitarian bulk storage concept of grain silos is reinterpreted into a vacuum-sealed container

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crafted from a high recycled content aluminum alloy

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capturing thecorrugated steel paneling of the architecture

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the dial enables users to achieve micron fine or coarse grind sizes with ease

alexander shayle’s coffee grinders emulate agricultural grain silos structures
a modular construction of rings inspired by the assembly of grain silos

 

 

project info:

 

name: Silo/Mill
designer: Alexander Shayle

 

designboom has received this project from our DIY submissions feature, where we welcome our readers to submit their own work for publication. see more project submissions from our readers here.

 

edited by: ravail khan | designboom

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turns out coffee not only gives us humans a boost, it can also make concrete 30% stronger https://www.designboom.com/technology/used-coffee-grounds-make-concrete-stronger-pyrolysis-rmit-university-08-23-2023/ Wed, 23 Aug 2023 10:50:53 +0000 https://www.designboom.com/?p=1011728 who would have thought that the latest ingredient that RMIT university engineers found to make concrete stronger is roasted used coffee grounds?

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Used coffee grounds can make concrete stronger

 

The RMIT University engineers were in the school’s kitchen when they saw a trashcan filled with used coffee grounds. Dr. Rajeev Roychand, the lead author of the study, pondered how the research team could find a way to recycle these used coffee grounds instead of letting them end up in landfills. They gathered the waste, roasted them at 350 degrees Celsius using a low-energy process without oxygen, and came up with a result and technique that can make concrete 30% stronger by turning waste coffee grounds into biochar.

 

The research team – composed of Dr. Rajeev Roychand, Dr. Shannon Kilmartin-Lynch, Dr. Mohammad Saberian, Professor Jie Li, Professor Guomin (Kevin) Zhang, and Professor Chun-Qing Li – employs the process called Pyrolysis which involves heating organic waste in the absence of oxygen.

 

Their experimental project looks at pyrolyzing used coffee grounds at different temperatures – mainly 350 and 500 degrees Celsius – to know how it can improve the physicochemical and mechanical properties of concrete. In this way, the engineers are giving the used coffee grounds a ‘double shot’ in life by turning them into an ingredient that can strengthen concrete rather than pouring them all into landfills.

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header: person holding coffee beans, photo by Nathan Dumlao | images and video still by researchers at RMIT University

 

 

Pyrolyzed used coffee grounds can replace sand in concrete

 

The pyrolyzed used coffee grounds at 350 degrees Celsius then are combined with concrete as the replacement for fine sand. After a series of examinations and scans, the engineers at RMIT University found that the substance improved the material properties of concrete, which resulted in a 29.3% enhancement in the compressive strength of the concrete blended with coffee biochar.

 

Dr. Rajeev Roychand says that several councils have shown interest in their work and have engaged the research team for their upcoming infrastructure projects. They aim to test their technique and try using used coffee grounds in hopes of making concrete infrastructure up to 30% stronger. The study and technique can help reduce the use of sand to make concrete and replace it with coffee biochar.

 

Corresponding author and research team leader Professor Jie Li says that the ongoing extraction of natural sand around the world, which is typically taken from river beds and banks, has a big impact on the environment. By roasting the used coffee grounds without oxygen and mixing the substance into the concrete-making process, ‘it could keep organic waste out of landfill and also better preserve our natural resources like sand,’ adds Professor Li.

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the research team employs Pyrolysis which involves heating organic waste in the absence of oxygen

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the study documents a 29.3% enhancement in the compressive strength of the concrete blended with coffee biochar

 

 

project info:

 

name: used coffee grounds for concrete

institution: RMIT University
team: Dr. Rajeev Roychand, Dr. Shannon Kilmartin-Lynch, Dr. Mohammad Saberian, Professor Jie Li, Professor Guomin (Kevin) Zhang, and Professor Chun-Qing Li

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repairable & recyclable kara coffee machine sets a sustainable standard for appliance design https://www.designboom.com/design/repairable-recyclable-kara-coffee-machine-sustainable-standard-appliance-design-thomas-mair-12-04-2022/ Sun, 04 Dec 2022 17:00:28 +0000 https://www.designboom.com/?p=949240 kara's clearly labeled modules can be easily swapped out and replaced by the user without any technical tools or knowledge.

