THE ADDRESS Magazine No.21 | Page 494

IntoConcrete A stylish wine cooler that takes cool to another level The fusion of cool concrete and brutalist design aesthetics adds up to a sleek wine cooler with gravitas and style. Created by industrial designer Francisco Corvi for US-based art, design and innovation group IntoConcrete, the Corvi is an elegant wine cooler and storage container with a refined faceted geometric design that keeps wine nice and cool, all the while looking strikingly modern. Hand-crafted in the U.S. from soft concrete, a material developed in Sweden, the minimalist holder conveys beauty in a slender profile and feels soft to the touch. Since the wine coolers are handmade, each boasts textural and surface variations that make each piece unique. Adding to their 494 appeal is the fact that the concrete coolers cannot be mass-produced - each mould turns out one piece per day. It is this unhurried craftsmanship, plus its modern aesthetic, that adds to the cooler’s irresistible desirability. Apart from its contemporary character, concrete is an ideal functional medium for retaining temperature for extended periods of time. Simply pre-chill the wine cooler in the freezer and take it out when it is called into action. A stunning way to showcase any vintage collection, individual coolers can be stacked in an infinite array of designs to create that bespoke wine cellar feel. Aesthetically and structurally built to withstand the test of time, here is a beautiful piece that is elegantly modern yet demonstrates a durable timelessness. intoconcrete.com www.theaddressmagazine.com