Beyond the ingredients, the location also counts

Some recipes begin long before you open the refrigerator. Sometimes, they start with a gesture: placing your hands on the countertop, taking out a knife, dropping the first ingredient. Cooking, like designing, is an act of attention. And in that scene, there is a silent element that holds everything together: the surface on which it happens.

Sintered stone as an ally

We don’t usually think about it. It’s there, still, solid, stable. But anyone who cooks knows that the countertop is not just decoration. It’s a cutting board, a workbench, a backdrop, a point of support.
Working on porcelain tiles changes that relationship. Not only because of their durability and ease of cleaning, but also because of what they convey: natural texture, cool touch, lasting aesthetics. A good surface doesn’t interrupt you: it accompanies you. It doesn’t demand attention: it supports you.

At Ascale, we work with sintered stone, a material that combines beauty and durability in a rare balance. It is resistant to heat, stains and acids. But above all, it stands the test of time. Whether you’re preparing a tartare or kneading bread, whatever you’re doing, it keeps up with you.

Pieces that complement your style in the kitchen

Every Ascale surface is designed to blend seamlessly into everyday life. From the industrial, understated texture of Portland Pearl to the sophistication of Laurent Black and the sculptural character of Montblanc White, each collection has its own unique personality.

• Portland Pearl – light cement tone, ideal for urban and clean kitchens
• Nebula Brown – warm depth, characterful grain
• Montblanc White – bright white with soft veins, luminous and elegant
• Laurent Black – deep black with golden streaks, sober and powerful
• Onice Seagreen – green transparencies, natural and exotic sophistication

Whether for intense cooking or sharing a quiet meal, these materials are designed to last and inspire. Cooking is more than just mixing ingredients: it is an everyday activity that deserves a space that matches its importance. The worktop is the first point of contact, the stage where everything begins. When that surface responds with strength, beauty and resistance — as Ascale sintered stone does — cooking becomes a more fluid, natural and lasting experience.

Because what supports our routines should be of the same quality as what we create on it.

Explore our surfaces and choose the foundation on which you want to build, day after day: Ascale Collections