Bronzo Articoli da Cucina · 2026
Soul Bollitore per tè
by Peng Sun
- A' Design Award di Bronzo 2026 in Articoli da Cucina
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About Soul Bollitore per tè
Soul è un bollitore per tè in ghisa, concepito per far bollire l'acqua e infondere il tè su diverse tipologie di fonti di calore. La forma si ispira alla postura rilassata di una statuetta di cantastorie che suona il tamburo, risalente alla dinastia Han orientale, reinterpretata attraverso il linguaggio dell'arte contemporanea. Soul è fuso a mano secondo il tradizionale metodo cinese della cera persa e unisce forme trapezoidali e circolari. La superficie presenta motivi a macchie lattiginose, mentre la placcatura in oro interna ed esterna ne migliora la resistenza alla corrosione. Il manico laterale in legno di palissandro riduce la trasmissione del calore e il beccuccio inclinato garantisce una versata pulita.
About the A' Design Award di Bronzo
Soul Bollitore per tè ha vinto l'A' Design Award di Bronzo, un riconoscimento altamente prestigioso conferito a design eccezionali che si distinguono per creatività, ingegno e astuzia. I vincitori di Bronzo sono manufatti ampiamente abili e sorprendentemente creativi che autenticano la vasta esperienza, l'immaginazione e l'intraprendenza dei loro designer. Ci si aspetta che Soul Bollitore per tè sia un oggetto molto apprezzato, ammirato e amato, notevolmente professionale e innovativo. Questo design vincitore dell'A' Design Award di Bronzo incorpora le migliori pratiche dell'arte, della scienza, del design e della tecnologia, ed è eccellente per l'attenzione al dettaglio. Soul Bollitore per tè soddisfa splendidamente i bisogni, tocca i desideri, affascina i sentimenti e attira la curiosità.
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- Unique Properties
- Lingpo is an iron tea kettle hand cast using the traditional Chinese lostwax method. Its shape is inspired by the relaxed poise of the Han dynasty drumming storyteller, reimagined through contemporary art. The surface is decorated with milk spot patterns and finished with gold plating. It embraces an open design philosophy, accepting all viewer interpretations and presenting a unique dialogue between contemporary and classical aesthetics.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- 183 mm x 91 mm x 88 mm
- Tags
- Lost Wax Casting, Cast Iron Potware, Tea Brewing, Water Boiling, Contemporary Art Piece, Gold Plating For Rust Prevention
- Production Technology
- Hand cast via lost wax, integrating trapezoidal and circular design languages. The process includes hand drawn modelling, wax model making, casting, grinding and finishing, high temperature oxidation, and both internal/external gold plating. The result is a structurally complex, agile form with exquisite texture, combining utility and artistic value, showcasing the unique spirit of handmade iron kettles and contemporary sensibility.
- Design Challenge
- The greatest design challenge was the seamless integration of the body, spout, lid, and side handle lines, meeting contemporary artistic aesthetics while sparking infinite imagination, balancing beauty with smooth pouring and ease of use. The most difficult aspect lies in the traditional lost wax casting process, highly intricate and demanding. Coordinating high temperature nitriding with gold plating adds further complexity.
- Research
- For a long time, iron kettles were constrained by traditional aesthetics and functional demands, mostly adopting stable forms like flat round or square. Lingpo, rooted in the lost wax method, integrates contemporary art concepts to shatter these structural limits and reshape possibilities. The internal and external gold plating not only enhances corrosion resistance but also softens the water and improves mouthfeel.
- Inspiration
- The morphology of Lingpo, or Spiritual Form, derives from the famous Eastern Han Dynasty drumming storyteller figurine.Its relaxed posture has been artistically reconstructed, evoking multiple images, Chaplin, a gentleman, Pinocchio, without imposing a single interpretation. Instead, it invites viewers to project their own experiences. This open design concept endows the object with stronger visual intrigue and imaginative space.
- Project Duration
- The project commenced in Beijing in March 2025, with the initial design finalized in April 2025. The final piece was produced in October 2025 and exhibited at the Songzhuang Grand Canal Art Season in Beijing later that month.
- Operation Flow
- Lingpo can be used for boiling water and brewing tea, compatible with multiple heat sources. The side rosewood handle offers excellent heat insulation and follows the natural inward rotation of the wrist when pouring. The spout and lid feature consistently angled, inward cut geometry. Water flows smoothly along the spout, minimizing dripping, with a clean cut off. The inner rim of the lid is extended so that even when the kettle is fully tilted, the lid remains securely in place.
- Image Credits
- Peng Sun
