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Unashamedly nostalgic and yet timelessly modern: its octagonal design makes the Series 1930 a bathroom STARCK. classic.
A CLASSIC REVIVED.
1930 Series
The Renaissance of Classic Modernism
The Renaissance of Classic Modernism In 1930, Adolf Loos celebrated his sixtieth bir thday. It was on this day that the great architect and father of modernism coined a remarkable phrase: �The culture of a people is revealed by the nature of its washing amenities and toilets.� An incontrover tible affirmation of the impor tance of uncompromising interior design in the bathroom. Perhaps it was in championing this cause that Duravit was inspired to create a washbasin whose famous octagonal shape remains as modern today as it was 70 years ago. Sanitaryware, Sanitaryware, bathroom bathroom furniture, furniture, bathtubs, bathtubs, shower shower trays, trays, wellness wellness products products and and accessories: accessories: Duravit Duravit has has everything everything you you need need to to make make life life in in the the bathroom bathroom aa little little more more beautiful. beautiful. Duravit Duravit Middle Middle East East SAL SAL (Off-Shore), (Off-Shore), info@lb.duravit.com, info@lb.duravit.com, Phone Phone +961 +961 11 283429 283429 DURAVIT DURAVIT Middle Middle East East SAL SAL Off Off Shore Shore -- UAE UAE Rep Rep Office Office info@ae.duravit.com, info@ae.duravit.com, Phone Phone +971 +971 44 4274080 4274080 Duravit Duravit Saudi Saudi Arabia Arabia LLC, LLC, info@sa.duravit.com, info@sa.duravit.com, Phone Phone +966 +966 22 66 66 580 580 54 54 // +966 +966 22 66 66 410 410 38 38 www.duravit.com www.duravit.com
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UNITED ARAB EMIRATES REGIONAL DISTRIBUTOR: MVP APPLIANCES L.L.C - DUBAI Showroom, Sh. Zayed Road, Al Shafar Investment Building, Phone: +971 4 380 9490; Abu Dhabi Showroom, Al Falah Street, Warehouse no. 4, E-mail: infoappliances@mvp.ae/salescoordinator@mvp.ae, www.mvp.ae ⦁ JORDAN: NASSIM DADA & PARTNERS CO., Address: P.O. BOX 961645 MECCA ST. BUILDING 256 11196 AMMAN, Phone: 00962-6-5561646, E-mail: info@dadaelectric.com ⦁ QATAR: NASIR BIN ADBULLAH & SONS CO., Address: P.O. BOX 329 DOHA, Phone: 009744-417575 E-mail: nams@qatar.net.qa ⦁ KUWAIT: AL WAZZAN UNITED TRADING, Address: P.O.BOX 3379 HAWALLY 32034, Phone: 00965-4839985, E-mail: mail@alwazzanunited.com ⦁ SAUDI ARABIA: RIYADH - ITALIAN APPLIANCES CENTER, Phone: 00966-1-4613377; JEDDAH - NEW AL SHARAFIA SHOWROOM FOR ELECTRICAL DEVICES, Address: Kilo 2 - Al Mustaqbal Market P.O.X. 22317 JEDDAH 21495, Phone: 00966-2-6302666, E-mail: Binazzan_Imports@hotmail.com ⦁ LEBANON: CONCORD HOME APPLIANCES - LEMATIC LTD., Address: Beirut Rasheed Karameh Str. - Verdun - P.O.Box: 11-2915, Phone: 00961-1-789400, E-mail: export@lematicltd.com
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Novelties 2014 Unbeatable Wellness and Comfort
26 SIEMENS Siemens Home Appliances Offers Integrated Solutions
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28 DOWNTOWN DESIGN 2014 Trendsetting Global Design Brands Showcase Their
Latest Innovations at the Fair
30 DELTA FAUCET COMPANY Launches First Showroom in Abu Dhabi
32 INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY SHOW
11'th Edition of International Property Show (IPS) Set for Record Participation from March 30 to April 1, 2015
34 TURKISHCERAMICS and VPPR Architects Launch Foam Dome at 100% Design
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36 AXOR CITTERIO E & AXOR UNIVERSAL ACCESSORIES Successfully Launched in Milan 40 cersaie
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44 kettal Furnishes the Exclusive Valmy Castle
EXCLUSIVE 46 DOWNTOWN DESIGN
A Roundup of the Design Fair and Exclusive Interviews with Gaggenau & Kohler Designers
BRAND OVERVIEW 52 KLUDI RAK
The 1'st Electronic Basin Mixer by Kludi RAK
KITCHEN APPLIANCES 54 ELBA The Essence of the Elba Brand
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56 TEKA Küchentechnik
90 BINOVA Technolo-Logical Kitchens
60 TONCELLI Nantìa
94 MINACCIOLO 40 Years of "Made in Italy"
64 BRUMMEL CUCINE
98 PEDINI Materika - Flexible Identity
DOLCE VITA The Pleasure of the Italian Style
76 ROSSANA Quality Kitchens 80 SCAVOLINI An Elegant and Minimalist Atmosphere with the New
Ki Collection Designed by Nendo for Scavolini
84 BULTHAUP 86 FEBAL LAB ALICANTE Simple, Flexible & Contemporary
Design: Domenico Paolucci
102 MARCHI GROUP
KITCHEN TAPS 108 NEWFORM KITCHEN INTERVIEW 110 GEORGES KAAWAR
TAPS & MORE
BATHROOM ACCESSORIES 116 KLUDI AMBA
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SoftClose
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Minimum Consumption, Maximum Enjoyment Small Shower Head Full of Benefits
120 BONGIO
142 FLAMINIA DESIGN
Classica Di Bongio
122 SEREL
4Life Double Bowl Washbasin and 4Life Wall Hung WC Pan
BATHROOM TRENDS 124 duravit
Living 2.0 with Duravit
Bonola Collection
144 GRAFF Aqua-Sense
Pool by Marti Guixé
150 STOCCO - Presents 35
130 CIELO Hand Made in Italy
154 IDEAL STANDARD Dea collection
134 TEUCO
156 ROMAN Lifetime Luxury
PASHA, The Steam Room by Custom-Made Well-Being.
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Room With a View An Holistic Way About The Way to Live the Bathroom
This collection gets its name from the depth of its elements: exactly 35 cm.
NEW
DuraStyle.The new standard for your bathroom. Excellent design. Smart technology. Best price-quality ratio. Unlimited possibilities. Quality that lasts. A Duravit original. Curious? Duravit Middle East SAL (Off-Shore), info@lb.duravit.com, Phone +961 1 283429 DURAVIT Middle East SAL Off Shore - UAE Rep Office info@ae.duravit.com, Phone +971 4 4274080 Duravit Saudi Arabia LLC, info@sa.duravit.com, Phone +966 2 66 580 54 / +966 2 66 410 38 www.duravit.com
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TABLE ART 158 BACCARAT OFFICE FURNITURE 162 WORKSPACE INTERNATIONAL Launches New Acoustic and Cozy Office Furniture TILES & CERAMICS 164 BISSAZA From Modern Geometric Designs to Classic Motifs 170 MARMOTECH
Biggest Natural Stone and Building Finishes Company from the Caribbean
LEGACY 184 AIGNER
Touch2O® Technology, which starts and stops the flow of water with the touch of a finger or forearm to make kitchen tasks easy.
188 SANTONI
The Story of an Italian Family Dedicated to Excellence and its Preservation
See more innovations—from faucets to showers to accessories—at worldwide.deltafaucet.com/international
PROPERTY HIGHLIGHTS 192 VILLA EDEN-GARDONE
176 AZTECA
194 BULGARI HOTEL
Decor and Elements Design by Carlo Dal Bianco
better ways to experience water. Including smart features like
INTERVIEW 186 CHRISTIAN BECK Head of Design - Aigner
174 FLAVIKER Matter as a Creative Value
For more than 50 years, Delta® Faucet has been a leader in creating
Luxury Made in Germany
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MakIng kItChens sMarter. a n d M o r e C o n v e n I e n t.
Visit us at
New Residential Project Unveiled on Lake Garda Internationally Renowed Architects Design Extraordinary Complex
worldwide.deltafaucet.com/international/where-to-buy/index.html.
To Open in Beijing in 2017
TRAVEL 196 NORTHERN THAILAND © 2012 Masco Corporation of Indiana
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Editor's Letter
PURE GLAM DECOR design by Federico Rossi
Dear Readers,
Editor in Chief Lara Mansour Sawaya lara.m@amedadvertising.com
How would your dream home be like? Would it be by a sandy beach, on a mountain, in the country, a villa, or would it be an apartment in the city? Everybody always dreams of having a house looking like this or like that, and even if we already live in our dream home, we’re always dreaming of doing something different with it, and honestly, I don’t think there’s anything wrong with that. That happens because we’re always seeing something new, always wanting to improve the look and comfort of our space or simply because we get tired of our things eventually. I know we should appreciate what we have and where we are, I really mean it when I say it, but at the same time I think it’s so fun to just let our imagination go far away to places we’d love to be. Are you ready to dream with me? It all starts with the fundamentals of the house and the parts of it where we have to invest the most. Kitchens, Bathrooms and Ceramics, and when those are done the rest comes in easily. Checkout the latest collections that we feature through the pages of this issue and get inspired.
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Mixer in 24 kt gold finish, with decorated glass inserts.
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Roca’s Novelties 2014:
unbeatable wellness and comfort Roca’s suggestions for 2014 focus on values such as accessibility and day-to-day convenience
Furniture and accessories ETurning to furniture, Heima has been launched to provide a functional and adaptable collection for overcountertop basins, in 5 sizes and 3 finishes all offering great storage capacity. Ideal for colourful environments, Joli is designed to provide a touch of colour, with the latest finishes and making the best possible use of space with a column module and full-extension drawers. For its part, the Prisma collection is characterised by its versatility and adaptability to
fit all manner of spaces. Its basins can be wall hung, with furniture units or stainless steel structures for semi-public spaces. It also includes a range of mirrors with integrated LED lighting and a demister system activated by touchless sensors. To create the right lighting for every moment, the Smartlight fittings with remote control allow you to adjust the light strength and colour temperature. Its three presets (shaving, makeup and ambience) give every user the right lighting for each particular moment.
True to its annual tradition, Roca presents its Novelties 2014 for the bathroom space, ideas that convey a message based around life’s small pleasures. Wellness and comfort have played a key role in the design of products that fit well with all kinds of spaces and lifestyles to provide a response to the different needs of each home. Extensive bathroom collections that fit into limited spaces, compact furniture units with built-in basin, mirrors with a minimalist design and functional shower trays and faucets that help reduce water consumption are just some of the items featured in this year’s catalogue. Bathroom ambiences Among the vitreous china options on offer, worthy of special note is the widening of the The Gap range with a small, wall-hung compact WC version. Its design optimises its location in the bathroom space and makes cleaning easier by eliminating gaps behind it. The new bathroom collections include Debba, a comprehensive range of vitreous china sanitaryware and furniture that offers something for all rooms and budgets. It features hand and vanity basins in various sizes and also the Unik solution (basin and furniture unit
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Prisma furniture & mirror collection
The Gap
integrated into one single item). Another offering is Access, an alternative for those with reduced mobility or for public spaces, whose collection has been broadened with a front-opening WC, products for use by children and accessories helping with personal hygiene. For spaces used by the family’s youngest members, Roca has created Baby, a WC with a seat designed and made with tough, strong materials.
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Access shower
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Industry News Innovative technology, aesthetic designs and energy efficiency Innovation is at the heart of every Siemens technology. Siemens Home Appliances is dedicated to developing high quality products that make lives of consumers all over the world more convenient. Perfectly balanced with style and concept, Siemens topof-the-range appliances have many outstanding features that benefit both the environment and your lifestyle. Stunning designs that your friends will envy, clean lines that are going to coordinate with the rest of your living space and high quality materials. All Siemens appliances are extremely energy-efficient and many boast A+++ energy efficiency ratings, as a result of our ground-breaking technologies.
Siemens Home Appliances Offers Integrated Solutions for Built-in Projects in the UAE Siemens Home Appliances combines innovative technology, with energy efficiency and sleek, stylish design. The market leader in Germany and number one in Europe in the builtin appliances sector, the brand provides a full range of premium products and services to support your property projects from start to finish. The flexible and accurate fitting of the builtin appliances provides easy integration with any type of kitchen furniture. Project development across the GCC As your trusted longterm partner on project developments, Siemens Home Appliances is committed to creating sustainable advantages for partners, whilst striving to meet every requirement. It offers a total
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package of benefits and solutions, including quality and innovative products at competitive pricing, personalized service as well as technical expertise backed by our professional project teams in the Middle East. Residential projects across the GCC (UAE, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait & Bahrain) have selected Siemens Home Appliances, as their preferred choice, based on quality, reliability & brand image. In the UAE, mega projects won include such as Burj Al Salaam, Cayan Tower in Dubai, and New York University and Rosewood Hotel in Abu Dhabi. Emirates Quality Mark Siemens Home Appliances have been registered under ESMA and have qualified for EQM (Emirates Quality
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Mark). Emirates Authority for Standardization & Metrology (ESMA) was established being the sole standardization body in UAE and a national system of measurement and calibration for national products and issuing certificates of conformity of standards.
Plans for the region Over 50,000 homes have been installed in the wider GCC region with Siemens built in & free standing appliances since 2009. This amounts to an average of 4 to 5 appliances per home, and 250 thousand units delivered and installed in the same period. “With the real estate market picking pace, we are looking forward to increasing Siemens Home Appliances’ client portfolio in the builtin project business,� said Georg Kazantzidis - Marketing and Business Development Director, Siemens Home Appliances.
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downtown design 2014
Trendsetting Global Design Brands Showcase Their Latest Innovations at the Fair
Downtown Design, the Middle East’s leading platform for contemporary original design, will feature a curated collection of the design world’s edgiest creations, technological breakthroughs and a sneak preview into the future of design. Exhibiting brands are not only some of the world’s most respected in their fields but have also been at the forefront of exciting collaborations with designers that are shaping the evolution of the design. Discover Downtown Design running from Oct 28 – 31 at the Venue, Downtown Dubai.
and shimmering iridescent glass hand-cut by the artists and craftsmen of Ravenna. The result is an ultra-modern marvel of gold-on-gold designs thanks to cuttingedge techniques and allItalian production that create sophisticated compositions that mix different shades of gold and play on transparencies and textures. A home-grown world-class modern take on tradition
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Another innovation that reflects the evolution of our way of living, Moxie by Kohler is a wireless speakershowerhead combo blended seamlessly into one product letting you listen to music in the shower without risking any damage to your mobile phone or mp3 player. For 140 years, Kohler has been innovating in the kitchen and bathroom by combining bold thinking and rigorous craftsmanship to bring innovative, beautiful designs to life.
CX 480 entire surface induction cooktop by Gaggenau
Sicis– an enchanting Gold Collection
Sicis, the brand synonymous with luxury mosaics gracing the interiors of the world’s finest hotels from the Plaza in NY to Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi, will showcase their brand new and exquisite Gold Collection. Each mosaic tile that makes up this collection uses 24-carat gold
Star by Elica – A chandelier or a kitchen hood?
The entire surface of the CX 480 induction cooktop by Gaggenau can be used as one large cooking zone. The cooktop automatically identifies the pan-type and size and provides the right amount of heat regardless of its position. Innovations like this are a result of Gaggenau’s three centuries of history in the field and a long history of high end unique appliances born of uncompromising standards in terms of quality, design and materials.
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Original design at its best! With the lines between the kitchen and living room blurring to accommodate our changing lifestyles, Italian-based Elica, a world leader in the design and manufacturing of range hoods, caught on this trend with a breathtaking innovation: its Star collection. It is a fully functioning rangehood that looks more like a modern chandelier. However, this chandelier has the most cutting-edge air-purification technology to principles and technologies that have elevated it to world-leader in domestic air purification cleanse the air in any living space since its humble beginnings in the 70’s.
SHOWER TRAYS TO MEASURE
The Fair’s 2014 edition runs from October 28-31, 2014 at The Venue, Downtown Dubai, the city’s fast-
The Terran collection of shower trays is available in an extensive range of measurements which effortlessly adapts to any bathroom space, whatever the size. The collection is made with Stonex, creating an image which is resilient yet refined. In addition, it comes in a format of up to 2 x1 metres, making it the perfect choice if a larger dimensioned shower is called for.
emerging cultural hub described as ‘The Centre of Now.’ For more information, visit www. downtowndesign.com or Facebook at www.facebook.com/downtowndesign
For further information contact: Inspiratus Fedra Tahmaseb Fedra@inspirat.us
Redefining bath time - Moxie by Kohler
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Database (EVPD) which is compliant with the Pearl Villa Rating System (PVRS) requirements. Estidama is the sustainability initiative of the emirate of Abu Dhabi and the Pearl Rating System is a key component of Estidama that deals specifically with the builder environment and its performance in relation to economic, environmental, cultural and social standards.
“We are confident that our continued association with Mac Al Gurg will help us achieve our goal of becoming market leaders in the UAE kitchen and bathroom sphere. Dubai’s hosting of the Expo 2020 has helped
Jay Burnett - Delta Faucet Company Ken Roberts - Delta Faucet Company Raj Paryani - Mac Al Gurg Ross Jackson - Delta Faucet Company
introduce the sheer number of upcoming development projects in the pipeline. We are excited to expand operations and take part in an exciting era of the region’s development,” said Ross Jackson, general manager for GCC and North Africa, Delta Faucet Company. Delta Faucet’s presence continues to grow within the region and it is now featured in projects including the C19 Residential tower, the Abu Dhabi Courthouse, the Imperial Residence, the Rolex Towers (twin towers), the Casa Community and a number of private villas around the UAE.
The company is committed to providing smarter ways for people to experience water, and continues to develop new and innovative solutions that are sustainable, while also enhancing the user experience.
“We have worked closely with Delta Faucet Company to offer our clients a wide variety of residential and commercial faucets and
are delighted to be part of Delta Faucet’s first showroom launch in Abu Dhabi. As an established brand within the UAE, we at Mac Al Gurg believe that there is a gap in the market, which Delta Faucet Company’s innovative solutions can help fill,” said Raj Paryani, General Manager, Mac Al Gurg.
delta faucet company Launches First Showroom In Abu Dhabi
Delta Faucet Company, a leader in sustainable and innovative water solutions for residential and commercial buildings, is continuing to expand on its partnership with UAE building and construction group, Mac Al Gurg, with the opening of a state-of-the-art showroom in Abu Dhabi. The event was attended by dignitaries, architects, designers and developers along with executives from Mac Al Gurg and Delta Faucet Company, including the newly appointed vice president, international, Ken Roberts.
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Keeping up with the pace of growth in the UAE, Delta Faucet has shown tremendous success, which can be seen in a triple digit year-on-year growth rate since it was established in the region in 2011. The company’s twoyear partnership with Mac Al Gurg has seen much success with the opening of a flagship regional store in Dubai in November last year and is now followed by the launch of a state-of-the-art showroom in Abu Dhabi. The partnership has also secured key projects in Abu Dhabi, including the
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five-star Women’s Hospital Danat Al Emarat and the Abu Dhabi Future School, along with other projects in the pipeline.
