New Philippe Starck designs for Duravit
German manufacturer Duravit has unveiled a number of new collections at an exclusive Design Day held at its Hornberg headquarters.
Attracting attendees from across Europe, the event saw the launch of the minimalist ME by Starck range, as well as Cape Cod, also designed by Philippe Starck.
Inspired by the sandy peninsula on the east coast of the USA, Starck created Cape Cod in a way that removes the barriers between nature and the indoors. Nature becomes a permanent part of the bathroom, a place for rejuvenation and refreshment with aesthetically appealing materials and forms.
Ceramic wash bowls with distinctively thin edges, a coordinated range of bathtubs, and furniture that can be combined on an individual basis and positioned as desired within the room: Cape Cod is captivating not only on account of its unique design, but first and foremost because of its authentic materials, solid real wood and an innovative ceramic formula that allows for especially thin and delicate wash bowls.
With their gently curved forms, these form the foundation of the Cape Cod range. The exclusive basins are produced from DuraCeram, a specially developed high-strength ceramic mass with an elegant finish. This material makes it possible to create countertop basins with a rim thickness of only five millimeters that are easy to care for, robust and impact-resistant. In order to allow scope for individual bathroom design, the wash bowls are available in three different shapes: round, square and tri-oval.
The consoles with shelves boast a timelessly modern design and meet the very highest demands, making clever use of the contrast between the floorstanding frame in cool, smooth chrome and four wood finishes: Vintage Oak, American Walnut, European Oak and White Beech. The Vintage Oak version is reminiscent of a ship’s plank that has been weathered by storms and washed ashore on the beach. It features a visible irregular edge that makes each item of furniture unique.
An elegant alternative to the wood finishes is offered by the version in high-gloss white, which is also available with doors and shelves on the side. The minimalist rectangular mirror can be combined with LED illumination to create a harmoniously coordinated washing area.
Cape Cod also offers bathtubs that have been designed with relaxation in mind: a gently shaped headrest provides a bathing experience that is particularly serene and produces a feeling of lightness. The tub has been designed as a monolith and produced from the new material DuraSolid A, which offers a pleasantly warm ‘feel’ and matt appearance. It is available as a freestanding model and as a back-to-wall and corner version for left or right.
As a special extra, the bathtub can be equipped with a discreetly integrated air whirl system and/or an integrated sound system that is operated using any Bluetooth-compatible device.
In order to create a uniform and harmonious look, the program can be combined with selected toilets and bidets from the Starck 1, Starck 2 and ME by Starck ranges.
