Cover Photo: Courtesy of Molteni & C Dada
Photo: Courtesy of Molteni & C Dada
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Vincent Van Duysen’s designer kitchen is simply a treat to immerse oneself in. Chime in as we converse with Anne Young of Modernbrands to discuss the story and edge of this premium Molteni & C Dada offering:
Natural materials have a discernible way of breathing life into a space, marrying the indoors with the outdoors in harmonious accord. At once enriched with a dynamic play on contrast, balance, and geometry, Vincent Van Duysen’s remarkable collaboration with the Italian brand, Molteni & C Dada, is the impeccable benchmark you must acquaint yourself with.
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In this eponymous designer set called the VVD kitchen, the celebrated Belgian architect showcases a masterful interplay of warm, solid volumes and stark, crisp lines to echo sophistication throughout the contemporary home. When the sunlight filters in through the windows, it picks up on these delightful nuances and only adds to the entire aura. With a little bit of everything, this kitchen is unpretentious and familiar without being mundane—and it is all because of Van Duysen’s deliberate inflexions and design choices.
Above Photo: Courtesy of Molteni & C Dada
Photo: Courtesy of Molteni & C Dada
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“His eye for design is distinctively pure and focused. You can see this in his choice of materials and the ingenious feel for composition,” attests Anne Young, general manager of Modernbrands, proudly the Molteni & C Dada kitchen’s exclusive distributor in the Philippines. “The play of natural materials and the distinctive use of geometry create an unmistakable character that is unmistakably Molteni & C Dada.”
A renowned brand under the Molteni Group, Dada has been at the forefront of designer kitchens since 1926. For nearly a century, it has been creating and innovating the haute cucine to extend well beyond its utilitarian functionalities. Now that the kitchen is more often viewed as the beating heart of a contemporary abode, the brand continues to meld form and function in a well-crafted manner under the creative direction of Van Duysen.
Above Photo: Courtesy of Molteni & C Dada
Above Photo: Courtesy of Molteni & C Dada
Photo: Courtesy of Molteni & C Dada
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As tastes for interior design and architecture grow more globally oriented, Young additionally relays that there is no better time than now to appreciate the cultivated sensibilities of a Molteni & C Dada kitchen in the local setting. Van Duysen's design is certainly the one to meet the challenge, especially considering the prevalence of climate-conscious elements in Filipino architecture.
“Materials such as wood, steel, and stone have their own distinct character and tell singular stories that can never be told by synthetic materials,” says Young. “They transform spaces into warm havens of opulence and luxury. There is an indescribable feeling of richness, and they serve as a reminder of the strength and beauty of nature.” Evidently, what the VVD kitchen shares with many modern Filipino homes is the fact that they both maximise natural materials while exploring new ways of interpreting them.
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Among the several technological details in this offering, there is an aluminium profile that discreetly designs the door handle and improves its grip. An innovative pivot hinge then allows the door to open 180 degrees, making the internal space more usable. The kitchen further gains a robust architectural look due to Briht wall units, which come with transparent glass doors and soft-closing micro-hinges.
Photo: Courtesy of Molteni & C Dada
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Teeming with these functional yet aesthetic features, this kitchen is, in ways, a reflection and immense representation of the overflowing creativity of architects, designers and even homeowners today. There is thus no questioning why it is proudly one of the showpieces of a brand like Modernbrands, whose curated collections and design expertise have always been geared in pursuit of tasteful living for the contemporary Filipino.
“Good kitchen design should be minimal and direct, yet should have an effect that captures the eyes. This makes the space more intimate and personalised to the people who are using it,” Young muses. “Designing a kitchen space for any client is very personal. They share their private lives, habits, and routine with us. It’s an honour and a joy for us to be part of this journey with them.”
Much like Modernbrands’ approach to creation and curation, anyone who takes delight in profound design will have much to love and appreciate about the VVD kitchen. Purveying a treat for the senses at every look and turn, this premium set makes a fitting highlight in homes of today and tomorrow.
Visit the VVD kitchen in the Modernbrands showroom at 7489 Bagtikan St, San Antonio VIll, Makati City. Learn more about Modernbrands on modernbrandsinc.com.
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