“We’ve been growing very fast in the Middle East. It was only three years ago that we established a regional office in Dubai, and we have experienced exponential growth each year. With the upcoming Expo 2020, there is great potential for Delta Faucet to get involved in the region’s hotel expansion
Delta Faucet Company Showroom Abu Dhabi
plans which saw 20 hotels open since last year and 20,000-30,000 more hotel rooms to be added by the end of 2016. From a global perspective we see the Middle East as a key growth market and are committed to offering water solutions to residential and commercial buildings in the area,” said Ken Roberts, vice president, international, Delta Faucet Company. In line with Abu Dhabi Vision 2030 to build a more sustainable future, Delta Faucet Company is a pioneer in the advancement of performance standards for water-saving products and has developed several groundbreaking technologies to help promote water conservation. These technologies have helped Delta products become a part of the Estidama Villa Product
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11th edition of International Property Show (IPS) set for record participation from March 30 to April 1, 2015
Dawood Al Shezawi CEO, Strategic Marketing & Exhibitions, organizers of the International Property Show (IPS)
floor itself. This approach will boost competition between developers in offering attractive prices, ultimately benefiting the end-user.
The Organising Committee of the International Property Show (IPS) has announced that the exhibition would be held from 30 March – 1 April 2015 at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre. This edition of the show which allows direct selling of property units at the exhibition will be the biggest to date. Organisers described the event as a first-of-itskind among specialised exhibitions, which allows visitors to compare prices of residential, commercial and mixed-use units and take a decision on the exhibition
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Dawood Al Shezawi, CEO, Strategic Marketing & Exhibitions, organizers of the International Property Show (IPS), said: “We have received record confirmations seven months ahead of the actual event. We anticipate hordes of visitors to the show as several exhibitors will come with their entire sales team to interact with as many institutional and individual buyers.” DLD estimates show that the value of real estate transactions in the UAE is growing at 38% annually. This reflects the vitality of UAE real-estate vis-à-vis other markets in the region, enticing many developers to shift focus on the UAE because of the ideal investment environment and smooth logistics. IPS is expected to attract 300 exhibitors from 120 countries. Strong exhibitor
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representations are expected from countries such as the UAE, Turkey, UK, USA/Canada, Spain and Australia. IPS 2015 will also have pavilions from India, Philippines and Pakistan to cater to the expat communities from these countries with an interest in buying a property back in their home country. Al Shezawi added: “What makes IPS unique is that visitors, mainly individuals, will always buy a unit at a price lower than the market price, as the competition is fierce and the prices are known to the visitors. More significantly, IPS is supported by governmental institutions, which reinforces the underlying message that the exhibitors adhere to UAE’s real estate laws and regulations.”
IPS brings together elite players in the real estate sector, including sales agents and marketing agencies, operators in hospitality industry as well as civil engineers, architects and interior designers under one roof. It is also held in at the crucial time -- end of the first quarter -- coinciding with the announcement of several new projects on local, regional and international levels. IPS is organised by Strategic Marketing & Exhibitions which is perceived as one of the leading exposition and conference organizers in the UAE. The company has grown within and contributed to the exhibition industry and have gained the reputation of being one of the leading experts in all aspects related to the exhibition industry.
Value of real estate transactions in UAE growing at 38% annually IPS provides a platform for selling properties directly to institutions and individuals
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Jessica Reynolds, Director of vPPR Architects, says: ‘We’ve designed Foam Dome around the idea of cleanliness, referencing the purifying and luxurious experience of a spa. We are fascinated by the architecture of foam and its ambiguous character. The composition and atmospheric quality of the Foam Dome is serene and inviting, drawing people towards its effervescent, glistening and constantly changing envelope. We think that incorporating the characteristics of foam into the pavilion is a playful approach to the Kitchen and Bathroom hub.’ Reinforcing the indulgent spa aesthetics, the hub is also dressed with piles of soft white towels and white chairs for relaxing. The proposal also builds upon a current cultural interest in foams, from the philosophical writings of
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Peter Sloterdijk, to culinary experiments by Heston Blumenthal and the foaming artworks of Michel Blazy. Bahadir Kayan, Chairman of Turkishceramics, says: “We are proud to be the sponsors of the Kitchen and Bathroom section at this year’s 100% Design. It has been a pleasure
working with vPPR Architects on the Foam Dome, creating a unique installation that you wouldn’t normally find at your typical trade fair. It’s exciting to see how a contemporary British design practice has found inspiration in the tradition of Turkish bath culture, reinterpreting it in a sophisticated modern style.”
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World premiere of a new collection of bathroom fixtures and an accessories program with Philippe Grohe and Antonio Citterio
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Axor, the designer brand of Hansgrohe SE, introduced its third collection of bathroom fixtures and first universally applicable system of accessories with Antonio Citterio on September 23, 2014 in the brand showroom Axor DURINIQUINDICI in Milan. Philippe Grohe, Head of Axor, and Italian architect and designer Antonio Citterio presented their latest collaboration to more than 300 international guests, including top representatives of the media. During the premiere week in Milan Antonio Citterio emphasized the core elements of this third collection: “This most recent collaboration is the ‘essence of luxury’. The products are not only characterized by flexible implementation, but also by exceptional ease of use and a pleasant touch and feel”. Going on to apply these principles to
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“We have been working with Antonio Citterio successfully for more than 14 years. The story that began with the Axor Citterio collection is continually evolving, and this was clearly visible in Milan: Axor Citterio E is a charming combination of modern and classical features – elegant and timeless products of the highest quality that not only enhance the bathroom as a whole, but also our experience with the element of water,” concludes Philippe Grohe.
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the Axor Universal Accessories: “When I design something, I strive to create products that are both functional and aesthetically pleasing. For instance, bars inside the shower function as a support for other accessories and serve as towel bars outside the shower”. Guests at last month’s launch event were able to experience the balance between functionality and aesthetics and the harmony between classic and modern design elements first-hand in a completely new showroom setting designed by Antonio Citterio.
Philippe Grohe, Head of Axor (left), and designer Antonio Citterio (right) at the World Premiere of their joint collection Axor Citterio E and the Axor Universal Accessories program in Milan, Italy.
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Axor, the designer brand of Hansgrohe SE, successfully realises “Designer Visions for Your Bathroom". In cooperation with Axor, leading architects, interior and product designers develop their vision for the bathroom as a living space. The Axor Collections offer a great number of unique and sustainable solutions to create personalised bathrooms of the highest aesthetic and technological levels.
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Attendance at Cersaie 2014, the international exhibition of ceramic tile and bathroom furnishings held in Bologna from 22 to 26 September, once again topped 100,000 visits, with increases in numbers of both unique visitors and international attendees. The commercial side of the
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event was complemented by initiatives catering for the world of architecture, interior design, installation and end consumers. Representativeness and international appeal are the key characteristics of Cersaie, which for the first time opened its doors to exhibitors
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of wood, marble and natural stone. The 2014 show hosted 945 exhibitors (45 more than in 2013), including 339 nonItalian companies (+37) from 38 countries. It also attracted total attendance of 100,985 visitors (+0.2%), including 46,599 international visitors (46.14% of the total). The figure for ‘first admissions’ (a measure of unique visitors) also rose to 66,096, 3.6% more than last year. Numbers of international visitors increased even more sharply (+4.1%) to 23,363. The media were also well represented with 578 journalists in attendance (+3.39%), two fifths of whom came from outside Italy (235 journalists). These figures confirm Cersaie’s position as a key venue for developing global business in the ceramic floor and wall tile and bathroom furnishing sectors, while the more than 150 countries
of origin of the visitors underscore the show’s powerful role as an engine for international trade. Cersaie is a vital appointment for architects, interior designers, tile fixers and the general public. This year Toyo Ito became the sixth consecutive Pritzker prize winner to give Cersaie’s keynote lecture in front of an audience of more than 1,700 people. There was also strong interest in all the events in the ‘building dwelling thinking’ cultural programme, which for the first time granted training credits for participating architects. >>
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Also popular were the various works in progress and meetings held at Tiling Town, the location for training young tile setters and presenting installation techniques. The initiative “Cersaie Designs your Home” proved a big success with consumers, many of whom came equipped with plans for their home renovation projects. On Thursday and Friday the event saw the participation of special guest Paola Marella. Another very popular event was Cer-Sea, the exhibition exploring ways of exploiting seaside resorts at all times of day and throughout the year so as to improve their capacity to generate revenues and attract tourists. Bologna Water Design also hosted a strongly attended programme of events in the Ospedale ex Bastardini in Via d’Azeglio.
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FURNISHES THE EXCLUSIVE VALMY CASTLE Kettal furnishing the terraces of emblematic Valmy Castle, built in 1888 in Argelès-sur-Mer, Pyrénées-Orientales. Valmy Castle, with its exclusive guest rooms, splendid views of the Mediterranean Sea and vineyards, recently opened the Valmya restaurant, where it serves its own wines. The refurbishment of Valmy Castle was undertaken by architects Claire Guiral and Jean-Bernard Morlon of Bureau d’architecture et d’urbanisme (BAU). The Kettal outdoor furniture for the castle terraces was selected from the Kettal Park Life and Kettal Village collections, designed by Jasper Morrison, Kettal Objects, and Kettal Rugs by Patricia Urquiola.
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Sören Strayle
Downtown Design
A roundup of the design fair and exclusive interviews with Gaggenau & Kohler Designers
Gaggenau Designer Sören Strayle is one of only 5 global Gaggenau designers. His role is to simultaneously bring to life the values of the Gaggenau brand, so that you can see, feel and hear them. Sören develops new perspectives and creative ideas from everyday experiences and stimulating exchanges with experts.
Sören, what does design mean to you personally? To me, design is more than just an aesthetical plus. It is important that the design is able to help the user do things in a very easy and intuitive way. Therefore functionality is also very important to me.
What is Gaggenau’s design philosophy? How would you describe it?
Downtown Design, the Middle East’s platform for contemporary, quality design, announced a highly successful 2nd edition, with a 40% increase in the number of visitors of the past year and an increase of 20% in the number of exhibitors. The fair was held under the Patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of Dubai Culture & Arts Authority, and under the sponsorship of Emaar Properties and Dubai Culture. It took place at The Venue at the foot of the world’s tallest tower, Burj Khalifa, Emaar’s flagship development in Downtown Dubai.
German design that is evolutionary, not revolutionary. For example, when it comes to our ovens – we developed them in the 60s but step by step, we are improving on them in terms of design and operating concepts. Where do you draw your inspirations from?
Organized by the Art Dubai Group and themed “Original Design”, the second edition of Downtown Design showcased a multi-faceted programme that linked historical design with the future, global with home-grown, and innovation with imagination. The fair attracted a record number of international, regional and local visitors who had the chance to learn about the latest trends in design, whilst enjoying a packed program of collection launches by the world’s trendsetting brands, installations by regional designers and innovations never before seen. EDGE was present at the fair and spoke to two renowned global designers in the kitchen & bathroom industry Gaggenau & Kohler. These two exclusive interviews will give you an insight to the trends of the industry, the latest novelties from both brands and more.
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Gaggenau Stand at Downtown Design
My inspirations come from the exchange with experts regarding user interface, human machine interfaces and even exchanges with star chefs. For instance, the steam oven was developed in the 90s and brought to market in 2000. This was developed with a French star chef. It was also the first time we brought this professional steam cooking into the private sector. Of course, I also draw my inspirations from art and architecture.
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Exclusive According to you, what are the elements all kitchen appliances should have in order for them to be easy to use and appreciated? According to me, they should not be in the forefront but in the background. The user should always be the focus. Intuitive use is very important to me and so is timeless design. Appliances should still be loved in 10 or 15 years. If you look at the forerunners of our appliances, they still look very modern. Tell us about the latest novelties at Gaggenau. We recently introduced the new Ovens 400 Series (normal and steam ovens). I’d like to especially mention the incredible user interface because it is very intuitive and easy to use. It boasts a clean design of solid stainless steel
and handle-less doors that can be automatically opened with a single touch. Another interesting product is the CX480 - Full surface induction cooktop. Underneath the glass ceramic in this product, there are 48 micro inductors that make it possible for the user to put a pot anywhere they desire. The cookware automatically identifies the position and heats exactly where necessary. It is operated intuitively using an extra large TFT touch display which shows the positions, sizes and shapes of cookware.
Mark Bickerstaffe Head of Design, Kohler Co. Being in charge of new product development, Mark Bickerstaffe’s role is to develop innovative products that take the bathroom out of connotations of secrecy to something that becomes part of a proud product display for the house. The aim is to turn every bathroom experience into a spa experience.
You are Head of Design at Kohler. Tell us more about your role and what it entails.
Tell us more about your participation in Downtown Design and the importance of it to the brand? I believe it is very important – it is a good platform for us to showcase the brand and design.
I am responsible for the design direction and strategy, and all of the kitchen & bathroom products. I am also responsible for keeping track of trends and realizing what consumers really want and need.
Gaggenau - 400 Series Combi Steam Oven
What are the popular trends today? Colour. We are seeing things going from being all in white to a lot of richer, darker colour combinations and materials. We are also seeing beautiful uses of copper, brass and golds; beautiful metal combinations really. While the clean and contemporary finishes are still popular, sophisticated warmth is trending as well.
If you had to recommend two products to consumers from Gaggenau appliances, what would they be? The Full Surface Induction Cooktop - because it is a smarter way to cook. I would also recommend the steam ovens since it can be used as both a normal and/or steam oven. Vegetables also taste much better when using a steam oven!
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What does design mean to you personally?
Which ones do you have in your home?
It is a balance of being useful, meaningful and beautiful.
I have older models of the Induction Cooktop and Oven.
What do you think makes the perfect bathroom today?
What’s next for you at Gaggenau?
The perfect bathroom allows you to rush through it in the morning when you are late. It’s all about accessibility and storage. It should also be your place of sanctuary, relaxation and private escape. So it really comes down to products and design in order to get that combination.
We are working on the next generation of the ovens at the moment. There will be many changes however I cannot disclose them just yet. Also, we are always working on smart kitchens and devices.
Kohler - Uniquely faceted glass Briolette basin
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all about music in the shower. It is simple and fun. Hearing music from where the water is coming from is a really fun and engaging experience. Kallista ‘Per Se’ – This is our luxury interiors brand in the bathroom. The new ‘Per Se’ collection developed recently is all about achieving simple contemporary sophistication with a wide variety of materials and luxurious finishes. We are really keen on encouraging people to mix and match so that it gives uniqueness. Numi – The Numi is our flagship toilet. It has been around for a couple of years and it’s still a toilet that looks very good, is highly functional and easy to use. Sok – This has also been around for a while. It is an overflowing bath with a
whirlpool experience. It allows for a gentle massage with very fine bubbles. Because it is so deep and always overflowing, the temperature is always the same. It is a very great experience that you can immerse yourself in.
Mark, if you could pick three products from Kohler to make up your dream bathroom, what would they be? The DTV+ in the shower because I know I can make an unbelievable experience with it. It works fantastically well. Second would be the Terrace range of sanitary-ware which is a new range designed to be super simple and delivers really good when it comes to accessibility and storage. It is available in simple clean colour choices. The third product I would pick is from the new faucets coming up
next year but since I can’t really tell you about it just yet, I am going to pick the Kallista ‘Per Se’ Collection for its beauty, refinement and simplicity.
Kohler - Sok, a whole-body immersion infinity bathtub
According to you, how has the bathroom & kitchen industry changed in recent years?
you go to in order to really look after yourself. What is Kohler’s philosophy?
I think it has become more sophisticated in what can actually be done. You can now create an interior in the bathroom with quality just as high as the living room. That was not possible 20 years ago – people would actually struggle to make it happen. Not anymore. What do the bathrooms of the future look like? Well, they are not particularly different in how they look but they will be more like a living room. We are learning to make materials tolerant to water. Bathrooms will also be more connected in terms of communications and entertainment. It will also be a space for health and wellness. We think it will be the place
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We have a fundamental philosophy; we have to be original. The only way to do that is if you truly understand the person you are trying to persuade to use your products. That means you have to spend a lot of time learning from people instead of just sitting and designing. It is true that at the end of the day, you have to turn it into a beautiful design but it should also have that innate usefulness and beauty that makes something truly timeless. Why? Because bathrooms & kitchens are not there for a day or a year; they are not fashion. It has to be endured and enjoyed for many years. How significant is being part of Downtown Design to the brand?
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Kohler - Numi
We know that there are so much exciting things going on in Dubai. Our customers here have the opportunity to explore their individuality in design that is different to a lot of other places around the world. The market has a huge potential here. What are the latest novelties from Kohler and those you are showcasing at Downtown Design? We are showing iconic leading products that we are proud of. Karbon facuets – The Karbon faucet delivers water exactly where you want it. It allows you to extend the faucet fully, lower it or fold it out. An inthe-deck joystick valve gives you precise control of water, temperature and flow. It is available in many beautiful finishes.
Briolette – Lots of people do glass but very few of them do glass like this. The Briolette glass sink displays a uniquely faceted shape inspired by the precisely cut surfaces of precious stone. Gently curved walls highlight the natural textural qualities of glass and create a striking reflective effect. The mix and match possibilities in the finishes gives you a wonderful edge.
What is next for you and Kohler? Give us some hints about the upcoming collections.
Kohler - Moxie wireless speaker-shower combo
DTV+ – We are the leaders in digital showering and by that I mean really sophisticated showering. The DTV+ allows us to program it so that it goes through a whole cycle of water, temperature, music and lighting in order to create a whole showering experience. There’s nothing quite like it. Moxie – The Moxie was released two years ago but we have extended the line to include different sizes and colours. It’s
We’ve got a number of things coming through. We have done some hard work on our faucet range to give beautiful, refined, contemporary and minimal products with beautiful furnishings. That will give you some really good materials to complement many interior styles. We’ve worked hard on our sanitary ranges. We have a new range coming out targeted to hospitality that is all about beautiful detail that is deeply functional and helps the hotel operators immensely. And that is just a snapshot of all the beautiful things we have coming up at Kohler.
Kohler - Karbon faucet with five pivoting joints
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Brand Overview
“We Stand for water Saving�
ZENSOR ELECTRONIC BASIN MIXER
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The ZENSOR electronic single lever basin mixers are battery powered. compartment is splash-proof. There is a built-in safety shut-off to prote incorrect (reverse) polarity. The automatic voltage detection registers w battery or a 6-volt lithium battery has been inserted.
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As a result of optical object detection, the ow of water will start as soon as the infrared sensor has recorded movement. However, not until all three installed sensors have responded. This effectively prevents unintentional triggering, by drops of water on the sensor field for example. Intelligent technology thus contributes to limit consumption of energy and water in a practical way. The ZENSOR electronic single lever basin mixers are
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battery powered. The battery compartment is splash-proof. There is a built-in safety shutoff to protect the electronics from incorrect (reverse) polarity. The automatic voltage detection registers whether a 9-volt alkaline battery or a 6-volt lithium battery has been inserted.
