The Flow kitchen explores the concept of harmony between form and function along with the gestures of the body in the space.
The characteristic difference in height of the counter-top – which flows throughout the whole length of the kitchen, differentiating its functional parts – seamlessly merges into the detail of the doors. The sharp cross-section keeps the horizontality of the counter-top open, emphasizing the fluidity of this hallmark.
The huge stone block used is crafted to adapt and integrate with the other elements of the kitchen; then is re-assembled in its entirety, as a sculpture, to appreciate its essence through every single detail.
Contrasting the grandeur of the stone, the interiors are made entirely of fine solid wood, starting from a lighter and more sophisticated language, obtained by dint of cabinetmakers’ skillful workmanship.
The stone is a material that is created with “time”; therefore, Flow wants to express the “passage” of time through the richness and the respect for these natural materials, becoming an interpreter of the history of stone and Tuscan culture through the know-how of its craftsmen.
With Flow, the Vaselli kitchen combines solid stone with solid wood. The distinctive lightened stone doors, the top and the sink carved out from the block are still there. These are now accompanied by the use of solid wood for the creation of baskets, shelves and interior details, all housed in an entirely wooden covering.
The desire to experiment with wood has led to the creation of details, such as the thin hanging wooden profile that frames all the interior components, that required fine cabinetmaking craftsmanship, expertly integrating veneers and solid wood.
The same care and skill were needed with the stone so as to allow us to appreciate the design consisting of fine details by Kensaku Oshiro.