Z.ISLAND

Z.ISLAND

Z.ISLAND

Product catalog summary
Introduction
Zaha Hadid, a globally renowned architect, introduced her innovative design approach to kitchen environments with the "Z. Island by DuPont™ Corian®" project. This futuristic kitchen concept was unveiled at the 2006 Milan Design Week, highlighting an intelligent environment that meets both sensory and functional needs.
Main Features
The "Z. Island" incorporates multimedia equipment, sound actuators, and LEDs within a Corian® shell, enabling users to surf the internet, listen to music, and create ambient effects through a touch-control panel. The kitchen consists of two main units: the "Fire" and "Water" islands.
Fire and Water Island Units
The "Fire" island includes a horizontal cooking and eating surface that transitions into a vertical digital surface with an LCD screen and iPod® integration. It features an induction hob, a heating plate, and a touch control panel with 2,000 LEDs. The "Water" island is a compact hexagonal unit with a sink, drying rack, dishwasher, and food preparation area, designed with ergonomic considerations.
Modular Cabinet System
The project features a modular cabinet system with Corian® and aluminum structures, providing storage space and featuring wavy morphological door designs. The wall cladding system includes acoustic actuators and RGB LEDs for ambient control.
Zaha Hadid's Architectural Philosophy
Zaha Hadid is known for pushing architectural boundaries, experimenting with spatial concepts, and creating fluid, seamless designs. Her work spans urban design to product and interior design, and she has received numerous accolades, including the Pritzker Prize in 2004.
Conclusion
The "Z. Island by DuPont™ Corian®" project exemplifies Zaha Hadid's innovative design approach, offering a unique, immersive kitchen environment that blends functionality with sensory engagement.
Overview of Zaha Hadid Architects
Zaha Hadid Architects is renowned for its innovative and acclaimed architectural projects worldwide. The firm has received numerous prestigious awards, including the Pritzker Prize in 2004, and continues to be recognized for its contributions to modern architecture.
Current Projects
The firm is involved in various projects globally, including the National Centre of Contemporary Arts in Rome, the Sheik Zayed Bridge in Abu Dhabi, and the Guangzhou Opera House in China. Other notable projects include the "Spittelau Viaducts" housing project in Vienna, the "Maggies Centre" hospital in Scotland, and a BMW showroom in Germany. Master plans are underway for "One North" in Singapore and districts in Bilbao, Spain.
Notable Works
Zaha Hadid Architects is celebrated for its seminal works such as the Vitra Fire Station in Germany, the Bergisel Ski-Jump in Austria, and the Rosenthal Centre for Contemporary Art in Cincinnati. The firm's projects have been described as masterpieces and have received widespread acclaim.
Awards and Recognition
The firm has been awarded numerous accolades, including the Gold Medal Architectural Design for 59 Eaton Place, London, the Mies van der Rohe Award, and the RIBA Worldwide Award for the Rosenthal Centre. Other honors include the Austrian State Architecture Prize and the Deutsche Architektur Prize.
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art direction Komma Ψ un marchio registrato di Ernestomeda Spa/Ernestomeda > is a registered trademark of Ernestomeda spa.Il logo ovale DuPont, DuPontΙ, The miracles of science e Corian > ٮ via dellEconomia 2/8 - 61025 Montelabbate (PU) - Italiawww.ernestomeda.itpress office: Cavalleri Comunicazione (+39) 02 21597556 [email protected] sono marchi commerciali registrati o marchi commerciali di E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company o di sue societҠ affiliate.The DuPont Oval logo, DuPont, The miracles of Scienceٙ and Corian > are registered trademarks or trademarks of E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company or its affiliates.SholtΨs > Ψ un marchio registrato di Indesit Company Spa/Sholts > is a registered trademark of Indesit Company Spa. >

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Zaha Hadid, architetto noto in tutto il mondo per i suoi formidabili progettiarchitettonici, indirizza il suo visionario approccio progettuale allambiente cucina. Il futuristico progetto ғZ. Island by DuPont Corian > ٮ propone un ambienteԓintelligente capace di rispondere ai desideri dei sensi, soddisfacendo nel contempo una varietԠ di esigenze funzionali dellambiente cucina, convenzionali e innovative. LҒinstallazione Z. Island by DuPontә Corian > Δ stata presentata durante ledizione2006 della Milano Design Week, nell蒒ambito di un evento appositamente creato. Ilprogetto di ambiente cucina concepito...

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Ernestomeda, accettata la sfida di questo pionieristico progetto, ha contribuito, con la suaconoscenza del mercato della cucina e delle pi recenti soluzioni tecnologiche e manifatturiere a tradurre la visione progettuale concepita da Zaha Hadid in una cucina che, nonostante le forme complesse e laspetto futuristico, potr钠 essere assolutamente funzionale e utilizzabile, una volta pienamente ingegnerizzata. Zaha Hadid nota per la sua capacit di rompere barriere e costrizioni nel design, creandoambienti e paesaggi fluidi, senza discontinuit蠠, con morfologici passaggi da una funzioneallaltra. Per...

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MAIN ISLAND:1) Spot luminoso2) iPodԮsocket, 2 porte USB e lettore CD/DVD per MacMini3) Piano cottura ad induzione4) Tagliere5) Torretta telescopica con prese per corrente 6) Pannello di controllo ( MAIN ISLAND:1) Light spot 2) iPodήsocket, 2 USB port and CD/DVD for MacMini3) Induction cooking hob4) Cutting board5) Telescoping power socket6) Touch control panel for cooking, MacMiniή, iPod, running text led, etc.7) Aromatic scent dispensers8) Heating plate integrated in the Corianή worktop9) Table ledSECOND ISLAND:10) Faucet and sink11) Pull-out basket with waste bin12) Tray13) Integrated dishwasher...

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Il progetto prevede anche un sistema modulare innovativo di armadi costituito da una struttura dialluminio e ante in Corian > sagomate che offre spazio per elettrodomestici, alimenti e tutto quantotipicamente si utilizza nella cucina. Le ante degli armadi sono caratterizzate dalla presenza di elevazioni, rilievi di conformazione morfologicamente ondulata.. In continuitΠ con questa soluzione,si trova un sistema di rivestimento murale che incorpora potenti attuatori acustici e avanzati LEDtipo RGB che permettono di controllare e modificare lambiente con musica e luci animate. > This project boasts...

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photo Steve Double ՓLambiente complessivo Ҩ stato progettato per rispondere alle esigenze degli utilizzatori: pu essere modificato per soddisfare esigenze sensoriali in molti modi, passandodal momento intellettuale└ a quello sensualeӔ, enfatizzando nel contempo la natura complessa e continua del design. Lutilizzatore ha lҒopportunit unica di interagire con un ambiente che si pu trasformare e che cattura la totalitಠ dei sensi. ԓThe overall environment has been designed to be responsive to the users needs Җ it can be adjusted to address the senses in many ways, translating the intellectual into...

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