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Washrooms with high footfall and private bathrooms can be fitted to a high standard with the ZENSOR electronic mixers, resulting in great practicality and an attractive appearance.
red / blue marker by single lever basin mixer. Adaptable with battery (9V alkaline) Can also be operated with 6V lithium battery. Flow rate 5.0 L / min at 3 bar and thus saves water, saves resources! Low power consumption (energy efficiency Level 5)
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Kitchen Appliances
Elba, a fashionable expression to add to your home. Elba embodies some of the rich characteristics of its location and people who create the cooking appliances. Like Italy and his inhabitants, Elba brand is diverse, expressive and fashionable, resulting in a range of state-of-the-art cooking products that will bring character and vibrancy to any home‌ We could better say that Talent is the word that best express the perfect combination of passion, experience, expertise, skills, attention to design and the pursuit of excellence that distinguish the Elba made in Italy products.
THE ESSENCE OF THE ELBA BRAND
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THE HISTORY Every brand has a beginning, a story to tell, our dates back to 1950 when Elio Baggio started the company in the village of Marostica (Nord-East of Italy), being his initial main business the operation of an enameling plant. The plant gradually specialized in body components of stoves and cookers which were required by major manufacturers of Northern Italy that , after the post-second world war reconstruction, were rapidly growing with the aim to satisfy the huge demand for basic household appliances, like cookers and refrigerators The business growth perspectives led to the construction of a new factory in 1960, in the town of Bassano del Grappa and to concentrate the activity in the direct manufacturing of freestanding cookers for the domestic market. The factory brand became ELBA, as a result of the acronym of the founder name, Elio Baggio. The brand, with the present logo, was first registered in Italy in 1964 .
After that ELBA Company began to export its cookers to European countries first and then started his strategy of expansion to Middle-East, Northern Africa and Far east countries, becoming a specialist of standard and large freestanding cookers, before enlarging
his range in the following years to built-in appliances also. In 2006 the company name changed to Fisher&Paykel Appliances Italy, as a result of the acquisition of the F&P Group, but this did not impact on the plans for expansion of the Elba brand worldwide.
PRESENCE AND UNDERSTANDINGS OF THE MARKETS
Thanks to the undisputed expertise and knowledge of his product development team, the manufacturing capability of a factory always balancing efficiency and flexibility without compromising on quality, the passion and the enthusiasm
of a group of people visiting or supporting clients from all around the world to share in each market the love for cooking, Elba has become one of the most recognized and appreciated brands in cooking appliances industry. In Middle East markets in particular the presence of Elba brand dates back to the 70’s when they were, among the very first Italian brands, to approach this part of the world, with an open minded approach aimed to acknowledge and satisfy the local and specific cooking habits and requirements. With an extensive product portfolio that ranges from Fan Gas option to Multifunction electric and pyro 60 and 90 cms built-in Ovens, to 105 litres large cavity for Freestanding cookers in all Fuels options, to newly designed heat resistant ceramic glass Cooktops up to latest technology updated induction tops, the Elba branded appliance offer really reflects the mission of a purely cooking manufacturer specialist, with the additional and exclusive touch that only the full made in Italy concept can provide !
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Kitchen Appliances Appliances: Teka
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k端chentechnik Teka K端chentechnik began operations in germany in 1924 as a manufacturer of high quality kitchen sinks. gradually, it increased its range to include all kitchen appliances and the brand is now manufactured in 32 factories within Europe.
The hottest trend Teka novelties are mostly focused on the energy efficiency and reduced water consumption. The company has developed high-tech appliances, easy to use and energy saving in all the ranges, keeping their state of the art design.
residential areas with energy restrictions, as they provide great performance, working smartly under power limitation.
Amongst the new products launched recently are energyefficient full range of ovens with Hydroclean -the Teka TEKA IPM (Intelligent Power patented eco-cleaning system-, Management) range of cooking very efficient cold line and highappliances, for instance, is being tech low consumption induction really successful within the hobs, for instance.
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Kitchen Appliances Appliances: Teka
What sets TEKA apart… TEKA success is not based only on the high quality of the products, but based on the factors of their client relationship-based business strategy, "our methodology, our team efficiency, and the support given to us by our factories and our head office that allow us to provide a very professional customer care service, one of the most appreciated aspects from our clients" Arturo Manso, TEKA UAE and TEKA Middle East Managing Director said.
construction companies, architects, interior designers and in general all the kitchen industry, what makes us more proud of representing a German brand in the Middle East." Treating kitchens like relegated basement is a thing of the past. Teka mission is to impart style to modern kitchens, which are the heart of our homes, with the highest quality standards. The Emirates Quality Mark is the testimony of success in this pursuit of excellence
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TEKA’s plans for the future
It is time now for consolidation of the gains made by Teka in retail business.
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Replacement business is now increasing a lot in UAE since kitchen appliances installed in buildings that were completed several years ago are now being replaced by new tenants. Considering all this, Teka has set a target to increase sales in the Middle East in 2014 by up to another 20 per cent, as per the last 3 consecutive years.
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Treating kitchens like relegated basement is a thing of the past. Teka mission is to impart style to modern kitchens, which are the heart of our homes, with the highest quality standards. The Emirates Quality Mark is the testimony of success in this pursuit of excellence.
Over 225 different projects of leading property developers like Emaar, Nakheel, Damac, Aldar and others, are now equipped with Teka kitchens appliances and furthermore the company has developed its retail business to the extent that more than 200 kitchen specialists in the UAE are selling Teka appliances, sinks and taps in addition to their kitchen cabinets.
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Teka, which is very focussed on manufacturing and marketing welldesigned and efficient appliances, was awarded the Emirates Quality Mark (EQM) in 2011 due to the quality standards of the factories and the manufacturing processes of their appliances, being the first brand in its field with this prestigious recognition.
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TONCELLI Nantìa
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Nantìa is an innovative project that draws its inspiration from traditional kitchens, important houses, with solid roots joined in international taste. The cupboards, the large stove, the generous hood are traditional elements redesigned in a contemporary and professional manner, lending great value to the Nantìa kitchen. The use of wood paneling, combined with Nantìa special elements complete the furniture and project the collection into a broader concept of “global furnishing
decoration”. Nantìa is instantly recognizable by its door, with clear slats thanks to the use of a double slice of wood.. The wooden doors are made of high-quality sliced “Nuvola” Oak and Macroter “Cielo” in 25 mm thickness. The 36cm handles are made of bronze-plated metal and the structure is finished in bronze with sides and accessories in black . The tops designed to be extra thick are in marble “Breccia Paradiso”. Between the grey and hazelnut shades of the
fragments, we can see subtle effect created by “calcite”, which stands out clearly even when it is extremely fine, resulting in an elegant and pleasing ornamental design. Breccia Paradiso marble has good mechanical characteristics, it is resistant to compression, bending, cutting, shock and surface fiction, just like the best compact materials. The new metal and glass grid frames the large Island hood with additional new functions.
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BRUMMEL CUCINE
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The pleasure of the Italian Style In the Dolce Vita kitchen the pleasure of Italian style finds an exceptional exponent in a sinuous, functional and elegant environment. The high quality of the oak finish which is brushed, varnished and glazed with silver powder, the design of the steel handles and the Amira lamps offer the ideal setting for an exceptional protagonist like the Diamond Fall island with granite counter-top. The effect is stunning: the colors of the counter-top enhance the value of the material thanks to the contrast of light and shade created by the combination of metal, stone and earth fossilized for thousands of years. The style is projected towards the island where the two lateral cylinders, again enhanced by the Diamond Fall granite countertop, hide and display multi-functional compartments and a well-stocked cellar.
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Officine Gullo
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The materials selected are, without doubt, the very finest, such as highthickness stainless steel, cast iron and forged metal. The technology, meanwhile, featuring a wide range of professional cooking accessories, is the most advanced available: lava stone barbecue, steel fry-top pasta cooker/steamer, fryer, cast iron simmer and induction hobs. The collection is complemented by the high-performance, solid brass burners with power up to 10Kw, multi-function and ventilated built-in ovens in stainless steel as well as modern refrigeration systems. Cooking at home with the tools used in the best restaurants, just like the great star chefs - a wish that Officine Gullo turns into a reality.
Telling Officine Gullo's story means talking about a special meeting: that between a craftsmen's tradition and technological innovation In Officine Gullo's production, the manual dexterity of high craftsmanship merges with the most modern technology and the most sophisticated cooking systems to create a tailored product, designed down to the smallest detail for the most particular requirements. it is, therefore, unique. Each kitchen can be completely customised in the composition, dimensions, colours and finishes. Exclusive units are created thanks to the professional skills of the company's engineering department, which interprets the desires and culinary habits of the future owner. Every detail, from the height of the working tops to the composition of the hobs is calibrated based on the measurements and the needs of those who will use the kitchen on a daily basis.
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“Pearl Champagne” orner composition (cooking area) Officine Gullo presents a complete corner kitchen (length 4.50 x 4.00 m) with high-thickness, stove-enamelled steel structure, Champagne coloured with metallised finish and finishes in brushed chrome-plated brass. The kitchen top is in Calacatta gold marble. The 258cm professional cooking area is equipped with high performance burners and steel multifunction ovens compatible with Gastronorm standards. It is equipped with: lava stone barbecue and mirror-polished steel frytop, both gas powered, ceramic hobs and electrical fryer. The “pyramid” hood (L 260 x D 70cm) in painted steel is equipped with a professional motor with inertial maze filters that assure excellent extraction. The pediment is in satin aluminium engraved with a brushed chrome-plated brass frame and decorated corners. The oven-enamelled steel panels, coordinated with the kitchen, are decorated with an internal chromeplated brass frame. The composition is complemented by the six-rod shelves and the ladle holder, constructed of chrome-plated brass casting.
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“Pearl Champagne� corner composition (washing area) The spacious washing area features the high-thickness satin steel sink and the dishwasher. The oven-enamelled steel panels are coordinated with the kitchen and have an internal chrome-plated brass frame, as well as a sixrodshelf and a chrome-plated brass casting knife block. The steel plate rack with pot compartment is fittedwith LED lighting. To the right of the composition is the painted steel column featuring professional level recessed compartments, suited both to a professional catering and a home setting. From top to bottom: chiller, icemaker and sous-vide machine.
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ETNA DESIGN: RODOLFO DORDONI
Rossana quality kitchens
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DESIGN: MASSIMO CASTAGNA
DESIGN: VINCENZO DE COTIIS DC10 is the kitchen designed in 2010 by Vincenzo De Cotiis for Rossana RB. It includes island and peninsula components for customized site specific installations. It does not include additional cabinets but is easily combined with other Rossana cabinets and kitchen.
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Etna, designed by Rodolfo Dordoni, exceeding the model of the contemporary minimalist kitchen, expresses a new concept of cultured and elegant kitchen for a space planned to a man’s size. According to Rossana’s philosophy, the kitchen space is a living place, natural extension of the living room, where food preparation are cohabitates with the tasks of entertaining and hosting in accordance with this informal and international lifestyle which is nowadays common in all places around the world.
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Massimo Castagna reconsiders and develops the basic typology of the contemporary kitchen realizing an original and innovative project that goes over the concept of
kitchen characterized by the door: The new project foresees base units with a low plinth and a big volumetry offering a great storage space, completed by many special components that, as objects, can be combined to
the composition of the base units proposing new meanings and functionality with a high degree of personalization. No longer thought of as a single block kitchen coordinated but as free aggregation of individual items.
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HT50
DESIGN: MASSIMO CASTAGNA
HT50 revisits and modernises a theme that has always been particularly dear to Rossana, the concept of the portal kitchen, which gave rise to a number of superlative quality and highly successful products made by Rossana in the 1980s. The work area is conceived as a niche demarcated between the base units and wall units and as deep as the base units themselves, which forms a portal structure. The niche is furbished with under wall unit elements, open compartments, and counter top containers with coordinated finishes, to create individual functional areas. The HT50 kitchen system also allows many other configurations - not only based on the portal concept - enabling an outstanding degree of freedom to create tailor-made personalised solutions.
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DESIGN: MASSIMO CASTAGNA To contain, to put away, to order. That is also what the kitchen is. And Rossana has tackled this specific theme with the professionalism it has acquired over fifty years of experience by offering a solution that is both functional and elegantly creative: the new TU23 system of kitchen units came about to coexist with all the Rossana kitchen systems. “It goes with anything�, we say of jackets. The same could be said of a TU23 unit, irrespective of the kitchen you already have or of the new Rossana kitchen you want. And not only that, the doors of an elegant unit conceal and encapsulate a complete kitchen system, satisfying the needs of those with no love for kitchens that are visible in the day zone, yet do not want to forego a high-quality solution.
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SCAVOLINI
An elegant and minimalist atmosphere with the new "Ki collection" designed by Nendo for Scavolini.
The Ki collection combines the prestigious Italian craftsmanship of Scavolini and the distinctive approach of Nendo, the Japanese studio headed by Oki Sato, which interprets design as surprise, experimentation and refined details. Designed for kitchen and bathroom environments, the proposal aptly reflects Scavolini's current international strategy, already apparent in other recent proposals of the brand designed by prestigious
designers, such as Oraïto, Diesel Creative Team, Michael Young, Karim Rashid, King&Miranda Design and Giugiaro Design. The concept about Ki is trying to make it “hidden” into two objects to create space and offer a complete design freedom: a container, an object only by strong connotation, synthesis of an expressive code that can be repeated ad infinitum and a wooden shelf from pure essentiality (Ki in Japanese, meaning at the same time container and wood).
The collection reveals a rigorous interpretation of minimalistic and extremely contemporary taste, and embodies exclusive values, creative thinking, innovative challenges, on-going research, genuine Italian quality and finely-worked details. With this project, Scavolini envisions new ways of inhabiting space, with the pivotal element—the container—resting on linearshaped shelves. What emerges is an actual storage system
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that dominates compositions designed for both kitchens and bathrooms, with Scavolini Bathrooms. Ki comes with an exclusive range of decorative finishes specifically created for Scavolini, including three wood-effect nuances that blend artisan know-how and advanced technologies to perfection. The kitchen In the Ki kitchen, which includes linear, island and
peninsula compositions, the containers rest on shelves and function as wall units, or re-appear in the sink and hob units—novel, important elements that add a personal touch. An absolute total look: the doors, profile handles, upstands, back panels, plinths and tops come with a single finish. The doors and deep drawers of base units open through an under-top profile handle. The specially designed seats and cooker hood complete the scenario envisioned by Nendo.
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“The basic concept, the basic story about this kitchen is trying to make it hidden into two objects, because the kitchen is basically filled with so many objects. I want to make it hidden to wooden shelves and a white bowl, that was the initial idea that I had in mind. In reality it is not that simple because there are so many different functions, there are so many details. So this small details in the end create the special moment, the special feeling within yourself. Have a lot of space, a lot of freedom and something that makes you feel very relaxed in a way. I named it Ki, meaning bowl in Japanese, but also means wood, so one word Ki explains the white bowl and the wooden shelves. And then the idea expanded into the bathroom, focusing on the shelves, on their esthetics and functionality.” Oki Sato The bathroom For this environment, the container replaces traditional wall units and also defines the wash basin, offered in the lay-on, semi-recessed, under-
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top and free-standing version. The mirrors, rigorous slabs ideally resting on the tops and against the walls, conceal a practical LED lighting system. The lights—in the pendant or wall-mounted
version—are an additional furnishing element and were specifically designed for this collection, similarly to the free-standing towel racks which can also house one of the containers.
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bulthaup bulthaup is renowned worldwide for its architecture of living spaces. Architecture, innovation and precision are characteristic of the brand. It offers our customers a comprehensive promise of quality, the security of seamless design solutions and confidence on all of the world's markets. bulthaup delivers a service that is truly unmistakable: the design of living spaces that are planned holistically, based on the architecture of the room and individual need of the customer. Our new innovations give us an edge over our competitors. For us, precision means superlative expertise and quality as well as technical perfection.
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FEBAL LAB Alicante
Simple, Flexible & Contemporary
Conceived and designed by Matteo Beraldi, Alicante is the first kitchen to emerge from the new Febal Lab - Febal's container of ideas, set up to sustain projects and bring to life a whole range of innovative, brilliant and smart ideas. Febal Lab's pilot project is “Young Design�: a gutsy, youthful style that's really offbeat. Alicante is designed to meet the needs of today's get-up-and-go lifestyles, offering smart solutions for those who're just beginning to set out on life's road with a sense of creativity and optimism: young couples, new parents, brave entrepreneurs,
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single people, lovers of the open world. With its innovative, modular, wall-mounted units, Alicante has a geometric, faceted structure that allows you to create interesting plays of light and shadow. The kitchen has an ergonomic nature too: it perfectly adapts to available spaces, facilitating to the utmost the daily gestures of those who love to use the kitchen in total comfort. A groundbreaking concept, enhanced by individually-designed supports allowing the latest technological devices to be used in the kitchen.
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Alicante is available in five conceptually different variations, or "moods": Fashion & Design, perfect for metropolitan young couples with a hint of glamour. Designed for those who love things that are not only beautiful, but above all original and exclusive. It fits perfectly in those types of "young" houses such as lofts in which rationalisation of space is fundamental. Those who opt for this mood use their kitchen mainly as a place for spending time with their friends, turning it into the real heart of the
home. A perfect combination of design and practicality: two elements which interact and create a strong and decisive mark which has no space limits but is constantly moving and evolving. Alicante # 01 is an unusual kitchen with special colours and forms that make it truly unique. Nature & Family , designed with an eye to the needs of a young family. Conceived for those who look for practicality rather than
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aesthetics, and something durable rather than disposable. Its distinguishing feature is the peninsula that transforms from worktop into table when necessary so that two or more people can eat in comfort. Ergonomics and practicality are the keywords of this collection. Mood # 02 offers a reassuring environment, based on the warm tones of natural materials and uneven surfaces that bring to mind uncontaminated nature.
can spread into the living room and furnish the areas given over to both practical uses and relaxation. Perfect for modern couples and peppy citizens of the world. Mini & Functionality, for those who love the indispensable but “reduced to a minimum�. Mood # 5 is a compact yet hyperfunctional kitchen; ideal for its cooking areas, where every last millimetre is fundamental. Designed for single people always on the go.
Laboratory & Sharing, experimentation is the keyword. With its cosmopolitan air, Alicante # 03 is a hybrid composition designed for young people who enjoy sharing an apartment or study. A central island encapsulates the seed of the entire project, with everything rotating and coming together around it. The kitchen seen as a creative laboratory, a vaguely defined area that can change to suit the most varying situations and requirements.Hybrid & Casual, a composition that both divides and combines two environments - the kitchen and the living area. Thanks to its extreme flexibility, this system
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With its innovative, modular, wallmounted units, Alicante has a geometric, faceted structure that allows you to create interesting plays of light and
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The story of Binova began in an artisan workshop, in 1958, in Petrignano d’Assisi. It started with Giovanni and Francesco Bolletta, who from a very tender age learned how to work wood with precision, appreciate its qualities and recognise its spirit while working at shops of various carpenters in Assisi. Giovanni added further to his craftsman’s skills at General Motors by acquiring specialised knowledge of highpowered car bodies, which then enhanced with in-depth knowledge of mechanics and advanced technologies. This marked the start of Binova and its story as an Umbrian company in the world of highquality kitchens. Fifty years of research and design are the guarantee that extraordinary care is given to the choice of materials, processing techniques and production systems for Binova furnishing solutions, while close collaboration with
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architects and designers of renowned prestige ensure a taste for a sophisticated contemporary look that is also ergonomic and functional. The company’s artisan past, inherited from the family tradition, and its constant search for quality in every detail, from the interior finishes to the raw materials, blend together perfectly in a kitchen space with simple, elegant forms. Aesthetics, which are always
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at the service of functionality, combine with technology leaving the right amount of space to the potential of innovation. Modular configurations, laid against the wall or arranged as an island, are placed with grace and simplicity, returning the scene to the person who lives in it as the central focus. The space maintains a formal purity and intangible lightness where one can deftly move around amidst taste, flavours and the senses.
