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Relisa

Kitchen Railing System for the Kitchen Island

Relisa creates a movable functional layer above the kitchen island. Interchangeable modules for tools, storage, lighting and digital interaction stay within reach while the worktop remains open.

Relisa spans a kitchen island while a person prepares food on the open worktop.
01

Function Above the Worktop

Kitchen islands bring preparation, washing and cooking into one shared surface. Frequently used tools, storage, lighting and digital guidance can quickly compete for the same limited space.

Relisa explored two directions: a railing that rises from the island and a bridge that remains available above it. The bridge direction was selected because it creates a clear functional layer without occupying the main worktop.

Three-part concept view of a railing that rises from and retracts into the kitchen island.
Retractable concept — the railing rises from the kitchen island when required.
Three-part concept view of the bridge architecture positioned above the kitchen island.
Bridge concept — tools and modules move from storage into the active working zone.
02

The Bridge as a System

The aluminium bridge spans the island and moves along integrated guides. It keeps supporting functions within reach across the work area while leaving the surface below open for preparation, cooking and serving.

Perspective view of the movable Relisa bridge travelling along the kitchen island.
03

Interchangeable Attachments

A shared interface allows seven attachments to be added, removed and repositioned as tasks change.

Seven interchangeable Relisa modules shown in a row: projector, paper holder, tool holder, knife holder, box, hooks and shelf.
  1. 01Touch Projector + Camera
  2. 02Paper Towel Holder
  3. 03Tool Holder
  4. 04Knife Holder
  5. 05Storage Box
  6. 06Grill Hooks
  7. 07Storage Shelf
  1. 01Touch Projector + Camera
  2. 02Paper Towel Holder
  3. 03Tool Holder
  4. 04Knife Holder
  5. 05Storage Box
  6. 06Grill Hooks
  7. 07Storage Shelf

Modules can move between the railing and drawer storage, allowing the island to be configured for different tasks rather than permanently occupied by accessories.

Physical Relisa prototype holding utensils, herbs and dry-food containers above the work surface.
04

Digital Cooking Interface

The touch-projection module combines a projector with two cameras. Recipes, web information and cooking guidance can be projected onto the worktop and controlled by touch, while the cameras support recording or demonstrating kitchen processes.

Top and perspective views of the digital interface projected onto the worktop.
05

Integrated Task Lighting

A narrow LED strip is integrated into the underside of the bridge. It improves local visibility across the island and adds task lighting without introducing a separate suspended fixture.

Relisa in an evening kitchen with the integrated LED task light illuminated beneath the rail.
06

Relisa in the Kitchen

Relisa combines movable structure, interchangeable storage and tool modules, digital interaction and lighting in one system above the kitchen island. The result supports everyday work while keeping the main surface clear.

Front kitchen view of the final Relisa system with a complete arrangement of modules.
Front kitchen view of a reduced Relisa configuration above the island.
Final kitchen view of Relisa with projector, shelves and tool modules.