Ulisse Narcisi has designed a new edition of the Volare kitchen for Aran Cucine. With this new restyling, Narcisi, an Aran World designer, has reimagined the collection and introduced a new way of “flying.” He does so through lightened volumes and precision of proportions, engaging with matter through surface continuity and transforming solidity into structural lightness.
Once again, Volare changes shape without losing the elegance and versatility that have defined it over the years. Previewed during Milano Design Week 2026 at the Milan Flagship Store in the heart of Porta Nuova, Narcisi’s restyling rewrites one of the company’s most iconic models, guiding it toward an even more international dimension.
Volare was initially conceived as a living architectural experience — every volume and opening defines a visual and tactile rhythm, modulating perception and accompanying the gestures of those who inhabit the space. The kitchen thus becomes a place of connection and emotion, where solids and voids, light and matter, engage in dialogue to transform daily use into a scenographic and harmonious gesture.
Volare is designed as an integrated system ideal for open-plan environments and contemporary architecture. The material presence of oak conveys a sense of solidity — the starting point from which to ‘fly.’ Selected for the base units and island, natural oak expresses the authenticity of a material born from the earth, echoing the Abruzzo roots of Aran Cucine.
The wood grain meets the veining of Taurus gres used for the worktop, backsplashes, and island and base sides. The deep striations of the gres create a refined contrast with natural oak, establishing a dialogue between organic warmth and mineral strength.
Wall units with LPL Sabbia interiors introduce a refined chromatic note — an almost couture detail revealed in everyday life. It is not a color immediately disclosed, but one that is safeguarded: a visual surprise that enhances the project’s depth and strengthens its identity.
The handleless channel system, plinth and titanium rail profile precisely trace the horizontal lines, defining a rigorous architectural rhythm. The metallic accent introduces a discreet yet decisive technological component, underscoring the formal clarity of the composition and contributing to the sense of lightness from which the project takes its name.