Always an expression of spatial continuity, the kitchen environments contribute to a household organisation that seeks to maintain the order needed for the preparation of dishes, while compactness and solidity, the heart and spirit of Binova kitchen furnishings, allow rigorously elegant Italian design to emerge in a flowing, unexpected way, guaranteeing, overall, quality unaffected by the passing of time.
Prima AV PRIMA “avant-garde” continues its own journey, an exploration of the relationship between kitchen and living area, the continuous interlacing of functions, rituals and daily needs. Time captivates moments spent in private, with the family or extended family, in a “continuum” of interaction. Dialogue could define a “Spatial Presence”, well established within an open home that is no longer afraid
of an informal outlook, where the perception of space is changing, no longer an extravagance permitted only to a few. PRIMA AV once again returns to its roots, which in 1992 so deeply transformed the international kitchen system, interpreting once more this relationship between operational and functional space and the area set aside for dialogue and communication, confirming the changes and
respecting its own values at the same time. The kitchen moves away from the walls, opening itself up to the other rooms producing a new relationship with space. From the bottom to the top, a new architecture containing and exhibiting, highlights a virtual boundary that hides or reveals what is happening beyond. The aerial nature of wall units is confirmed by having
them drop from the ceiling in non-structured manner and by being accessible on two sides, symmetrically or asymmetrically, and they can be dynamically changed thanks to the system of sliding doors. The wall units confirm this dual outlook where the front merges with the back. The new perimeter of the worktops seems to accentuate the rising horizontal surfaces and the vertical surfaces of the base units, giving weightlessness and emphasizing the aesthetics of the new, thicker doors.
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Distributor & Agent Opportunity Zone, Danish leader in contemporary products and well-designed, high quality items for the home housing different brands: Zone, Galzone, KJ Collection and Villa Collection, is looking for a business partner to bring its product range available to the KSA, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain and UAE markets.
Modus
To receive more information on the steps to the application process distributor, send your coordinates with a presentation of your company at the following
Modus: a project, a path. Modus is the result of a quasipreliminary path that can be read in many ways. It is a kitchen that opens up toward the living room, composed of furniture and architecture. The name “Modus” has been chosen to tell the story of this project. It refers to the modus operandi, the method, and the interpretation that can be used in the kitchen area, or everything that revolves around it. Modus is not a final destination but merely a stop on a journey that is completely new every day.
living Zone
The architecture of interiors and the decorative environment Modus seeks to build a true relationship with interior architecture. It transforms a space rather than merely camouflaging it, changing the very meaning of “furnishings” into “architectural elements or components”. Modus re-formulates the relationship between the kitchen and living room, re-defining these areas as a “living kitchen”. The series re-works the typical meaning of the kitchen and living room as environments, transforming itself into architecture by becoming a representative symbol or an elegant and essential laboratory.
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Minacciolo 40 years of "Made in Italy" MINÀ HOME Stunning design for the everyday Minà combines the highest expressions of tradition and technology in a new-concept multifunctional island. The essence and details of its form draw on the purest archetype and have strong protoindustrial connotations. But the suggestions of this bygone style, from the red knobs to the extraction hoods, are daringly modernised and the personality thus created will stand up to and dialogue with interiors of all kinds: modern, traditional and classic. A
ENGLISH MOOD: THE LUXURY KITCHEN Luxurious and refined design The English Mood kitchen is now also available in a Luxury version. A few refined details give this collection a new look, making it more prestigious and aristocratic. Ideal for those who require a kitchen which combines luxury and refinement. Doors with new redesigned frame proportions can be enhanced by elegant britannium decorations. The fronts of base units and tall units consist of pull-out columns which house either bottle racks or food racks made of metallic wire. The
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new height of tall units gives majesty to any composition, resulting in a classy kitchen, where technology blends with the elegance of English style.
Prestigious decorations Every door can be embellished with friezes made of britannium, i.e. an original
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silvery metallic alloy. The same material has been used for the new elegant and sober “Silvie” handle, whose soft design will also blend perfectly in classic interiors.
Elegant details The frame which decorates the upper part of the kitchen has been revisited as for its proportions and enriched by adding a refined britannium
section. Every single detail has been conceived to offer this kitchen a unique style.
A new valuable worktop The wide range of English Mood worktops has been further extended with a precious finish in britannium. This valuable material undergoes a particular “hammering” process and is hand joined by skilled craftsmen.
New, colourful finishes Minà Home is made from high-density wood composite boards, fire-resistant and water repellent. The surface finish, in a matt varnish in attractive yet restrained shades, makes Minà a monochrome composition with a strong but elegant personality, suitable for rooms of all kinds. Labour-saving layouts for every space New dimensions and modular combinations have been designed to allow Mina Home to fit into all contemporary spaces, from the largest to the
kitchen that becomes a “forge", where fire is not just a cooking medium but a creative force. With island or wall-mounted layout, without limits on its size or modularity, Minà can be installed in rooms of all kinds: from the open space of a loft to the small city apartment. “No home is too large or too small for Minà”. In this motto, Minacciolo underlines its commitment to enabling Minà to fit into homes of all kinds. This is the thinking behind
the Home version, intended for everyday use in the domestic context. Minà Home comes in a series of new, original variants, where colour and compositional versatility bring value-added to its already unmistakable style. By combining in a mood that is lively but always unique and original, this kitchen maintains all its elegance and evocative force, with no half measures. An evolution in style, responsive to the needs of all, and the demands of the everyday
smallest, with the dual option of equipping the kitchen with either professional or domestic appliances.
Mini Minà: tiny kitchen, great design Minà is also available in a mini version. A unique, original design object that is still practical and functional. The sink, hob and appliances can be integrated in this minikitchen that will make even the smallest spaces unique.
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TINOZZA Three versions of design and tradition Tinozza is an object that derives from the tradition, but it has been redesigned with garments that make it suitable for even the most modern ambiance. The structure is made with strips of oak wood, and bands are in black steel. This object, free-standing, is available in three versions: the version with a sink basin, which may be accompanied by a modern black tip; the simple version, which has a comfortable work surface in black steel and finally the cooking version which is equipped with two gas burners. This two last versions are equipped with hidden wheels. Design R&D Minacciolo
NATURAL SKIN Presents its new Finishes Natural Skin is not just a kitchen furnishing program; it is a new way of conceiving the rooms in the home. A line conceived to meet the needs of the modern lifestyle, both to simplify it and to deliver functionality with extreme elegance, at an accessible price. Natural Skin revolutionises space: the sculptured purity of its monoliths subdivides and defines the various rooms within the home with no need for walls, offering unusual, practical storage solutions. Elegance as well as function, provided by a natural, warm cladding that envelopes the total black structure. On the occasion of Salone del Mobile 2014 Natural Skin was displayed with some new and characteristic finishes. As an alternative to heat-treated wood, Natural Skin unit doors are also available in through-
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coloured high-density wood composite boards, fire-resistant and water repellent. The outer surface can be finished in several types of wood or with a tough, innovative coating with colours all inherited from nature’s palette.The aforesaid material is also available for the worktops of this collection.
Cutting-edge materials Natural Skin doors are made of through-coloured high density wood fibreboards. Wood fibres are dyed with organic
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A container for cooking The version with hob is equipped with two gas burners built into steel with a suggested black metal plated. As for the other two versions, the surface is framed by a metal band that becomes an integral element.
colourants and held together by means of a special resin, which lends a high internal cohesion. Thus, the doors are particularly resistant as a result of high physical and mechanical characteristics.
Roomy, flexible storage Volumes that enable an overwhelming compositional freedom, this collection’s tall units define spaces and functions. They can separate rooms, becoming real monoliths, free-standing units accessible from all angles, or can provide small pantries that fit easily into any kitchen.
Nanotechnology in the design service Natural Skin shows a worktop of the latest generation. Made of thermoplastic resin obtained by means of nanotechnology, and offering state of the art work-surface characteristics: thermal repairable microscratches, stain-resistant & anti-fingerprint, impact resistance and heat resistance, elevated activity to reduce the bacterial load.
An original basin The tub is in black metal. The unmistakable "Tomato" knob allows you to adjust the intensity and temperature of the water with a few simple movements. Everything is functional and designed to offer an innovative product, but for confident use.
A secret heart The lower part of Tinozza is openable and exceptionally versatile in its use. The version with basin has a practical double container for recycling, which is also removable. The versions with a worktop and cooking space have a convenient drawer to store cutlery or objects.
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pedini Materika - flexible identity design: Domenico Paolucci The Project. A project for today, tomorrow, always. Dry, clean, lacking of ornamental accents, fluid and asymmetric. Cornerstone of common living for a more extended dialogue with living area, always different and variable according to the environmental situations or to the individual demands of colours and finishes. It can interpret creatively a design, conferring completely different personality and appearance. The flexibility of Materika not only responds efficiently to the organisational needs of cooking, but also makes all this special thanks to the usage of innovative technical solutions. It is available in a wide range of finishes and colours.
Martika - Living Base with natural knotty oak, white quartz worktop with steel hob and sink. The wall units, hanging from wall, are matt lacquered with backs in natural knotty oak. The tall units, with fridge and steel wine cellar, have doors made of Ecomalta brown.
A thick door with solid structure, essential and without handle thanks to its particular sloping cut, postforming veneered. Whereas the 45째 cut on vertical edge of the door and side permits to obtain an essential aesthetic result. Natural knotty oak.
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Materika - everyday White glossy lacquered base units, Corian glacier white worktop with integrated sink and semiflushmounted hob. White glossy lacquered and heat-treated oak wall units. White glossy lacquered tall units with built-in ovens.
Materika - convivium. The central island, all made of steel, with worktop and sides 6 mm thick, has the integrated hob with cast iron grills. The steel hood has an integrated light. Base units with white glossy glass doors and the Corian glacier white worktop has an integrated sink. The big tall units with white matt glass are equipped with ovens.
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Marchi Group Marchi Group has been present for 40 years in the market and it is a leader in the production of handcrafted kitchens. Kitchens by Marchi Group are outstanding for their unique style, for the careful attention to details and for the high quality of the chosen materials. Every collection is conceived to guarantee an authentic, solid, trustworthy and lasting product. Quality is ensured by the high quality of wood and raw materials and final product is brought to accomplishment thanks to a careful handcrafted production entirely Made in Italy: a process that today is the company’s distinguishing feature appreciated both in Italy and abroad. The latest innovation of Marchi Group is the “Life Stories” collection, that will compound to the recent Vintage Style and New Classis collections.
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MONTSERRAT Montserrat is a kitchen that features a strong personality and a contemporary design that, at the same time, is also reminiscent of past styles. It is the perfect kitchen for who those who love to furnish their home with much sought after and very refined items, right down to the smallest detail. Montserrat is a modular kitchen and it is this versatility that allows you to divide the spaces in accordance with your needs and to create different areas within the same living area. The sophisticated style and maximum attention to detail are apparent in every piece used to furnish this kitchen, like the delicately chiselled handles or the lacquered surface of the table, where the numerical symbols that are inserted reveal the fine grain of the solid wood. Among the outstanding items of great worth we find the matt steel hood with its characteristic rounded shape.
BAR&BARMAN The Bar&Barman Kitchen is totally unique, sumptuous and princely and it is finely finished, right down to the last detail. This is one of the most exclusive bespoke kitchens created thus far; it is a design that was developed with the help of the expert hands of our best cabinet makers, who came up with a model for those who want nothing but the best. The use of pewter is this model’s ground-breaking feature; a particularly durable material that provides it with a charming vintage look. Bar & Barman has that old and ever-lasting charm that only timeless styles and fashions can have.
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ST. LOUIS St Louis is a kitchen inspired by the '50s, innovative and creative years, from which it inherits the use of lacquered wood and soft colors, rounded shapes, cozy appearance, at the same time fun and unusual. It is a kitchen designed for a young audience and for anyone eager to create an unusual and visually striking. It is a model that does not go unnoticed while maintaining at the same time a very simple and functional style.
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A world made of sensations and perceptions. A kaleidoscope of tones that leads senses into a space that moves as though it wanted to come to light And to the light it comes when rationality fades away, body and mind light up, and first drive swimmingly runs towards an image of uncommon intensity and freshness. Perfumes and colors, sound and tastes, strong or tender,
real or imagined. Design brings to light modern experience, and increases the chances to feel the environment through the vision, the listening and the exploration of one's own places. A sort of encounter with the architecture of the room is experienced: as though the space became a kind of cloth for the body, where part of forms goes over and other is absorbed. Designing kitchen taps does not just mean creating
X-TREND The essence of design reflects the accuracy of surfaces
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something that has an ideal image and function that satisfy most people; it rather means knowing how to make a design with a temperament that can be "relished". The basic concept of Kitchen lines is intended to achieve a twofold objective: on the one side, rediscovering the complexity of sensations gifted by design, and on the other showing its relationship with those who experience it everyday.
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Interview
Tell us more about Taps & More ‘s history.
TAPS & MORE is now composed of two operational platforms:
TAPS & MORE was initially established as a wholesale distribution company for European sanitary related brands, with the sole purpose of providing readily available stock for distributors throughout the Arabian Gulf.
TAPS AND MORE TRADING LLC and TAPS & MORE MARKETING CONSULTANTS.
The business model evolved in later years to encompass additional services for our distributor / partner base, and according manufacturers we represent. Also our geographical territory of coverage expanded accordingly.
What services are offered by the company? TAPS & MORE today offers an extensive scope of services:
when there is a delayed delivery requirement of goods from their side. This is usually the case where project supply schedules have been interrupted / delayed for reasons beyond their control and we accommodate them accordingly.
• We conduct and host product
volume and variety of goods at our Regional Distribution Center in Dubai, presently approximately 3,000 SKU’s .
and sales training sessions for our distributors / partners throughout our territory of coverage. This is done at our in-house Orientation Center in Dubai with the support of the manufacturers we represent.
• We act as a Logistics facility
• We conduct product launches
for our distributors / partners,
whenever required for the manufacturers we represent. This is done at our in-house Launch Platform in Dubai.
• We stock a very significant value,
• We provide our distributors
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/ partners with a constant opportunity to see, touch and feel products physically, as well as present them with concept displays. This is done at our in-house Design Center in Dubai.
• We assist our distributors / partners with their recruitment initiatives.
• We have a Technical Division which has a primary role of supporting our sales team on both pre and after-sales service levels for our technical products. >>
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• We have a Project Division
They have shown confidence, patience and trust in my team and I. This has also played a pivotal role in allowing us to achieve what we have gone on to achieve. I also owe a special thank you to the man who gave me the opportunity to begin my career in the sanitary industry, Mr. Jeurgen Lorenz.
which is dedicated to visiting Architects, Designers and Developers, with the intention of aiding the specification process for the manufacturers we represent, and for the benefit of our distributors / partners on the ground.
• Another service to highlight is that our territorial coverage generally extends from Morocco to India, though some country exclusions exist for certain brands. Basically, we cover a very large territory including the Middle East, Near East, North Africa and Cyprus. Our Headquarters is in Dubai, and we have people on the ground in key locations throughout our territory.
I have also been a husband and father in absentium, so I really should say a big thank you to my wife and kids for the latitude they have afforded
How are you performing in the region? How do you evaluate the growth of the company since its foundation and who has played a role in where you are today? Conducting business in the territory we cover is rather challenging at the present time. It seems that every year becomes more and more difficult, so we are constantly inspiring and encouraging our team to be even more creative in how they approach
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I am grateful to everyone who has played a role in my life and TAPS & MORE is where it is today for many reasons. TAPS & MORE is basically the product of everyone it serves, and the business model has evolved according to the needs
of everyone involved and related to it. What are some of the biggest challenges you face in the region? We always strive to be the best we can when performing our various tasks and responsibilities. Dealing with all parties in an honest and transparent manner is part of our value system. Unfortunately, there is an increasing number of people today who only chase money and crave success at any cost, and this includes bending the rules to put it mildly.
Which region is the brand’s largest market? Our largest markets are the United Arab Emirates and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
me for many years. Last but certainly not least, I must thank my dedicated and loyal TAPS & MORE team. We spend much time together and they are treated as members of my extended family.
each and every daily task. Basically, in times of adversity, we are constantly seeking opportunity. TAPS & MORE has been a tremendous success story since its inception, and the credit for this must go to many people, including our distributors / partners who have been standing behind me and supporting me for almost a quarter century. Furthermore, I must sincerely thank our dear manufacturers with whom I have worked historically and also the manufacturers with whom I started working more recently.
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Duplicates from other countries are another constant menace, and this continues to be the case for many successful brands in the market. The global economy has not been stable in recent years, so this is also something we are all having to contend with.
Tell us more about the kitchen and bathroom industry and how it’s changed in recent years. Ironically, the kitchen and bathroom industry has changed in many ways in recent years, yet it has not. Technology has certainly improved. Water saving is at the forefront of many innovations. Green manufacturing processes and the production of environmentally friendly finished products is becoming a trend in many industries, not just our own. But on a design level, you have the new and extremely modern different styles, while some older models are coming back into fashion and demand. For example, we have been receiving requests lately for 2-handle mixers in gold plated finish, chrome & gold plated finish and antique brass finish with matching accessories and classical sanitary ware designs. This is not limited to one client base or culture. >>
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SILGRANIT™ PuraDur™ II
A variety of end-users including hotel developers are increasingly asking for these types of designs and finishes. We have therefore had to encourage some of the manufacturers we represent, to reintroduce them to cater to demand accordingly. Definitely, technology is far superior today than it has ever been, but human tastes and desires can be nostalgic even where the kitchen and bathroom industry is concerned. What are the most popular brands/products in your portfolio for the region? We like to think of all our brands as being important, and we value the contribution of each brand to our overall performance. It goes without saying that some brands contribute more than others to the overall success of our company, but it would be highly inappropriate to highlight them accordingly. Do you plan on adding more to the portfolio anytime soon? This is the million dollar question.
We presently don’t have such an intention, but we are also well aware that the industry can change direction rapidly and without warning. Mergers and acquisitions are common at this time, so to say “NO we will not add more brands to our portfolio” would not be prudent. For us, it is currently business as usual with the brands that we do represent, but we must keep an open mind to the dynamic of our exciting industry. Sometimes one gains from change and other times one loses from change, but one must always embrace change as it is inevitable. Since 2014 is coming to an end – tell us some of the highlights of the year and how do you perceive 2015 for the company? 2014 has not been the easiest year for us since conception, and we predict that 2015 is going to be an even more difficult year than 2014. This is of course our opinion based on what we are feeling from the different markets
that we operate in, and also on the feedback we are receiving from various distributors / partners.
have been somewhat erratic and we have had to revise our internal forecast on more than one occasion this year.
