Alessi - William Alsop & Federico Grazzini - 鹽及胡椒瓶 - 研磨 - 铝铸造

注：本拍品包含1个 Grind 研磨器。

A celebration of the dining table and all those tools that enhance the pleasure of sharing and enjoying good food: this was the design concept for the “Grind” salt, pepper and spice mill designed by William Alsop and Federico Grazzini in 2017. Not simply a gadget for the table where meals are eaten, but an object that is part of an essential experience. The expressive design of this grinder transforms an everyday object into a stylish and essential accessory to be proudly displayed on the dining table. It adds a touch of sophistication to any setting.

设计理念在于庆祝餐桌及所有提升共享与享用美食乐趣的工具：这是由 William Alsop 与 Federico Grazzini 于 2017 年设计的 “Grind” 盐、胡椒及香料研磨器的设计概念。它不仅仅是一个在用餐时摆放的桌面小工具，更是成为一种必不可少体验的一部分。该研磨器的表达性设计将日常物件转变为时尚且不可或缺的餐桌配件，值得在餐桌上骄傲展示，能够为任何环境增添一丝雅致。

The designers have also introduced a small variation in the usual structure of this tool: when the grinder is not being used, it sits with the grinding mechanism facing upward. The grinder is thus clearly on display, stylishly framed by the distinctive design of the body of the mill. It is a functionally important detail as, after use, it allows “Grind” to be set down on the table without scattering any ground spice residue on the table.

设计师还在这款工具的常规结构中引入了一处小变体：当研磨器未被使用时，研磨机构朝上放置。因此研磨器被明确地摆放展示在桌面之上，优雅地被研磨机身独特的造型所框住。这在功能上是一个重要细节，因为使用完毕后，可以将“Grind”安放在桌面上，而不会将研磨好的香料残渣弄得到处都是。

The body of the mill is constructed from die-cast aluminum with a food-safe nylon interior. This material ensures it is suitable for contact with foodstuffs, guaranteeing the safety and quality of the spices being ground. The grinder features a ceramic grinding wheel, which makes it an excellent choice for effortlessly grinding a variety of spices, including salt, pepper, and other dry herbs and seasonings. This ceramic wheel is renowned for its exceptional resistance to corrosion and wear, ensuring a long-lasting performance that will enhance your culinary experience.

研磨机主体采用压铸铝材质，内部配食品安全尼龙衬里。这种材料确保其可以与食品直接接触，保证研磨香料的安全与质量。研磨器配有陶瓷研磨轮，使其在研磨盐、胡椒及其他干燥的香草和调味料方面都非常出色，且使用轻松自然。该陶瓷轮以优异的耐腐蚀和耐磨性能著称，确保长期稳定的性能，提升您的烹饪体验。

Operating the ''Grind'' grinder is straightforward. It offers different levels of fineness to accommodate personal preferences and different types of spices. By twisting the part housing the grinding wheel clockwise, you can achieve finer grinding. Conversely, twisting it anti-clockwise results in more coarsely ground spices.

使用“Grind”研磨器十分简单。它提供不同的研磨粗细等级，以满足个人偏好和不同香料的需求。顺时针旋转装有研磨轮的部分，可以得到更细的研磨；逆时针旋转则得到更粗的研磨。

Refilling the grinder is also a simple process. To add spices, you can turn the grinder upside down and remove the rotor, allowing you to top up the container easily. Closing it is just as effortless—fit the rotor back onto the central pin and press down lightly until it clicks back into place.

补充香料也同样简单。需要添加香料时，可以将研磨器翻转，取下转子，便于轻松注入容器内的香料。收合同样轻松——将转子重新放回中心销并轻轻按下，直到卡入到位。

After completing the design of the ‘’Grind’’ grinder, Federico Grazzini pointed out the following:
“The item is designed to be a good weight in the hand (empty almost 500 grams): it should give the impression not of a little gadget or flimsy object, but of something solid, albeit of an unusual shape.

‘Grind’ has an innovative feature that we like to point out. Pepper mills usually have the ‘mouth’ at the bottom and after use, they always leave some ground salt or pepper on the tablecloth. In our pepper mill, on the other hand, the 'mouth' is housed in the top, eliminating that annoying problem. Indeed, ‘Grind’ has a ‘mouth’ a little like a sea urchin's, to which it may well be distantly related”

在完成“Grind”研磨器的设计后，Federico Grazzini 指出如下：
“该物件在手中应具备良好的重量感（空件约500克）：它应传达的不是一个小玩意或脆弱的物品，而是某种坚固的存在，尽管形状有些不同寻常。

‘Grind’具有一项创新特征，是我们愿意强调的。胡椒研磨器通常在底部设有‘口’，使用后往往会在桌布上留下少量研磨好的盐或胡椒屑。相反，我们的胡椒研磨器的‘口’设在顶部，消除了这个恼人的问题。事实上，‘Grind’的‘口’有点像海胆的结构，极有可能与之有远缘关系。”

This ‘’Grind’’ grinder is in a new condition and has never been used before. Delivered with original packaging and documentation.

这款“Grind”研磨器全新未使用，仍处于全新状态。随器物一并附带原始包装与说明书。

Dimensions: h cm 14,2 ø cm 7,5 - h 5½″ ø 3″

尺寸：高约14.2厘米，直径7.5厘米；约高5½英寸，直径3英寸。

About the designers:
Sir William Alsop (1947-2018) was a renowned British architect and artist known for his distinctive and imaginative designs. He was born on December 12, 1947, in Northampton, England. Alsop's architectural style was characterized by its boldness, unconventional forms, and vibrant use of color. His most significant projects were the Passenger & Ferry Terminal in Hamburg; Barrage & Visitor Centre in Cardiff; Le Grand Bleu Government Headquarters in Marseilles; the Tottenham Hale and North Greenwich Jubilee Line Stations in London, the Reuters headquarters in Moscow; the State Archives in Hamburg.

设计师介绍：
William Alsop 爵士（1947-2018）是知名的英国建筑师与艺术家，以独特而富有想象力的设计著称。他于1947年12月12日出生在英格兰诺桑普敦。Alsop 的建筑风格以大胆、非传统的形态和鲜明的色彩运用为特征。他最重要的项目包括德国汉堡的客运与轮渡码头、威尔士卡迪夫的大坝与访客中心、马赛的 Le Grand Bleu 政府总部、伦敦的托特汉姆峡谷与北格林威治的朱比利线站、莫斯科的路透社总部、汉堡的州档案馆等。

Federico Grazzini: After completing his Architecture degree at the University of Florence in 1998, he relocated to London where he embarked on an exciting journey. In 1999, he joined Alsop Architects and immersed himself in a diverse range of projects, spanning architecture, product design, furniture design, and masterplanning. This experience led him to work closely with Will Alsop and artist Bruce McLean in Valencia, Spain. There, he served as a project and site architect, overseeing the creation of installations for the 2nd Valencia Contemporary Art Biennale, encompassing an impressive area of over 800 square meters dedicated to art exhibitions.

Federico Grazzini：1998 年在佛罗伦萨大学完成建筑学学位后，前往伦敦开启新的职业旅程。1999 年加入 Alsop Architects，涉猎广泛的项目领域，包括建筑、产品设计、家具设计与总体规划。这段经历让他与 Will Alsop 与艺术家 Bruce McLean 在西班牙瓦伦西亚紧密合作，担任项目与现场建筑师，负责第二届瓦伦西亚当代艺术双年展的场景装置设计，展览面积超过800平方米的艺术展区。