A three finger concept for the holding and balance of the cutlery has been adopted in the design. The weight of the cutlery transfers from the lifting position to the position when in use, thereby supporting and balancing the utensils in both situations. The name Giro originates from the Italian word for “turn”, referring both to the twist in the geometry and how the cutlery is turned in your hand when finding the best position for use. The architectural twist has been a key feature in the design of a number of UNStudio projects of varying scales – from buildings to pavilions – and has now been adapted in the design for the Giro cutlery set. In Giro the architectural curve is scaled down and transformed into a tactile framework on the human scale, one that is directly related to the body and to touch.
Giro cutlery set (14 pieces)
Design: UNStudio – Ben van Berkel with William de Boer and Gokcen Dadas, Jason Panayotou, Lei Yu, Melle Grossl, Rick Booijink, Thomas Blundell
Manufacturer: Alessi – Alberto Alessi, Massimo Bortott with Pietro Bevilacqua and Silvano Guglielmazzi
Finish: polished stainless steel
Production: January 2017