“The kitchen is a venue dedicated to partnership, whether it be between ingredients, friendships, families, or stories. The Tivalì Kitchen is a story of how these ingredients are brought together. Entrusted with designing a new iteration to Molteni&C Dada’s existing collection, we honed in on how we can modernize the design language of the kitchen while honoring tradition. Reflecting upon the uses and rituals associated with the kitchen and analyzing the existing design, we concluded that our approach must celebrate Tivalì as a venue that instills community and nurtures belonging. Rather than designing the kitchen as a singular venue within the home, we crafted Tivalì as a destination that is open, expressive, and inviting, evolving the design of the kitchen system through its form, proportion, and materials. Together, the elements of Tivalì permeate placemaking, to create an environment where traditions can be shared, memories made, and senses can be ignited.”