Parts-washer / Industrial Design / Machinery
VIREA
Hydrojet
VIREA HydroJet is a manual high-pressure metal washer developed as a reinterpretation of a consolidated typology, with the aim of bringing greater formal coherence and perceptual quality to a typically technical product. The project takes similar machines as a reference, reorganizing their architecture and interface into a more compact, readable, and contemporary solution.
Based on a closed-cabin washing system with a high-pressure circuit, HydroJet integrates a manual gun for targeted cleaning operations, ensuring direct control over the area of intervention. The configuration includes a containment tank, fluid recirculation, and filtration, optimizing consumption and operational continuity in industrial applications.
Formally, the design respected and enhanced the product's construction logic: the structural use of stainless steel guided the definition of the geometry, transforming the material's intrinsic characteristics into a clean and coherent aesthetic. The volume is created by a system of inclined planes and facets that articulate the surface in a continuous and cohesive manner. The upper band—a structural element that integrates the opening handle and glove compartment—is made of injection-molded polymer with a custom texture, while the control area is made of black anodized aluminum. Both introduce a targeted color and material contrast that visually isolates the interaction areas from the steel body, making functional recognition immediate.