This year, we have exceeded our budgets and expectations in certain markets while we have been unable to achieve our budgets in other markets.
However, the TAPS & MORE family and all those related to it, will always consider 2014 as a memorable year due to the move we made to our new premises in Dubai Silicon Oasis. Moving office is never an easy task, but we wanted to invest and expand our operational platform, which is exactly what we have done.
The reality is that the markets
We are proud to call Dubai our home, and that is why we continue to invest in this wonderful country. What objectives would you further like to achieve at Taps & More.
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Clean lines maximum comfort • Young, straight-lined design • Attractive line of sinks in the medium price category • Particularly spacious bowls provide an unsurpassed amount of room • Large tap ledge for installation of
anthracite
alumetallic
jasmine
coffee
white
mixer tap and soap dispenser • Aesthetic low-profile rim design
That’s a very good question and be sure that not being complacent is one of our objectives… What’s in the pipeline? That would be telling, and the element of surprise is always the biggest advantage in marketing warfare.
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BLANCO GCC &
P.O. Box 75833 Dubai
Tel. No.: 00971 4 3207300
Email: info@tapsmore.com
Cyprus Office:
United Arab Emirates
Fax No.: 00971 4 3207400
Website:www.tapsmore.com
Bathroom Accessories Accessories: Kludi Germany 530260575 Mono basin mixer DN 15
Intuitive, natural operation KLUDI AMBA is intuitive to operate, by following the natural line of movement towards the mixer and gently opening up the top of the mixer towards the back. A light touch is enough to start the water flowing. Temperature is regulated with a simple, practised turn. As usual, it can be finely adjusted with pinpoint accuracy.
KLUDI AMBA The gentle beauty AMBA is new. AMBA is one-of-a-kind. AMBA is from KLUDI. It’s a real beauty with impressive outer and inner values. It’s gentle and it’s attractive. KLUDI AMBA is just asking you to get close to it, to touch it. KLUDI´S unique IntegralDesign
Finely adjusted with pinpoint accuracy As usual, the flow of water and temperature are easy to adjust with pinpoint accuracy. Proven cartridge technology is used for the fine adjustment, which is also integrated into KLUDI AMBA.
Discreet marking The red and blue marking blends discreetly into KLUDI AMBA’s overall design.
Graceful drainage fittings Instead of the entire connecting rod, only the elegant pull knob is visible for the drainage fitting of the KLUDI AMBA mono basin mixer. It butts against the mixer body. As an alternative to a drainage fitting, KLUDI AMBA also provides a push-open valve in the washbasin.
Even surfaces in handcrafted quality The extensive skills of an experienced taps specialist are needed to produce something as exceptional as the wellproportioned surfaces of the KLUDI AMBA single lever mixers with shower or combined bathand shower function. Only a closer look reveals the diverter for the shower function. It is perfectly integrated into the combination fitting. The stylish, polished chrome finish is manufactured in a complex process –understated, high-end design in hand-crafted quality.
KLUDI AMBA looks like it is cast in one piece, as the operating mechanism is an integral part of the homogeneous whole. The discreet red and blue marking is a sure sign: at times this part of the mixer body acts as a handle to regulate the flow of water and temperature. It only becomes obvious when this function is used, then it blends back into the overall form. KLUDI’s novel IntegralDesign is what makes KLUDI AMBA unique. It gives rise to a sculptural appearance that gratifies the senses, such as has never been achieved before so consistently. KLUDI AMBA takes fitting design to a new level.
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Minimum consumption, maximum enjoyment: Small shower head full of benefits A timeless and practical design, more fun when showering and extraordinarily easy to clean – a new shower head from the fittings manufacturer SCHELL offers all this: Using the correct hygiene and water-saving technology, the shower head “COMFORT” is perfectly tailored to the requirements of public swimming installations, saunas and sport facilities. It is used in new constructions and for renovation and is equally suitable for wall and panel installation. Sauna and bathing installations with contemporary comfort are very popular for those searching for recreation. Also the sanitary areas do not remain unaffected by their demands. Therefore, the new shower head "COMFORT“ supplements the range of robust shower fittings from SCHELL. Being coneshaped, having a short length of only 92 mm and a very sturdy brass housing, this new version is also highly protected against vandalism. Substantial benefits of comfort is attained by the SCHELL shower head "COMFORT“
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All further information is available to designers and operators from Spezialized Suppliers JTE (telephone number +971 4 362 3316, e-mail: info@specializedsuppliers.com), Dubai, U.A.E. and directly from SCHELL GmbH & Co. KG Fittings Technology, Raiffeisenstrasse 31, 57462 Olpe, Germany (telephone number +49 2761 8920, e-mail: info@schell.eu) and on the internet under www.schell.eu.
due to the newly developed water outlet – so that body hygiene is fun and relaxing: A high-quality spray disc made of soft TPE rubber (thermoplastic elastomers) provides maximum shower pleasure. The movable, nubshaped single jets create a quiet, soft and extensive shower spray, which is perceived as very pleasant by the users. The water outlet jets are also convincingly easy to clean: Any limescale which might occur can be easily removed by softly kneading them. An important quality factor is the integrated, pressureindependent flow restrictor. It is located in the adapter and reduces water consumption to 9 litres per minute, without any comfort being lost. Thereby, the flow of water remains constant independent of the water pressure. Thus, as all SCHELL shower heads, the "COMFORT“ also significantly saves water compared to “normal” shower heads. The shower head "COMFORT“ is already included in the scope of delivery in the SCHELL shower panel.
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The SCHELL shower panel "LINUS“ distinguishes itself by the aesthetic design, economy and special folding The new shower head "COMFORT“ from the fittings manufacturer SCHELL is
mechanics for easy inspection. All
equipped with resource-protecting, water-saving technology, as well as a special,
designs are immediately available with
easy-to-clean spray disc which, along with a constant hot water supply, ensures
the new shower head "COMFORT“ that
comfort and a pleasant showering experience for many years.
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Bongio
CLASSICA DI BONGIO
Today Bongio, consolidated in the design product, supports and proposes the new project ‘Classica by Bongio’, which in its intensions recalls a traditional taste and evokes products of high quality and nobility of the beginning of the 20th century. Sure to stimulate your imagination in the choice of a new range, always in respect of a quality standard of Bongio Company we invite you to look new collection ‘Classica by Bongio’. The Acquaviva Swarowski, Soffi and Classica collection light up our design. The brand’s careful design and state- of -the- art technology are embellished by the addition of fine details. There custom made solution using gorgeous Swarovski crystal decor, ceramics and Murano glass and also different finishing like Chrome, Golden ,Natural brass, Brushed Gold, Bronze, Old silver, Tuscany Bronze make this products some of the most sought after bathroom fixtures. www.bongio.it | info@bongio.it
Looking to the future with the knowledge of the past: Bongio has been producing tap and bathroom fitting collections since 1936. Quality, design, research and innovation are the basis for all the planning and production. High standards are guaranteed by the craftsmanship, love for technology, quality materials, and the products being finished and checked by the company. Every single item really
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furnishes the bathroom. 60% of the production is destined to the most demanding foreign markets Bongio has won a prestigious place the world over, where Italian design has always been considered the number one for good taste and elegance. Thanks to more than seventy years of experience and working together with the architects and designers Bongio gives the bathroom the personality and character that most intimate room in the house deserves.
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4Life Wall Hung WC Pan
serel 4Life Double Bowl Washbasin and 4Life Wall Hung WC Pan 4Life Double Bowl Washbasin The SEREL 4Life Double Bowl Washbasin takes its place as the new example of its characteristic dominance in bathrooms with its stern lines and functional use. Designed with the union of functionality and minimalism, the SEREL4Life Double Bowl Washbasin fully meets the need for purification and cleanliness with its unique form. In addition to leaving an impression with its aesthetics, the SEREL 4Life Double Bowl Washbasin provides the user with ease of use by providing an alternative. Designed to need various needs, the SEREL 4Life Double Bowl Washbasin simultaneously allows its user single chamber or double chamber use. While providing a wide shelf area in single-chamber use, in double-chamber use the shelf is cancelled and a new chamber is achieved, enabling two people to use the sink simultaneously. The shelf that becomes redundant with the cancellation of the shelf feature can be used as a shelf in the bathroom furniture with the provided mounting pieces if required. The parts comprising the shelf and furniture are produced of waterresistant compact laminated material to counter the effects of water, humidity and steam.
The environmentally sensitive Wall Hung WC Pan impresses both with its aesthetics and its respect to nature. 4Life Wall Hung WC Pan is designed to ensure full function with 4,5 l. and to preserve natural resources with a 25% saving in water. 4Life Wall Hung WC Pans have “Clean+” and “Hygiene+” features. In other words, it does not keep dirt, is easily cleaned and maximises hygiene. At the same time the anti-bacterial surface technology prevent bacteria formation. With its totally hidden assembly property, the assembly areas positioned traditionally in side walls are hidden and a simple appearing Wall Hung WC Pan was designed. Hidden assembly is conducted with its special assembly set. The design of the toilet seat following the “maximum cleanliness” concept impresses with its slim structure that excites its user while creates a difference with functional solutions developed for more hygiene and health. The SEREL SIGMA Slim toilet seat set maximises comfort in use with its slow and silent closing property (SEREL SilentClose®) together with its easy assembly (SEREL EasyRelease®).
THE E.C.A. LUNA SERIES IS REVOLUTIONARY IN BASIN MIXERS Next Generation E.C.A. Design… With its award-winning revolutionary design in Basin Mixers, the “E.C.A. Luna Series” comes to the fore as a reflection of E.C.A.’s next generation design concept with its timeless form, its style that gives rise to the ideas of "continuity" and "wholeness", its elegant, flowing and flawless design. Flawless Lines… Original Spaces… The form that is shaped as a crescent at its output and is shaped with intersecting arches continues in the same shape at the top of the exit point of the tap. The design emphasising the secret details reaches a flawless simplicity. It thus promises to be a matchless choice for original spaces. A product of Functional Design… The Lune Series designed so as to embody top-level functionality in keeping with consumer demand obtained through perception research ensures comfortable use with its curved body, height and long exit different from its competitors. Environment- and Budget-friendly Luna… The E.C.A. Luna Mixer Series ensures a full and soft water flow by mixing water with air thanks to its hidden aerator while provides a 60% saving in water by reducing the 12 litre per minute water flow to 7 litres. This way it stands out as a product that both contributes to your budget and is environment-friendly.
Users can choose one or two Basin Mixers over the sink or as built-in models according to their own use scenarios. Providing next generation modularity with its modern forms and its functional features provided in a narrow space, the SEREL 4Life Double Bowl Washbasin provides its user with a pleasant bathroom experience.
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Living 2.0 with Pioneering example of sustainable student housing Cubity, developed by Darmstadt University of Technology, is the first energyplus student housing in the world, offering individual living space with a footprint of just 16 x 16 metres. Duravit supports this innovative project as a forward-looking approach to sustainable living.
add extra convenience without taking up too much space. On a floor area of just 7.2 m² the specially designed fitted furniture, which provides a bed, cupboard, table, chair, lighting, electrical supply and storage space, offers the
greatest flexibility in a small space. The upper storey is reached by a single staircase with a gallery offering access to the individual cubes. Each cube also has a private entrance area.
The construction of the energy-plus house is based on the “village-within-a-house” concept, as shared functions predominate when students live together. Six two-storey cubes, each composed of two independent living units, are arranged around a central common area, the “marketplace”. In addition to the marketplace, residents have a common cooking area, gallery and terrace. They are adapted to typical student activities. All the cubes offer an individual place of retreat and focus on private functions, such as sleeping, working and personal hygiene. Duravit products from the Happy D.2 and Darling New series are the ideal complement to Cubity’s young, experimental residential concept. Washbasins and compact WCs
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The entire building is structured in several climatic layers. It uses a reversible airto-water heat pump to heat or cool the interior. The drinking water is preheated by a hot water storage unit. The heat pump is powered primarily by solar panels on the roof. An underfloor heating and cooling system ensures a balanced temperature throughout the year in the marketplace, which is designed as an intermediate climate zone. After the first presentation at the Solar Decathlon Europe 2014 in Versailles, the energyplus house will be installed as a living lab on the Lichtwiese campus in Darmstadt where both its energy-related and social aspects will be put to the test. It is scheduled to start operation in the 2014/15 winter semester.
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Bathroom Trends
ROADSTER A game which ingeniously combines simple and rigid shapes, with rounded profiles, a unique solution where the spout, lever and body find a balance between essential lines and the harmony of curved lines. A new design born from the fusion of minimalism is characterized by the intersection of traditional drums, more minimalist shape, made from rectangular and flat surfaces. ROADSTER, the new Cisal Collection, offers a complete program for the bathroom area which ranges from three versions of basin mixer with different heights, bath and shower set with both single lever and thermostatic mixer. The finish is polished chrome. Shape and function serving water.
Cisal More than 50 years of history, synonym of engagement, enthusiasm and great devotion. An important chapter in the history of the Made in Italy taps and fittings strictly linked to a long tradition of craft and skilfulness, that brilliantly go on inside the Cisal plants in Alzo, Novara, built for the first production’s units in 1957.
It’s here that the most advanced sector’s technologies are concentrated and developed: Product design according to the most recent European and International Standards, Product’s Engineering and prototype-making; Production from the casting’s steps, turning and grinding to all the next ones. In addition a
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domestic and international Sales’ Net handles and coordinates the distribution of the CISAL products all over the world with brilliant and steady results in the time. The Company, always in step with the trends’ changes, renews the design, diversifies its service to the market and advances its requests, thanks to the important cooperation with some famous sector’s designers as KARIM RASHID, GIAMPIERO PEIA, NEVIO TELLATIN, LUIGI TRENTI e RAFFAELLA VECCHI, who have strongly contributed to place the brand, among the retailers and final consumers, as a symbol of prestige and reliability.
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Rubinetteria Cisal S.p.A., that is always very active in the protection of the environment and of the people’s health, has got from the most important German organisation for the technical inspection in Europe, TUV, the Quality System Certification according to the standard UNI EN ISO 9001:2000, that grants to Cisal the compliance to the required Quality’s standards and the reliability of the whole Company system (production’s process, planning, delivery and after sale’s service of the product). In addition, since 2006, Rubinetteria Cisal S.p.A., uses, in its faucets’ production, the innovative PWP (Pure Water Process) that allows to get a low release of nickel from the
products, paying attention first of all to the health of the consumers. In 2009, the Huber family, owner of the Huber S.p.A., word leader in the production of thermostatic mixers, strategically purchased the 100% shares of Rubinetteria CISAL S.p.A. The two Companies offer to the world customers more than 50 collections of faucets complete with thermostatic, single lever and traditional mixers. The Group can rely today on 195 workers and 4 factories with a total surface of 35,000 square meters, placing itself among the first five Italian producers of 100% Made in Italy faucets.
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CIELO presents “The invention of Colour”, the project based on the chromatic and tactile perceptions connected to the art of ceramic for the bathroom
CIELO on top bowl in tall (ø cm 40) and short version (ø cm 45) in the innovative colored finishes of the exclusive "Terre di CIELO", a wide range of chromatic choices inspired by the grounds colors such as powders and mineral or vegetal elements. With a strong and sophisticated personality, CIELO bowls stand for absolutely minimal and essential forms combined with a modern design for maximum capacity and size.
Amedeo pedestal freestanding
CIELO on top bowl in tall version
washbasins in oval version (45 cm x
(ø cm 40) in the innovative
65 x 90 h) and in the innovative Salvia
Muschio colored finish of the
colored finish of the exclusive "Terre
exclusive "Terre di CIELO", a
di CIELO", a wide range of chromatic
wide range of chromatic choices
choices inspired by the grounds
inspired by the grounds colors
colors such as powders and mineral
such as powders and mineral or
or vegetal elements. With tapering
vegetal elements. With a strong
and harmonious forms which appear
and sophisticated personality,
to have been shaped out of the flow
CIELO bowls stand for absolutely
of water, this all-round sculpture
minimal and essential forms
can be positioned on both sides, both
combined with a modern design
frontally and laterally. The basin
for maximum capacity and size.
inserted within the pedestal may be easily fitted as either a countertop or semi recessed basin, as desired.
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The “Terre di Cielo” is a chromatic range and of surfaces, adaptable to the design ceramic articles proposed by CIELO, which assume in this way a new interpretation thanks to new colors and finishes. This is the result of a careful and hardworking research that CIELO carried on and which led to an exclusive offer in the contemporary market. CIELO, aware of complexity and value of the tradition which binds ceramic concept to enamels manufacturing, made a deep work of research with the mission to introduce new colors in the bathroom
Le Giare collection by CIELO signed by the renowned architect and designer Claudio Silvestrin. Shown here in the innovative Basalto colored finish of the exclusive "Terre di CIELO", a wide range of chromatic choices inspired by the grounds colors such as powders and mineral or vegetal elements.
through an experimental way aimed at understanding the essence and the origin of color, discovering its relationship with nature, finding its importance through the ceramic handmade item and analyzing its role in architecture. >>
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Best design in shape and length.
Couple of CIELO on top bowls in tall version ( cm 40) in the innovative Brina colored finish of the exclusive "Terre di CIELO", a wide range of chromatic choices inspired by the grounds colors such as powders and mineral or vegetal elements. With a strong and sophisticated personality, CIELO bowls stand for absolutely minimal and essential forms combined with a modern design for maximum capacity and size.
The idea of “The invention of color” comes out from desire of designers and architects, to whom the company wants to provide a new working tool for the creation of spaces in accordance with people sense and desire. CIELO tried to follow the wish to return to
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the use of natural elements inside home and, starting form this point, the company began a careful study on use of grounds colors such as powders and mineral or vegetal elements. The relationship between sight and touch effect of each color is also inspired to the nature and this helps to understand the inside connection with the material. Thanks to an high-scientific process, the standard chemical composition of enamels has been converted in a large range of colors, that can be enriched time-by-time with new nuances with the aim of satisfy every specific
designer need and support the limitless expression of use of each element as a singular sensitive experience. Following natural elements inspiration, “Terre di CIELO” is composed by colours as: Basalto, Brina, Pomice, Talco, Cacao, Tabacco, Arenaria, Tufo, Muschio, Salvia, Agave, Limo. During last years, new forms research permitted CIELO to update constantly its collections, while now, the new aim of the company is to connect the new material and color experimentation in enamels renovation with different combinations of finishes and textures.
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One shower channel, numerous variations The bandwidth: from extremely long to short, always exact to the millimetre. With corner versions and – as shown here – in U-shape. The design: modern puristic in stainless steel – matt or polished as well as black and white – suitable to any tile look. The drainage capacity: with up to 2.4 l/s, even rain or waterfall showers do not present a problem. Simple cleaning is made possible by the narrow construction and the floating standing grate. Once more, typical Viega. Viega. A better idea!
