Elisa Ossino’s latest kitchen project pays tribute to Xila, the timeless 1972 creation by Luigi Massoni, reinterpreting its essence through a lens of sculptural minimalism. True to Ossino’s signature language, the design embraces pure geometries, where crisp lines meet softened contours.
The standout Breccia Imperiale quartzite worktop features an elegant recessed section in the washing area, incorporating two integrated sinks and a custom drip tray etched with geometric patterns—a direct nod to the designer’s affinity for shape and rhythm.
A key design evolution lies in the interplay between depth and layering.
The top and side panels are intentionally deeper than the unit doors, creating a bold visual frame around the iconic handleless fronts, which now extend closer to the floor—stopping just two centimetres above it—for a cleaner, more architectural look.
Originally from Sicily, Elisa Ossino studied at the Politecnico di Milano and founded Elisa Ossino Studio in 2006. Her work spans interiors, product design, art direction, and set design, defined by geometric abstraction, monochromatic palettes, and surrealist influences. Her signature style creates a poetic interplay of light, objects, and space, evoking a sense of weightless suspension.
Her projects have been widely published and exhibited, including at the Triennale Design Museum. Recognized among the Top 100 Interior Designers by AD in 2019 and 2020, she also won the EDIDA 2020 Award for her Balnea collection for Salvatori.
Beyond her studio, Ossino co-founded Nume (a kids’ design brand), Officina Temporanea (a platform merging design and social issues), and H+O, a brand exploring new interior design languages. She also leads exhibitions in her Brera-based apartment gallery and teaches at IUAV University of Venice, focusing on interactive media for interior design.
Balancing form with function, the kitchen also features a solid wood peninsula treated with oil. Its circular section, sliced seamlessly into the worktop, and its sculptural, curved support leg invite tactile interaction, creating a space that promotes conviviality and everyday rituals.
