Zaha Hadid Architects Design Kitchen Collection, Drawing Inspiration from Coastal Landscape Geology
In a groundbreaking collaboration, Italian kitchen company Febal Casa and Zaha Hadid Architects have unveiled the Onda collection. This stunning new range is a contemporary interpretation of the dialogue between nature and design, inspired by the fluid movements and intricate patterns of the Adriatic coastline [1][2].
At the heart of the Onda collection is a shared vision to recreate the subtle beauty of nature, as expressed by Patrik Schumacher, the principal of Zaha Hadid Architects. The collection draws inspiration from the Adriatic coastline's waves, eroded rock formations, and the intricate striations formed by constant water impact. This natural geological inspiration is translated into a design language that balances darker color palettes with light, bright detailing, evoking the glassy and dynamic surfaces of the sea [1][2].
The centrepiece of the collection is a customizable kitchen island, available in lengths ranging from 1,800mm to 3,600mm, with a fixed depth of 1,218mm. Crafted with an aluminum frame and back-painted fused glass doors that shimmer with metallic wave effects, finishes range from bronze to champagne tones. The kitchen island can integrate functional elements such as hobs, sinks, hoods, and modular storage (drawers, pull-out trays), highlighting both aesthetic and practical considerations for cooking and entertaining [1][2].
The Onda collection also includes a sideboard, designed with a balanced structure and harmonious proportions. It shares the aluminum frame and similar finishing, and incorporates "Metal Iridio Onda," an internal bright storage structure using extra-clear glass shelves to enhance visual lightness, simulating the reflective qualities of water. Materials include Gres, Abitum, Laminam, Neolith, Optimum, and Laminate, allowing versatile finishes to integrate or contrast with various kitchen styles [1][2].
The Onda collection represents a unique combination of Italian design and architectural avant-garde, bridging the gap between architectural artistry and daily use. It embodies a contemporary dialogue between nature and design, realizing a vision to recreate the subtle beauty and dynamic geometry of coastal landscapes within functional kitchen furniture [1][2][3].
If you're looking for modern kitchen ideas for 2026, the Onda collection provides an exciting new direction. To stay updated on this and other design stories from around the world, be sure to subscribe to our newsletter for daily inspiration, escapism, and design tales [4]. The collection is available for viewing on zaha-hadid.com [5].
- The Onda collection by Febal Casa and Zaha Hadid Architects, a fusion of Italian design and architectural avant-garde, introduces a fresh approach to interior-design, particularly in the home-and-garden space, where the intricate patterns and fluid movements of the Adriatic coastline are translated into a stunning kitchen design.
- With the Onda collection's incorporation of technology, such as smart storage solutions and energy-efficient lighting, this contemporary lifestyle design transcends the obvious functionality of a kitchen, offering a delightful blend of beauty, practicality, and advanced technology.
