alberto meda designs modular radiator with pleated surfaces for tubes radiatori

the aluminum module features elliptical ribs and can stand alone or placed beside another module to create four different configurations.

sofia lekka angelopoulou February 11, 2020 2 min

alberto meda’s design for radiator company tubes radiatori features a surface made of pleated elliptical elements. depending on the layout and the observer’s perspective, the aluminum module plays with light and creates visual effects to evoke different emotions. titled step-by-step, the radiator was recently presented during stockholm furniture fair 2020.

alberto meda designs modular radiator with pleated surfaces for tubes radiatori all images courtesy of tubes radiatori

the step-by-step radiator is part of the company’s element collection where radiators and heated towel rails are reinterpreted by internationally-renowned designers. alberto meda’s design plays with modularity, where the basic module can be installed individually or placed beside another module to create four configurations. twenty different combinations can be achieved if multiplied by the different heights available. ‘I like essential objects with a hidden complexity,’ says the designer, ‘step-by-step looks like a single surface, but it actually consists of modules with elliptical ribs that guarantee energy efficiency with minimal overall dimensions.’

alberto meda designs modular radiator with pleated surfaces for tubes radiatori

step-by-step is a clean, slimline, linear object that rests gracefully against the wall, achieving impeccable clean-cut shapes. the radiator is naturally suitable for the bathroom thanks also to the addition of its accessories, which are available colored, or glossy or satin finish chromed. the towel-rail and the hook allow users to hang up bath towels, bathrobes and hand towels, blending in seamlessly with the design without forgetting about everyday practicality. alberto meda designs modular radiator with pleated surfaces for tubes radiatori