VIEGA Arabian Gulf, Pakistan & Cyprus Office: P. O. Box 75833 Dubai United Arab Emirates Tel. No.: 00971 4 3207300 Fax No.: 00971 4 3207400 Email: info@tapsmore.com Website: www.tapsmore.com
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Teuco
Pasha, the Steam Room by custom-made well-being, now also in the panoramic version! Angeletti Ruzza Design
Finding a way to wind down and recuperate is now a daily pursuit. Over the course of the day, which is too often marked by a hectic pace, it is essential to make time for a purely relaxing break. So at the end of a busy day, what better way to relax than in the Pasha Steam Room by Teuco, the end result of the company's constantly evolving know-how in the wellbeing industry, a brand which was the first to introduce a Turkish bath in a shower enclosure in the 1980s. Designed by angeletti ruzza design, Pasha is your dream steam room, which can be designed and customised according to the space and particular preferences of every individual, thanks to its modularity and broad selection of configurations and optionals. Pasha is now also available in an unprecedented version where the completely transparent glass walls make the entire structure lighter and brighter on the inside. Letting off steam in the Pasha Steam Room means enjoying an ancient ritual of pure beauty and well-being, to
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pamper your senses, to feel entirely recharged and, why not, more attractive. All in the intimacy of your own home. Once inside, the warm steam will envelop you, forcing your worries to slip away, relieving all tension and winding you down little by little. Ideal after training or playing sport, the steam room encourages rapid recovery from muscle fatigue and quickly disposes of lactic acid build-up, improving peripheral circulation and relaxing both muscles and joints. Your body will regain energy and your skin will gain a healthy glow, and your heart, circulation and breathing will all benefit from the positive effects of the mixture of steam and heat. And thanks to the technology devised by Teuco which entails an automatic air recirculation system, a totally uniform temperature is ensured throughout the steam room, making for complete comfort and an even more profound treatment. In terms of styling, the Pasha Steam Room is a true gem, capable of enhancing the
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appeal of any bathroom, making it truly unique: featuring a clean-cut, precise silhouette, for a truly appealing look. The glazing in the doors, and in the walls of the brand new version, is the perfect match for the steel or aluminium finishes, creating an ultra-modern look, enhancing the appeal of the tiling in mosaics or ceramic for a bathroom with a strong styling impact. The blend of functionality and styling is - as in all other Teuco products - spot on: Pasha is completely configurable both in terms of interiors, with rectangular or corner wash basins, and seats, for a harmoniously matching ensemble. The touch screen controls simplify all the functions: from temperature control to the steam cycle time, as well as any optionals such as Cromoexperience function and aromatherapy, which light your relaxation with magic. For those who can't relax completely without music, an audio system with Bluetooth connection is also available as an accessory.
Pasha Steam Room by Teuco, a steam room that can be configured in any size, in the new version with glass walls that make the entire structure lighter and brighter on the inside, also enhancing the appeal of the precious tiling in Sicis mosaics for a setting affording ultimate relaxation, with a strong styling impact. Especially recommended after training or playing sport, the steam room encourages rapid recovery from muscle fatigue and quickly disposes of lactic acid build-up, improving your peripheral circulation and relaxing both muscles and joints.
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ROOM WITH A VIEW An Holistic Way about the way to live the Bathroom
“Room with a view” is the new concept born from the collaboration between Rexa Design and the designer Monica Graffeo. A vision that has given form and meaning to the idea of a bathroom area to be lived in harmony. It’s a poetic metaphor that pays attention to the room and the personal relation with the objects inside. Rexa Design presents a bathroom that tells new atmospheres in a place where movements and actions find their own relaxing simplicity in the collection’s harmony. A contemporary luxury place that express itself on the research of a new way to give to the objects and to the furniture, in the life of everyday. Esperanto and Moode are the 2 new bathroom collections by Monica Graffeo, they were born from an accurate observation to the real life, from the develop of dreams and ideas on how to improve it, with a research that brings inspiration to the bathroom’s toilet set concept and the lavishly decked table, where “the idea is to have the things we need, available and easy on the eyes”.
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Esperanto design Monica Graffeo The inspirations from the past and the simplicity of the actions for a contemporary bathroom collection, offer practical and emotional solutions to our daily needs. The study where the project is focused on, is related to the actions of everyday that people do in the bathroom, especially close the basin. Monica Graffeo takes inspiration to the concept of the toilet set and the lavishly decked table, where “the idea is to have all the things we need, available and simply reached, without given any chaos sensation, but opposite, as it happens with a lavishly decked table, they attract us to act easily on our daily routine’’.
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Moode
design Rexa Design Studio and Monica Graffeo Moode is a modular and flexible bathroom’s collection, that can be customized in a sartorial way, thanks to the chance to dress the holder elements – on the side, on the door and on the top – with different kind of materials and finishes. The holder elements can be suspended or over-counted on varnished metal easels. The body is the same for all the finishes and it is realized with a decoration inspired to a tweed fabric, as the internal parts of the drawers. The mirrors, in Corian® or colored glass, can be matched with materials and colors to the tops and to the basins. Everything is easily reached thanks to use of the compartments that are integrated to the tops of the basins in Corian® or to the overcounted holders that remind the beauty of the lavishly decked tables. The transparent shelf of the mirror makes the objects suspended, without giving the space too much weight. In the finishes of Moode we introduced
the eucalyptus wood, with dark varies shades, very elegant , warm and pleasing liveliness. The name of Moode derives from the combination of 2 words Mood and Mode, this because the collection has been thought to be adapted to the evolutions of the taste and of the material’s research.
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design Monica Graffeo Fonte (which means “fountain”) is a collection of washbasins, showers and receptacles in DuPont™ Corian® complete with solid elm wood accessories. Fonte was inspired by observing the everyday reality of the bathroom combined with a love for the Japanese philosophy of water. This project originated from a study of how we look after ourselves as well as a desire to create objects that differ from each other yet have specific functions and, together, create attractive landscapes. For this reason the collection contains elements of the
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natural, rural world, such as milking stools, dry branches and trees.The totem-style washbasin with different levels was inspired by the fountain, the traditional hub of country life. The objects are designed for actively taking care of yourself and your body. There are mobile cabinets for storing various objects or linen, séparés or screens with hooks, and benches, because it is great to sit and chat whilst you take care of your body and they are also useful for helping small children reach the washbasin on their own. All of these objects have been designed to be particularly attractive when they are filled with all the thousands of things we need every day: from beauty creams to foot salts, to combs, hair dryers, kids’ toys...
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Left/Right Mirror cabinet with extractable compartments - Noke' Wall-mounted single-lever basin
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mixer - Bonola 46 Bench or to suit pedestal basin 46 cm
Noke' Wall-mounted single-lever basin mixer - Bonola 46 Bench or to suit pedestal basin 46 cm
Bonola collection
Bonola collection is composed of a series of free standing and furniture mount wash basins that describe, through simple lines and strong design, the stylistic pureness and precision of this remarkable English designer. Morrison’s project is considered and open project meaning that, in time, the range can be widened in terms of elements and finishes.
Bonola 50 Bench or to suit pedestal basin 50 cm - One Free-standing basin mixer
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GRAFF
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GRAFF: innovative design, contemporary aesthetic and beautiful products for the shower system AQUA-SENSE, the future of living design The newest collection of GRAFF, AQUA-SENSE, is destined to become the future of shower design, confirming the company’s commitment to design, innovation and sustainability. AQUA-SENSE is a full sensory experience, a shower system inspired by the feeling and luxury one experiences at SPAs; created for a discerning clientele who want to achieve both an innovative and high-style design with an eye towards the environment.
The system is well equipped with hand-shower, footshower and adjustable side body-sprays. Material: polished stainless steel Finishes: 4 colors RGB white, red, blue and green
Wall-mounted waterfall The collection plays a leading role with these four elements of design: • Electronic system with ceiling-mounted shower-head, RGB effect, speakers and touchscreen • waterfall • wall-mounted cascade and rainfall showerhead • wall-mounted cascade and rainfall with RGB LED shower-head
The electronic system with ceiling-mounted shower-head creates a very intense central rainfall effect resembling a real waterfall. The RGB LED changes color, shaping diffused chromatic lines to produce a soothing effect of the bathroom environment. The system is controlled by a touch-screen with simple and intuitive interface controlling water functions, color changes, music and videos.
This elegant and impressive element finds its location in the shower environment not as an accessory but as a real shower-head creating a perfect blade effect. The showerhead-waterfall works with all GRAFF thermostatic product ranges. Material: polished stainless steel
Wall-mounted cascade and rainfall shower-head: the distinctive characteristic is the ultra-slim profile and the delicate edges, which give the product more than a touch of elegance. The cascade creates a subtle and wellshaped blade of water. The rain effect is extremely rich. The wall-mounted cascade and rainfall shower-head can be used with all GRAFF thermostatic ranges. Material: polished stainless steel
Music can be easily uploaded using an i-Pod connected to a wall-mounted USB port, while the speakers are ceilinginstalled.
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Wall-mounted cascade and rainfall with RGB LED showerhead: provides the same functions as the wall-mounted cascade and rainfall shower-head, yet in addition it contains a concealed LED system; a non-invasive and completely integrated design that produces a minimalist effect while delivering maximum benefit.
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Material: polished stainless steel Finishes: 4 colors RGB white, red, blue and green Emanuela Tavolini, Sales Director of Graff Europe, comments:
Our new collections cross design borders. The finish choices, the chromatic effects and the technological solutions are amazing and are designed for the clientele looking for a completely new and original product. Our design is able to create something very unique.
The GRAFF manufacturing system is based on an innovative concept of Lean Manufacturing Management. Eliminating excessive consumption of time, energy and material, every process attains high efficiency standards. Even for the fusion, plating and galvanic processes, GRAFF uses a zero- System that recycles 100% of brass and paper. In line with its strong commitment to environmental sustainability, products in the AQUA-SENSE collection are among the most sustainable. GRAFF is an American company that fully expresses its willingness to eliminate its impact on the environment as much as possible.
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Disergio Pool by Marti Guixé
Pool introduces a new type of washbasin. Pool is square and metallic; it rejects the idea of the conventional washbasin found in standard bathrooms. It can be easily placed in outdoor areas, offices, studios, bars, public and private places, and any other setting. Thanks to its intrinsic qualities and its white color, it may also be placed in contemporary bathrooms. Pool is made of stainless steel lacquered in matt white epoxy powder. It has a particularly practical towel rail, which is nonconformist and playful: a giant spring made of high-quality waterproof teak wood. At last, a ruffled towel is no longer synonymous with untidiness, but is an expression of freedom and creativity. An example of how Martì Guixé is able to reinterpret and breath new life into everyday objects though a new perspective. There are also two teak shelves available, one for use as a soap dish shelf, and one to cover the washbasin. In 2011, Pool was awarded the Design Plus prize
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Stocco
presents 35 This collection gets its name from the depth of its elements: exactly 35 cm. 35 cm is an absolutely contained measurement that allows any space to be furnished: small baths or second baths, the house in the mountains, a particular corner, an area with a large door, a niche and so on. The collection offers a washbasin with integrated top in Mineral marble, with right or left mixer tap (or without a hole, for a wall tap), available in numerous lengths, up to 125 cm.
This collection gets its name from the depth of its elements: exactly 35 cm.
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The washbasins can be combined with 70, 90 and 105 cm units, used as a single unit as well as with the full modularity of Stocco elements.The bases come with doors or drawers and are available in two heights: 48 cm and 64 cm. Rounding out the 35 line are wall units,mirrors, lights and many other accessories. The 35 units are complete with a convenient depth change that offers a lot of capacity in a small amount of space and easy access where there are showers, tubs or entry doors. In this manner, the capacity increases and furnishing combinations are truly infinite. 35 is offered in all of the lacquered colours in the Stocco palette and the pieces are made in all Stocco finishes (except wood), including the new TSS melamine finish.
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IDEAL STANDARD Unravels innovation in bathroom luxury with Dea collection Ideal Standard, one of the leading providers of innovative bathroom solutions operating across Europe, Middle East and Africa, has set a new benchmark in excellence and luxury with the unraveling of the Dea design collection for the modern bathroom in the Gulf and Middle East region. The Dea ceramics, furniture and bathtubs offer the ultimate balance of form and function and are set to revolutionize bathroom luxury in the region with its mix of high-end design, chic look, maximum comfort and ultimate pleasure – further embodying the world-class standards set by Ideal Standard in bathroom designs aimed at creating a beautiful use of space. Conceptualized by worldrenowned award-winning designer Dick Powell, the Dea collection offers a more human, ‘emotionally satisfying’ environment with its design and function excellence, thus extending a softer, more flowing look and feel and a pleasurable experience. Dea’s forward-looking, sensuous designs deliver the ideal combination of premium quality and aesthetics, total comfort and exceptional functionality. From materials
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and environment for a warmer as well as softer feel in the modern bathroom – being more human and less geometric. With Dea collection, we are putting emotion back into the surroundings with its approachable, useable and comfortable feel. With its curved-yet-controlled look, Dea’s beautiful lines offer the perfect balance for the bathroom,” said Dimitra Dotsia, Marketing Manager at Ideal Standard Gulf. Dea’s wide selection of ceramics includes vessels, vanities, toilets and bidets. The range gives plenty of scope for creating individual yet harmonious bathroom
designs. Every element of the range has been carefully thought through for maximum elegance, still with the user experience in mind. To add to the aesthetics, Dea has partnered with Melange, offering beautifully curved forms to the bathroom. Available in a wide range of options, Melange perfectly complements the rounded edges of DEA basin, bath or bidet – adding to its ultrasmooth touch. With Dea collection, the Ideal Standard range of high-end styling and designs for the modern bathroom truly stands out in the retail environment.
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Roman’s market coverage is vast and their products can be seen in such diversesettings as residential complexes, luxury yachts, bathroom pods and international hotel chains. They have a dedicated International Department, skilfully managing and catering for this demand with a multilingual team of professionals. The Roman International Department is delighted to now include Lebanon amongst its growing list of countries with an exclusive distributor.
ROMAN lifetime luxury Introducing Roman! This market-leading British brand manufactures and supplies glass shower enclosures all over the world, from their factory in north–east England. With a firm belief in innovative design, quality and customer service, Roman has quickly become the number one choice for retail and architectural projects worldwide. Its roots are humble, however: Roman began as a small family firm in 1985 and has grown and grown ever since. Roman has a versatilerange of products for every style and every budget.These include high quality shower enclosures, stunningly contemporary wetroom panels, ingenious watertight bath screens, low level shower trays and a selection of appealing accessories to complement your bathroom. Whether you’re looking for a price-sensitive,
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reliable shower enclosure or an opulent and cutting-edge bathroom feature, Roman will surely have a solution for you. Quality and safety are synonymous with the Roman brand. Importantly, all of Roman’s enclosures feature toughened glass to make them around five times stronger than standard glass products, and a lot safer in the rare event of the glass shattering. Furthermore, Roman’s aluminium profiles are anodised in-house to give them a brilliant finish that is considerably better than standard aluminium. These attributes mean that Roman can proudly boast the CE mark, which is an internationallyrecognised standard for the manufacture of certain consumer goods. Roman also holds ISO9001 and ISO14001 certification, as signs of their dedication to quality and to environmental stewardship.
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Table Art EVENEMENT Daniela Riccardi – CEO of Baccarat – received 500 guests at the Petit Palais and celebrated the first major retrospective exhibition dedicated to Baccarat in France. In 2014 Baccarat celebrates 250 years of passion and perfection. For the first time, the Petit Palais showcases in its Grandes Galeries the masterpieces of the world’s most famous crystal manufacture, a testament to the craftsmanship of the Maison Baccarat. Guests attended the cocktail party to discover 500 masterpieces set in a unique contemporary landscape highlighting the know-how of the crystal artisans. Music set by dj Frédéric Beigbeder.
On the occasion of Baccarat’s 250th anniversary celebrations, the exhibition “Baccarat, la legend du cristal” at the Petit Palais was inaugurated with a private viewing for 500 prestigious guests.
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Workspace International
launches new acoustic and cozy office furniture Having recently opened the Middle Eastern branch in Dubai, Workspace International introduces modern and innovative The HUT and The Q Corner at the top European fair. The award winning interior design company Workspace International has introduced The HUT and The Q Corner office furniture at Orgatec, the leading international trade fair for office and facility in Cologne, Germany. In addition to working environments, these modern novelties with
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excellent acoustic properties fit to many other spaces.
The quiet Q –Corner has been designed for a more peaceful workspace without totally closing the user of the workstation from the rest of the office. The slanted roof is part of thethree base screen system with the frontal screen size dictated by the left of the work desk. The Q Corner is ideal for call centers and similar. The HUT and The Q Corner mark the beginning of Workspace’s collaboration with the Swedish Götessons, the leading Scandinavian manufacturer of office furniture that is behind the realization and developing of the products. The HUT and The Q Corner are shown for the first time at the tand C-091 in Hall 6 at Orgatec, and are available for immediate orders.
For more information, please contact: Workspace International - Ippa Hertzberg , CEO, Tel. +971 50 850 8830 or ippa.hertzberg@ workspace.fi.
The HUT´s simple and basic lines seems inspired by the classic Monopoly game houses giving a timeless look at the popular and practical “room within a room“ concept. Supported by a steel frame, The HUT’s outer material is fireproof fabric, and the insulation material has excellent acoustic properties. HUTS can serve different purposes, as individual workstations, as small sit or stand meeting rooms, or lounge area with sofa.
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NAVONE Collection designed by Paola Navone An eclectic and highly contemporary vision informs the collections signed by Paola Navone for the BISAZZA CONTEMPORARY CEMENT TILES line. For the first time, decorative cement tiles take on a completely modern look, thanks to the singular pairing of hexagonal and square geometric shapes that are imperfect and stylized, capable of imbuing each and every tile with bold personality. These playfully decorative motifs are available in a wide range of colors; “meeting� freely, they create unique patterns, similar to rugs, bringing a novel look to almost any surface. The graceful irregularity of the figures lends an element of surprise to the collection, marking a significant turning point in interior decor.
For 2015 Bisazza debuts several innovations, including the BISAZZA CONTEMPORARY CEMENT TILES collection, a new line featuring a contemporary, sophisticated interpretation of traditional cement tiles typically used in the palaces and mansions of nobility and the privileged classes during the second half of the 1800s and early 1900s. The vast collection is designed to communicate the decorative style of the past and present through expressive artistic language that reveals the creative genius of each of the project designers: Paola Navone, Jaime Hayon, Carlo Dal Bianco, and Bisazza Design Studio. Made entirely by hand and available in two formats - 20x20cm square or 20x23cm hexagonal - each tile is unprecedented and unique. Attentive craftsmanship adds allure and personality to the collection, which features a rich palette of colors and the sumptuous wealth of contemporary and classic graphic motifs that lend a bold, modern expressive identity to the products. With CONTEMPORARY CEMENT TILES collection, Bisazza blends design value with the appeal of artisan craftsmanship and expands its product line for the interior decor of both private homes and trendy public venues, in keeping with the aesthetic code of the Bisazza brand and its previous collections.
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HAYON Collection designed by Jaime Hayon The signature decorative flair of Jaime Hayon is also found in the BISAZZA CONTEMPORARY CEMENT TILES collection. The Spanish designer, with his fun-loving artistic language, creates very striking graphic designs, icons of the modern and slightly “pop� style he has made his own. The distinguishing element of the collection is the countless number of combinations possible that, depending on how the tiles are aligned, gives rise to a vast range of textures. Innovative material surfaces made up of unexpected geometric figures that, repeating to infinity, convey a sense of movement and create continuity between spaces.
