UNStudio: Giro

Balancing between modern and classic, the cutlery set designed by UNStudio for Alessi features an ergonomic silhouette created by a dynamic twist frozen in solid material.

UNStudio Giro Cutlery Set
In the Giro cutlery set designed by UNStudio for Alessi a twist originates from the point where the handle transforms into blade and graduates along the length of the utensils. The ergonomic silhouette that is created by a gradual transformation effects a dynamic motion frozen in solid material and presents a balance between the modern and the classical.

 

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 designed by UNStudio for Alessi
Giro cutlery set designed by UNStudio for Alessi. Photo © Alessandro Milani

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

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