The Luxury of Outdoor Showering Developed in collaboration with Philippe Starck, the Axor Starck Nature Shower range offers its users the pleasure of open-air showering. In a world that seems increasingly dominated by technology and urban landscapes, there is an undeniable appeal to reconnecting with nature. In this context, the demand for ‘outdoor living’ continues …
Buzzing Trends There is a steady stream of change in design sensibility and the trends reflect the times, writes Anurag Yadav The usual idea for designing a washroom normally assumes creating an entirely new space in a new building. Spurred by lifestyle preferences, there is a whole new market of washroom makeovers, redesigning and upgrading. …
Less Will Always Be More The idea of minimalism is evergreen but its application can be maximised infinitely. Modern washroom design is defined by its appearance and it is marked by usually straight lines, a minimalist sense and clean counter spaces. Decorative motifs are totally out and geometric shapes are the repeated theme. The nomenclature …
Sustainable Washroom Design Manish Kumat, Founder and Principal Designer, Manish Kumat Design Cell explains the strategies adopted by the firm in designing sustainable washrooms. What are the key aspects of designing a sustainable/green washroom? The first and foremost consideration in designing a sustainable/ green washroom is to preserve the last drop of water. This would …
How About the Living Room as Spa? A sauna in a neat cabinet, ensconced right into the living space can be an instant conversation piece. The possibilities for placing the sanitation equipment for a private spa wherever one chooses are still limited – at most a bathtub is selected as a freestanding element. International sauna …
Prefab Bathroom Pods: The Future of Construction? While at the nascent stage in India, prefab bathroom pods offers significant savings in terms of cost and time especially in large hospitality projects. In the construction industry, time is an extremely valuable resource, even a slight interruption in timelines can set off a chain of events that …
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Thermostatic Mixers – Pivot of Shower Systems Thermostatic mixer has become an integral part of the shower system. Washroom and Beyond explores the technology behind thermostatic mixers and its applications in shower systems. With changing consumer tastes and preferences, the washroom has gone through a lot of changes over the years. And, technology has been …
Can Luxury Be Responsible? The panellists discussed ways how luxury can be responsible and what will it take to make responsible luxury a widespread phenomenon Luxury is often associated with opulence, exclusivity, grandeur and providing the ultimate experience. “This often means inclusive of expensive materials and high-tech fixtures. This also results in over utilisation of …
Rough Luxe: Infusing Natural Materials in Modern Structures Citing examples from their projects, the panellists highlighted how the roughness and uneven shapes and textures of the natural materials can be used to break the monotony and uplift the design of the space. While luxury often is associated with grandeur and opulence, in recent times connecting …
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The Young Washroom Modern architecture and design is always developing a common language for the new millennial urban set in washrooms that reflect their idiom Preferences, economies, technologies and situations consistently evolve over the years. Along with them, the overall trends in inner space design also undergo constant alterations in approach and style. While new …