Tiles made entirely by hand using highstrength cement blended with colored oxides. Square (20x20 cm) or hexagonal in shape (20x23 cm). Design Jaime Hayon
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DAL BIANCO Collection designed by Carlo Dal Bianco A more classic inspiration with a dash of the contemporary defines the designs by Carlo Dal Bianco for the BISAZZA CONTEMPORARY CEMENT TILES collection. The trend here is to recreate the luxurious patterns found in fabrics and revisit the designs found on tiles of days gone by. Traditional ornamental motifs are interpreted in new “high fashion” colors. Rounding out the catalog of BISAZZA ONTEMPORARY CEMENT TILES are the tiles signed by the BISAZZA DESIGN STUDIO. A collection of friezes and borders that, paired with decorative patterns and solid colors, gives rise to an endless number of customized “rugs”.
Tiles made entirely by hand using highstrength cement blended with colored oxides. Square (20x20 cm) or hexagonal in shape (20x23 cm). Design Carlo Dal Bianco
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Marmotech
Biggest
Natural Stone and Building Finishes company from the Caribbean The Caribbean holds many stories of hidden Treasures and New Opportunities, but in the Natural Stone and Building Products, Marmotech stands out.
Its most prominent advantage over any other materials in the market is its thermal property. There is no material on the market able to repel heat more than Coral Stone, allowing it very extensive use in swimming pool areas. Other applications for Coral Stone constitute public and private architectural projects; Cladding in buildings, squares, high end residences, shopping centers and hotels, gardens, floors and walls, beach houses interiors and bathrooms. It is also used for door and window frames, columns, balustrades, pool curbs and interior decorative elements. The beauty of its corals brings touch of exquisite good taste and its color is without a doubt a neutral element in decoration that combines with everything.>>
For more than 25 years they have been extracting and processing natural stones from the Dominican Republic and have become by far the largest Stone Company in the Caribbean. With over 480 employees, as quarry owners and manufacturers of unique stones like the Coral Stone and Portoro Gold, they have been recognized for the quality of their materials and the impressive Fabrication Capabilities which have allowed them to supply both large and small prestigious projects in America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. They have a wide range of products as they are able to supply Large Raw Blocks to other Stone Factories and finished products like Tiles, Slabs, Moulding, Columns, 2D and 3D Mosaics and others. Because of this vast range, they export over 1,200 containers per year and continue to grow in new markets. The History of Marmotech, the Caribbean and the Spanish Colonies all have one common
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factor, which is the Coral Stone. This very unique Stone comes from Ancient Coral Reefs that are now on Dry Land and was formed from Fossilized Coral Formations and Sea Shells. It has been used since the early 1500’s in the building of the “Ciudad Colonial” (Colonial City) in the Island. Many of the oldest buildings and Cathedrals in the New
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World were built with Coral Blocks, some of which still exist today, like the “Alcazar de Colon”, the oldest Viceregal residence in America and the “Cathedral of Santa María la Menor”, the oldest Cathedral in America. Its light beige color allows a wide range of uses depending on the clients desire. From architectural
works, where uniformity of tone, precision of detail and a natural appearance is required, to an antique and aging look for facades which resemble the first buildings of the New World; Coral Stone has the correct option for you. Weather it is Classic, Colonial, Sunny, Golden or Paladium, this material will surely exceed your expectations.
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Further yet, Marmotech commercializes another material which is highly demanded by its clients due to its beauty and magnificence. Portoro Gold by Marmotech, a luxurious marble where black and gold meet to form a unique high contrast material. A marble with characteristics like no other; sharp, opulent and majestic. Its strong personality decorates the environment making it unique and memorable. Its weaving golden veins have given it a wide commercial acceptance due to its elegance and unsurpassed shine that exceeds the highest standards
of exigencies of both architects and interior designers. Its uses are as vast as that of Coral Stone. Its hardness characteristics and high resistance to traffic makes it ideal for both interior and exterior cladding, flooring and countertops. Marmotech not only exports, but also imports over 200 different types of natural stones from around the world to be commercialized in the local and international market through their own worldclass showroom, which is also the biggest of its type in the Caribbean. With over 5,000mts2 of display in a five story building, and housing over 25 internationally renowned brands such as Delta, Brizo, Vitra, Cucine Lube, Calflex, Laufen, Bossini, Neolith and Kartell by Laufen, Pail, Techlam, Levantina, Caesarstone, Apavisa, Soho and Fiore Rubinetterie, it will definitely supply all construction projects with the materials they need. Its portfolio covers Sintered Compact Surfaces, Quartz Surfaces, Kitchens, Ceramic and Porcelain Tiles, Wall Laminates, Closets, Hardwood Floors, Doors, Door Knobs, Electronic Shutters and Curtains, Kitchen Sinks, Bathroom Sinks, Faucets and Showers, Toilets, Adhesives, Maintenance Products and Installation Tools.
Specs: * 200+ varieties of Marbles * 70,000mt2 of Stock * 8 Own Quarries * Blocks, Slabs, Tiles, Mosaics, Cut to Size, Architectural Stone * 25+ years exporting worldwide * over 1,200 containers yearly exportation
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FLAVIKER MATTER AS A CREATIVE VALUE Backstage, the new collection presented by Flaviker at Cersaie 2014, draws from contrasting inspirations based on the traditions and locations of industrial archaeology. Backstage derives from unconventional choices and the desire to experiment, combining paths and materials to arrive at extremely contemporary solutions. The coexistence of opposites often reveals a new way of looking at things: the varied graphic surfaces of terracotta
are reinterpreted with the contemporary appeal of concrete; ceramic materials are transformed into pure creativity, breaking away from minimalist rigour to play a key role in unique spaces. The rectified colored body porcelain tile collection is designed to meet the needs of professionals and homeowners. Four hybrid colors in various shades reflect an unexpected combination of clay and concrete on ceramic panels with various modular
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dimensions, ideal for use on floors and walls. The surfaces come in 2 versions – satin and a textured finish designed specifically for exterior use. The range of decorative inserts, including original 8.5x8.5 cm hexagons, mark a shift away from the classic rectangularity of ceramic tiles to allow for utterly new compositional layouts. Backstage from Flaviker can be used to create surprising new tiling solutions, ideal for a range of architectural contexts
including private spaces and unusual applications. It displays a skilful interplay of contrasts between elements and materials and coordinates with the main Flaviker collections. The DAKOTA collection is the new ceramic frontier from Flaviker, inspired by the North American landscape at the time when men were colonizing the great open spaces using materials provided by the land itself. DAKOTA is a new interpretation of wood-effect porcelain with aesthetic qualities that are enhanced by signs of ageing and wear. The collection is inspired by planks made of alder, a timber that is widely used in construction and interior finishing and displays natural imperfections caused by ageing such as scratches, stains and tiny holes made by woodworm. Powerfully realistic, the DAKOTA collection reproduces the wood defects as the most distinctive elements of the
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ceramic surface. The product’s vintage look is in full accordance with the latest interior design trends, particularly given the choice of four sophisticated colors and the sizes that include not only 80 cm and 120 cm strips but also the visually striking 40x170 cm and 20x170 cm ceramic slats. Flaviker large-format tiles are produced using Auto-Leveling technology. A very small degree of convexity guarantees maximum bonding to the substrate after installation as the tiles self-level under their own weight, ensuring perfect flatness even in the case of dry-set installation. With a strong focus on sustainable building, exemplified by DAKOTA and its 40% content of recycled material, Flaviker is committed to meeting the requirements of the LEED international rating system (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) which promotes the design of buildings with a low environmental impact.
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Azteca Azteca, a Spanish company located in the town of l’Alcora (Castellón), has been designing, manufacturing and marketing tiles and ceramic products for 50 years for both interior and exterior environments. All these products strive to resolve the needs of suppliers and professionals within the sector and always uppermost in our mind, is concern for the service offered. The ever-c hanging world of our surroundings means that companies are differentiating themselves more and more. Azteca has firmly staked its future on quality and service to enhance its position in a highly competitive market. A service tailored to market demands, offering solutions for both clients and prescribers. Throughout its extensive development, Azteca has consolidated itself as a benchmark company, worldwide, synonymous with an innovative, quality product, positioning the company among a select group of Spanish firms with a high, internationally recognised standing. Moreover, the steady increase in export figures makes it possible to firmly position the brand in more than 100 countries over the five continents. Thanks to its unshaken belief in Marketing, Azteca is more and more aware of the needs of each market, incorporating them into the company as a fundamental part of its market strategy. A specialised sales team facilitates the positioning of the brand and product recognition on an international scale. Innovation as well as quality and reliability, characteristics which society holds in the highest regard when it comes to looking for possibilities in covering any vital space, are values which set Azteca’s products apart, in a highly competitive market. By means of a select range of high quality products, Azteca offers innovative solutions for the decoration of any room within the home or commercial premises as well as possibilities for tiling any public space. The combination of the most innovative ceramic with natural materials of eminent decorative value (slate, travertine, enhanced glass, treated resins etc.) make up the range of products which Azteca counts on to offer solutions to every type of need in any part of the world.
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Tiles & Ceramics Group brands By means of the various brands within the Group, Azteca caters for the different needs that arise in and around our surroundings. Our brand specialization enables us to offer the most suitable product for each decorative environment, style and market trend. Azteca is an umbrella brand which embraces other brands, depending on the activity or business in question. The following shows a list of brands chronologically ordered according to their creation:
Azteca Cerámica A brand which encompasses the whole series of ceramic products. Innovative ceramic bases coupled with multiple decorative possibilities which facilitate integral solutions to any space within the home or office. Numerous possibilities in format and distinctive finishes enable Azteca’s products to be adapted to any market demand whatsoever.
Azteca Nature A brand which incorporates the whole range of natural products that Azteca markets. Azteca Nature consists of any decorative possibility which exalts nature. Within this group, a wide range of enhanced stone (slates, travertines, sandstones, etc.) as well as the innumerable decorative possibilities offered by using glass or the elegance of enhanced resins. The Azteca Nature range offers the consumer a new, original and versatile form of decoration, with the added value given by incorporating products of natural origin.
Azteca Quick Azteca Quick Plus A brand incorporating an innovative system for easy covering, deploying ceramic as an ally of the professional tile seVer, decorator, reformer, etc. and consolidating the company as
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an expert brand in tiling all types of interior and exterior environments. The Quick Plus system was conceived as a swiY, clean and simple way to an otherwise tedious method of applying ceramic tiles in their various uses.
Azteca Imagine A brand comprising all types of innovative solutions for all surroundings. Personalised, exclusive solutions with a made-to-measure design, easily adaptable to each person’s individual project. A brand which brings with it a new business concept, aimed at professionals working in interior and exterior design, which could be defined as a concept in ceramic murals and we would describe as a set of ceramic tiles which make up a motif or graphic representation, designed to be adaptable to the surface which is to be covered.
Azteca The Thinking Solution Company Much more than a brand name. It is above all about a philosophy of action with the exclusive aim of optimizing all the services we offer to our customers. It is about reaching beyond the product itself, which is fundamental in our quest to differentiate ourselves from our competitors. We do not merely sell tiles but with each element, every metre, we sell a service, we sell solutions, we sell ideas… We stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and that is how they perceive us.
Green LIving by Azteca It represents our commitment to society, to everything around us, to people and the environment. We cherish the past, manage the present and strive for a sustainable future, not just from an environmental stance but also from an economic and social aspect.
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Decor and Elements Design by Carlo Dal Bianco
DECOR The 20x20x4 mm chips originally from the Tanticolori and Aurore collection enable Carlo Dal Bianco to contemplate large surfaces, made more dynamic by the arrangement of different colours and surfaces, with lightness and verve. The reduced thickness of the mosaic makes it possible to decorate curved surfaces to soften interiors in both public and private spaces.
DOUBLE CHAIN
Inspired by the Golden Age of the 1960s, by the silk blouses of the women who strolled in the Capri of Jacqueline Kennedy and Valentino, Double Chain is formed by the intersection of vertical and horizontal lines and circular shapes arranged on different intersecting planes. Each overlap generates a shadow
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A decoration inspired by the wondrous and exotic world of Chinese lacquers, especially the Peonies in engraved red lacquer typical of the Ming dynasty (1368 - 1644), interpreted in four colour versions: Red, Violet, Grey and Blue. The decoration covers two modules - A and B - measuring 1,308x2,943 mm in three shades of the same colour. These modules can be installed side-by-side or repeated to create a continuous image.
that grants the decoration a three-dimensional effect. The dark background exalts the contrast between the planes. Chips in seven colours and a variety of finishes are used. The decoration covers a 1,308x2,943 mm module that can be repeated horizontally, consisting of 4x9 sheets measuring 327x327 mm.
SOUNDWAVE It’s a vibration, a musical wave, a sequence of light and dark lines inspired by the visualization of the sound waves of electronic music. There are chips in two colours on a module formed by 2 sheets.
LACE FLOWERS
This decoration is inspired by traditional works in crochet, evoking the rich
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trousseaus of yesteryear that we continue to cherish. This typical pattern creates the lacy effect of crocheted cotton: in using mosaic as a medium, it becomes a light, ton-sur-ton decoration formed by large and classic roses and leaves that are repeated lengthwise. Two decorations narrate the ancient art of lacquer and mother-of-pearl typical of master craftsmen of the Han dynasty (II century B.C.) and
the entire Ming dynasty (XVII century A.D.). Dal Bianco’s creations emphasise the aesthetic potential of the chips from the Concerto and Perle collections. The plasticity and opacity of the Concerto chips and the mother-of-pearl lustre of the Perle chips bring these surfaces to life: colour is not merely a background, but rather acquires character and expressiveness.
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Vetrina is the collection that enables the individual to experience his or her only penchant for design on any size surface to create a “high definition� embodiment of an idea, an image or a photograph. Creativity has no limits: composing a mosaic is like drawing with coloured pencils on a blank sheet of paper. Carlo Dal Bianco embraces this peculiarity and creates two decorations marked by spectacular chromatic intensity.
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INLAY A decorating project that investigates and interprets the ancient art of engraving mother-of-pearl, especially during the Yuan period of the XIV century. In high quality objects, but also in splendid screens, there was always a stark contrast between the mother-ofpearl and the background, which was often black. The decoration stretches over four framed panels - A, B, C and
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D - conceived to be mixed and matched freely or used individually. The background is a mixture of black and very dark green chips from the Concerto series that contrasts with the Perle chips in a selection of light hues similar to the natural colour of mother-of-pearl. The sky is interrupted by wisps of clouds; all four panels depict oriental-style trees along the seashore amidst the flowers in a large meadow. Each panel consists of 4x9 sheets.
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ELEMENTS The Elements collection is designed as a system of decorative friezes based on a 23x23 mm grid on which modular decor can be composed using 23x23, 23x48 and 48x48 mm chips with an 8 mm thickness. Each element is created inside a sheet of four friezes, so that the entire sheet of same decorative motif of the frieze can be used to
decorate the whole wall. The system consists of seven layouts proposed in different colour variations with chips from the Divetro and Onde collections, which take full advantage of the potential of glass, creating original combinations and lovely chromatic nuances.
LINK This layout of 23x48x8, 23x48x8 and 48x48x8 mm chips is a frieze designed by combining three formats in various hues, including gold. The elements are not arranged regularly within the frieze, giving the entire sheet a random appearance.
QUARTET This layout of 23x23x8 mm chips is a sequence of fours, consisting of three chips in four colour tones that are repeated three times.
Legacy | legacy |
Aigner
Luxury inGermany Germany LuxuryMade Made in
Whether it was the Beatles or the Stones, the VW Beetle or the Ford Capri, Pucci or Yamamoto, the 1970s were full of sharp contrasts where style was concerned. Fashionlovers worldwide agreed on just one thing: never leave home without Bordeaux-red leather accessories sporting the horseshoe motif. Today Aigner is internationally reknowned as a modern classical brand. Since then a great deal has changed in the fashion world, also at Aigner. What remains is the horseshoe logo and the firm statement in favour of luxury and love of the product. Today Aigner is one of the most well-known German luxury and lifestyle brands. Whether it's Jakarta, Seoul, Taiwan, Hong Kong or
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Dubai – the Fashion and Leather Collections from Munich are in great demand at all of the world's top locations. And here's how it all began. During the 1930s, Hungarian-born Etienne Aigner had his first successes as a handbag designer at the Haute Couture shows in Paris. This was followed in the 1950s by the presentation of his own collection in New York, when the typical horseshoe-shaped 'A' logo was first used. This marked the start of a success story that is still continuing today. From New York, events led on to Munich, where Aigner advanced to become a cult brand during the 60s and 70s. The horseshoe soon
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Since 2004 Aigner has been showing its latest, exclusive fashion and leather collections twice a year at the Milan Fashion Week. The tailoring and elegance of the collections appeal to self-assured women who define their taste in fashion independently of any short-lived fashion trends. Again and again the collections reinterpret Aigner’s typical style features. In 2010 Aigner launched its Heritage Collection – a series of exclusive and timeless accessories in the company’s typical shade of Chianti-red that in future is to become an integral part of the company’s product line. Art Director Christian Beck (Head of Design Leather & Accessories) drew the inspiration for this from some of the old Aigner classics.
became far more than just a decorative symbol – it expressed the whole feel of life at that time. Despite the sense of a new beginning and the rapid developments in the years that followed, Aigner remained true to its basic principles and relied on values that are of constant and lasting relevance. The best example of this is the unmistakable saddlebag - a tribute to traditional leather- and saddlework. The fact that this model keeps on reappearing even in the very latest collections reveals its sheer timelessness. Aigner goes fashion: in 1990 the first Women's- & Menswear Collection appeared on the market. Licences were issued for watches, jewellery and spectacles.
Etienne Aigner
Aigner is available all over the world in 105 franchise shops and 450 sales outlets. Everything that Etienne Aigner built up – the work of a lifetime – has been in the capable hands of senior executive Sibylle Schön since 2008. Today it has become a global brand that is represented in 47 countries in Europe, Asia and Africa, as well is in duty-free shops from Munich to Shanghai.
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An Interview with
For men, what is the must-have accessory this season?
Christian Beck,
This season, the must have model for men is the Prato. This new Icon bag is trendy, functional and essential.
Head of Design, Aigner
What should we expect from you and Aigner for SS15? Christian Alexander Beck learned classic tailoring as a first step in his career. After graduating with a fashion design degree, he at a young age started working for renowned fashion brands such as Burberry and JOOP! where he gained valuable first experiences. In 2006 Christian Beck moved on to work as an accessory designer for the German luxury label Goldpfeil.
2015 is a special year for us – we will be celebrating our 50 year anniversary and will be sure to do it in a manner that is befitting. Our SS15 collection will very special and I think it is the best collection I have ever created for Aigner.
In May 2008, Christian Beck became part of the leather lifestyle brand Aigner where he was responsible for leather goods. Two years later he was appointed Head of Leather & Accessories. In early 2012, he took over the entire creative responsibility as the Head of Design at Aigner.
In honour of our milestone, we are focusing on the concept of icons for the SS15 collection. Our infamous bags will become icons – eyecatching and timeless. Talk to us about the Heritage Leather range?
