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The Museum Hotel Antakya (page 54), designed by Emre Arolat Architecture, floats above an archaeological park dating back 2,300 years.

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Fans of Duravit can now purchase the entire bathroom range from the German brand.

A collaboration with sieger design has resulted in creating the Viu ceramics range, XViu furniture collection and matching bathtubs.

One highlight is the XViu washing area variant, which can fit into areas up to 1.2m in width.

The first glance shows a pure rectangle defined by high-quality woods like Mediterranean Oak carpentry, but go closer and the basin from Viu has gentle, organic curves combined with a generous shelf.

Tiny details that make all the difference include how the cover of the push-open valve is flush with the inner basin in the open position, and the

availability of the metal console in elegant Champagne Matt or avant-garde Black Matt.

Install above it a mirror or mirror cabinet. These can come with a sensor switch to adjust the lighting from 2,700 kelvin to 6,500 kelvin, depending on the time of day and purpose of use.

Complete the bathroom with the latest edition shower-toilets SensoWash ® Starck f Plus or SensoWash ® Starck f Lite, designed by Philippe Starck and developed and manufactured by Duravit.

Operable using a remote control and configured through a smartphone app, both are minimalist in style but offer maximum comfort when in use.

All the technological components are now tucked within the ceramic body. Additionally, a flush-mounted unit is created through the flat seat with a 40mm height and white cover located behind.

Other attractive features include individual configuration of the showertoilet, controllable hot air dryer and an odor extraction system.

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GEBERIT SOUTH EAST ASIA www.geberit.com.sg

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Add a crowning touch to that perfect bathroom design with a Geberit actuator plate that is a considered balance of form and function.

Select the Sigma50 Series and customise the design with a motif, colour or surface to suit the theme, or opt for its elegant rectangular or round forms with the Sigma 30 and Sigma 20 Series, respectively.

For added convenience, the Type 70 Series can be placed up to 1.7m away from the cistern enabling it to be discreetly tucked away, if necessary.

The Sigma60 Series is another that has camouflage capabilities, where it can be installed flush with the wall surface to prevent disruption in the harmony of the bathroom’s design.

Other sterling qualities that Geberit’s actuator plates have are their hygienic, touchless mechanism, available in the Sigma80 Series, and the soft-touch option with the Sigma70 Series, so that no one is awakened by the flush actuation.

Sigma30 Sigma50 Sigma60 Sigma70 Sigma80

PROJECT SUPERSTAR

This is one leading act to install in your next project. Diva is a modular staircase designed by Michele Giacomelli from the Fontanot Group. Striking not just for its sculptural aesthetic, it is also contemporary in its style, while rooted in tradition. The regulating mechanism from the lateral stringer has been shifted, resulting in a new line. Additionally, the option of choosing from a wide range of colours and materials – glass, wood, stainless steel, and marble – will make this feature much celebrated.

MORE THAN THE SUM OF ITS PARTS

At only 10.5mm 2 , Mutaforma is the world’s smallest mosaic. The tiny tile – its thickness measures only 1mm to 2mm – is an award-winning Italian creation made from diamond-cut extraclear glass and available in Singapore exclusively through Bodi Collections. Let the imagination run free and design an artistic feature wall for a home or backdrop in a hotel lobby, made up of thousands of these micromosaics. Work with a lighting consultant to illuminate it for dramatic effect throughout the day and night.

CURVY COMFORT

TABA is the name of an old Argentinian game, played with a cow’s bone. TABA is also the newest collection from Moroso (available at XTRA in Singapore), by Swiss/Argentinian designer Alfredo Häberli. Pure in its organic form and free of embellishment, the eight-piece set is suited for public and private spaces and ranks high on multifunctionality. Relax, talk or work on them; they have a softness marked by symmetrical forms that make them comfortable to dwell on for long hours.

MURAL MAKER

Turn a wall into a giant canvas. That is the premise of Scribit, a robot that can draw whatever you want on any vertical surface – from glass to whiteboards and even plaster walls – and later, erase the content completely, leaving no trace behind. Designed by CRACarlo Ratti Associati, an award-winning design and innovation firm led by MIT professor Carlo Ratti, it is a useful tool for collaboration among teams, or just to keep that interior feature wall refreshing with new designs every week.

UNDER THE SEA

With the northern hemisphere welcoming rising mercury levels, Vitra has expanded its accessories portfolio to include the Sea Things Summer Collection 2020. A motif first designed by Ray Eames, it dives under the ocean for a glimpse at the creatures that live there. Expect to find elements like starfish, jellyfish and crustacea in a blue-green colour on Classic Trays, Paper Napkins and a Table Runner. These products are available for a limited time period at W. Atelier in Singapore.

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