The Denise is a set of cabinets designed to condition fruits and vegetables in a way that enables for them to be stored for a long time, without the need for electrical appliances. The design duo spent several years on projects aimed at improving food consumption and supporting the importance of local food and draw their inspiration, among others, from the research on conservation methods by design studio Jihyun David. The final solution for this project is simple and the product is made entirely out of renewable and locally sourced materials.
The first section uses sand to naturally preserve the moisture of root vegetables. The tray allows them to be stored vertically, in their original position. This conservation principle is inspired from cellars which our ancestors used to keep vegetables throughout winter. This section is designed for: Root vegetables such as shallots, celery, beetroots, carrots, leeks etc.
Some fruits and vegetables need to be hydrated daily while others do not tolerate low fridge temperatures. The Denise II is a ceramic bowl fitted with wooden slats that allows for the watering of fruits and vegetables. The collected water brings them the freshness and hydration they need. The bowl can be fixed on a wall, put on the dining room table, or simply left on the kitchen counter. This section is designed for: Tomatoes, cucumbers, gherkins, squashes, melons, zucchinis, peppers, apricots, lemons, oranges, kiwis, exotic fruits, peaches, pears, aubergines.
The first compartment of this section is used for potatoes. Right above it is for apples. There is an air exchange between the two, as they have mutual conservation properties. The second compartment is to store garlic, onions, and French shallots.
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