Cover Aquo by Scavolini—just one of the many layout at the Italian brand's latest showroom at Proscenium Residences in Rockwell
Aquo by Scavolini—just one of the many layout at the Italian brand's latest showroom at Proscenium Residences in Rockwell
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Scavolini’s showroom debut was a fusion of Italian elegance with Filipino warmth and hospitality
The Philippines and Italy are alike in more ways than one, but it is our shared affection for food, connection and family that stand out. It is no surprise, then, that these shared traits were the focal point at the launch of Scavolini’s new showroom at the Proscenium Residences. It was an afternoon marked by food, drinks and performances—exhibiting how the kitchen isn’t just the heart of the home, but its very soul. Founded in Pesaro, Italy in 1961, Scavolini has grown into one of the world’s most recognisable and renowned names in modern home design.
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Above Scavolini's latest showroom opens at the Proscenium Residences
Scavolini's latest showroom opens at the Proscenium Residences
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Scavolini marks its 15th year in the Philippines with a showroom dedicated to its timeless excellence. Designed by John and Pauline Sac of 50/53 Architects, it offers a flowing journey into how the brand’s kitchen systems are not just places to cook, but places to live. A series of showcases, anchored by three kitchen layouts, allow interested patrons to experience them firsthand—regardless of the kind of place they live in.
“The concept of Scavolini pushes the Italian culture, the Italian way of life,” says Scavolini Italy export sales director Giacomo Meoli.
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Above The Favilla kitchen by Scavolini
Above The Diesel Open Workshop by Scavolini
The Favilla kitchen by Scavolini
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Above Modularity Home managing director Brian Hontiveros
Modularity Home managing director Brian Hontiveros
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The first layout that clients see, Mira, is perfect for compact apartments. “We wanted to make sure that we put the trendiest kitchen in front,” Modularity Home managing director Brian Hontiveros explains. “The trends now [tend] to be slatted doors and metallic finishes, and another would be glass displays for the cupboards.”
The second, Formalia, is built with traditional homes and subdivision settings in mind. “There’s a secret door at the back, which can lead into a dirty kitchen or a pantry,” Hontiveros remarks. But the bulk of its charm lies in a lowered table. “Normally, in houses that are big, there tend to be two or three generations living there, like the lola, mom, dad, kids and so on,” he explains. “So if you have younger kids and seniors, you would want something like that.”
The third, Favilia, which evokes scenes of countryside farmhouses, sits in the goldilocks zone between the two. “It’s more of a hybrid system,” Hontiveros muses. “There are some houses and condominiums that are big, but the kitchens are small.” A simple island with matching cabinetry makes it a versatile, transitional model that suits a variety of needs and layouts.
Above Scavolini Italy Asia Pacific regional manager Pietro Barrucca and Scavolini Italy export sales director Giacomo Meoli
Scavolini Italy Asia Pacific regional manager Pietro Barrucca and Scavolini Italy export sales director Giacomo Meoli
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Beyond kitchens, the Scavolini showroom also showcases a rich variety of other interiors, from the Diesel Open Workshop, with its metal shelving, glass textures and raw ambience; the Miko bathroom, which utilises clean lines and pearl lacquers that exude refinement and Gym Space, which introduces fitness tools that integrate daily well-being into our daily rhythm.
As Scavolini settles into its new home, Hontiveros reflects on its 15-year history in the Philippines. “The pandemic really changed things,” Hontiveros says. “Everyone was at home, started cooking and that was when people really appreciated their kitchens. Now, it is hybrid, a good balance between both. We’re just a vessel, we try to understand what the market needs and we connect the tools that we have with the clients that we have.”
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