Kasa Cosentino by Rsp Architects Highlights Collaboration, Responsible Design and Sustainability at Downtown Design 2022
Cosentino’s “home” at the fair, built using carbon neutral surfaces Silestone and Dekton, will be a meeting point for the A+D community
Architectural surfaces leader Cosentino partners with global multi-disciplinary design firm RSP Architects to create KASA Cosentino, a bold installation that alludes to the need for responsible design at Downtown Design from 9-12 November 2022.
“This is an award-winning effort and a great compliment to everyone involved. Working in collaboration with Cosentino was a wonderful experience as we are equally committed to sustainable design and materials.”
– Ralf Steinhauer, Dubai Director at RSP Architects
Drawing from the Spanish root word “casa” meaning house, the unmissable installation located close to the fair entrance, stands out for its domical roof structure that takes the shape of a giant balance scale supported on a central arched portal. Embedded in this symbolic structure is the narrative to maintain a balancing act between the need to create beautiful, dynamic spaces and the strive for sustainable solutions that sow the seeds for a better tomorrow. Opening up about the inspiration behind the design.
“Cosentino’s Sustainable Revolution for the manufacturing of their products is an inspiration in itself. The stand design is inspired by a balance scale supported by a central arched tunnel which serves as a passageway. On either side of the tunnel are two large domes supported by an angled beam symbolizing Cosentino’s efforts in developing carbon neutral products foreseeing a future where the scale is at level.”
– Stephanie Brown, Senior Interior Designer at RSP Architects
Envisioned as an extension of Cosentino City Dubai, KASA comprises of a lounge space for architecture and design conversations and a show kitchen to host casual catch-ups over coffee. Colourful sheer curtains in staggering levels and heights add an element of play and create fluid spaces that toggle between public and private. Clad in Cosentino’s latest collection of sustainable and carbon neutral surfaces featuring exciting colours and textures from Silestone® Sunlit Days and Dekton® Onirika and Kraftizen, the installation focuses on creating an interactive guest experience while showcasing a vast array of material application techniques and create an action/reaction sense of discovery. Design and experience aside, KASA Cosentino is an exceptional example of the spirit of collaboration. Brought to life with the support of several global and regional brands including Miele, Baituti Home, SoMA Lighting, Sanderson and Hidayath Group, the installation is one-of-a-kind explains
“Dubai Design Week is a celebration of design, innovation, originality and most of all, collaborations – what we thrive on the most at Cosentino. KASA is a home we have built together with so many great companies coming on board in the spirit of co-operation, collaboration and building together – these are the only enduring values we have as humankind. We are greater than ever when we create together.”
– Miriam Llano, Cosentino’s Regional Marketing Manager at RSP Architects
Visit KASA Cosentino at Downtown Design (Booth A07)
Explore, linger, immerse and engage in conversations on architecture, design and sustainability with these events and more:
Friday, 11th November, 1pm – 1.30pm Café Cosentino – Downtown Design Special Edition
Cosentino’s popular Instagram chat show hosted by Regional Marketing Manager, Miriam Llano comes Live to Downtown Design. In this special edition, Miriam will have a heart-to-heart chat with award-winning Founder and Creative Director of Roar, Pallavi Dean to uncover her inspirations, successes, failures, work philosophy and life learnings.
Friday, 11th November, 4pm – 6pm Changing the World from the Kitchen [#CTWFTK]
In #CTWFTK, Cosentino invites changemakers in the A+D community to be part of the brand’s global social media campaign to talk about sustainability ideas and actions.
About RSP Architects
RSP Atchitects was founded in Singapore in the 1956 and has since then grown in scope and scale to become one of the largest and most established practices globally with over 1,400 staff in total. RSP has gained international recognition as an industry leader in Masterplanning, Architecture and Interior Design with well-established offices in China, India, Malaysia, UAE, Indonesia and Vietnam; in addition to operations in numerous countries in South East Asia and Africa.