Christian, how would you describe the entire Aigner AW14-15 collection in one sentence? Our A&W collection is an ode to the fascination of craftsmanship and our eventful history. What was the inspiration behind the collection? Aigner bags showcase pure, timeless design. We are renowned for our love of natural leather and our traditional superior manufacturing skills. The collection studio artigiano celebrates this Aigner strength. A quick look at this collection induces thoughts of fine leather and delicate craftsmanship. Your favourite piece from the RTW collection? I love the oversized look which you can see in our latest campaign which includes a long checkered skirt and a clean black blouse. Why should a woman carry an Aigner handbag? Aigner is a statement, it shows a sense of purpose and liberty, bags are a means of expression and Aigner expresses a sense of confidence and elegance. What is your ‘IT’ bag for AW14/1/5? This is definitely our Cybill bag. Cybill is a formula for success. It is an Aigner style icon produced with craftsmanship. Each season we allow this bag to evolve and take on new meaning and the success story of this model is not over …
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We always have a deep bond with our history and are proud of our considerable museum. Looking through the archives, I often take design ideas and reinterpret them in a new, unique way. And of course we are attending the art of craftsmanship. Every Aigner collection has some products that are “Heritage” and focus on our brand DNA and history; we like to give these pieces new life in a new era. What does the brand stand for and mean to you personally? Aigner has been my creative home since 2008 and I am completely loyal and enamoured with
this fascinating brand. This label has a lot more to give and it will be an honour for me to grow with Aigner over the following years.
How would you describe the Aigner Man/Woman? The Aigner man and woman is a fashionista with character and a sense of timeless design. They appreciate quality, history and tend to have an air of confidence.
What makes Aigner unique when compared to other luxury brands available on the market today? We are an international well known German lifestyle and luxury brand that have 50 years of history and a strong background, we have a timeless style, we have quality. Today there are countless brands making bags but these don’t compare. Wearing Aigner is a kind of connoisseurship.
Describe the relationship between Aigner and its Middle Eastern clients. The Middle East is a fascinating market for Aigner. Our clients in the Middle East have really fallen for our talismanic horseshoe logo. They are extremely fashion forward and very up to date regarding fashion trends and new colours. What’s in the pipeline for Aigner? In this region a lot of things are planned: We will take part at the Iconic Bags Exhibition in Doha at the beginning of 2015. We will also be opening new shops in Oman Muscat/ Avenues Mall, YAS Mall in Abu Dhabi and Kuwait /360° Mall. And of course there are a lot of preparations regarding our jubilee. We are doing the campaign SS15 with an internationally known model and we are preparing a great Aigner anniversary booklet with personal client stories (of course we have added some clients from the Middle East too). Interviewed by Ylova Hamdan
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The story of an Italian family dedicated to excellence and its preservation When Andrea and Rosa Santoni founded Whentheir Andrea and design Rosa Santoni shoe studiofounded in 1975, their theiraim shoe was design 1975, their to studio createin perfect, state-of-the-art aim was to create products forperfect, true state-of-the-art connoisseurs. Therefore, products truemanufactured connoisseurs. Therefore, shoesforwere exclusively in their shoesown wereworkshops, manufactured exclusively in which now measure more their own workshops, which now measure than 15,000 square meters.The identity more than 15,000 square meters.The identity and uniqueness of Santoni can be found in and uniqueness of Santoni can be found in the essence of an authentic art of which the the essence of an authentic art of which the company is determined keep company is determined to keep to alive: Thealive: The culture of making things, the savoir culture of making things, the savoir faire faire as a vision, and and aaphilosophy philosophy of of everyday everyday work. The as a vision, company’s products comes to life work.family-owned The family-owned company’s products comes to life through techniques through techniques that havethat beenhave passed down been from passed one hand toeven another, onedown handfrom to another, and innovation and even stems from tradition stemsinnovation from tradition and experience. In and experience. In time,family the Santoni family time, the Santoni wanted to refine the wanted to refine the cultural heritage which cultural heritage which is linked to high quality is linked to high quality craftsmanship. craftsmanship. Passing on this knowledge Passing on this knowledge became the key became the key factor behind the offering of a factor behind the offering of a product that productasthat is regarded is regarded a work of art. as a work of art.
It’s forreason this reason the company It’s for this that thethat company firmly firmly believes in internal training, and have set up believes in internal training, and have set a school/workshop especially for the most up a school/workshop especially for the mostcomplex complex competences competencesofofshoemaking shoemaking such such as as the thethe leather by hand, the cutting cuttingofof leather by hand, the the coloring and thethe stitching by hand. The The new colouring and stitching by hand. new trainees trainees work work continuously continuously alongside alongside the more the more experienced artisans, some of experienced artisans, some of whom have been whom have been working in the company working in the company since 1975, and it since 1975, and it could take years before could take years before being assured that the being assured that the knowledge has been knowledge hason. been completely handed on. completely handed
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As a result, the training of new figures inside the Santoni workshops assumes a primary role in the plans of the company, and it’s a complex process that can hardly be defined within a precise scheme; it is based not only on technique and manual ability, but on passion, devotion and awareness. As a result, the training
of new figures inside the Santoni workshops assumes a primary Respect for past traditions as well role in the plans of the company, and it’s a as for the future, translated into the complex process that can hardly be defined environmental involvement, which is within a precise scheme; it is based not only on perfectly reflected in the new Santoni technique and manual ability, but on passion, head office. Corridonia, in the Marche devotion and awareness.
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Everything was with a contemporary design, which earned the project the prestigious Italian award Sistema d’autore METRA 2011, in the innovative technologies category. The same sensitivity is found in the making of footwear which is created with only the best and finest natural materials. This continuous development is mostly the work of Andrea and Rosa’s first son, Giuseppe, who joined the family company when he was very young. Giuseppe Santoni was still a child when his father Andrea established the Santoni brand with his vision to refine the cultural heritage of craftsmanship and Italian excellence. As a young boy, Giuseppe spent his time after school in his father’s work shop learning how to work with leathers and how to construct the perfect shoe. Following his school years, Giuseppe began to travel the world in order to manage the brand’s international expansion. He successfully opened new markets such as Japan, China, Northern Europe and Russia for what was destined to become one of the top names in Italian luxury products. For the past several seasons, we have been incessantly featuring products from Santoni, so it was only natural to have a Q&A with the CEO, and entrepreneurial visionary behind the Italian luxury brand. What is the uniqueness of the Santoni brand and its craftsmanship?
I have to say that what is unique about Santoni is the combination of the highest quality and a distinctive and contemporary design. Were-design the classic, revisiting it in a modern way, so we can offer true masterpieces still made by hand with a very strong identity and timeless elegance. If we go in depth in our craftsmanship, you will find many elements of uniqueness. The most outstanding one is the way we color our shoes: every final nuance is always the result of several layers of colors we apply on the leather according to a technique called Velatura. Our craftsmen start from the white leather and then they paint it by using a wool rag and then a brush. Every shoe requires several steps to be completely colored, and at the end it is unique. What influenced the company to investso much time on training the new apprentices/artisans on the job and improving their skills? At a certain point we realized we were growingvery fast, and we had to make a decision: Either we continue to produce by hand according to our tradition, or we completely change our approach. We decided to remain loyal to our philosophy of producing everything in house with the highest quality, and so we had to face the problem of recruiting new young people transmitting our knowledge to them. The training process of shoemaking is very long and requires time, patience and passion. The trainees would have to work closely with the most experienced artisans and day by day, they would learn the craft.
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This is the only way we could preserve our savoir-faire. What are the key criteria that will motivate the brand to further invest in training the existing resources under the experienced craftsmen? There is a sort of natural selection with the new employees. You may believe that artisanal shoemaking is just a mechanical hand work, but it’s not true at all. It’s a matter of hands, brain, and heart. You need so much passion to do this kind of job in an excellent way. This is what we call the philosophy of quality. Only those who are ready to work in this way can remain with us, all the others will give up. Tell us some fun facts about the atmosphere in the headquarters and particularly between the craftsmen and the apprentices. If you come to our factory, you see thousands of people working in their respective department in a very “personal” way: They are free to use their tools, for example, and they are extremely protective of them. Two cutters or two brushes can be regular objects for some, but for our craftsmen they hold a great value. In Santoni, they feel like they have a mission in common, each of them knows he/she is contributing to the final result, so this harbors a sense of pride and motivation. When our experienced craftsmen talk to the young ones, they try to teach them first of all the philosophy of quality and the difference between a good product and an excellent product. In Santoni details really make the difference.
Property Highlights
Owners are guaranteed not only a certain level of living, but also the comforts of a clubhouse, which with its five design-apartments created by Matteo Thun, sits at the heart of the project. It features a spa and wellness area, a Library and Cigar Room and a stylish restaurant with a breath-taking panoramic terrace. Service facilities include 24-hour security, gardeners, cleaning and laundry service, childcare, a putting green, and even a private concierge.
Villa Eden-Gardone
The complex is gently and discretely set in the olive groves so typical of the region. The first-class landscape design, created by the internationally renowned garden designer Enzo Enea, represents a further highlight of the project. The entire property has been transformed into a park-like natural paradise on the slopes of Lake Garda with a little effort and imagination, with special relaxation zones harmoniously embedded to offer a heavenly oasis of peace.
New residential project unveiled on Lake Garda Internationally renowned architects design extraordinary complex Internationally renowned architects design extraordinary complex The Villa Eden project is an exclusive villa establishment located in the Gardone Riviera resort on Lake Garda, Italy, set to be completed in the last quarter of 2014. Created by international star architects as a luxury residential complex
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for discerning buyers, “Villa Eden – Gardone” consists of several villas and a 6-star clubhouse with high-quality amenities and an unparalleled location. Set in a 78,000 square meter estate, the project offers unrivalled levels of quality, with fantastic lake views. Lake Garda is one of the largest in Italy, and with his unique appeal, wonderful Mediterranean climate and not least the culinary delights, is one of the most popular. It is known as both a sport and water sport hub of Europe, and
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its proximity to the fashion, design and shopping city Milan (two hours by car) and the cultural Verona, makes Lake Garda a top destination. The “Villa Eden – Gardone” resort is located on the south-western coast of the lake, and sits just above Gardone Riviera. Since the end of the 19th century, the lakeside resort has been one of the most exclusive in Italy and is today still known for its elegance and exclusivity, filled with history and charm. The seven villas were designed by a team of distinguished
and internationally recognized architects: David Chipperfield, Richard Meier and Matteo Thun, resulting in properties that exude nothing but excellence and exceptionality, using of course only the finest materials and unrivalled quality. Each was designed as an individual piece of art, a guarantee of exclusivity and luxury. Villa Eden was conceptualized not to become a uniform residential area, but rather a homogeneous project with unique properties uniting to form a serviced complex like no other.
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BULGARI HOTEL TO OPEN IN BEIJING IN 2017 Project to be located within the new Genesis Beijing development in the City’s exclusive Embassy district Bulgari Hotels and Resorts today announced its newest project, located in Beijing in the heart of the Chinese capital’s exclusive Embassy District. Scheduled to open in early 2017, the Bulgari Hotel Beijing will be the luxury hospitality brand’s fifth property in the world following the opening of Milan, Bali, London, Shanghai (opening in 2016), and coming before Dubai (to open in 2018). The 120 rooms and suites Bulgari Hotel Beijing will be an intimate haven of luxury, with the aim of becoming a true urban resort. Located within the new Genesis Beijing project, developed in harmony with the environment and appreciative of nature and art, the hotel will be flanked by two Office towers, and by a contemporary art museum. Set against a lively urban landscape and directly facing the Liangma River, the Bulgari Hotel Beijing is conceived as a link between the discerning traveller in search of nature and art, and the sophisticated elite of Beijing. The new hotel will feature not just some of the city’s largest guestrooms, but also the Bulgari signature Bar and Ristorante set facing a private
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park bordering the river side, a large Spa with a 25mt long pool, and a spacious ballroom. The Hotel Building and interiors will be designed by Italian architectural firm Antonio Citterio Patricia Viel and Partners in the contemporary Italian style which characterizes all the Bulgari Hotels and Resorts. The hotel will be located adjacent to the Second Embassy District and near the trendy dining and fashion quarter of Sanlitun. Just twenty minutes away by car from the Beijing Capital International Airport, the Ping’an International Finance Center and the East Second Ring Road office zone, the hotel’s international atmosphere is heightened by its proximity to the 798 Art Zone, an avant-garde artistic community of galleries and museums housed in a decommissioned military factory; and Chaoyang Park, Beijing’s largest recreational park. Bulgari’s CEO Jean-Christophe Babin, present in Beijing for this new milestone, said: “We are delighted to have secured such a special location in the capital city of China, and within such a visionary project. The combination of the natural landscape with the artistic content will make this development a new benchmark for enlightened luxury living in the future.”
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Northern Thailand
Anantara’s Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort Situated in northern Thailand’s lush jungle and boasting breathtaking panoramas of Myanmar and Laos, Anantara’s hilltop Chiang Rai resort offers unforgettable adventures with indulgent all-inclusive benefits, featuring gourmet dining and enriching daily activities. Asia’s premier Elephant Camp is tucked into 160 acres of ancient jungle in Northern
Thailand, and rests on a hill overlooking the convergence of two rivers and three countries, Thailand, Laos and Myanmar that has been inspiring writers and artists for centuries. Whether you are looking for historical, cultural or adventurous pastimes, Anantara’s location in Chiang Rai is unbeatable, with a
wealth of local attractions in the nearby vicinity, including the Hall of Opium museum, the old Lanna capital Chiang Saen and the borders to Laos and Myanmar. The natural and cultural merge at our unique onsite Elephant Camp, modeled on traditional mahout villages and home to the resort’s very own elephants.
VIP Regal Elephant Arrival Travel by private car from Chiang Rai Airport to the historic riverside town of Chiang Saen, just 15 kilometres south of the resort. Board your private longtail boat and saunter down the mighty Mekong River to the confluence of two rivers, where Laos, Myanmar and Thailand converge and the Golden Triangle begins. Pull up to our private jetty on the bank of the Ruak River for your first glimpse of the hilltop jungle retreat, and a welcoming committee of gentle giants from the famous onsite Elephant Camp. Guided by an expert mahout carer, ride an elephant through lush jungle, rice fields and magnificent tropical gardens to the hotel lobby, where the executive staff will greet you with refreshments. The VIP Regal Elephant Arrival takes
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approximately one and a half hours and is available only during day light. Travel with a bird’s eye view of the infamous Golden Triangle followed by a majestic jungle stroll, as Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort presents the ultimate way to travel. Taking the concept of adventure soaring into the skies and deep into lush bamboo jungle, the unique “heli and ele” experience begins with a private helicopter transfer from either Chiang Mai or Chiang Rai direct to Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort. Gaze down on northern Thailand’s lush topography of spectacular rolling countryside, mountainous jungles and scenic rivers. As the helicopter nears its destination, catch your first glimpse of the mysterious meeting point between Thailand, Myanmar and Laos.
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In the bedroom, beautiful Thai artwork, teak wood carvings, hardwood floors, plush linens and lounge furnishings provide the epitome of relaxation. Anantara Three Country View Suites The sun rises over the mountains, casting light across your secluded balcony daybed. Far more than just rooms with a view, the thirteen Anantara Three Country View Suites boast the most breathtaking vistas the resort has to offer. Tranquil, elegant spaces complemented by teak woods and extra amenities such as an espresso machine, these suites bring refined luxury to the tropical jungle.
What to do Nature walks, jogging tracks and bird-watching within 160 acres of gardens and bamboo forest, mountain bike rental, tree planting, rice planting and harvesting, are some of the features that make this destination so special. The setting is tranquil, but recreation and fun are always close by. Delve into the
Where to sleep The combination of crisp Thai silks, teakwood floors and romantic terrazzo tubs big enough for two make Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort the perfect choice for relaxing retreat. All rooms come equipped with spacious balconies, a king or twin bed, down duvets and a superior range of amenities including bathrobes and leather compendium sets. The location in the heart of the Golden Triangle means stunning views across the Mekong River and out to Thailand, Myanmar and Laos, or across the resort’s impeccable landscaped gardens.
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Golden Triangle’s infamous past with a visit to the world class Hall of Opium Museum, located just across from the beautiful resort. Choose from a range of intriguing activities, either indulging in a treatment at Anantara Spa, creating flavorsome regional dishes in a Thai cooking class, learning to drive your very own elephant with a mahout training experience, or taking a fascinating private tour of Golden Triangle in one day. Unique Elephant Adventures Saunter through bamboo forest and view breathtaking landscapes from a uniquely lofty perspective. Be charmed by the playful antics of the babies in the herd, or learn to command an elephant in age-old tradition with an interactive mahout experience. As the elephant adventures are incredibly popular, the following activities are restricted to a choice of one per day. In order to ensure that all experiences are safe and exclusively intimate, space is strictly limited and it is recommend that you book as far in advance as possible before arrival at the hotel.
Deluxe Three Country View Rooms Wake up to crisp mornings and step onto the balcony for views of the mist rising off the hills of Myanmar, Laos and Thailand. Lustrous teak floors and brilliant Thai silks accent all thirty six Deluxe Three Country View Rooms. This traditional elegance also comes with a flat screen TV, an oversized terrazzo bathtub and a collection of additional luxury amenities. Anantara Suites Spacious, elegant and serene, the six Anantara Suites are the ultimate in romantic indulgence. Nestle among plump cushions on the balcony daybed, as you breathe in the fresh air rising up from the rolling green hills.
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Golden Triangle Private Excursion Uncover the mysteries of the fabled Golden Triangle. Bring your passport and an adventurous spirit to explore the unique character and traditions of Thailand and Myanmar, with the option of adding on an experience in Laos. Spend a day enjoying a private tour of rich cultural discovery, complete with your very own car and driver, plus an experienced guide to ease immigration, provide language assistance and help you to purchase souvenirs at the best local prices. Tha Khi Lek (Myanmar) Travel by tuk tuk and enjoy a vibrant tour. Stop off at a local food market. Visit Shwedagon
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Pagoda to learn about the animal corresponding to your birthday, make temple offerings and enjoy stunning mountain views. Explore Jade temple, and then return to the border where a Chinese market offers wonderful souvenirs. Chiang Saen (Thailand) Explore Thailand’s ancient Lanna Kingdom capital of Chiang Saen, where ruins of defensive walls and places of worship have been abandoned for almost 80 years, and tell a tale of this historic town’s rise and fall. Depart from Chiang Saen by traditional longtail boat and traverse the legendary Mekong. Heading directly across the world's twelfth largest river, you’ll skirt the Laos bank, all the
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way back to the resort. Guests wishing to set foot in the third country of the Golden Triangle can add an optional stop at the tourist market of Don Sao in Laos. Lanna Cooking School Learn the delicate art of Thai cuisine, including some distinctly northern specialties. Commence your experience with a guided tour to one of bustling local markets where you’ll learn to select the finest spices and freshest produce, collecting the perfect range of ingredients. Return to the resort and let the master chef bring out your greatest culinary experience yet as you prepare delectable curries, soups, appetizers and traditional desserts
For Reservations please call: +66 2 365 9111 Or visit: www. goldentriangle.anantara.com