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Bertazzoni Rbm60f5fbnc Freestanding Refrigerator by Bertazzoni Is Granted the Golden A' Design Award in Home Appliances Design
Bertazzoni honored for home appliances design by the international grand jury of the 2024 - 2025 A' Design Award & Competition
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COMO, Italy, April 23, 2025 /DesignNewswire/ A' Design Award & Competition has confirmed the Golden A' Design Award in the Home Appliances Design category for Bertazzoni Rbm60f5fbnc Freestanding Refrigerator by Bertazzoni. The result belongs to the 2024 - 2025 A' Design Award & Competition and was decided through blind peer review by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members, who assessed anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.
What the Golden A' Design Award Means
The Gold A' Design Award is granted to designs that demonstrate a high level of innovation and a significant impact on their intended audience. Recognized as a major achievement by the A' Design Awards, these designs are characterized by their visionary approach and the exceptional skill of their creators. Winners of the Gold A' Design Award are noted for their ability to push the envelope in art, science, design, and technology, delivering solutions that not only meet but exceed expectations. These designs serve as benchmarks for excellence, encouraging further innovation and inspiring future generations of designers.
About Bertazzoni Rbm60f5fbnc Freestanding Refrigerator
The Bertazzoni Modern Series 60cm freestanding refrigerator blends advanced technology with refined aesthetics. Inspired by the elegance of black glass, it integrates seamlessly into modern kitchens. Extensive research in food preservation led to features like Fresco Zero and Pure Breeze UV, ensuring freshness and hygiene. The challenge was balancing prestige and performance, selecting durable, high-reflectance glass. Total No Frost prevents ice buildup, while LED lighting enhances visibility. Adjustable shelves and door balconies maximize storage flexibility.
About Bertazzoni
Founded in Guastalla in 1882, Bertazzoni Spa today represents one of the most solid, dynamic, innovative and growing industrial and commercial realities in the kitchen appliances market. Managed by the Bertazzoni family for 6 generations, the company is based in Guastalla (RE), where the headquarters and production facilities are located. Bertazzoni today employs over 250 people and produces about 200,000 pieces per year. Appreciated worldwide with its Bertazzoni and La Germania brands, the company exports to more than 60 countries.
Award Record
With this recognition, Bertazzoni is a winner of 2 A' Design Awards. The awards span the editions from 2023 - 2024 to 2024 - 2025 of the A' Design Award & Competition.
About the A' Home Appliances Design Award
The A' Home Appliance Design Award is an international competition recognizing good home appliance designs by best appliance designers and brands worldwide. The competition is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to home appliance designers, industrial designers, product engineers and appliance brands from all countries. Entries typically include refrigerators, dishwashers, microwaves, washing machines, dryers and ovens. Awarded home appliance designs are published at https://dezigners.org/design-category/home-appliance
About A' Design Award & Competition
A' Design Award & Competition is an international, juried design accolade organized annually since 2008. The competition is open to entries from all countries. The A' Design Award has a philanthropic mission to advance society through good design by recognizing and promoting superior products, projects and services that benefit society, and by creating a global awareness and appreciation for good design practices and principles. Entries are peer reviewed and anonymously evaluated by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members against predetermined criteria such as functionality, ergonomics, engineering, presentation, innovation, usability, sustainability and technology, with score normalization applied to remove biases. Awards are conferred at Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze and Iron levels. The A' Design Prize granted to eligible laureates includes the award trophy, the certificate of design excellence, the hardcover yearbook, a lifetime license to use the A' Design Award winner logo, exhibition of awarded works, an invitation to the gala night and award ceremony in Italy, inclusion in the World Design Rankings and Designer Rankings, and public relations and publicity services. Registration, the upload of a work and the preliminary score are free of charge, and Professional and Digital Edition laureates are not contractually obliged to pay further fees to claim the A' Design Prize. Further information is available at https://competition.adesignaward.com
