Uninterested in boring espresso makers? The model new L'OR Barista was designed by an award-winning architect

The model new L’OR Barista was created by Italian design agency Alessi
Its pleated finish is the work of designer and architect Michele De Lucchi
It goes on sale this week for £159.99 (about $200 / AU$300)

French espresso agency L’OR has unveiled a model new pod-based espresso machine which will convey a contact of Italian vogue to your kitchen.

Capsule-based espresso makers are a helpful strategy to benefit from espresso with out the mess of weighing and grinding beans, nevertheless they typically look reasonably bland and utilitarian as compared with a handbook espresso machine. That’s not the case with the model new L’OR Barista, which has a placing pleated-effect case created by Italian design agency Alessi.

The ridged finish of the L’OR Barista by Alessi was created by artist, architect and designer Michele De Lucchi. De Lucchi, recognized for his experimental creations, has designed and restored buildings in Japan and all by way of Europe, and has obtained scores of product design awards all by way of his career.

Uninterested in boring espresso makers? The model new L’OR Barista was designed by an award-winning architect — (Image credit score rating: L’OR)

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The L’OR Barista by Alessi can take standard-size espresso pods, along with L’OR and Nespresso capsules. Additionally it is applicable with L’OR Barista XXL capsules, which comprise twice as quite a bit espresso as an on a regular basis pod. This lets you merely make a double shot of espresso (excellent for cappuccinos and lattes), or pour two photos directly using the machine’s double spout.

The model new machine shall be accessible this week direct from L’OR and from John Lewis for £159.99 (about $200 / AU$300), and may roll out additional broadly over the approaching months.

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