Keuco & Team 7: Bathroom furniture made from solid real wood

The new Edition Lignatur Art collection from Keuco and Team 7 combines solid natural wood with elegant ceramic or glass cover plates and recessed or surface-mounted enamelled washbasins to create a harmonious whole in the wash area. Additional cabinet units and mirrors complete the collection.

The new Edition Lignatur Art collection combines solid natural wood (shown here in Wild White Oak) with elegant ceramic or glass cover plates and recessed or surface-mounted enamelled washbasins to create a harmonious whole.

Photo: KEUCO GmbH & Co. KG

With the expansion of the Edition Lignatur, Keuco is presenting the new Edition Lignatur Art as an artistic combination of design, naturalness and high-quality materiality. Behind this range of solid wood bathroom furniture are two companies – Keuco and Team 7 – who share a passion for sophisticated design, a spirit of innovation and craftsmanship.

The Lignatur Art collection aims to blur the boundaries between the bathroom and the living space. The solid natural wood, combined with elegant ceramic or glass top panels and the recessed or surface-mounted enamelled washbasins, creates a harmonious whole. Yet the collection surprises with its delicate design language. The result is a bathroom ambience that combines elegant cosiness with refined lines.

Finished real wood for a distinctive look

For the ‘smoked oak’ variant in the collection, the solid wood is steamed with sal ammoniac, which gives it its characteristic deep colour.

Photo: KEUCO GmbH & Co. KG

The focus is on the new wood type smoked oak, which gives the series an elegant look. The dark surface of smoked oak is created by a traditional, natural process: The solid wood is steamed with salmiak spirit, which develops the characteristic deep colouring. Each surface of a bathroom furniture is given its own individual expression and is characterised by natural grain and vibrant. The naturalness of the material is fully preserved, making each piece of furniture unique.

In addition to smoked oak, there are other woods to choose from: Venice oak with its unique shipworm structure, classic oak with a warm honey tone and light wild white oak with a vibrant grain.

Form and function in harmony

Push-to-open technology and soft-close hinges ensure that the drawers open easily and close gently.

Photo: KEUCO GmbH & Co. KG

The Edition Lignatur Art product range is rounded off by the washbasin with benches as well as sideboards, mid and tall units. The continuous fronts can be opened conveniently thanks to push-to-open technology and closed gently using soft-close hinges. On request, cover plates can also reliably protect the solid wood of the side units and middle units. They also serve to highlight the natural charm of the furniture and – in keeping with the design of the washbasin – ensure a cohesive look.

Mirror cabinets with a cohesive design

The touch-sensitive control panels allow the light colour of the illuminated mirrors to be continuously adjusted and dimmed from warm white to daylight-like lighting.

Photo: KEUCO GmbH & Co. KG

The cohesive look is completed by the range’s mirror cabinet, which features elements made from natural woods. Compartment inserts, compartment back panel and body sides are made of corresponding woods. An all-round three-sided light frame creates maximum illumination at the wash station and illuminates the face - whether as a classic wall-mounted mirror cabinet or as built-in model. The open storage shelf presents your favourite products in an effective way. The LED lighting can be dimmed via the control panel and the light colour can be continuously adjusted from warm white to daylight-like lighting (2,700 - 6,500 Kelvin). In addition, the mirror cabinet has three lighting sources: A main lighting of the surrounding frame as well as compartment and wash basin lighting.

The light colour of the series’ light mirror can also be infinitely controlled and dimmed from warm white to daylight-like lighting using the button panels with touch sensors. This means that the light can not only be adjusted to the mood of the viewer, but also shows, for example, just when applying the make-up, how the effect is in the outdoors, office or restaurant. The light sail of the mirror lets the light fall pleasantly from above. Mirror heating is also available as an option.

Mission: Perfect match

To ensure a consistent look in the grain, the individual slats of the natural wood panels are matched to one another.

Photo: KEUCO GmbH & Co. KG

The Edition Lignatur Art bathroom furniture is created with a passion for craftsmanship and great appreciation for the high-quality material. Before the furniture is made, there is a special step called “painting with wood”. The grains of the natural woods used for an Edition Lignatur furniture should match each other perfectly. This is done by taking the time to match the individual slats of the natural wood panels from which they are made. For a harmonious look in the bathroom.

