When culinary art meets cooling technology – our QOOL Box in cooperation with Johann Lafer and Ballerina-Küchen

At this year's Küchenmeile in Rödinghausen, a very special moment for us was when the QOOL Box was presented as the centerpiece of Ballerina's new Lafer kitchen. A project that shows what is possible when technology, design, and culinary arts come together.

The QOOL Box as the centerpiece of the Lafer kitchen

Our QOOL Box plays a central role in this concept.
As part of the "Lafer by Ballerina" cooperation, it was integrated into the kitchen to rethink flexibility, freshness, and efficiency.

The box works completely without electricity and maintains refrigerator or freezer temperatures constantly for up to ten days. This makes it ideal as an additional cool space – for example, when guests are coming or more space is needed.

“When you have many guests, the refrigerator is often full. The box creates additional cool space.”

– Heidrun Brinkmeyer, quoted by Sven Hauhart, NW, 2025

The QOOL Box originally comes from medical technology – proof that highest precision and suitability for everyday use fit together perfectly. Thanks to modern vacuum insulation panels and special Temperature Elements, the temperature remains constant.

 “If you put ice cream in the freezer, you could later hit someone with it. That no longer happens with the box.”

– Johann Lafer, quoted by Sven Hauhart, NW, 2025

Design meets functionality

The Lafer kitchen demonstrates how refrigeration technology and kitchen design can work together. In addition to its function, the QOOL Box impresses with intelligent details such as automatic carrying handles, recessed grips, and hygienically easy-to-clean surfaces.

It thus fits perfectly into Ballerina's design concept – and into the philosophy of Johann Lafer, who values well-thought-out processes and clear structures.

A glimpse into the kitchen of tomorrow

In collaboration with Ballerina kitchens and star chef Johann Lafer, it became clear how seamlessly our powerless refrigeration technology can be integrated into modern kitchen concepts – functionally, aesthetically, and with real added value in everyday life. Together, we want to show what innovation in the kitchen looks like when quality, sustainability, and enthusiasm for cooking come together.

We at QOOL Products are proud to be part of this development – and to actively shape the kitchen of the future together with strong partners: for more enjoyment, efficiency, and quality in everyday life.