Designed by Antonio Citterio for Arclinea, Kora introduces a new design language shaped by the curve. The island moves beyond rigid orthogonality, opening into rounded corners and continuous, welcoming forms. Surfaces flow with ease, offering more fluid and intuitive ways of inhabiting the space. The doors and handles define a distinctive signature, where technical precision and aesthetic clarity converge, contributing to a cohesive reading of the whole.
Behind the island, the fitted wall organises the space with clarity and purpose. Oven columns integrate with Modus doors which, when required, open the working area to reveal a monobloc marble worktop. Italia doors in NTF tobacco oak, paired with coordinated shelving and accessories, form a coherent system in which every function is precisely resolved.
A striking, central element of the collection, Teca is integrated into the project as both a technological and architectural presence. Conceived for wine storage, it brings together advanced performance with a measured aesthetic. Externally, stainless steel defines its essential character, while the interior, arranged in a walnut finish, ensures optimal conditions for wines and food. Silent, connected and precise, Teca sits naturally within the kitchen, transforming storage into a convivial gesture and contributing to a refined, contemporary environment.“Through Kora, we advance the evolution of the island: a curved form that introduces fluidity and freedom into space.”
ANTONIO CITTERIO
The project draws out the depth of each material through carefully considered pairings and finely worked surfaces. Travertine marble, used across the top, sides and doors, conveys a sense of solidity and visual continuity, while the tobacco oak of the wall introduces warmth. The Italia marble door incorporates its namesake handle, carved directly into the stone and precisely inset, an expression of artisanal skill and technical mastery. Stainless steel completes the composition, lending a subtle professional character.
Brand: Arclinea
Arclinea’s identity originated in a series of values that have always been consistently dialogued. A story dating back to 1925, which transformed from “doing” to “knowhow” to then become a culture by anticipating, interpreting, and responding to changes in society and people’s behavior. Competence, acquired through the specialist production of kitchens, transforms thoughts and processes into articles that are already at their genesis as if in a unicum, connecting functionality and conviviality, practicality, and experience. A result of close links with its local area, the concept of Made in Italy championed by Arclinea is rooted in tradition, a value that no innovation can override, and an inspiration for creativity that becomes a culture of design. An ethical approach to the supply chain leads, on the one hand, to tangible sustainability in terms of product “duration” and "end-of-life" and, on the other, to attention to what is good and right for people and their environment: from tools to ingredients, starting with the kitchen.