Riciclantica
The ultimate in dematerialisation
“For years I have been looking for a philosophy of forms capable of representing Man in the 2000s, regardless of passing fads; a stable philosophy that isn’t subject to continuously changing colours, lines and surfaces. I think this philosophy – which should become the foundation of the design and architecture of the third millennium – should be based on the dematerialisation of products visually expressed by representing Flight and Lightness”
With these words, designer Gabriele Centazzo expresses the strong philosophical basis of the Riciclantica® collection. Dematerialization, the ethical imperative at the heart of Valcucine design, reaches its highest expression here: on the aluminum frame – resistant to water, steam and heat – the lightest and thinnest door in the world with only 2 mm thickness is inserted, which saves up to 85 percent of material compared to a traditional 2 cm door.
Design Philosophy
The fundamental assumptions of Riciclantica are the concepts of flight and lightness, fittingly represented by specific constructive parts. In addition to the 2 mm thick door, Riciclantica features a grip recess which cuts across base unit surfaces, highlighting our search for the ultimate in dematerialisation and making the extreme slimness of the door clearly perceivable. Its lightness is enhanced by a targeted use of materials selected for their ability to cover doors, tops and end panels with a coating just a few millimetres thick while also guaranteeing excellent resistance. These kitchens can also be completed by Special Elements such as our Aerius wall-hung system, our shelving units and our Floor to- ceiling system which – thanks to their floating, upward-sweeping design – enhance freedom of movement and visual clarity.
