piero lissoni’s ‘waffle’ reinterprets cast iron radiators with satisfying 3D geometric texture

a reinterpretation of traditional radiators 

‘waffle’ designed by piero lissoni is a reinterpretation of cast iron radiators with a three-dimensional geometric texture. its surface is further proposed in eleven embossed powder coatings, taking on a bold yet sculptural silhouette made of 100% recyclable cast aluminum. ‘waffle’ is a unique project, ideally combining technology, energy-saving and sustainability with attentive aesthetic research.all images courtesy of piero lissoni

stimulating owners’ tactility

the project is the first radiator by the italian designer that was created for the company antrax IT and the first standing out with new finishes and materials. the heating body is in fact proposed in eleven embossed powder coatings, five of which have been developed in collaboration with the designer, exclusively for this collection. characterized by a satisfying three-dimensional geometric texture, the unedited finishes take the names ‘frag, crag, lrag, arag and mrag’ conceiving to stimulate owners’ tactility.

its material imprint, joint with the superior heat output and advanced technical performance, is enhanced by the inclusion of a wooden handle or hook, which makes the radiator extremely functional in the bathroom. both the surface finishes and the accessories — available in walnut and natural ash — are tailor-made choices, also customizable in size. the waffle module, with only water supply, can be replicated up to five elements, developed horizontally or vertically.

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project info:

name: waffle
designer: piero lissoni

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