The call of memory: design washbasin bowls
The expressive power of the IRIDE collection lies in its ability to draw on the past in order to project it into the future. The project began as a refined, contemporary reinterpretation of the ancient washbasin bowl, an object tied to the primordial rituals of personal care.
Soft geometries, slender edges and generous volumes turn this ceramic design washbasin into a strongly sculptural element. Water is once again gathered in a wide, enveloping basin that evokes historical atmospheres while remaining free of any decorative excess. The result is a modern washbasin with a powerful scenic presence: a focal point that catches the eye and defines the aesthetic of the entire room.
From object to system: the architectural bathroom project
Yet the true revolution of IRIDE goes beyond the design of the basin itself, finding full expression in its systemic conception. The washbasin is no longer conceived as a stand-alone element, but as a flexible design microcosm, created to meet the many design requirements of the modern bathroom.
The collection explores the entire spatiality of the room through a range of configurations. While the countertop version highlights the essentiality of the basin, accentuating its contrast with material-rich surfaces, the freestanding washbasin variant asserts itself as a true monolith. Positioned centre-room or set against a wall, the freestanding model becomes an architectural totem of absolute elegance, perfect for avant-garde interiors and luxury hotels.
Integration and Functionality: Structures and Storage
Design bathroom furniture cannot ignore the balance between form and function. This is why the IRIDE system is built around integrated solutions that combine the ceramic body with highly engineered complements, moving beyond the traditional concept of the vanity unit.
Particularly striking is the option of the washbasin with metal frame, which encases the ceramic basin in a rigorous, lightweight geometry. The metal creates a refined material contrast with the purity of the ceramic, lending the whole an industrial-chic, exceptionally sophisticated character. The system also allows for the seamless integration of countertops and storage elements, giving architects and designers maximum compositional freedom to organise the space with aesthetic rigour and everyday practicality.
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