Archetech Issue 47 2020 | Page 15

ACQUABELLA CELEBRATES THE IF DESIGN AWARD AND PRESENTS ITS NEW BATHROOM COLLECTIONS Acquabella has become the leading brand in the manufacture of shower trays and bathroom equipment. The company, recently named Business of the Year at the European Business Awards, completes an excellent year which comes along with the 25th anniversary of the company. We interview Acquabella’s CEO, Juan José Benavent, in order to know its consolidation as a reference in the bathroom industry. WHICH ARE THE DRIVERS BEHIND ACQUABELLA’S SUCCESS? There are no miracles, just hard work and the ability to understand the changing market. We decided to differentiate Acquabella from the competitors in aspects such as the high-definition textures, the material and the design of a complete collection of 100% custom bathroom equipment for all our customers. Additionally, the high aesthetic value of Acquabella’s products together with extraordinary technical characteristics make this an excellent option for contract and hotel projects. IF THERE’S ONE INDISPUTABLE LEADING FIGURE IN ACQUABELLA’S NEW COLLECTION, SURELY THAT’S SMART QUIZ, WHICH HAS RECENTLY WON THE IF DESIGN AWARD... Definitely. The Smart Quiz shower tray has become the highlight of our novelties. Smart Quiz represents the story of Acquabella. 25 years of innovative creations that blend into a unique shower tray that is formed by different textures set beneath geometric patterns with a grid that is fully integrated into the shapes. This Award is a well-deserved recognition to Acquabella’s product design and development team who has been completely dedicated to working on the creation of such impressive and innovative collections. We are pleased to exhibit the prestigious red label that accredits this product as the winner of the iF DESIGN AWARD. AFTER SUCH A RENOWNED COLLECTION, WHAT NEW PRODUCTS IS ACQUABELLA PREPARING FOR NEXT SEASON? It’s still too soon to give details. The only thing I can say is there will be very attractive and surprising releases, considering our style and the way of understanding the product. These launches will have a strong innovative component thanks to the work carried out over the last few months in our brand new R+D Centre. www.acquabella.com NEW BROOKLYN RANGE FOR KINEDO Designed to bring the industrial trend to life, the new Kinedo Brooklyn shower cubicle range offers a desirable showering solution for mid to high-end specifications. Available in two colour options – industrial chic with a black version; and, grey profiles and chrome shower giving the traditional a modern twist – Brooklyn features transparent glass on the grey version and black silk screen printed lines on the black version. Its clever design and quality fixtures mean assembly is quick and simple, without silicone and predominately without screws. This robust cubicle comes with pivot or sliding door, white Biocryl shower tray with chrome waste, metal handles and a choice of profile colour, shower and glass, to create the perfect look for any bathroom. See the new Kinedo Brooklyn on display at KBB Birmingham, 1-4 March 2020 on Stand C64. www.kinedo.co.uk Known for being leak-free, robust, stylish, safe, swift to fit, easy to maintain and economical, the Kinedo range – designed and manufactured by Saniflo and comprising of 11 shower cubicle ranges, 4 shower enclosure ranges, plus walk-in shower-bath Kineduo – appeals to numerous domestic and commercial applications. The Kinedo ranges enjoy great success among mid to top-end independent house builders, guest accommodation providers and retailers, while Kinedo budget models are widely specified for universities and larger scale leisure facilities.