The Oasi project designed by Stefano Boeri Architetti for Aran Cucine enters in the selection of the ADI Design Index 2023. Edited by the Association for Industrial Design (ADI) in Italy, the volume brings together the essentiality of Italian design through a careful selection of products and projects that compete for the Compasso d’Oro Award, the most authoritative global design competition since 1954.

The presence in the ADI Design Index yearbooks, in addition to recognition for the excellence of the sector, represents a stage of the Compasso d’Oro Award which Aran Cucine approaches with Oasi, the experimental kitchen module characterized by the presence of a tree at the center of the island and wall-mounted composition  to exploit the verticality of the environment.

Following the principle of circularity, it is possible to rotate around the free-standing cell to appreciate what for Aran Cucine becomes the emblem of the so-called slow life: all the phases of food processing – from conservation to preparation, up to consumption and its recycling – and daily activities are facilitated by this new domestic architecture.

Born from the collaboration between Stefano Boeri Architetti and Aran Cucine, Oasi is an innovative project, which interprets the blend between man and nature, inspired by the concept of the Vertical Wood created in Milan. It is a single and essential kitchen/dining area block, which integrates the natural element into a harmonious and at the same time functional whole. At the heart of the project is a fruit tree, located in the center of the block. Starting from the classic layout of the island kitchen, Oasi encloses in a single multifunctional structure, developed around the tree, all the phases of food treatment: storage, washing, preparation, cooking, service, consumption, recycling. Following the “principle of circularity” to allow the correct sequence of processes, the free-standing square-shaped kitchen unit is developed as an articulated technological device in which storage spaces and appliances are inserted (refrigerator, dishwasher, oven, compactor for the waste recycling). Furthermore, a special mechanism allows the sliding of two “wings” on the two symmetrical sides of the block, which thus also turns into a dining table. Finally, the project includes a continuous and controlled irrigation system, which uses the kitchen water system, and an artificial lighting system that integrates the natural one. Oasi allows to combine in an original project the natural element, a source of well-being, and the most modern technologies such as induction cooking and the integrated hood.

Oasi also on the wall
Among the latest innovations proposed by Aran Cucine and Stefano Boeri Architetti, there is the wall version of Oasi, which exploits verticality while maintaining the peculiarity of the natural element integrated into the kitchen project. Wall-mounted Oasi is also suitable for small living areas and provides a unit with simple lines, highlighted by the smooth doors made of oxidized or fossil wood. The structure presents a division of the internal space organized by well-divided storage compartments and large shelves for the pantry and for the appliances. The kitchen allows to grow trees, ornamental or aromatic plants.

Aran Cucine will be present at the next edition of the Salone del Mobile-Shanghai, from 20 to 22 November. During the occasion, the Italian company will display its Oasi project, introduced during Eurocucina. Oasi is the new Aran Cucine project, born through a featuring between the brand from Abruzzo and the architect Stefano Boeri.
Oasi is a one-piece kitchen unit / dining area able to contain all those characteristics of a place for sharing time, that is the Italian kitchen. Structural and iconic main core of the project is a fruit tree, referring point around which families and relations can come together in many ways, and metaphor of the importance that the place conceived for dining acquires as centre of gravity in people relationships. The tree, the table and the cooking hob are one piece, that can recall stories, events, memories and cooking secrets. It is not just a kitchen, but the tale of everything happening around you.
Oasi encloses in one multifunctional piece developed around the tree all the steps of the food treatment: storage, washing, preparation, cooking, service, dining, disposal. Always following the ‘principle of circularity’ to allow the correct sequence of kitchen actions. The free-standing squared kitchen cell is developed like an articulated technologic device in which are inserted spaces for containment and appliances (fridge, dishwasher, oven, garbage compactor for recycling). Besides, a simple mechanism allows the opening of two “wings” on the sides of the kitchen, creating a dining table.

An important recognition has been assigned to Aran Cucine, that was included among the Superbrands 2018. Superbrands is the international authority that aims to award those brands that continue to believe in either innovation, communication and sustainability investments. Superbrands is represented by ever-changing brands that keep updating their offers, their languages and their relations among both people and the market, in order to become models of inspiration. For this edition Aran Cucine is the only company, within furniture sector, to be recognized as “Super” next to nationally and internationally well-known brands like Fastweb, 3M and Mulino Bianco. «This is a confirmation – the company writes in a press release – which highlights the efforts that our company is currently facing in innovation and communication fileds to make our brand “Aran Cucine” synonym of modernity and particuarly sensitive to customer needs and market trends.»
During the latest edition of Eurocucina, Aran presented a very original project, Oasi.
Starting from the classic layout of the free-standing kitchen island, this model, designed by Stefano Boeri Architetti, defines a simple single dining table-cooking block that houses all the essential elements of a traditional living space like the typical Italian kitchen: storage, washing, preparation, cooking, serving, consumption and recycling – according to a process that interprets the key principle of circularity but with a special element: a tree inserted in the kitchen as spatial, mnemonic and symbolic reference around which familiar and convivial relationships can gather.