A rounded center.
The curved outline gives the island the presence of an independent object. A continuous edge follows the gesture of its ends.
Monterrey, Nuevo León
Grana Kitchen
Collaborative project · Gintarini
Editorial name · Monterrey · Gintarini collaboration
THE IDEA
A curve changes the conversation.
DESIGN FOCUS
Making the island an expressive centerpiece, supported by a restrained working perimeter.
The red stone island defines this kitchen's character. Rounded ends contrast with the straight perimeter fronts, while a lit base visually separates the volume from the floor. Fluted timber side walls frame the scene and add another material rhythm.
- Project status
- Design developed during the collaboration with Gintarini. According to Francisco Serrano Hess, construction took place after his departure; this page presents the design and does not document the final built result.
- Role
- Participation in kitchen design during his time at Gintarini.
- Credits
- Collaborative design: Francisco Serrano Hess during his time at Gintarini. Design images supplied by Francisco. New illustrations and retrospective studies created for this portfolio.
THE SPACES / 02 VIEWS
A closer look at the details.
The design shared by Francisco Serrano Hess and its new visual interpretations. The source of each image is identified. Open an image to browse the gallery.
MATERIAL / THE DESIGN
See it.
Feel it.
Red stone
Pale veins over a deep-colored island surface.
Taupe fronts
Smooth, understated cabinetry.
Fluted timber
Side surfaces framing the kitchen.
A base of light.
Lighting below draws a separation between stone and floor. The volume retains its visual weight while shadow adds depth.
A quiet perimeter.
The sink and appliances are concentrated at the rear. Two circular sconces and under-cabinet lighting echo the island's curves.
THE SKETCHBOOK / DRAWINGS AND PROCESS
What lies
behind the drawing.
A contemporary reading of the arrangement and volumes visible in the rendering. These diagrams were reconstructed for the portfolio; they are not the project's original drawings.
Grana Kitchen · organization and volume
Interpretive plan and axonometric, created for this portfolio from the rendering. These are not original construction drawings.
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