“The collection consists of a complete program, an actual design system – similar to a mosaic or a puzzle made up of a whole lot of small, square-shaped objects – that can be combined to form an infinite range of totally flexible solutions. This is what we call Haute Couture for the shower.” This is how the French designer Philippe Starck describes the aesthetic value of the Axor Starck ShowerCollection.
People are spending more time in the bathroom once again, not merely for reasons of hygiene, but to enjoy relaxation, recreation and a sense of well-being. This does not mean that the product itself is going to be less significant – its functionality, its aesthetics, its emotional power will continue to be of importance,” explains Axor brand manager Philippe Grohe, “however, the individual product is embedded in a design or interior space concept. For this reason, the Axor Starck ShowerCollection is a comprehensive system of modular structure that provides a solution for each and every requirement – it is, if you like, a construction kit consisting of the most diverse range of elements that can be combined to create an infinite number of solutions thanks to its consistent underlying design philosophy.
The basic element of the Axor Starck ShowerCollection is a 5 x 5-inch square that can perform a range of different functions: shower, thermostat, lighting or speaker modules, as well as shelve units conform to the same square shape and the same austere design, as are the control elements such as faucets and mixers.
Used as a free-standing individual solution or combined in a group, whether in a horizontal or vertical arrangement, centered in space or distributed in an asymmetrical design – the result will always be new and highly individual living environments in the bathroom. For example, the shower module can be used not only to create a range of different overhead showers, but by allowing the jet to be adjusted horizontally or vertically, it also performs outstandingly as a variable lateral shower module for the neck and shoulder regions. “With the Axor Starck ShowerCollection everyone – and especially architects and interior designers – can use their creativity to the full and create highly individual solutions. “Ready-made simply becomes tailor-made, as prefabricated modules are combined to form individual custom solutions“, says Philippe Starck. “This creates an aesthetic of well-being, and feeling well is a highly individual concern. Just be creative – just mix it!"
The Axor Starck ShowerCollection really does turn the shower into a place of well-being. In this sense, the large Axor Starck ShowerHeaven is the highlight of the exclusive ShowerCollection. Covering nearly one meter square, this luxurious overhead shower creates a truly divine shower experience, a unique showering pleasure. You can choose between a full laminar jet, a soft rain consisting of voluminous water droplets enriched with air, and the impressive whole-body jet.
“In the Axor Starck ShowerCollection, we succeeded in developing not so much individual products, but a concept for the living space bathroom that places the shower at the centre of attention”, Philippe Grohe sums up. “It meets people’s growing need for well-being and turns taking a shower into a satisfying experience – aesthetically, functionally, technologically, and especially emotionally.“
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