Alessi Cooking Pot La Cubica AR03 2.4 Liter by Aldo Rossi

Imagine: a pot that belongs just as much on the stove as in a design museum. The Alessi Cooking Pot La Cubica AR03 by Aldo Rossi is exactly that - a culinary object that completely blurs the line between cooking and art. This is not an ordinary cooking pot. This is a statement. Aldo Rossi, one of the most influential architects of the twentieth century, was obsessed with the expressive power of geometric shapes. In 1991, he translated that fascination into the kitchen with La Cubica: a sleek cube shape that at first glance looks almost too beautiful to use. But use it. Every day. Because that is precisely what this design is made for. Design that tells a story - and your dishes too La Cubica disappeared from the collection a few years after its introduction simply because it was too complex to produce. The production required a precision that most factories could not handle. In 2021, it was re-released - and since then it continues to surprise everyone who sees it for the first time. On the stove. On the dining table. In your kitchen. * Iconic Aldo Rossi design - An architectural cube shape from 1991 that still attracts attention and sparks the imagination after thirty years. * Suitable for all heat sources - Thanks to the induction-compatible steel bottom, you can cook on gas, electric, halogen, ceramic, and induction without any limitations. * Includes design lid - The matching lid closes the cube perfectly and stylishly, ensuring optimal retention of heat and flavor. * Aluminum construction - Lightweight for its size, yet sturdy and proven for daily use. * 2.4 liter capacity - Ideal for two to four people: sauces, soups, pastas, stews - everything fits in this architectural masterpiece. * Reissued after thirty years - Not re-released because it had to, but because it deserved to. The demand was always there. Cooking as an architectural act Aldo Rossi believed that objects could be more than their function. A building should express an idea. A chair should evoke a feeling. And a cooking pot? It should create a small moment of amazement every time you take it off the shelf. La Cubica does that. Its cube shape - sleek, unusual, radically honest - looks almost unexpected in a kitchen environment traditionally populated by round, oval, and cylindrical shapes. But as soon as you place it on the fire and the aroma of fresh broth or a rich tomato sauce begins to rise, you momentarily forget the philosophy. Then you are simply cooking. And that may be the greatest compliment you can give to a design object: it works so well that you forget how special it is - until your guests walk into the kitchen and immediately ask, "What is that?" For all heat sources - including induction A pot that looks like this should not compromise on performance. And La Cubica does not. The steel bottom makes it suitable for any type of stove: gas, electric, halogen, ceramic, and induction. You don’t have to change anything about your cooking habits - La Cubica adapts, not the other way around. The aluminum construction ensures good heat distribution, so your dishes cook evenly. Whether you are preparing a delicate béchamel sauce or a hearty pea soup - the pot keeps pace with you. The non-stick coating does the rest of the work, ensuring that even after years of use, your cooking pleasure remains intact. Just a note: La Cubica is not suitable for the dishwasher or the oven. Hand washing is not only the recommendation - it is also a moment to appreciate the object. Rinse briefly, dry, and put it back. A small daily ceremony for an exceptional object. Serving with allure There is something delicious about serving a dish straight from La Cubica. That sleek black cube on the table - lid off, steam rising, guests leaning in curiously - that is a moment you won’t forget quickly. Design and food wink at each other here: together they create a memory that goes beyond taste alone. Imagine a simple rice soup or a hearty Italian minestrone, served directly from this architectural pot. The simplicity of the dish and the loaded nature of the object enhance each other. That is the power of good design in the kitchen: it makes enjoyment richer. 💡 Cookinglife Tip: Use La Cubica as a serving pot at the table as well. Place it on a trivet and let guests serve themselves - the cube shape works as a conversation starter and gives every dinner an unexpectedly tasteful accent. Combine it with minimalist dinnerware and wooden cutlery for a table setting that impresses. Specifications * Brand: Alessi * Collection: La Cubica * Designer: Aldo Rossi * Type: Cooking pot * Material: Aluminum with steel bottom * Color: Black * Capacity: 2,400 ml (2.4 liters) * Weight: 3,300 grams * Dimensions (L x W x H): 215 x 170 x 195 mm * Suitable for: Gas, electric, halogen, ceramic, induction * Not suitable for: BBQ, oven * Dishwasher safe: No - hand wash * Non-stick coating: Standard * Includes lid: Yes * Warranty: 2 years * Article number: AR03 In the package * Alessi

Cocotte de aluminio para la preparación de risottos, carnes y muchos otros platos, optimo para una cocina sana y baja en grasas Diseñador: Aldo Rossi Material: aluminio Dimensiones: largo 21,5 cm, ancho 17 cm, alto 19,5 cm El Cubica representa la traducción del lenguaje arquitectónico de Aldo Rossi en pequeños objetos de diseño