Platinum A' Design Award Winner 2024
Fabrizio Crisà's Lhov Hob, Hood and Oven commands the visual field through a masterfully orchestrated composition where minimalist kitchen architecture establishes itself as the primary subject against a palette of sophisticated neutrals ranging from warm taupe to deep charcoal approaching raw umber in the cabinetry and countertop surfaces. The compositional structure adheres to classical tripartite horizontal division with the sleek linear pendant hood functioning as a decisive horizontal axis that bisects the upper register while simultaneously anchoring the eye to the cooking zone below where a matte black pot releases delicate wisps of steam suggesting culinary activity in progress. The golden ratio governs the placement of secondary elements including the rustic wooden cutting board bearing fresh leeks positioned at the left third and the substantial ceramic vessel containing an elegant olive tree specimen occupying the right vertical zone creating asymmetrical balance through carefully calibrated visual weight distribution. Chromatic harmony operates within an analogous scheme of warm earth tones punctuated by the verdant green of vegetation and the organic amber of wooden surfaces that introduce temperature contrast against the prevailing cool gray undertones of the architectural envelope. Luminosity descends from above and behind creating soft diffused illumination that models surfaces with gentle gradation while avoiding harsh shadows the light temperature suggesting north-facing natural daylight filtered through atmospheric haze lending the scene an air of contemplative domesticity. Spatial construction employs one-point perspective with the dining area visible through the kitchen island establishing depth recession through overlapping planes and atmospheric softening of background details including a textured diptych artwork whose undulating linear patterns echo organic natural forms. Surface textures present a sophisticated dialogue between the matte powder-coated finish of cabinet fronts the subtle grain of natural wood accents the weathered patina of the ceramic planter and the smooth planar expanses of the dark stone countertop creating tactile richness within restrained material vocabulary. Edge treatment maintains predominantly crisp rectilinear boundaries appropriate to contemporary design vocabulary while organic elements introduce softer transitional passages particularly in the arboreal silhouette and the ephemeral quality of rising steam. The atmospheric resonance suggests meditative quietude and refined domesticity elevating quotidian culinary ritual to contemplative practice through considered material selection and spatial poetry.
Its name is spelt Lhov, but it's pronounced Love. Its name combines the essential elements of every kitchen: Hood, Hob, Oven and Ventilation; as well as a certain kind of love that unites them in a unique and never before seen product. A revolutionary appliance that makes the best use of household space, which will reshape our cooking experience. Lhov is a must in any modern home: a single, perfectly integrated ergonomic module able to enhance the lines of the kitchen. It is a highly value appliance, both in terms of design and technology, capable of challenging the limits of time and space.