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NikolaTesla Fit Extractor Hob by Fabrizio Crisà

NikolaTesla Fit Extractor Hob

Platinum A' Design Award Winner 2021

This audio description presents an overhead view looking down at a contemporary kitchen island installation positioned against an exposed brick wall, proceeding with spatial description from background to foreground to build a coherent mental map, in the upper background rising roughly one-third of the image height stands a wall constructed of handmade bricks in warm earth tones ranging from pale tan and cream through amber ochre to deeper reddish-brown sienna, these bricks are laid in irregular coursing with visible mortar joints creating a textured organic surface that would feel rough and slightly uneven to the touch, the brick coloring suggests aged masonry warmed by gentle natural light, the mortar between bricks appears slightly recessed creating subtle shadow lines that emphasize the individual rectangular units, descending from the ceiling in the upper right portion of the composition are two cylindrical pendant light fixtures in matte black finish, these simple geometric forms hang at slightly different heights suggesting adjustability, their matte surface would feel smooth and slightly powdery like fine cast metal or powder-coated steel, these fixtures provide focused downward illumination toward the work surface below, occupying the central band of the composition spanning nearly the full width of the frame is the primary subject, a substantial kitchen island unit with integrated cooking appliance, this island presents as an elongated rectangular volume approximately two and a half times wider than it is deep, the countertop surface exhibits a warm neutral tone that could be described as taupe or greige, similar to the color of smooth limestone or fine concrete, this surface has a matte finish that would feel cool and slightly textured, similar to very fine sandpaper or honed stone, the cooking area occupies roughly the right third of the island surface, here two rectangular zones in matte black are set flush into the countertop surface, these cooking zones measure approximately one quarter the total counter length and are separated by a narrow band of the neutral counter material, within these black rectangles small red indicator lights glow softly like distant embers providing subtle warmth, moving leftward along the countertop there is a shallow rectangular sink basin with a ribbed drainboard area, the parallel linear grooves of the drainboard create a rhythmic pattern that would feel like corduroy texture with narrow ridges and channels, several objects rest on the counter surface providing scale and domestic context, near the sink sits a small potted plant with bright green leaves suggesting fresh herbs, the foliage appears full and healthy with leaves that would feel slightly fuzzy or tender like basil, beside this stands a tall vase with faceted geometric surfaces in dark charcoal gray, its angular planes would feel hard and smooth like glazed ceramic, a dark stone mortar sits nearby, this would feel heavy and dense with a slightly rough interior surface from grinding use, a small white vessel completes the still life arrangement, the front face of the island unit presents as a smooth vertical plane in the same warm neutral tone as the countertop, this surface appears seamless suggesting either large format panels or carefully joined sections, the island seems to float slightly above the floor revealing a shadow gap that creates visual lightness despite the substantial mass, the foreground occupying roughly the lower third of the image shows wooden flooring laid in classic herringbone pattern, individual planks appear as finger-width strips in warm honey to chestnut brown tones suggesting aged hardwood, the wood grain would feel smooth from years of foot traffic with very slight texture following the grain direction, the herringbone pattern creates a rhythmic zigzag that draws the eye across the floor surface, the overall lighting appears soft and diffused without strong shadows, suggesting natural daylight from windows outside the frame or carefully positioned ambient artificial lighting, this gentle illumination creates subtle gradations across all surfaces allowing their textures and colors to be clearly read, the color temperature feels neutral to slightly warm, similar to late morning or early afternoon natural light, the atmosphere suggests quiet calm and sophisticated restraint, the space feels clean and ordered yet lived-in through the presence of the herb plant and cooking vessels, the overall impression combines contemporary minimalism with the warmth of natural materials creating an environment that balances technological capability with human comfort and aesthetic pleasure.

NikolaTesla Fit represents a concentrate of technology in which cooking and suction are perfectly integrated in a space that allows installation even on 60 cm kitchen bases. Ideal for small rooms, but also for those kitchens where it is not possible to install independent hobs and hoods. The conceptual effort has focused on finding a balance between performance, functionality, ergonomics, technology, small size and versatility. The great challenge in terms of design was to be able to contain all these elements in a formal synthesis that gave life to an object with clean and essential lines.