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thomas mair prolongs the life-cycle of a coffee machine

 

Setting a more sustainable standard for domestic appliance design, Thomas Mair’s modular Kara coffee machine is built to be repairable, recyclable, and long-lasting. Seeking to reduce landfill waste and increase each product’s lifecycle, the product designer composes the machine of simple, clearly labeled modules that can be swapped out easily and without any technical knowledge or tools.

 

With an attractive design that adds a splash of color to the kitchen counter, Kara urges the user to fix the machine if any problems arise. Simply labeled components, a written instruction manual, and an interactive touchscreen together guide the maintenance process for an easy fix.

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each module of the coffee machine can be removed without special tools | all images courtesy Thomas Mair

 

 

a modular design that makes repair more accessible

 

Thomas Mair notes that: ‘the way we treat electronics is fundamentally broken. When an appliance breaks, instead of fixing it, we replace it. When we do, it’s estimated that only one fifth of electric goods actually get recycled. This is not, and cannot be sustainable.’ Setting out to fix this problem, the designer conceives an alternative way of designing and building electronics — one that looks at the entire life cycle of the product and encourages maintenance and repairability while minimizing waste. The result is a trendy modular coffee machine design where, if damaged, repairing it is the only logical choice.

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Kara coffee machine by Thomas Mair

 

 

Thomas Mair’s Kara coffee machine is designed to be easily repaired without the need for specialized tools or technical know-how. The shell is designed so that each part can be 3D printed if you don’t have access to its original replacement, and technical components — which are part of an open system — can be easily replaced or substituted. Easy to disassemble and recycle, the machine uses different colors to distinguish separate plastic parts for easy use, and also for an attractive design to enliven the kitchen.

 

Kara also heavily relies on design cues to communicate its repairability to the user. On a day-to-day basis, users interact with the front which includes everything they may need to prepare their cup of coffee, while the concealed back is dedicated to maintenance and repair. Meanwhile, internals aren’t hidden and are instead embraced as part of the design. Labels further clearly indicate when each part is in the right place and aligning magnets make assembly a breeze. The supplementary user manual also explains each step simply and logically for the layman, while a small touchscreen informs about the maintenance processes.

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Kara in use

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the transparent back case comes off with ease

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Kara’s hopper and brewhead assembly are modeled after a tamper and spoon

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Thomas Mair sets a more sustainable standard for domestic appliance design

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each module has a QR code that links to a product passport, informing about materials, repair & recycling

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easy to disassemble and recycle, Kara uses different colors to distinguish separate plastic parts

 

 

project info:

 

name: Kara
designer: Thomas Mair

 

 

designboom has received this project from our DIY submissions feature, where we welcome our readers to submit their own work for publication. see more project submissions from our readers here.

 

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lavazza design people book retraces design of coffee culture from 1996 to 2020 https://www.designboom.com/design/lavazza-design-people-book-1996-2020-coffee-09-09-2021/ Thu, 09 Sep 2021 09:30:55 +0000 https://www.designboom.com/?p=833963 ‘lavazza design people. 1996/2020’ is a new book that maps the universe of lavazza design, the people and the creativity inside and outside the cup of joe.

