Most of us are familiar with the Marvel superhero Iron Man and his suit, which opens with a mechanical sequence at the slightest touch. According to Brian Hontiveros, general manager of Modularity Home, this concept of an “electronic opening system,” similar to what we see in fiction movies and comic strips, has been brought to life and integrated into kitchens through the innovative designs of Valcucine.
Modularity Home unveiled the Valcucine Makati showroom, located at The Proscenium in Rockwell, Makati, on May 20, 2024. Valcucine, the pioneer and master of glass kitchens, has been enhancing homes since the 1980s, prioritizing user well-being, timeless design, and adaptability to changing trends and advancements.
The event was attended by Brunella Bighi, Valcucine's sales director for Asia; artist and designer Budji Layug; Brian Hontiveros, Modularity Home's general manager; Angelo Borioli, Valcucine's technical manager; Andrea Del Monte, CEO of Albed; and Alessia Del Monte, Albed's export manager.
In addition to Valcucine kitchen collections, the showroom features brands like Pianca, Scavolini, Albed, and Fontana Arte. The launch also included the unveiling of a special project with National Artist of the Philippines for Visual Arts, Benedicto “BenCab” Reyes Cabrera, showcasing “Triptych on Sabel 1” on the new Logica Celata Bar.
“We now have a bigger space that gives us more freedom to actually express the brands and express what we want to present to the market,” shared Hontiveros. “We initially wanted to create like a villa so that people, especially the ones who live close by, here in the Rockwell Centre, and people who live in the villages nearby, have a feel of what Valcucine would look like in an actual home or in a villa.”
The Makati showroom highlights Valcucine's brand by combining design and function, utilizing modern technology in kitchen modules, and pioneering the use of glass in its setups. It also emphasizes Vitrum Arte, one of the brand’s unique customizations featuring a high-tech wood inlay technique. Valcucine’s glass, Vitrum, is made through a thermal tempering process that increases its resistance five times compared to normal glass.
Besides its signature glass kitchen, Valcucine offers the Genius Loci kitchen, featuring a hidden drawer design that provides a discreet and efficient way to save space. The kitchen is customizable with various handcrafted finishes and embellishments, designed to immerse guests in an experience that represents luxury and functionality in modern kitchen design.