Aster Cucine was selected to supply the kitchen cabinets for the 670 rental and condo units at the Mercedes House  located at 53^rd street &  Eleventh Avenue in Manhattan NY. The building was designed by Enrique Norten.

 Aster Cucine already completed the 1 phase of the building with 220 rental units in April 2011.

Welcome To 2280 Frederick Douglass Boulevard Upscale, Uptown! 2280 FDB has raised the standard for quality of construction, materials, appliances and finishes to a new, higher level, not only in Harlem, but for any of the new buildings in its category. The kitchens include Aster Cucine custom cabinetry, seamless CesarStone countertops, framed glass upper cabinets, Blanco sinks and Dornbracht fixtures, Miele dishwashers, Sub Zero refrigerator-freezer and Wolf range, or the Electrolux Icon Series. The baths incorporate such stand out features as Grigio Luna stone tile imported from Italy paired with a glass mosaic accent tile. Custom wood vanities from Lacava and generous tubs and showers. From the 12th floor communal roof terrace with an outdoor fireplace and an additional terrace garden off the main floor, to its on-site parking, 2280 FDB has the amenities that matter

We are pleased to present the photographic catalog of the new model TIMELINE.

The output of this collection will add the new area of ​​taste Aster called “Transitional”, a mix of classic and modern solutions that bring the kitchen to the outside of any strict stylistic classification and make its timeless design. A kitchen to live a comfortable and welcoming, which is precisely the use to accentuate the beauty and the authentic charm. Compared to the Avenue, while putting her in the same range of taste, the Timeline appears in a robe and with a more contemporary look typically North American.

In this case, more than ever, the photographic catalog is the designer for a track from which to better express their own design flair. The project is a collaboration with two New York architects Matthew Berman and Andrew Kotchen of the study Workshop / apd, who designed the collection in a new way Timeline combining volumes and materials. The New York firm he founded his own international success of project “Sustainable Design”, also enshrined in the prestigious commission received by Global Green USA, which concerns an eco-friendly housing project in the reconstruction of New Orleans after hurricane.

Impressive doors painted by Canadian Murray Duncan, some issues are represented in the catalog photo, but they are only indicative because the artist is free to express their creativity. Born and raised in Toronto, her work experiences in applying various techniques of painting, expanding the tradition of abstract expressionism. His works are exhibited in many galleries, including New York and San Francisco, Europe and Asia. Very special solutions are also provided for the glass doors, which also include the “wire mesh”, a typical mesh of the early twentieth century rural kitchen, proposed in an elegant setting.

Due out in summer 2011 , the new catalog photo The Atelier 2011.
With this catalog Aster Cucine significantly broadens the range of products stood out in the current landscape for the great versatility of finishes and prices. In particular Atelier 2011 sees the inclusion of laminated oak and white lacquered serrated, glossy and opaque glass doors, laminated aluminum edge. All this combined with a wide choice of handles horizontal, vertical or recess or with groove aluminum, charcoal and white glossy.

SUSTAINABILITY
Every business should strive to make the world a better place. That’s a challenge we would like to live up to. In a world of limited resources it is vital that every company does what it can to ensure that its processes and products are highly sustainable. Designing, creating and selling goods with an ethical approach is something we take very seriously. In the natural world there’s no such thing as waste. Every single thing, every element in the natural world or deriving from it, once it has finished its natural cycle returns to its origins and is reabsorbed. This is the most important lesson that nature can teach us, and it a lesson that Aster Cucine chooses to follow in all of its manufacturing choices. Making and using goods and products that can be reabsorbed back into the environment without harming it natural balance once they have finished their working lives.

ECOLOGICAL PANELS
The entire carcase of our melamine units consists of wood particle panels (called “chipboard”). This material, besides offering excellent performance levels in terms of durability and stability, has particularly impressive environmental credentials. We  use only FSC-certified Ecological panels, produced from recycled wood which does not require new trees to be felled.   When abandoned in dumps or burned, wood emits greenhouse gases into the atmosphere, while recycled wood traps them in, thus limiting the impact on the atmosphere.
By way of example, 1 ton of recycled wood reduces the greenhouse gases emitted into the atmosphere by 1.03 tons CO2 equivalent (ton CO2 equivalent= unit of measurement for comparing the emissions of various greenhouse gases with different effects on the climate). 

FSC (Forest Stewardship Council)
An optional symbol identifying wood-based products that are FSC-certified and marketed by companies that comply with the FSC Chain of Custody standard. This implies that the wood used for FSC-marked products is strictly monitored by third bodies to ensure that it is almost entirely FSC-certified material. The mission behind the FSC certification process is to promote the responsible use of the planet’s wood reserves without exploiting them.

E1  PANELS
Formaldehyde (or formalin) is a substance used in the production of many glues and resins which, in turn, are also used in the processing of wood panels. Panels produced in this way can release molecules of formaldehyde in gas form. We have chosen to use only materials with low formaldehyde emissions for the chipboard components of its kitchens (carcase, some types of doors, etc.).  In corporate material purchasing specifications (in line with Ministerial Decree 10/10/2008), the company also checks panel emissions by conducting regular laboratory tests to determine the emission limits.
According to the European E1 classification, the maximum permissible formaldehyde content is 3.5mg/m2h. Tests performed on our panels in compliance with UNI EN 717-2 normally yield much lower results, generally below 1.0mg/m2h.
Therefore the panels that reach the consumer have lost almost all their initial formaldehyde content.

Aster Cucine supplied the kitchen cabinets for The Gair2 Building.

The Gair2 is a luxury rental building at 25 Washington Street in Dumbo, Brooklyn.

Aster Cucine supplied the kitchen cabinets for The Mercedes Building located at 770 Eleventh Avenue in Manhattan NY. The building was designed by Enrique Norten.

Atelier by Aster Cucine Now Featured on RightFrame.

A selection of the most popular finishes for Atelier by Aster Cusine is now featured on RightFrame. RightFrame’s photorealistic images are fully customizable and can be reconfigured with complimentary countertop, backsplash, and flooring options helping homeowners to visualize and evaluate their choices and make decisions with confidence. Additionally, price ranges for all choices are provided to give homeowners the assurance that their selections meet their budget. New designs and material choices are continually being added to ensure that everyone can find the right fit with RightFrame.