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Arclinea
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Arclinea

Founded in 1925 in Caldogno, Italy, by Silvio Fortuna, Arclinea specializes in high‑end kitchen design that unites Italian craftsmanship with architectural innovation and technical precision.
Antonio Citterio
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Antonio Citterio

An Italian architect and designer known for his refined, rational approach to furniture, industrial design, and architecture.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the design concept behind the Convivium Kitchen?

Antonio Citterio designed Convivium for Arclinea around the idea of the kitchen as a social room. The system is organized so that the central island anchors both the spatial and social life of the space, allowing cooking and gathering to coexist without compromise.

What is the canopy shelving structure in the Convivium?

The canopy is an open shelving framework positioned at picture rail height, spanning the kitchen to provide storage and visual structure. It gives the composition an architectural continuity that integrates the kitchen with the surrounding room rather than isolating it as a purely functional zone.

Is the Convivium Kitchen made to order?

Yes. The Convivium is a made-to-order system, configured to the specific dimensions, materials, and functional requirements of each project. Lead times and specification details are best confirmed with an Arclinea specialist during the design process.

Who is Antonio Citterio and what is his relationship with Arclinea?

Antonio Citterio is a Milan-based architect and industrial designer whose work spans furniture, interiors, and architecture across several decades. His long-standing collaboration with Arclinea has produced some of the most architecturally resolved kitchen systems in contemporary design, including the Convivium and Italia series.

How does the Convivium Kitchen integrate into open-plan living spaces?

The system's proportions and canopy structure are designed to read as part of the broader room rather than a self-contained unit. The picture-rail-height shelving and island format allow the kitchen to hold its own compositionally within open-plan interiors without requiring visual separation.