alberto meda designs modular radiator with pleated surfaces for tubes radiatori

alberto meda’s design for radiator company tubes radiatori features a surface made of pleated elliptical elements. depending on the layout and the observer’s perspective, the aluminum module plays with light and creates visual effects to evoke different emotions. titled step-by-step, the radiator was recently presented during stockholm furniture fair 2020.

all images courtesy of tubes radiatori

the step-by-step radiator is part of the company’s element collection where radiators and heated towel rails are reinterpreted by internationally-renowned designers. alberto meda’s design plays with modularity, where the basic module can be installed individually or placed beside another module to create four configurations. twenty different combinations can be achieved if multiplied by the different heights available. ‘I like essential objects with a hidden complexity,’ says the designer, ‘step-by-step looks like a single surface, but it actually consists of modules with elliptical ribs that guarantee energy efficiency with minimal overall dimensions.’

step-by-step is a clean, slimline, linear object that rests gracefully against the wall, achieving impeccable clean-cut shapes. the radiator is naturally suitable for the bathroom thanks also to the addition of its accessories, which are available colored, or glossy or satin finish chromed. the towel-rail and the hook allow users to hang up bath towels, bathrobes and hand towels, blending in seamlessly with the design without forgetting about everyday practicality.

project info:

name: step-by-step

designer: alberto meda

materials: extruded aluminum

colours: wrinkled white, wrinkled grey aluminium, wrinkled charcoal, metallic grey, matt colours of the tubes range on request

dimensions:     

single module: w 32 cm h 200 cm, 180 cm, 160 cm, 140 cm, 120 cm
double module: w 56 cm h 200 cm, 180 cm, 160 cm, 140 cm, 120 cm

power source: hydraulic, electric and mixed

accessories: towel rail in glossy chrome grey or satin chrome grey