A kitchen designed to evolve with space

Beluga is the kitchen system designed by Ferruccio Laviani for Rastelli, conceived as a solid and structured project, yet flexible and open to future developments. Not a static solution nor a crystallized composition, but a design starting point able to interpret and engage in dialogue with the space that hosts it.

The composition stands out for its understated elegance and for an architectural layout that alternates solids and voids. Metal tubular structures define the structural rhythm, paired with thermally treated oak doors that add material depth and tactile richness, and perforated metal sheets, a light element whose expressive potential is completed through light.

Light is conceived here as a primary design component, understood as the “fourth dimension” of space. Through lighting, a chromatic and material balance is achieved, shaping the perception of volumes and enhancing surfaces, contributing to the definition of a coherent and orderly domestic environment.

At the heart of the project lies the thermally treated oak island: going beyond its purely functional role, it becomes a relational and narrative hub within the kitchen. Speaking the language of hospitality, conviviality and sharing, it interprets the contemporary kitchen as a dynamic and functional environment.

The second design principle behind Beluga is planarity. Flush sliding doors reduce visual clutter, ensuring smooth access to storage spaces. Surfaces become continuous, clean and essential, reinforcing the perception of a refined and functional domestic architecture.

Beluga represents an exploration of a new way of living: the kitchen is no longer just a place for preparation, but a space of stories, gestures and memory. Like a trace that tells the identity of contemporary living, it brings together technical rigor, aesthetics and materials to create dynamic, lived-in spaces, often integrating seating and work areas.