Tubes Step-by-step Radiator

Fri Jun 30, 2023RadiatorsConstructionAluminiumAlberto MedaTubes Radiatori, S.r.l.

STEP-BY-STEP RADIATOR

STEP-BY-STEP RADIATOR

Designed by Alberto Meda

Step-by-Step is an aluminium radiator built with a surface broken up into pleated elliptical modules.

The observer’s look determines its beauty: depending on the point of view, the perspective changes the object’s shape.

Games of light and shadow rouse ever different emotions. The overlapping elements are like pages of a book perused gently and they afford a vibrant sense of motion.

Modularity makes Step-by-Step suitable for the most diverse design requirements. The basic module can be installed individually or placed beside another module, thereby creating four configurations: one or two modules tilting towards the right, one or two modules tilting towards the left.

Where multiplied by the heights available, these make twenty different combinations of this designer radiator possible.

Step-by-Step is therefore ideal for both large expanses of space in which users want to introduce a significant decorative presence, as well as for smaller settings, where the compact overall dimensions (the radiator protrudes just 7.8 cm from the wall) saves space indoors.

Technology is present but entirely hidden. Not even a scrupulous examination from the side will reveal visible technical components such as supports or connectors. Step-by-Step is a clean, slimline, linear design object that rests gracefully against the wall, achieving impeccable clean-cut shapes.

Step-by-Step is available in the hydraulic, electric and mixed versions. A modern radiator, naturally suitable for the bathroom thanks also to the addition of its accessories.

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.

DESIGNER

ALBERTO MEDA

Born in Tremezzina (Como) in 1945, he graduated in Mechanical Engineering from Milan Polytechnic in 1969.

Technical director of Kartell from 1973 to 1979, the year he embarked upon his career as an industrial designer, partnering up with important Italian and foreign design brands. To name but a few: Alessi, Arabia-Finland, JcDecaux, Mandarina Duck, Ideal Standard, Luceplan, Alias, Omron Japan, Olivetti, Philips, Vitra, Caimi Brevetti, Jins Japan.

Starting from the 1980s, he has also taught a number of design workshops at the Domus Academy, at DesignLabor in Bremenhaven, at IUAV in Venice and at Milan Polytechnic university.

Over the years, his design activities have been acknowledged and rewarded with a generous 6 “Compasso d’Oro” awards, the last one in 2018 for Origami, screen radiator by Tubes

Among other international accolades, mention must be made of “Designer of the year” at the Salon du Meuble de Paris in 1999 and “Hon Royal Designer for Industry” in 2005.

He has been a member of the Scientific Committee of the Milan Polytechnic Foundation since 2016

Multiple conferences and seminars across Europe, in Japan and the United States.