NUWKEM ELEVATES COMMERCIAL BATHROOMS
In high-end commercial environments, every element contributes to the experience of a building. With its new Ticra Ember Bronze Steel Range, Nuwkem brings a refined aesthetic to commercial bathrooms, combining a warm metallic finish with the durability and functionality required for busy public spaces.
Bathrooms are an important part of the overall visitor experience, particularly in hotels, restaurants, boutiques and other premium venues. While reception areas and public spaces often receive attention, bathrooms provide an opportunity to reinforce the quality and identity of a property through carefully considered fittings and accessories.
The Ember Bronze range is manufactured from high-grade steel and finished in a rich bronze tone, introducing warmth and understated luxury to contemporary bathroom interiors. Its materiality and colour allow the collection to function as a design feature while complementing a range of interior styles and finishes.
Alongside its aesthetic appeal, the range has been developed to withstand the demands of high-traffic commercial environments. Robust construction supports long-term performance while the products are designed to remain easy to clean and maintain.
The collection also incorporates practical refill systems using the high-quality refills associated with the Ticra range. This enables facilities managers to maintain consistent hygiene standards while simplifying ongoing maintenance and servicing requirements.
The emphasis on hygiene, functionality and visual quality reflects the increasing importance placed on commercial bathroom design. A well-designed bathroom can extend the architectural and interior concept of a property into spaces that are often overlooked, creating a cohesive experience throughout the building.
The Ember Bronze Steel Range demonstrates how sanitary accessories can contribute more than basic functionality. Through its combination of material quality, durability and distinctive finish, the collection provides architects and designers with an opportunity to introduce a considered design element while meeting the practical requirements of demanding commercial environments. www. nuwkem. co. za
ITALTILE BRINGS SPA-STYLE LIVING OUTDOORS
Italtile has introduced the Tivoli Auckland Outdoor Shower Column, its first purpose-designed outdoor shower, responding to the growing emphasis on seamless indoor-outdoor living and the integration of wellness into residential design.
As biophilic design influences contemporary spaces, outdoor amenities are increasingly being considered as extensions of the interior. The Auckland Outdoor Shower Column supports this approach by creating a practical connection between the home and its surrounding landscape while introducing an element of everyday luxury.
With its clean, architectural silhouette, the shower column is designed to complement contemporary landscaping and architectural styles. It is manufactured from premium 316 stainless steel, providing durability in demanding environments and making it particularly suited to coastal and high-humidity locations.
The column incorporates a hot and cold mixer connected to the home’ s existing water supply. At 3 bar pressure, the hand shower delivers 10.2 litres per minute while the overhead shower head delivers 12.5 litres per minute. Low-flow restrictors can be added where greater water efficiency is required.
Beyond its wellness appeal, the outdoor shower provides a practical solution for rinsing away sand, salt, chlorine, dirt and mud after swimming, gardening or time spent outdoors. This helps prevent wet or muddy footprints from being brought into the home while encouraging greater use of outdoor spaces.
Installation requirements, including drainage and foundations, are site dependent and follow standard outdoor plumbing practices. In areas experiencing freezing temperatures, a shut-off valve and provision for draining the unit are recommended.
Maintenance is straightforward, requiring regular cleaning, particularly in coastal environments, and periodic cleaning of the shower nozzles to prevent limescale. Any surface discolouration or tea staining on the stainless steel can be removed using non-abrasive cleaning products.
The Auckland Outdoor Shower Column demonstrates how carefully considered exterior fittings can combine architectural aesthetics, functionality and wellness, extending the experience of the home into the landscape. www. italtile. co. za
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