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readers sip along to a unique industrial story

 

italy and coffee has a famous history, but global producer lavazza proves the bounty is more than just the bean. ‘lavazza design people. 1996/2020’ is a new book that maps the universe of lavazza design, the people and the creativity inside and outside the cup of joe. the long relationship between the brand and the world of design is reconstructed in a book for the first time, through the voice of contemporary observer virginio briatore and published by corraini edizionzi. the volume takes coffee connoisseurs on a journey through the latter-most 20th century to near present day, delving into the history of collaborations between the turin-based company and personalities within design. readers sip along to a unique industrial story.


lavazza design people retraces the italian brand’s historic relationship with coffee from 1996 to 2020

 

 

‘lavazza design people’ narrates coffee culture from 1996 to 2020

 

founded in turin, italy in 1895, lavazza has always paid close attention to design. this consideration helped the coffee culture of the brand grow exponentially in the 1950s and 60s. it was an extraordinary era of experimentation driven by italian post-war designers in the global limelight. a more synergistic approach was the catalyst for the brand’s second significant chapter in history, from 1996 to 2020. the book, ‘lavazza design people’, documents this evolution in design, research and experimentation, guided by virginio briatore, design philosopher and lavazza consultant for design, architecture and aesthetics.


art direction and graphic design by oikos creative lab

 

 

designers come first. products come next. a significant part of the historical, intangible and reputational heritage of a company consists in the quality and variety of designers with whom the company has worked with. the book tells the varied stories of about forty people who in the beginning of the century have collaborated with a receptive and curious and reliable company,’ introduces virginio briatore at a talk with four lavazza design people – claudio caramel, raikhan musrepova, florian seidl and duo setsu e shinobu ito – at the brand’s flagship cafe at piazza san fedele, near the duomo, milan during milan design week 2021.


during milan design week, lavazza hosts a talk with florian seidl, francesca lavazza, virginio briatore, raikhan musrepova, setsu e shinobu ito, and claudio caramel (from left to right)

 

 

coffee, a precious raw material beloved across the globe, is the beating heart of lavazza. but what makes the brand unique is the creativity intertwined to bring this culture to life. ‘design is a story of people’ is a concept that guides the brand. the book emphasises this message by revealing iconic, eccentric and always revolutionary visions, proposals and solutions in the field by about forty professionals, each featured in the book. these ranged from ‘designer’ coffee pots to collections for catering services and even unique pieces for high-end lines. the intangible heritage of exhibitions, studies, new approaches, reinterpretations, research on materials, services and fittings are all on display.


virginio briatore, next to board member francesca lavazza, authored the new book and moderated the talk

 

 

different chapters with the book also delve into the field of interior design in the world of coffee. the reader is taken on an immersive journey, one that obviously feels familiar to experiences within a lavazza cafe but now with its secrets and details unearthed. these revelations give an insight into the brand’s imagination and visual identity, which is characterized by cleanliness, innovation, sustainability, human warmth and creativity.


lavazza A modo mio smeg designed by matteo bazzicalupo and raffaella mangiarotti (deep design). project assistant: juan rodrigo torres plata

 

 

the machines of lavazza also receive special attention in the book, as if a reflection of its importance to the brand too. documents explore the design details of these objects, the study of shape and care of development. the machines strike a fine balance between a solid and characterful as well as light appearance. this is all in the aim of delivering an excellent consumption experience combined with an aesthetic that embodies beauty, functionality and italian style.

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coffee wizard, mobile structure designed by paolo uboldi, graphic design by tungsteno, illustrations by raikhan musrepova

 


florian seidl (left) leads the in-house design office at lavazza, set up in 2015


architect and designer claudio caramel designed the iconic lavazza cup (model pictured) in 1996

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the lavazza flagship store milano was designed by JHP designs

 

book info:

 

name: lavazza design people. 1996/2020
author: virginio briatore
format:
142 pages
publisher: corraini edizionzi
language: italian, english
publish date: september 2021

 

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a sliced coffee pot encased in resin pages forms the dissected ‘bialetti book’ by studio oefner https://www.designboom.com/art/sliced-coffee-pot-resin-studio-oefner-bialetti-book-02-24-2021/ Wed, 24 Feb 2021 19:25:18 +0000 https://www.designboom.com/?p=776403 weighing more than 25 pounds, each page of the book reveals an individual slice of the object.

