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Ilo+milo 2.0 is a modular kitchen that can be reconfigured to fit any space
Interior architect Ntaiana Charalampous has developed a customisable kitchen system formed from stainless steel modules, which has been shortlisted for a 2023 Dezeen Award.
Charalampous, who is the co-founder and creative director of multi-disciplinary design studio Dedàleo, developed the Ilo+milo system as an alternative to what she calls "the rigid and static nature of traditional kitchens".
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The concept is aimed at homeowners and young individuals seeking adaptable solutions that can be used to create their ideal kitchen layout.
"Recognising that modern lifestyles are dynamic and ever-changing, the project aims to provide a solution that allows for flexibility and versatility within the kitchen environment," said Charalampous.
"By introducing a revolutionary modular system, Ilo+milo 2.0 enables users to rearrange and reconfigure their kitchen layout effortlessly," the Cypriot designer added.
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The Ilo+milo 2.0 system, which was updated in 2022 following its initial launch the previous year, comprises square stainless-steel modules measuring 60 by 60 centimetres.
The modules can combine in various ways to create a highly personalised design. Users can choose to create a generous, open layout combining wall units with a kitchen island or can opt for a more compact configuration to make the most of small spaces.
The square units are complemented by modules featuring curved surfaces and height-adjustable legs, which can be detached and used to form a separate dining table.
Each module can be specified in different materials and finishes, with the metal doors, drawers and pull-out tops available in a wide range of colours to suit the user's personal style.
The vertical metal elements can be plain, perforated or corrugated, while the work surfaces are made from stainless steel or a terrazzo-like material crafted using pieces of recycled metal and glass waste.
The development of the Ilo+milo 2.0 concept prioritised sustainability throughout the product's lifecycle. Its recyclable stainless-steel frames and worktops made from recycled materials help to minimise waste and maximise the potential for reuse.
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The system's modularity also ensures components can be easily replaced, therefore reducing the need to discard the entire kitchen if one element needs to be updated.
The Ilo+milo 2.0 kitchen features on the shortlist for the bathroom and kitchen product category at the 2023 Dezeen Awards alongside faucets with a hidden smiley face detail and a "nomadic" hose-powered outdoor shower by Formafantasma.
Images courtesy of Fine Art Photographer.