ISH 2027 brings the world of building services technology together

From 15 to 19 March 2027, ISH will be held in Frankfurt am Main, showcasing forward-looking concepts for planning, installation, operation and manufacturing in the field of building services engineering. More than 2,000 exhibitors are expected to attend the trade fair, including all the market-leading companies.

Photo: Messe Frankfurt Exhibition GmbH, Pietro Sutera

The demands placed on buildings continue to grow. Energy efficiency, digitalisation, comfort and the conservation of resources can only be achieved if heating, ventilation, plumbing and digital systems work together intelligently. From 15 to 19 March 2027 in Frankfurt am Main, ISH will demonstrate how this can lead to future-ready concepts for planning, installation, operation and production. Strong industry participation is already taking shape: more than 2,000 exhibitors are expected at ISH 2027, including all the market-leading companies.

Whether system planners, architects, skilled trades, industry, building operators or the housing sector, the world’s leading trade fair for HVAC + water offers relevant content for every target group and a comprehensive overview of the entire spectrum of building services technology. This makes ISH a key meeting place for professional exchange, innovation and new business contacts. “The high level of industry participation is a strong vote of confidence. The fact that the market-leading companies will be represented at ISH underlines the importance of the world’s leading trade fair as an international platform. This is where the relevant market players come together, new business relationships are formed and current developments can be experienced first-hand,” says Stefan Seitz, Director Brand Management ISH.

To help visitors find their way around the extensive range of products and services, ISH 2027 structures its offering into nine solution fields: Bathrooms, Pools & Spas, Water-bearing Systems, Installation, Heat Generation, Indoor Air, Intelligent Building Management, Software Solutions and Sanitary & HVAC Production. They are based on specific applications, making it easier for the various target groups to access the topics most relevant to them. At the same time, they highlight the connections between different areas of modern building services technology and cover the entire building lifecycle.

The strong market presence is also reflected in the exhibitor line-up. Companies that have already confirmed their participation include Belimo Automation, Bette, Bosch, Buderus, Burgbad,  BWT Wassertechnik, Caleffi, Dallmer, Dendrit, Duravit, ebm-papst, Geberit, Giacomini, Grohe, Grundfos, Grünbeck, Hansgrohe, Heinrich Schulte, Hewi, Hottgenroth, Ideal Standard, Kaldewei, Kampmann, Kermi, Kludi, Laufen, Neoperl, Reflex Winkelmann, REMS, Roca, Roth, Rothenberger, Schell, Schütte, Siemens, Swegon, Syr, Tece, Toto, Trimble, Trox, Uponor, Vaillant, Viega, Viessmann, Villeroy & Boch, Wago, Weishaupt, Wilo, Wolf and Würth.

Holistic planning as the foundation for sustainable buildings

Photo: Messe Frankfurt Exhibition GmbH, Pietro Sutera

Today, specialist planners for building services engineering (TGA), engineering firms, architects and project developers coordinate far more than just individual trades. Energy supply, drinking water, ventilation, cooling, building automation and digital planning are interconnected from an early stage. Data centres, healthcare buildings and mixed-use developments add further requirements. ISH reflects these connections across several solution fields. Heat Generation in Halls 9.1, 10.1, 11.0, 12.0 and 12.1 ranges from heat pumps and hybrid systems to biomass, as well as local and district heating. Indoor Air in Halls 8.0 and 10.1 covers ventilation, air-conditioning and cooling solutions for different types of buildings. In Hall 11.1, Intelligent Building Management focuses on building automation, energy management and smart-building applications, while Software Solutions in Hall 8.0 brings together digital tools for planning, simulation, BIM and facility management. The field Water-bearing Systems in Halls 4.0, 4.2, 5.0, 9.0 and 9.1 complete the range.

Efficient installation is crucial to project success

Time and cost pressures, new heating technologies and increasing requirements for drinking-water hygiene and energy efficiency are shaping the day-to-day work of the skilled trades and specialist wholesalers. There is demand for solutions that make installation and maintenance easier and more efficient. In the Installation solution field in Hall 5.1, the focus is on tools, fastening systems, industrial prefabrication and solutions for storage, logistics and transport. Heat Generation provides an overview of current heating technologies, while the field Water-bearing Systems covers drinking-water installations, heating circuits and sustainable water management. In the Bathrooms solution field in Halls 2.0, 3.0, 3.1, 4.1, 4.2 and Forum, trade visitors can also discover the trends shaping the modern bathroom and the latest requirements in terms of design, comfort, hygiene and sustainability.

