Top-of-the-range brand of built-in appliances, Signature Kitchen Suite, collaborates with international designer to create an exclusive collection of textural cabinets for the Undercounter convertible refrigerator.
Patricia Urquiola signs the modular free-standing cabinet Mantle for Signature Kitchen Suite designed to house the Undercounter convertible refrigerator, a built-in appliance characterised by two drawers offering flexible temperature management.
In increasingly fluid spaces, where the boundaries between living room and kitchen are blurred, Urquiola has set out to transform the domestic appliance into an authentic furnishing element, by integrating Signature Kitchen Suite technology with a textural cabinet, sculptural in form and pervaded by an aura of craftsmanship.
Hence the refrigerator becomes a versatile object of design, physically and visibly more accessible, suitable for positioning in different areas of the home, such as the lounge, the bedroom or even the bathroom, as well as in public spaces such as hotels and offices.
In this respect, the Undercounter convertible refrigerator by Signature Kitchen Suite is the perfect counterpart for this project: thanks to its reduced dimensions and practical layout with two convertible drawers that lend themselves to personalisation, it is an extremely versatile appliance for the storage of food, beverages and even beauty or pharmaceutical products.
The cabinet is available in three modular variants: the basic module with the refrigerator may be integrated with additional storage space via either a horizontal or vertical extension.
At Milan Design Week, Mantle is being presented with the exclusive finish in Cimento tiles (also signed by Patricia Urquiola) and produced using the eponymous material, a revolutionary and light concrete compound made from natural components. The tiles – in shades of Vanilla, Blue, Burgundy, Green or Sand – enclose the refrigerator with repetitive shapes to create a design that evolves into a sort of sculptural visual fabric, almost like a modern totem. As an alternative, a wood finish is also available, in a natural or stained colour.
Signature Kitchen Suite
Signature Kitchen Suite is the new brand of top-of-the-line built-in appliances from LG Electronics group. Launched in South Korea in 2017 and in the United States the following year, the brand made its offcial entrance into Europe in 2020 with the opening of its first European showroom in Milan.
The brand presents with a clear philosophy, summarised by the True to Food mantra that puts the passion for food and maximum respect for ingredients and the production line at the centre. Thanks to a sophisticated design and cutting-edge technology, the Signature Kitchen Suite products allow preservation and cooking of foods in the best ways, conserving the sensory properties and bringing healthy and tasty dishes to the table.
The line available today in Europe is composed of refrigeration modules (French Door, Column and Undercounter wine cellar, Undercounter convertible refrigerator, Column refrigerators and freezers), equipment dedicated to cooking (Combi ovens, induction hob, warming shelves) and dishwashers.
All the devices are Wi-Fi Ready and connectible with the domestic home system.
Studio Urquiola
Studio Urquiola, founded in 2001 by Patricia Urquiola and Alberto Zontone, is engaged in product design, architectural projects (in the ambits of the hospitality, retail and residential sectors, as well as exhibition design and installations), art direction and strategic consultancy.
Studio Urquiola can count on a team of approximately 70 professionals comprising architects, interior designers and product designers, supported by administrative staff, a press office and public relations.
Representing 16 nationalities and 13 different languages, theirs is an international community of architects and designers who collaborate in the most interconnected way possible.