MILAN — Luxurious kitchens agency Arclinea, which was based in 1925 in Codogno, Italy, has turned the main target to supporting younger culinary expertise.
As part of its centennial this yr, 100 pictures by French photographer Amélie Ambroise lensed for the event can be out there for buy at artsy.internet.
The corporate instructed WWD on Thursday that the proceeds — internet of the platform’s fee — and an extra fastened contribution from Arclinea can be solely donated to the College of Gastronomic Sciences in Pollenzo, in help of rising stars on the culinary scene.
Throughout Milan Design Week, which is able to kick off April 7, Arclinea will unveil the images e-book lensed by Ambroise with the photographs. Named “100 Years, 100 Elements” the e-book options 100 fastidiously chosen still-life pictures of components that embody Italy’s gastronomic heritage. The espresso desk e-book was delivered to life with artwork course by Switzerland-based Studio Juma. Studio Juma’s different shoppers embrace design companies Rimadesio, Amini, Azucena, B&B Italia and Maxalto.
The exhibition, which is able to happen on the agency’s showroom on By way of Durini, may also embrace an unique iteration of the Convivium kitchen island, which is freed from home equipment and embraces a extra convivial, open house rationale.
Arclinea’s Convivium kitchen.
Courtesy of Arclinea
Gianni Fortuna, chief govt officer of Arclinea, mentioned the fundraising initiative marks an vital first step within the agency’s efforts to help training on a wider scale. “It means investing in data, tradition and the transmission of experience, that are all important values for us. Training and tradition are a shared heritage for us, which is why we additionally collaborate on analysis initiatives with IUAV College of Venice, which has lately opened its design campus in Vicenza, our hometown,” he mentioned.
Arclinea was began in Caldogno, Italy, by Fortuna’s grandfather Silvio Fortuna Sr. In 1986, Arclinea started collaborating with designer and architect Antonio Citterio, who continues to envisage their ”architectures for residing” to today.
For the third technology, this yr marks an emotional milestone. “It’s a deeply private journey. It’s a second of reflection on the trail taken on the values which have guided us, and on the individuals who have assisted in shaping Arclinea over time. There’s a sense of accountability in carrying ahead a narrative that started generations in the past, with my grandfather, constructed on ardour, dedication and a deep connection to our origins,” Fortuna mentioned.
When it comes to retail, Arclinea, which is owned by Flos B&B Italia Group, has lately opened shops in Los Angeles, Miami, Washington and Boston, along with B&B Italia.
Gianni Fortuna
Courtesy of Arclinea
