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Bathroom brand KEUCO has collaborated with Studio F.A. Porsche to create a range of accessible products that combine top design specification with maximum usability

GERMAN BATHROOM manufacturer KEUCO has teamed with industrial designers Studio F.A. Porsche to create a new barrier-free range of bathroom fixtures. The AXESS collection includes a minimallystyled folding support rail and rail system, grab rails and a freestanding stool to make the bathroom space fully accessible. Christian Schwamkrug, Design Director at Studio F. A. Porsche, said: “It was our wish to meet the highest aesthetic demands and yet incorporate the specific needs of a barrier-free bathroom system. Our aim was to develop accessible bathroom products from a completely new perspective. Timeless, very clear, aesthetic forms, permanently perceived as beautiful, even after many years.

“Our ambition was to create something special, right down to the smallest detail, and make it technically possible.”

The folding support rail is perhaps the most technically challenging component of the new range. It looks nothing like folding support rails of the past as it stands uniquely flat against the wall when folded up. It is available in three finishes – chrome, matt black or aluminium-chrome – and, depending on the surface, a grip-friendly plastic inlay in black or white can be integrated. The plastic is significant as it makes it easy to grip and prevents slipping when supporting or holding on. There is an optional and retrofittable toilet paper holder which has a black or white roller stopper enabling it to colour match the design. keuco.com, studiofaporsche.com