Architect and Builder November/December 2018 | Page 30

Kohler Furthers Impression on Africa’s Hospitality Sector A t home Sun International’s Time Square Arena and Maslow Hotel in Pretoria feature some of the brand’s most exclusive fittings. The fine choice here reflects the hospitality sector’s appreciation for great design and thoughtful technology. In fact, this partnership between Kohler and Sun International is as instinctive as it is effective. Luxurious functionality enjoys centre stage in a Kohler bathroom. Hotel guests are treated to a considerate, innovative bathroom experience that prioritises a world-class look and feel on even keel with the sanitaryware innovations of tomorrow. In a water-strained country like South Africa technology that respects water as our most precious resource is not an aes- thetic nice-to-have but a functional must-have. At Times Square this kind ALEO+ RECESSED BATH of innovation is almost ubiquitous. A AND SHOWER TRIM project highlight are showers that feature Kohler’s Katalyst ® air-induction technology. This innovation infuses the water with two litres of air per minute, making water droplets larger and warmer, which ensures a more luxurious experience with limited water. Similarly, showerheads also feature RaceTrack technology providing an even, and more consistent, spray for optimal coverage, thereby reducing overspray and unnecessary wastage. With millions of litres of water PANACHE BACK-TO-WALL lost per annum due to leaking TOILET PAN tap mixers, Kohler’s Detent Technology is making a significant impact on reducing this wastage. All mixers at the hotel are fitted with Detent Technology, which re- duces water wastage by up to 50% through a built-in intermediate stop in the mixer, while still seducing guests with a world-class experience. 30 The Aleo and Aleo+ mixer range, with their sleek look and simple lines, is another project highlight and LADENA VESSEL also features the cutting- RECTANGULAR SHAPE edge Detent Technology. The mixer range has SafeSeal™,another Kohler innovation that ensures that the water does not touch the internal metallic surfaces of the mixer. Both mixers are easy to install and maintain, with the hidden spout-end aerator easily replaceable without the need for speciality tools. In fact, these mixers were designed such to allow users to remove the aerator using a coin. Other features include anti-twist hoses and water efficiency that limits flow to five litres per minute. More than providing innovative product entirely within budget, Kohler added indis- pensable value to the hospitality industry by conducting training sessions with hotel facilities staff to ensure products are well maintained for a longer Kohler bathroom experience for hotel guests. Both the technology and the experience is testament to Kohler’s commitment to sustainability and a superior user experience, which is perfectly aligned to their ethos of “embracing gracious living”. Unsurprisingly, Kohler ALEO+ TALL have made an aesthetic BASIN MIXER and technological impression with this project, but that is what the hospitality industry have come to expect from this venerated bathroom and kitchen brand who continue to be the go-to brand on the African continent. www.africa.kohler.com [phone] [email protected] Advertorial Internationally, Kohler enjoys a reputation for bringing both style and technical innovation to the hospitality industry. Their covetable bathroom products enjoy pride of place in prestigious projects across the African continent, including Singita Kwitonda Lodge in Rwanda, Royal Park in Luanda and the Four Seasons in Seychelles.