We reached out to six architecture and interior design professionals to weigh in on their favorite bath fixture or fitting, at the moment. Here’s what they had to say.
Erin Ruby: Principal, Erin Ruby Design, New York City
“White Rectangular Ceramic Bathroom Sink KCV-122 from Kraus. I used this in combination with their Ramus Single Lever Faucet FVS-1007 in a renovation of a 1930s craftsman home-turned-boutique guesthouse. The guest bathrooms needed to be updated to withstand continuous use while complementing the historic character of the building. These fixtures are sleek yet approachable, providing a functional vanity space and a modern take on the traditional farmhouse hand sink.”
Joey Shimoda: Principal, Shimoda Design Group, Los Angeles
“Lovair L-460 soap dispenser in combination with the Lovair Sensor tap L-180 series. Finding a cleanly designed soap dispenser and faucet for commercial applications is difficult. The Lovair line of products is super minimal and features a great satin finish. The big plus is that the spat dispenser shares the same design aesthetic and allows for them to exist in visual harmony. We used this in ‘The Collective’ office buildings in Playa Vista, California.”
Christina Hart: Senior Principal, Director of Hospitality Interiors, HOK, New York City
“Axor’s Massaud Wall-Mounted Widespread tap is the ultimate in minimalist and outstanding design. The sinewy frame allows water to cascade gently, and the space above functions as a shelf for storing objects. The product fully complies with environmental concerns, too: low-flow 1.5GPM aerators help reduce water consumption. We specified this for a high-end luxury hospitality space, Suite 5000 at the Mandarin Oriental in New York.”
Alison Damonte: Owner, Alison Damonte Design, San Francisco
“Zucchetti’s Closer showerhead is playful, functional, and dynamic. Its innovative design challenges the experience of the daily shower to be fun and flexible, and its quirky aesthetic refuses to look like it only belongs in the bathroom. Though limited in finish options, the black is incredibly chic.”
Evelyn Choi: Project Designer, Rockwell Group, New York City
“Sandwich Plus anti-lime shower head by Cristina. For Sky, a new residential tower in Manhattan, we wanted to create a spectacular rain shower experience in the building’s Water Club. We found this beautifully designed, super slim fixture that can operate with minimal pressure to save water while preserving a normal cascade shower. We’re installing four in a row to create an eight-foot-long immersive rainshower.”
Lance Amato: Director, Vocon, New York City
“Dyson’s Airblade Tap. This fixture incorporates the traditional applications for public restroom use, but as it drains directly into the sink, it solves the reoccurring inconvenience of water dripping on the floor caused by wall-mounted hand dryers. We’re trying our first specification of it for a confidential client.”
Want to chime in on one of your favorite products? Email us (sheila@architizer.com) and tell us about your current favorite light fixturefor the next installment of Architizer Asks. Be sure to include: your name, firm name, professional title, product, and manufacturer.