Attimo
Tea Set for Altavolo
Attimo (meaning "moment") tea set is made of first-class thin-walled bone china. The metaphor of the shape of objects is a stopped moment of time. The handle-stone falls on the smooth surface of the porcelain, and creates "circles on the water" running along the object. So every touch for the handle is a touch for frozen time. This complex asymmetric shape of the service items is especially difficult when implemented in porcelain. However, the use of the hollow handle technique, proactive correction of firing deformations, made it possible to achieve an ideal geometry.
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Attimo Tea Set Press Releases
Press releases for Attimo are now accessible in these languages: English.
Attimo Tea Set Translations
Our Attimo translations are now available in a wide range of languages: Tea Set EN, Teestel AF, Kompleti I Çajit SQ, የሻይ ስብስብ AM, طقم الشاي AR, Թեյի Հավաքածու HY, Çay Dəsti AZ, Sukaldeko EU, Чайны Набор BE, চা সেট BN, Set Za Čaj BS, Сервизът За Чай BG, Tea Set MY, Joc De Te CA, Ang Set Sa Tsa CEB, Tea Set NY, 茶具 ZY, 茶具 ZH, Set Da Tè CO, Set Za Čaj HR, Čajová Souprava CS, Tesæt DA, Theeservies NL, Teujo EO, Teekomplekt ET, Teeastiasto FI, Service À Thé FR, Seata Tì GD, Xogo De Té GL, ჩაის ნაკრები KA, Teeservice DE, Το Σετ Τσαγιού EL, ટી સેટ GU, Seri Te HT, Saitin Shayi HA, Ke Kī Kī HAW, ערכת תה HE, चाय का सेट HI, Tshuaj Yej Teeb HMN, Teáskészlet HU, Tesett IS, Tii Set IG, Set Teh ID, Tacar Tae GA, Il Set Da Tè IT, ティーセット JA, Set Teh JV, ಟೀ ಸೆಟ್ KN, Шай Жинағы KK, ឈុតតែ KM, Icyayi RW, 차 세트는 KO, Seta Çayê KU, Чай Топтому KY, ຊຸດຊາ LO, Tea Posuit LA, Tējas Komplekts LV, Arbatos Rinkinys LT, Téi Set LB, Сет За Чај MK, Tea Set MG, Set Teh MS, ചായ സെറ്റ് ML, Sett Tat-Te MT, Taputapu Kihini MI, चहाचा सेट MR, Цайны Багц MN, चिया सेट NE, Tesett NO, ଚା ସେଟ୍ OR, د چای سیټ PS, ست چای خوری FA, Zestaw Do Herbaty PL, O Jogo De Chá PT, ਚਾਹ ਦਾ ਸੈੱਟ PA, Setul De Ceai RO, Чайный Сервиз RU, Seti Lauti SM, Сет За Чај SR, Tea Set SN, چانهه جو سيٽ SD, තේ කට්ටලය SI, Čajová Súprava SK, Čajni Set SL, Set Shaaha SO, Sete Ea Tee ST, Juego De Té ES, Set Teh SU, Seti Ya Chai SW, Teservis SV, Ang Set Ng Tsaa TL, Чойхона TG, டீ செட் TA, Чәй Җыелмасы TT, టీ సెట్ TE, ชุดน้ำชา TH, Çay Seti TR, Çaý Toplumy TK, Чайний Сервіз UK, چائے کا سیٹ UR, چاي UG, Choy To'plami UZ, Bộ Trà VI, Set Te CY, Tee Set FY, Iseti Yeti XH, טיי שטעלן YI, Tii Ṣeto YO, Isethi Yetiye ZU, for global reach.
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Unique Properties
This form was created in an attempt to capture the moment. The handle-stone "falls" on the porcelain and creates circles running across the surface of the object. This frozen picture gives rise to the illusion that the solid material becomes soft and pliable, the same as the original kaolin clay from which the objects were made.Thus, every time in the everyday use of the utilitarian items of the set, we touch the frozen moment.
Tags
Tea set, Teapot, Cup, Sugar bowl, Tableware, Porcelain
Production Technology
Bone china. This material was chosen instead of traditional porcelain in order to gain more control over the stability of the shape during the firing process, as well as to reduce the wall thickness and reduce weight.
Design Challenge
The complex asymmetric shape of service items is difficult to implement in porcelain. It is especially difficult to achieve stable quality when creating a large number of products. However, the choice of bone china as the material, the use of the hollow handle technique, and the proactive correction of deformations during firing, made it possible to achieve an ideal geometry. Thus, the implementation of the points is fully consistent with the concept.
Project Duration
The project started in 2019 and finished in 2020 in Saint-Petersburg, Russia.
Operation Flow
Unusual for traditional porcelain, the handle has a complex bionic shape with variable thickness. This makes the use of the set items very ergonomic, suitable for different people. At the same time, the handle is a good thermal insulator due to the fact that it is hollow inside.
Research
An important step in the design research was to find a handle shape that would resemble a stone, but at the same time maintain a balance with technology and ease of use. We also searched for the ratio of the handle size and the wave amplitude on the surface, and its attenuation. The found shape corresponds to the general idea of the project, but at the same time resists deformation during firing.
Inspiration
The philosophy of the present moment. The beauty of every moment. Slow movement.
Image Credits
Image #1: Photographer Kazakov Petr Image #2: Photographer Kazakov Petr Image #3: Photographer Chistiakova Yuliia Image #4: Photographer Chistiakov Mikhail Image #5: Photographer Chistiakova Yuliia
Project Overview
Attimo Tea Set has been a Golden winner in the Bakeware, Tableware, Drinkware and Cookware Design award category in the year 2020 organized by the prestigious A' Design Award & Competition. The Gold A' Design Award is granted to designs that demonstrate a high level of innovation and a significant impact on their intended audience. Recognized as a major achievement by the A' Design Awards, these designs are characterized by their visionary approach and the exceptional skill of their creators. Winners of the Gold A' Design Award are noted for their ability to push the envelope in art, science, design, and technology, delivering solutions that not only meet but exceed expectations. These designs serve as benchmarks for excellence, encouraging further innovation and inspiring future generations of designers.
Golden Recognition
Mikhail Chistiakov was recognized with the coveted Golden A' Design Award in 2021, a testament to excellence of their work Attimo Tea Set.
Mikhail Chistiakov Press Releases
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Introducing Attimo: A Unique Tea Set Designed by Mikhail Chistiakov
Discover the philosophy of the present moment embodied in the innovative Attimo tea set, designed by Mikhail Chistiakov in Saint Petersburg, Russia, and awarded the prestigious Golden A' Design Award in 2021.
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