Back to Basics
09/01/2007
Cubist StreamsWater as a precious commodity was the idea behind Dornbracht’s Elemental Spa (priced from $1,935 to $6,990), a new collection of bath faucets and fittings created by Sieger Design. Made of pure white Corian and chrome, each piece has been shaped to fade into the most minimalist environs so that the flow takes center stage. Moreover, brilliant reflections in the cascade, a result of new plating technology, evoke sunlight filtering through a waterfall.
800.774.1181, www.dornbracht.com
Circle in a Square
Measuring 55 inches long and 55 inches wide, Duravit’s Blue
Moon tub (priced from $4,000 to $12,000) was configured to fit into many a
luxurious setting (think yacht, penthouse or intimate master suite). Conceived
by Berlin designer Jochen Schmiddem—whose well-rounded background in painting,
sculpture and cabinetry is evident in his product designs—this lighthearted
variation on a traditional outdoor hot tub sports its own teak or white acrylic
ledge, under which the overflow is deftly concealed. The pool within, engineered
for a deep soak, turns luminescent when lit from underneath, recalling moonlight
reflected over the ocean.
888.387.2848, www.duravit.com
Suite Water
When visionary French designer Jean-Marie Massaud was asked to
explore the notion of a water room by Axor head Philippe Grohe, he imagined rain
instead of a shower and a natural pool rather than a tub. The outcome of these
reveries, Axor Massaud (priced from $32 to $2,798), is a complete suite of some
50 items ranging from washbasins to towel bars. The highlights of the
extensive collection are the organically sculpted faucets and tub fillers that
appear to be—and indeed double as—sleek shelving. The taps take water delivery
to a new level, enhancing the water’s flow to mimic its clarity and sound as
found in nature.
800.488.8119, www.hansgrohe-usa.com