Press Resources
- Winner Page: https://dezigners.org/169488
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/169488
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!169488
- Laureate Profile: https://dezigners.org/d/353376
- Further Information from the Laureate: https://it.bertazzoni.com/
Media Contact
Giulia Ferrari, Press Office
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+39 031 4491953
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- Bertazzoni Rbm60f5fbnc Freestanding Refrigerator
- Function
- Freestanding Refrigerator
- Category
- Home Appliances Design
- Discipline
- Industrial Design
- Industry
- Electronics & Appliances and Furniture & Home
- Colors
- Black, Gainsboro, Silver, Dark Slate Gray and Dark Gray
- Images
- 5
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Bertazzoni
- Country
- Italy
- Recognition
- Golden A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2024 - 2025
- Design ID
- #169488
Credits
- Image Credits
- Bertazzoni
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- Bertazzoni Modern Series 60cm freestanding refrigerator RBM60F5FBNC in black glass. With a 367 L capacity, it features 4 shelves, 3 of which adjustable, 3 adjustable door balconies, and 1 fixed balcony. It includes 2 humidity-controlled drawers, including Fresco Zero for optimal meat and fish storage at approximately zero degrees. The Total No Frost system prevents ice buildup and bacteria formation, while Pure Breeze UV technology eliminates 99.99% of bacteria and viruses using UV-C LED rays. The LED touch interface and LED lighting ensure ease of use and perfect visibility.
- Inspiration
- The 60cm freestanding refrigerator was born from the desire to blend cutting-edge technology with refined aesthetics, creating a product that enhances both functionality and design in modern kitchens. Inspired by the timeless elegance of black glass, it embodies a sleek, sophisticated look that seamlessly integrates into diverse interiors. Extensive research in food preservation led to advanced features like Fresco Zero and Pure Breeze UV, ensuring freshness, hygiene, and optimal performance.
- Research
- This research focuses on the development of a refrigerator that combines top performances with the refined aesthetics of built-in models. Its minimalist design and premium materials, such as black glass, enhance elegance and prestige, redefining the stylistic language of this product category. Beyond aesthetics, the refrigerator features a spacious capacity and cutting-edge technologies such as Pure Breeze UV and Total No Frost. Designed to complement the Modern Series, it seamlessly integrates with other black glass appliances, ensuring a cohesive and harmonious design across the entire kitchen.
- Challenge
- The main challenge was to translate the concept of prestige and modernity into a freestanding refrigerator while maintaining a perfect balance between aesthetics and performance. The use of black glass required in-depth material research to ensure durability, refinement, and ease of maintenance. The selection of the glass itself with the right specifications such as color, reflectance and thickness was an important part of the research. The result is a product that redefines design standards in this category, elevating the refrigerator from a simple appliance to a true interior design element.
- Realization and Technology
- Bertazzoni blends design excellence with advanced engineering, crafting appliances that embody both art and science. The Modern Series showcases premium materials, where black glass and refined metals merge through Italian design. Designed for seamless integration and functionality, its touch controls enhance clean lines. Manufactured with Bertazzoni's commitment to precision, passion, and innovation, it embodies the brand's heritage of excellence in engineering and design.
- Operation and Interaction
- This refrigerator is designed to enhance everyday usability through a seamless balance of functionality and flexibility. The interior adapts effortlessly to different storage needs, offering customizable space solutions. Advanced cooling technology maintains ideal conditions for all ingredients, preserving freshness and quality over time. The intuitive interface ensures precise control, while thoughtful engineering eliminates unnecessary maintenance, making every interaction smooth and efficient.
- Project Duration and Location
- The project started in November 2023 and finished in November 2024, presented at the FTK exhibition in April 2024.
- Specifications
- Width: 595 mm x Depth: 660 mm x Height: 2010 mm
- Keywords
- Bertazzoni, Freestanding refrigerator, Fridge, NoFrost system, Food preservation
