This year at Design Miami/, Kohler invited visitors to enjoy calm and tranquillity through Transcendence, an immersive installation created by Lebanese designer Nada Debs. Imagined in collaboration with Kohler and curator MC Didero of Design Miami/, the three-room exhibit was a modern translation of a traditional hammam, which refers to both the place and experience of cleansing the body and mind.

In the exhibit, Debs channelled her belief in the power of tactile storytelling and highlighted the emotional resonance of culture and craftsmanship.

“Having the opportunity to design a modern hammam at Design Miami/ truly embodies the sentiment that well-being transcends all culture,” said Debs. “I am excited to offer such a unique experience to the industry.”

This artistic expression came to life in a poignant marriage with Kohler’s design and material expertise and commitment to sustainability. In partnership with Kohler WasteLAB®, Debs designed the exhibit’s custom handcrafted tile using reclaimed waste materials for the tile body and its uniquely coloured glazes. The tile’s arch aesthetic mimics the design of traditional hammams and offers a visual parallel between the rebirth of waste material, the mission of Kohler WasteLAB, and the spiritual and emotional rejuvenation visitors experience within the installation at Design Miami/.

The archival Kohler sinks featured in Transcendence are vintage 1927, reinforcing the company’s focus on building products that withstand the test of time. The sinks also showcase Spring Green, one of the six heritage colours Kohler is featuring during a year-long campaign celebrating the company’s 150^th anniversary and its century-long colour story.

Heritage colours were on display at a Design Miami/ cocktail celebration where guests enjoyed inspired cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and Kohler chocolates all crafted to incorporate the six heritage colours. A creative heritage colours display of toilets in the six vintage colours was featured in the space, and guests were encouraged to vote for their favourite colour at the event.

Visitors had several opportunities to engage with Kohler throughout Design Miami/, including a panel discussion with Nada Debs and Laura Kohler, Chief Sustainability and DEI Officer at Kohler Co. The discussion was moderated by Design Miami/ 2022 Curatorial Director MC Didero, who led an examination of how partner collaboration can address societal shifts and result in more sustainable designs.

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