Showcasing Europe's finest kitchen brands, including Porcelanosa, Allmilmo, and Pedini
a.tempo Korea, a high-end lifestyle provider, opened its high-end kitchen store 'CASA de a.tempo cucine' in Cheongdam-dong, Seoul, on May 9.
The newly opened 'CASA de a.tempo cucine' store occupies a total of 260㎡ (approximately 80 pyeong) across the first and second floors above ground. The store displays some 50 different items of Europe's finest kitchen furniture, interior furnishings, and accessories, including kitchen cabinetry, sink bowls, and faucets.
The interior design concept of the 'CASA de a.tempo cucine' store reflects a.tempo Korea's corporate philosophy of escaping the busy pace of daily life and returning to life's natural tempo. The kitchen spaces, harmonizing with European-style green terrace areas arranged throughout, were realized based on the advice of professional chefs, creating a novel space unlike anything experienced before. In particular, the interior of this store was overseen by Choi Si-young, CEO of Living Axis, who is regarded as one of Korea's foremost spatial designers.
The brands available at the 'CASA de a.tempo cucine' store include ▲ 'Porcelanosa,' Spain's leading high-end interior brand chosen by the British Royal Family, characterized by an ideal combination of wood, ceramic, and metal materials; ▲ 'Allmilmo,' Germany's leading kitchen brand and the first to introduce handleless designs and shelf lighting to kitchen furniture; ▲ 'Pedini,' Italy's premier kitchen and system furniture brand famous for its signature round island kitchens; ▲ 'Barazza,' an Italian kitchen brand offering products crafted with the finest stainless steel processing technology, including sink bowls, faucets, and stainless steel kitchen systems; ▲ 'Hansgrohe,' the German luxury faucet brand with 122 years of history; and ▲ Axor, which showcases modern, refined design and technological innovation.
In response to the recent premiumization trend and rising consumer standards, a.tempo Korea plans to capture demand for high-end kitchen furniture with the opening of 'CASA de a.tempo cucine.' In particular, the company's strategy is to satisfy consumers' tastes and discerning eyes by presenting original and distinctive premium kitchen furniture that is hard to find in Korea, thereby leading the domestic premium furniture market.
a.tempo Korea also offers a professional 'docent' service for customers visiting the new store. Store staff will personally attend to customers, providing not only product descriptions but also broad commentary on the furniture, including the history and story behind each brand, to help customers gain a deeper understanding.
Choi Woo-hyuk, CEO of a.tempo Korea, said, "We are delighted that the opening of this 'CASA de a.tempo cucine' store gives us the opportunity to introduce luxury kitchen furniture brands that represent Europe, including Spain and Germany," adding, "We hope that the kitchen store newly opened by a.tempo Korea will become a space that goes beyond simply displaying and selling furniture, offering a new direction for people-centered lifestyle trends."
Meanwhile, a.tempo Korea, established in January 2020, is a high-end lifestyle provider that pursues a lifestyle offering leisure and rest away from the busy pace of daily life. a.tempo Korea sells products from brands such as the Italian high-end living and office brand 'Zanotta,' the Italian office furniture brand 'Tecno,' the innovatively designed lighting brand 'Artemide,' the modern and refined lighting brand 'Flos,' the premium functional office chair 'Humanscale,' and the Croatian design furniture brand 'prostoria.'
▲ Interior photo of the CASA de a.tempo cucine store
▲ Sliding display cabinet made in-house by a.tempo Korea
▲ Custom wine cellar made in-house by a.tempo Korea
▲ Sliding display cabinet made in-house by a.tempo Korea (left) and Allmilmo's 'Oak Terra' product
▲ Pedini 'Moka'
▲ Pedini 'Moka'
▲ Pedini 'Moka'
▲ Pedini 'Artika'
▲ Pedini 'Artika'
▲ Pedini 'Artika'
▲ Porcelanosa's outdoor kitchen model 'Offload' (left) and a terrace furnished with Zanotta outdoor furniture
▲ 'Ancient Gate Blue Garden' by painter Kim Sun-hyung, located in the welcome zone
▲ Choi Si-young, CEO of Living Axis (left), and Choi Woo-hyuk, CEO of a.tempo Korea