Architecture and design combine technology with quality of life

Photo: Messe Frankfurt Exhibition GmbH, Pietro Sutera

Architects, interior architects, bathroom planners, hospitality designers and project developers combine design aspirations with comfort, hygiene, accessibility and resource efficiency. This applies to private bathrooms as well as hotels, public sanitary facilities and healthcare and care facilities. The Bathrooms solution field in Halls 2.0, 3.0, 3.1, 4.1, 4.2 and Forum presents bathroom concepts for private, public and commercial applications. The focus is on design, accessibility, hygiene and sustainable spatial concepts. The Pools & Spas solution field in Hall 3.0 extends the range to applications for private homes, hotels, wellness facilities, municipal swimming pools, healthcare facilities and other leisure facilities. Water-bearing Systems complement the offering with approaches to the resource-efficient and hygienic use of water.

Economic efficiency extends beyond commissioning

The housing sector, facility managers and operators of hotels, hospitals, schools and municipal facilities need to ensure that buildings remain economical, energy-efficient and comfortable over the long term. Energy consumption and operating costs are just as important as maintenance, water quality and user comfort. At ISH, the relevant offering ranges from climate-friendly Heat Generation in Halls 9.1, 10.1, 11.0, 12.0 and 12.1 and solutions for air quality and air conditioning in the Indoor Air solution field in Halls 8.0 and 10.1 to Intelligent Building Management in Hall 11.1 for automation and energy management. Software Solutions in Hall 8.0 support building management, maintenance and planning for existing buildings, while Water-bearing Systems in Halls 4.0, 4.2 and 5.0 as well as 9.0 and 9.1 present solutions for drinking-water hygiene, drainage, process and rainwater use and heating circuits. This provides operators with a concentrated overview of technologies for efficient and future-ready building operation.

Innovation across the entire value chain

Photo: Messe Frankfurt Exhibition GmbH, Pietro Sutera

Manufacturers, OEMs, suppliers, wholesalers, and procurement and development departments are facing increasing demands in terms of quality, sustainability, resource efficiency and resilient supply chains. At the same time, innovations need to be brought to market more quickly. The Sanitary & HVAC Production solution field in Halls 4.1, 4.2, 5.0, 8.0, 9.0, 9.1, 10.1, 11.0 and 11.1 covers components, materials, production processes, engineering services and OEM solutions for sanitary, heating, air-conditioning and ventilation technology. One current focus is the Drinking Water Compliance Forum in Hall 4.1. Organised in cooperation with figawa, the German association for companies in the gas and water sector, it provides manufacturers, suppliers and OEMs with guidance on requirements for materials and products in contact with drinking water, testing procedures, certification and market access, and brings companies together with testing bodies, laboratories, certification organisations and consultants.

Frutiger Aero: The bathroom as a walk-in utopia

Fru­ti­ger Aero brings together the elements likely to define the bathroom of the coming years: digital aesthetics and natural materials, techno-optimism and a focus on the body.

When water becomes part of the interior: a visionary visualisation of a Frutiger Aero bathroom featuring flowing forms, translucent surfaces and leafy green as a colour accent.

Visualisation: AI-generated / Pop up my Bathroom

A trend that could catch on: Frutiger Aero marks the return of an aesthetic from the early days of the internet – glossy, aqua blue, leaf green and full of optimism for the future. We wonder whether this trend will remain a niche phenomenon or whether it might actually play a role in bathroom design. And we consider whether organic design is more than just a question of form in this context.

