As the first woman to design a project for Axor Hansgrohe Company, Patricia designed to represent the modern age, with attention to today’s economic concerns to benefit the environment at the same time.
This isn’t just a bathroom, it’s a room that is separated from the bedroom, a space for relaxation and rejuvenation. For this collection, Patricia really focused on the function as well as the needs of both the user and the ecosystem at the same time. She produced a soaker tub as well as a vessel sink, faucets and other little accessories to make the bathroom more pleasant.
As you can see, there are two relatively smaller bathtubs instead of one giant one. Patricia thinks its ridiculous to fill up a whole bathtub just to bathe one person, so she referenced these tubs back to the traditional methods of single bathing. The shape was interpreted through old-fashioned washtubs that were large enough to fit and bathe one person, but small enough to not be wasteful. Additionally, the look of the tubs were motivated through the shape of a bucket with handles that let you carry it. The shape helps resemble a sense of water’s preciousness.
“when you fill a bucket, you think of quantity.”
The slot-like openings also act as a functional purpose for where you hang your washcloth or towel. The vessel sinks match the tubs with its gentle curves and side openings. The slot openings continue to show on the faucet handles as well, featuring a subtle wave. The handles coms up flawlessly and organically from one side like a branch of a tree.
Very cute. It'd be great to have a single small bath tub if you're living in your own apartment. It would save alot of water because you wouldn't need to use so much water to fill to the top of the tub. I hate it when you have to wait so long before the water fills up just enough so when you lay in the tub, you're not freezing to death. But at the same time, I like the largeness of a big tub. You don't feel as confined and I would imagine that you wouldn't be able to dip your whole body underwater in this single tub without having to bend your legs. So would it actually be that relaxing? And what happens to married couples who want to sit in the bath tub together? They sure wouldn't be able to fit inside one tub. It'd be way too cramped.
ReplyDeleteThe tub is nice but I'd say it's only good for someone who's single and living in their own apartment.
- Tiffany May
I know!! I don't know whats more inconvenient, a tub that's too big, or having two separate tubs! Its a really great design, though and she's got such an amazing concept for this line! I love the sinks and the handles resembling a bucket from historic times.
ReplyDelete-Leanne Tran