NEWSWORTHY
NEW HANSGROHE
KITCHEN FAUCET NAMED
MOST POPULAR KITCHEN
PRODUCT OF 2020
hansgrohe’s Aquno Select M81
kitchen faucet recently brought
home gold in the KitchenInnovation
of the Year® 2020 Awards. With
its new Aquno Select M81 kitchen
faucet, hansgrohe has presented a
new system consisting of uncon-
ventional product design combined
with innovative spray technology
and tailored accessories.
Aquno,
DURAVIT & CECILIE MANZ EXPAND THE SUCCESSFUL LUV SERIES
Nordic style has become a firm fixture in the bathroom since the introduction of the Luv
series. Danish designer Cecilie Manz’s minimalist design language invokes the Scandinavian
concept of living for a brand-new sense of wellbeing. Carefully conceived materials that also
appeal to the sense of touch emphasise the gentle forms and strict geometry. Perfectly
harmonised colour combinations round off the overall picture.
This is reflected by the new furniture colour Almond Satin Matt with its warm yet restrained
effect that opens up a wide range of design options. The interplay of light colours and natural
shades in green or grey creates sharp contrasts. The washing area can be tuned yet further
to individual tastes with the four different console surfaces made from quartz or solid wood.
Combined with soft earth tones, they create a calm interior that exudes sheer elegance.
The oval DuraCeram® washbowls are now available in a total of five sizes with four
different outer surfaces for even greater individualization.
Bathtubs in the Luv series are an eye-catching choice for any bathroom, whether as a
freestanding model for positioning anywhere in the room or a back-to-wall or corner version
with an optional discreetly integrated air whirl system. Mirroring the shape of the washbowls,
their sophisticated aesthetic is a perfect accompaniment to the overall look of the series.
Duravit AG
Founded in 1817 in Hornberg in the Black Forest, Duravit AG is today a leading international
manufacturer of designer bathrooms. The company is active in more than 130 countries
worldwide and stands for innovation in the fields of signature design, comfort-enhancing
technology and premium quality. In cooperation with high-profile international designers,
such as Philippe Starck, sieger design, Kurt Merki Jr., Christian Werner, Matteo Thun and
Cecilie Manz, the company develops unique bathrooms that enhance quality of life for users
on a sustained basis. Duravit's product portfolio comprises sanitary ceramics, bathroom
furniture, bathtubs and shower trays, wellness systems, shower-toilets, tap fittings and
accessories as well as installation systems.
the
integrated
system
combining aqua and unit, makes
a tangible forward-thinking inter-
action with water in the kitchen
and, thanks to the clever overall
concept, offers the right spray
types and functions depending
on the respective use. For the
first time, the laminar and shower
sprays on the pull-out sprayer have
been complemented with a wide-
area and gentle spray that comes
from the integrated base unit. The
SatinFlow spray is comprised of
many individual streams that form
one soft stream that provides a
broad flow. The streams envelope
food, hands, and objects items
without splashing, thereby pro-
viding uniform water coverage.
The base unit in the lower faucet
area acts as a ‘shower’ for fruits
and vegetables, because the inte-
grated wide-area spray ensures a
noticeably gentler distribution of
water droplets thanks to its long
and broad spout as well as the
novel arrangement and number of
spray jets. Using the multifunction
strainer – which is included in the
package and fits precisely under
the stream – the system ensures
a simple and efficient workflow at
the sink. www.hansgrohe.co.za
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