In progressive interior design, sofas and armchairs, pouffes and tables, sideboards, lamps and rugs are increasingly merging – despite their different materials – to form spacious, gently curving landscapes. Understatement as a stylistic approach is now found, if at all, only in the colour scheme, which is generally subtle and dominated by earthy tones. So whilst in living rooms and bedrooms, alongside minimalism, an alternative stylistic approach has long been shaping the new, sometimes glamorous looks – in which a rounded design language transcends hybrid styles such as Scandy Style and Japandi and features voluminous, soft furnishings – bathroom design is still dominated by straight lines and boxy forms, the aim of which seems to be to blend with modern Bauhaus architecture. Exceptions such as large round mirrors, trendy embossed fronts and 3D tiles, as well as deliberately rounded bathroom furniture, seem to confirm rather than break this rule. Or are these, after all, the first signs of a small design revolution in the bathroom? And thus a trend that is emerging just in time to counteract the threat of monotony?

A touch of digital optimism is returning

Bubble design in its purest form: the teardrop-shaped bath made of translucent glass and the undulating washbasin demonstrate how organic design and LED lighting transform the bathroom into a Frutiger Aero utopia.

Visualisation: AI-generated / Pop up my Bathroom

This aesthetic is new, yet familiar. Shiny surfaces, crystal-clear water, air bubbles, lush green foliage against a brilliant blue sky: anyone who switched on a computer between 2004 and 2013 will be familiar with this visual world. It characterised operating systems such as Windows Vista and Windows 7, advertising campaigns, packaging and the user interfaces of a technological generation that still firmly believed that digitalisation and nature would form a harmonious future. This aesthetic only acquired its somewhat exotic-sounding name in hindsight: Frutiger Aero – a combination of the airy, humanist Frutiger typeface and Microsoft’s transparent ‘Aero’ design language.

Is this just another retro trend, or the beginning of something new? The fact is that Frutiger Aero has been enjoying a remarkable revival for the past few years. On TikTok, YouTube and Reddit, Generation Z in particular is collecting the visual worlds of yesteryear and creating an alternative to the pared-back minimalism of the present. It thus serves as a vision of a future that was once promised: a utopia in which efficiency and the environment coexist. It is precisely this blend of nostalgia and confidence in the future that is now making the trend interesting for interior design as well. Bubble design à la Joe Colombo and Colani blends with the art of Yayoi Kusama, bionics, LED and OLED to create futuristic designs that are currently driving the trend, particularly in semi-public spaces and the hospitality sector. And no room is better suited to this than the bathroom.

Why the bathroom is the natural habitat of Frutiger Aero

For Frutiger Aero is, at its core, an aesthetic inspired by water. Drops, waves, aquamarine hues, crystalline transparency – everything that defines this visual language is already at home in the bathroom. When applied to the space, a futuristic scenario emerges almost of its own accord: the bathroom becomes a walk-in utopia, a capsule of light, water and soft forms. As a sort of continuation of the trend towards the seamless bathroom – which is also evident in the market – walls and floors merge here into a homogeneous, glossy shell, into which organically shaped islands comprising the washbasin, bath and shower are set. Backlit panels in aqua and leaf green can replace the classic bathroom window; lines of light trace the contours of the furniture; and individual plants add vibrant accents to an unusually technoid environment.

The scenario as an aesthetic experiment

The result resembles a space station that draws inspiration from nature. And in doing so, it strikes a chord. For behind the glossy surface lies a serious question: to what extent is technology a solution to the crises of our generation, shaped by pandemics and climate change? How much technology can the most intimate space in the home accommodate, and how much nature does it need?

Frutiger Aero is not merely an expression of a longing for the once-so-beautiful new, ideal world. It harkens back to a time when digitalisation was associated with a new beginning towards a humane future, and when social media appeared as a universe of possibilities and peaceful coexistence – rather than an unmanageable realm of conspiracy theories and fake news with the potential to isolate people within their own individual bubbles. Frutiger Aero is also a (figurative) call to press the reset button, an invitation to identify with it for all those who wish to counter frustration and scepticism with something more than an escape into what is, admittedly, extremely stylish ‘cosy minimalism’.

Organic design: Stylistic features of the Frutiger Aero bathroom

A greeting from yesterday’s future: a mother-of-pearl Panton chair, a capsule-shaped shower cubicle and amorphous plant niches show just how naturally the Pop Modernism of the 1960s blends into Frutiger’s ‘Aero’ visual world of Aqua Mosaic, high-gloss finishes and lush greenery.

