THE CRASSO Prefabricateed kitchen
We create “noiseless designs” that harmonize with the space. Crystal Counter controls light and shadow to create expressions for a kitchen of light created by TOTO's original technologies.
As a component of a living space, a kitchen must beautifully harmonize with that space while at the same time demonstrating its functionality. That is what is required in kitchen design. When designing THE CRASSO, we focused on two aspects: a noiseless design and enjoyable materials.
A noiseless design is one where there are no disturbances, allowing it to blend into the space. For example, a kitchen should blend in as a simple box with no extraneous unevenness or gaps. To that end, we adopted horizontal and vertical notes that blend well with the architecture, thoroughly eliminating unnecessary elements. This is a rule we impose for the forms of all TOTO kitchen components, including our cabinets, countertops, sinks, and faucets.
An example is our multifunctional Kitchen Faucet LF. Even such items with multiple functions are designed to be unobtrusive in the space. The simple form, the small sensor unit, the design with no screws on the back visible from the living room. We are particular about unobtrusive details so that the product will look its best in the home. This is the aesthetic of TOTO designers.
The other aspect is “enjoyable materials,” which refers to our variety of design components meeting the various preferences of our customers. In particular, “Crystal Counter,” a transparent counter material developed with our original technology, softly diffuses light and suppresses shadows. It brightens the kitchen, makes food look delicious, and beautifully reflects faucets and cutlery.
We also achieve this by layering delicate expression techniques in the details, such as pattern designs, the balance of polishing and beveling angles on edges, and coloring technique for light diffusion.
Combining various designs and creating new expressions is our value.