HISTORY
1980
The beginning
Valcucine was founded
1981
The first program
GHIANDA model is the starting: the first door with a curved “soft line” edge and a handle recessed in the door panel.
1983
First achievements
Valcucine innovation path is starting with 5STAGIONI the first example of a modular “just-in-time” door in which the colour was added by a silicone trim. The “Mela ” model has the first door in the world coated with PVC
1986
Artematica
It’s conceived ARTEMATICA the first door in the world to have an aluminium frame not visible from the outside
1993
Fabula
On FABULA coloured wood and doors with pictograms illustrate the Mediterranean dream.
1995
Gs
Valcucine was awarded the “GS” safety certification for all its products.
1996
Ricicla
Launched RICICLA program with an aluminium framed door and a 2mm door panel.
ADI Selection Index for RICICLA.
1997
System
New kitchen ergonomics with LOGICA SYSTEM
1998
Riciclantica
RICICLANTICA refines the RICICLA product by updating its design and introducing the mono-material system. Selected for the ADI Index for RICICLANTICA.
1998
Bioforest
Created Bioforest: the first environmental-protection association for manufacturers
2001
Riciclantica
Valcucine is the first italian kitchen company to acquire ISO 14001 certification.
2002
Aerius
Aerius wall unit totally new concept by an aluminium and glass structure.
2006
La cucina Alessi
At Eurocucina was launched LA CUCINA ALESSI, by Alessandro Mendini.
2008
Artematica Vitrum
ARTEMATICA VITRUM exposed to MoMa, New York.
2009
Invitrum
Invitrum: the first 100% recyclable base unit in glass and alluminum.
2011
New logica system
NEW LOGICA SYSTEM: the revolutionary ergonomics with its 80 cm depth and equipped back section.
2013
Sinetempore
SINETEMPORE:
Industrial Design together with Artisanal craftsmanship.
2015
Genius Loci
GENIUS LOCI: the place of Customization
2016
Forma Mentis
FORMA MENTIS: in pursuit of materiality.
2017
V-motion
Top-level ergonomics with the patented V-Motion intelligent system, which allows activation of various functions through simple hand gestures.
2018
Logica Celata
Great visual impact and maximum efficiency for Logica Celata. The innovative retractable system can accommodate different functional configurations: kitchen, bar, and preparation area.
2021
Headquarter
The showroom blends with the Accademia Valcucine at the company’s Pordenone headquarters.
2022
LEED v.4.1
Valcucine completes its LEED v4.1 rating and the company’s kitchens contribute to up to 11 LEED credits in 5 different categories.
2022
Good Design Award 2022
Artematica Soft Outline and Riciclantica Outline win the Good Design Award 2022 as awarded by the Chicago Athenaeum Museum for Architecture and Design.
2023
ADI Design Index 2023
Riciclantica Outline selected for ADI Design Index 2023
2024
Architectural Scenarios
With ‘Architectural Scenarios’ Valcucine’s infinite compositional flexibility is interpreted by renowned architecture and interior design studios.
Exclusive architectural scenarios are created in which Valcucine’s design philosophy dialogues with different cultures and stylistic figures.
2024
Archiproducts Design Awards 2024
Artematica Vitrum with New Logica won the Archiproducts Design Awards
