Contemporary kitchen GENIUS LOCI

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Overview
Like the ancient secretaires, the Genius Loci kitchen incorporates a hidden, intimate drawer space under the worktop that becomes a distinctive element of the kitchen. The under-top drawer (the H8 drawer) can be integrated as a continuation of the worktop for a seamless look or configured in an inclined/slanting version to create a contrasting, more striking effect. The hidden drawer is presented as a precious, customizable detail featuring different materials and artisanal workmanship, conceived to blend with or stand out from the kitchen volumes and materials.

Design and concept
The Genius Loci drawer is conceived with the philosophy of dematerialisation of the worktop: functional parts are elegantly concealed to preserve streamlined beauty and a tidy look. The project focuses on islands that can be fitted with New Logica H140 to form subtle partitions or extended with floating drawers to create additional convivial and functional spaces. Design by Gabriele Centazzo.

Materials & craft
The inclined and flat versions of the Genius Loci drawer can be executed in a wide range of materials and finishes. Examples and artisanal options include inlaid and carved woods, sculpted natural stones, tech-ceramic stones, precious metal finishes and various glass finishes. The solution is presented as a tribute to Italian craftsmanship, recovering and reinterpreting traditional decorative practices to produce unique, high-end finishes.

Functional features

• Hidden under-top drawer (H8) available in two main versions: integrated/continuation of the worktop and slanting/inclined version.
• Special Elements concept: functional components concealed for a minimalist, tidy aesthetic.
• Possibility to integrate with New Logica H140 for island partitioning or to extend with floating drawers for additional functionality.
• Customisable interiors and drawer craftsmanship, with multiple material combinations and finishes.

Examples of finishes and stylistic variants (illustrative)

• Vitrum matt (e.g. Cloud White, Fire Grey), Vitrum glossy and textile glass variants.
• Stone drawers (Cardoso stone, Tech Ceramica).
• Metallic or copper-finished drawers.
• Wood options such as tactile elm and inlaid/carved woodwork.

Technical characteristics / specifications

• Product name / series: Genius Loci
• Designer: Gabriele Centazzo
• Primary functional element: H8 under-top drawer (hidden drawer)
• Available versions: integrated/continuation-of-top version; inclined/slanting version
• Customisation: multiple materials and artisanal finishes (inlaid/carved wood, natural stone, tech-ceramic, glass, metals)
• Special Elements: concealing of functional parts to maintain clean aesthetics
• Compatibility / integration: can be combined with New Logica H140 partitioning and floating drawer solutions
• Focus: bespoke high-end finish and craftsmanship, intended as a decorative and functional jewel of the kitchen