New innovation hub will bring together product development, testing and collaboration with architects and interior designers

Italian appliance manufacturer Elica has strengthened its presence in Japan with the opening of Ariafina Laboratory, a new innovation and co-creation hub in Tokyo designed to support the development of premium kitchen solutions.

Located in Roppongi, one of Tokyo’s established design districts, the facility is aimed at property developers, architects and interior designers, providing a dedicated space for product research, prototype testing and demonstrations.