{"id":366530,"date":"2026-04-06T17:01:28","date_gmt":"2026-04-06T17:01:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/366530\/"},"modified":"2026-04-06T17:01:28","modified_gmt":"2026-04-06T17:01:28","slug":"alessi-just-built-an-espresso-maker-shaped-like-a-screw","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/366530\/","title":{"rendered":"Alessi Just Built an Espresso Maker Shaped Like a Screw"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The trash or scrapyard is probably the last place you would look for inspiration when trying to come up with a design for food or drink-related products. But apparently, the new Vite espresso maker from Alessi did just that. Designer Philippe Malouin used his Scrapyard Works process to develop the concept for this coffee maker, drawing inspiration from an unexpected item: the screw. In fact, this approach is completely unprecedented in the history of Alessi, making the Vite one of the most conceptually bold things the brand has released in years.<\/p>\n

Vite literally means \u201cscrew\u201d in Italian, and the coffee maker looks exactly like what it\u2019s named after. It is apparently what caught Malouin\u2019s attention as he sifted through metal fragments, pieces that could be brought to new life through recomposition and reinterpretation. What you get is a coffee maker with a distinct industrial feel that can still deliver one of the best cups of fresh espresso you can get from a stovetop brewer.<\/p>\n

Designer: Philippe Malouin<\/a><\/p>\n

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London-based industrial designer Philippe Malouin is no stranger to turning bold concepts into beautifully functional objects. Born in Laval in 1982, he founded his studio in 2008 and has since built a reputation for work spanning furniture, lighting, objects, and installations. He has taught at prestigious institutions like the Royal College of Art in London and ECAL in Lausanne, earning international recognition through awards from Wallpaper*, Archiproducts, and Dezeen. With the Vite, he brings that same thoughtful, concept-driven approach to your morning coffee ritual, and honestly, your kitchen counter will never look the same.<\/p>\n

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The Vite is made from die-cast aluminum, which gives your espresso a rich, rounded, full-bodied flavor. That choice of material is not just aesthetic, as aluminum has long been favored in traditional Italian coffee making for exactly this reason. The boiler is shaped to echo the form of a screw, a nod not only to the name but also to the physical gesture of twisting or screwing the two halves of the device together to brew your perfect cup. It\u2019s a rare case where the name, the form, and the function all tell exactly the same story.<\/p>\n

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The small flared base of the boiler mirrors the head of a screw, keeping the theme consistent from top to bottom. This section is crafted from thermoplastic resin, and the color variants were actually sampled directly from the machinery and tools inside the Alessi workshop, meaning what sits on your stovetop is literally a piece of Alessi\u2019s factory floor translated into design. Available shades include Sage Green and Brown, among other workshop-inspired options. It\u2019s a small detail, but it\u2019s exactly the kind of thoughtful decision that Alessi collectors tend to fall in love with. If you\u2019d prefer a cleaner, more minimalist look, there\u2019s also an exclusive natural aluminum version available only on alessi.com and in select Alessi stores.<\/p>\n

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Beyond its striking looks, the Vite is impressively practical. It brews three cups of espresso at a time and is compatible with all types of cooktops, including induction. That\u2019s a major win for anyone who has had to retire a beloved moka pot simply because of a kitchen upgrade. At just 17 cm tall and 10 cm in diameter, it\u2019s compact enough to tuck away but distinctive enough that you\u2019ll probably want to leave it on permanent display.<\/p>\n

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And that\u2019s really what sets the Vite apart in a crowded market of coffee makers: it\u2019s as much a collectible as it is an appliance. Alessi has always walked the line between industrial design and art, and the Vite is a near-perfect example of that philosophy in action. Whether you\u2019re a design collector, a devoted espresso lover, or simply someone who believes your kitchen deserves beautiful things, this screw-shaped little brewer is worth every bit of the attention it\u2019s getting. Sometimes, the best ideas really do come from the scrapyard, and this one just happens to make a really great cup of coffee too.<\/p>\n

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