Cosentino, a global leader in producing sustainable surfaces for architecture and design, and Gaggenau, the luxury brand for professional-grade home appliances, have launched the new Essential Induction cooktop, following several years of collaboration between the R&D teams of both companies.
The Essential Induction is innovation in its purest form – a cooktop and worktop combined into one resulting in an architectural masterpiece. Integrated into ultra-compact carbon-neutral Dekton® surfaces, the cooktop is a single surface with no barriers, frames, or gaps – nothing but a dot, a surface, control knobs. Dekton’s surfaces in 12mm thickness, combined with Gaggenau’s renowned technology and superior performance, allow the cooktop to seamlessly integrate into any living space, offering a high-quality cooking experience and the utmost freedom to explore and experiment.
The Essential Induction art piece showcased at Milan Design Week 2024
Given the relevance of this innovation, the Essential Induction cooktop integrated in a Dekton Domoos worktop acted as the focal point of the ‘The elevation of Gravity’, Gaggenau’s installation showcased during Milan Design Week 2024 at Villa Necchi's glass pavilion. Essential Induction embodied the concept of gravity, creating a magnetic force that redefines modern-day living and design through the art of reduction.
Available at authorised Gaggenau retailers, Essential Induction brings any design vision to life with the choice of a wide range of Dekton worktop colours and finishes, all of which can be complemented with Gaggenau iconic stainless steel or black high-precision control knobs. Below the surface, two different sizes of induction modules can be combined to accommodate any specific needs. The standard 21cm module accommodates pots and pans between 10cm and 21cm in diameter, while the large 28cm module is tailored for cookware between 15cm and 28cm in diameter.
To guarantee optimal performance, the induction modules are activated through enhanced surface protectors that magnetically connect to the cookware. Meanwhile, the dot is much more than just a dot: It’s a subtle light that intuitively links the knob to the cooking zone in operation. Not only is it a guide to where to place the cookware, its variation in intensity, colour and state lets the user know if the module is on, if there is residual heat, or if the surface protector is missing. When not in use, it automatically turns off, returning the surface to a space of preparation, serving and eating, and a stage for socialising.
