imm Cologne 2016

Valcucine, on the occasion of Imm Cologne 2016 (January 18th-24th), presented Genius Loci and Forma Mentis, the last two kitchens designed by Gabriele Centazzo.

Forma Mentis is the kitchen designed for people who like to experience space in a practical, relaxed and friendly manner and who are constantly looking for new ideas, excellent design and quality of detailing.
The other protagonist is Genius Loci: an island or wall kitchen inspired by the ‘secretaire', the traditional writing desk that comes with secret drawers. The drawer is available in two versions: the first is angled and projects slightly outward at the bottom, creating a handle and reflecting light in such a way that highlights its tactile material surfaces and hand-crafted elements; the other is more ‘minimalist' and aligns perfectly flush with the kitchen doors.

In the same occasion, Driade, the other ItalianCreationGroup compnay, presented a series of important new products along with an extension of some product ranges.
A world première presentation is scheduled for the Portable Atelier collection, the line of items and furnishing complements in collaboration with Moleskine and designed by Philippe Nigro: collection of desk furnishings and accessories was created with the idea of making a “nomadic” study and/or workstation.

There have been also many news for the living area: Easel, a table with a light look made up of a crystal top held by two independent wood structures designed by Ludovica+Roberto Palomba that plays with proportions and dynamics; Meridiana, the iconic chair, designed by Christophe Pillet, is available in two new variations: with a shell in black or white polycarbonate and structure in steel painted in matt black, the Megara sofa by Gordon Guillaumier is enhanced by four new elements that expand the product line by maximising modularity; the Blocco pouf by Nanda Vigo is offered in an exclusive version. Lastly, a new proposal for outdoors: Sof Sof, the famous chair designed by Enzo Mari in 1972 is presented in a new version for outdoors.