“Matrix” by Paolo Piva gives back the kitchen its original role. This place of preparation, often of sampling and always of sharing, provides large surfaces and generous volumes. Inspired by minimalism, its decidedly contemporary style gives each element its own importance. Each area has been designed with maximum practicality and ergonomics in mind. Varenna at Zen Design, route des Plages, Saint-Tropez (04 93 55 11 22).