sopa design installs smokey ashtray into teatro alla scala italy

sopa design installs smokey ashtray into teatro alla scala italy
all images courtesy of sopa design studio

the Y-shaped piece, ‘smokey’ by italian sopa design studio is set to become the official ashtray of milan’s, ‘teatro alla scala’ starting from december 7th 2013. the outdoor disposal unit seeks to facilitate the coexistence of smokers and non-smokers within the urban context. sculpturally redefining the common street object, it offers a discreet and simple way to extinguish a cigarette, the stub is put out on the inside of the surface in the Y area, then sliding gently below and disappearing into the inner tank. a small spring tool then enables the butts to be extracted for easy emptying. constructed using cast iron, the simple form can be applied to many settings.

the outdoor ‘smokey’ ashtray can be used in a range of environments

the Y-shaped piece is the official ashtray of milan’s, ‘teatro alla scala’

detail views of the disposal unit

looking downwards into the cigarette collector

smokey ashtray view of the base

the piece is constructed using cast iron

stubbing out cigarettes on the inside of the ashtray

a small spring tool then enables the butts to be extracted for easy emptying

the ‘teatro alla scala’ is written on the side

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