Dezeen promotion: Swedish interior designer Tekla Evelina Severin has collaborated with Italian kitchen manufacturer Very Simple Kitchen on two bright kitchen models, which were presented at Milan design week.
Combining bold colours and geometric forms with simple but creative details, the Very Simple Teklan Edition modules marry Italian tradition with Swedish colouring.
Severin and Very Simple Kitchen used marble in striking colours for the kitchen modules
"Very Simple Teklan Edition is inspired by the exchange of cultures starting with a profound reflection on the history of Italian and Swedish architecture," said Very Simple Kitchen.
"The result is two entirely handcrafted and sustainable made-in-Italy products."
The material was recovered from marble waste For the first module, Severin and Very Simple Kitchen used black and white marble for the kitchen countertop, which runs along the length of the kitchen units and partway up the wall.
In a bid to make the project more sustainable, the marble from both modules was recovered from waste before being restored by skilled artisans to give it a renewed appearance.
Despite being sourced from waste, the marble appears as new
"The starting points for both kitchen models are the marble worktops, the first characterised by a striking combination of white Carrara and black Marquina marble, arranged vertically to create a uniquely striped effect recalling Romanesque and Gothic architecture," the brand...