The Bertazzoni Professional Series 36-in. designer pro range received the “Red Dot” distinction, an internationally recognized seal of design innovation awarded by a jury of experts to products known for their distinct stylistic content. Bertazzoni, an Italian specialist in kitchen appliance suites since 1882, is honored to add this new recognition, furthering the company’s mission to offer innovative products and compelling style solutions for the home.
The new Professional Series range, which features a luxury automotive-grade red surface finish, embodies the evolution of the Bertazzoni promise rooted in elegance and engineering know-how, spanning over three centuries. Combining the powerful performance expected from commercial kitchen inspired appliances with the craftsmanship finesse-enabled beauty of Italian design, this range is one of the most advanced innovations from the brand in its 136-year history.
The seamless stainless-steel cooktop harbors six high-efficiency brass burners of up to 19,000 BTU. The cavernous oven and temperature accuracy heat distribution system allows for cooking on seven levels. Popular convenience features such as telescopic glide shelves, edge-to-edge, triple-layer inner glass door for easy cleaning and a balanced soft-close door system are standard on this model. Additionally, the five-layer, red glossy color with perfection edge finishing, exclusively offered by Bertazzoni, showcases the company’s competency of converging its tradition of engineering with highly compelling designs and product character. The Bertazzoni Professional Series ranges are available in four sizes and six color choices as well as all gas, dual-fuel and induction models.
“After years of dedicated hard work to design a category-leading powerful range, we are very pleased to be awarded such a prestigious award,” said Paolo Bertazzoni, CEO of Bertazzoni “The Professional Series 36-in. designer pro range in glossy red is the manifestation of a true protagonist in the kitchen, meant to bring timeless joy, sophisticated design and the highest innovation and function to the homeowner.”
The Red Dot Design Award, dating back as far as 1955, is a prestigious and well-established international design contest. The competition elects outstanding product designs judged by a strict set of criteria, including level of innovation, functionality, formal quality, ergonomics and durability, to provide a frame of reference, which the jurors then complement with their own expertise. This year, more than 6,300 projects were submitted from 59 countries entered the contest. Consistent with the motto “In search of good design and innovation,” a jury composed of about 40 members assessed the products individually based on the originality.
“I want to congratulate the award winners sincerely on their wonderful success in the Red Dot Award: Product Design 2018,” said Dr. Peter Zec, founder and CEO of the Red Dot Award. “Success in the competition is proof of the good design quality of the products and once again shows that companies are on the right path. When I speak about good design, I am referring to more than just an attractive product but also to their functionality. This demonstrates that the designers have understood their clients and their needs.”