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fabian oefner has taken the notion of a coffee table book to its literal extremes. the ‘bialetti book’ has been painstakingly assembled from dissected components of a traditional italian espresso pot, offering a new understanding of how we perceive the iconic object. in its realization, oefner filled a bialetti moka pot with actual coffee, embedded it in resin, and then meticulously sliced the resulting block into 12 individual pages that were finally bound into a book.


all images courtesy of studio oefner

 

 

inspired by science, oefner’s approach to art is highly methodical. weighing more than 25 pounds, the ‘bialetti book’ forms part of the artist’s ‘spatial books’ series — a collection of sculptural volumes that catalogue objects, such as a brionvega radio and the bialetti pot, within monumental resin ‘pages’. each page reveals an individual slice of the object, uncovering its internal elements as never seen before. through his ‘spatial books’ series, oefner bypasses abstraction, and turns reality directly into a two dimensional space. ‘as you browse through the pages, you get a completely different look on these familiar objects,’ he says. ‘the result is an intensified sense of space, dimensions, materiality, and time.’

 

see a video of oefner making the ‘bialetti book’ at the bottom of the page on his instagram, and discover more of the artist’s carefully orchestrated works on designboom here.

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project info:

 

title: spatial books – bialetti
artist: fabian oefner
dimensions: 32 x 26 x 15 cm
materials: mokka pot, coffee, resin, wood
edition: 5

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lavazza ‘a modo mio’ SMEG, where ‘beautiful espresso’ design meets authentic italian experiences https://www.designboom.com/design/lavazza-a-modo-mio-smeg-beautiful-espresso-design-12-02-2020/ Wed, 02 Dec 2020 05:30:38 +0000 https://www.designboom.com/?p=747233 with its elegant and modern aesthetic, the new machine embodies the unmistakable lavazza experience of real italian espresso.

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espresso — a ritual within a ritual, embodying an all-italian experience that brings people together and accompanies celebrations, big and small. this year, these encounters can be made even more special with the introduction of the lavazza ‘a modo mio’ SMEG, a new machine that brings together lavazza’s more than 120 years of passion and expertise, with the unmistakable design style of the SMEG brand. the exclusive object is the creative result of a close partnership between two brands that have forever exemplified italian excellence in design and innovation.

 

 

with its elegant and modern aesthetic, the lavazza ‘a modo mio’ SMEG embodies the unmistakable lavazza experience of real italian espresso — the kind that you drink at your local coffee shop, but at home. designed in collaboration with matteo bazzicalupo and raffaella mangiarotti from deepdesign, the machine features sophisticated lines and refined finishes that make it a home decor object with a contemporary twist. envisioned as a premium piece for all coffee lovers seeking uniqueness and beauty in their homes, the new jewel can adapt to a variety of interior environments thanks to its three vibrant color options — black, red and cream.

 

 

forming part of the ‘a modo mio’ family, the collaboration between lavazza and SMEG guarantees the best possible espresso experience with an easy and intuitive interface. a single touch allows users to choose between traditional and ‘lungo’ espresso. all aspects of the ‘a modo mio’ system has been designed with a meticulous attention to detail — from the selection of blends, roasted and ground to perfection, to the weight of coffee in each capsule, ideal water pressure and temperature, and slow extraction.

 

 

able to be used with the wide range of original ‘a modo mio’ capsules, the lavazza ‘a modo mio’ SMEG makes it possible to enjoy a real italian espresso every day at home.

 

a visual campaign produced by TOILETPAPER — the creative collaboration of maurizio cattelan and pierpaolo ferrari — captures imaginative and surreal scenes of the lavazza ‘a modo mio’ SMEG in its bold and beautiful colorways.

 

 

discover more about how the lavazza ‘a modo mio’ SMEG combines unique design and advanced technologies to embody the excellence and tradition espresso, here.

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