Visualisation: AI-generated / Pop up my Bathroom

But what exactly does this airy trend look like? The guiding principle is an organic design language. It follows the logic of water rather than the geometry of right angles, and can be identified by its typical characteristics: flowing, rounded contours without hard edges define furniture, sanitaryware and even the edges of rooms; amorphous, teardrop- and kidney-shaped basic forms replace rectangles and cuboids – from mirrors to freestanding baths. Ideally, soft transitions allow walls, floors and objects to merge seamlessly, as if the room were cast from a single mould. This is complemented by translucent and glossy materials such as satin-finished glass, cast stone and high-gloss surfaces, which reflect light and create depth. Emotionally, the interior style is underpinned by a colour palette of white, aqua blue and fresh green, enriched with natural motifs and living greenery. Light, finally, becomes a material in its own right: indirect, diffused, integrated into both the furnishings and the architecture. If you wish, you can even use projection to give the light the shape of water.

Admittedly, organic design is anything but new – what is new is the context. What began in the 1970s as ‘biodesign’ and lived on in the 2000s as a digital visual language is now returning as an interior concept. Its implementation need not be confined to showcase projects in boutique hotels, as there is much to be said for the Frutiger Aero look in private bathroom design too. Today, there is a wealth of commercially available products that are ideally suited to bringing this trend to life in the bathroom, ranging from floor-level showers and standard wall-hung sanitaryware and furniture to underfloor heating and designer radiators. Even large-format tiled or seamless floor and wall designs are no longer the exception. However, this futuristic aesthetic is only made technically feasible by solid surface materials, CNC manufacturing, digitalised bespoke production of bathroom furniture and flexible LED technology – which will likely be supplemented in future by OLED applications – through which light and water can be harmoniously combined.

Was Colani right?

When the bathroom abandoned right angles: With the Colani range for Villeroy & Boch, unveiled at the ISH in Frankfurt in 1975, Luigi Colani introduced consistently biomorphic ceramics into the bathroom for the first time – a washbasin, toilet and bidet forming a sculptural ensemble in the moss-green shades of the era. Today, his design language seems to foreshadow Frutiger Aero.

Photo: Villeroy & Boch

The best-known pioneer of this approach was Luigi Colani, arguably the most radical advocate of fluid forms in German design. Colani’s influence on the contemporary look of our bathrooms has been formative – not least because of his bathroom collection for Villeroy & Boch. He once explained to me personally why a bathroom should not, in fact, have any corners or sharp edges: “The bathroom is the only room in which we move about naked. Here, the body’s vulnerability is immediately apparent – and that is precisely why the products and furnishings should serve the person, not the other way round. The naked body knows no right angles; why should the room that is closest to it?”

This sentence encapsulates the very essence of the trend. Frutiger Aero in the bathroom is more than just a stylistic exercise. Rather, it can be seen as the rediscovery of a humanistic idea: design that takes its cue from the body. The soft form here is not merely ornamental, but follows the principle of care – it removes the harshness from the space where people are most vulnerable.

Here’s how you can embrace this trend right now

Illustration: Karsten Jipp; partly generated by AI

Those who don’t want to wait for the bathroom of the future will find a number of building blocks already available on the market. Rounded bathroom furniture translates the organic design language into everyday use – for example, in the b:me collection by burgbad, whose mineral cast washbasins, inspired by the play of light and shadow on sand dunes, combine geometric clarity with soft curves. Organically shaped taps, such as the Axor Starck Organic range designed by Philippe Starck for Axor, bring flowing lines to the washbasin and combine them with a mindful approach to water use. These are complemented by round or amorphously shaped mirrors with indirect lighting, freestanding baths with soft contours, and seamless, glossy surfaces – from the glass splashback to the porcelain stoneware in aqua tones. The consistent use of greenery – whether as a plant in a glass vase or as a colour accent in accessories – brings not only the Frutiger Aero interior style but also a touch of natural utopia into the bathroom. Just a few of these elements are enough to bring the trend’s optimistic underlying mood into an existing bathroom – when fully implemented, the result is a space that feels like an update towards a better future.

Frutiger Aero brings together the elements likely to shape the bathroom of the coming years: digital aesthetics and natural materials, techno-optimism and a focus on the body. It remains to be seen to what extent this will come to pass. At the last ISH – the world’s leading trade fair for water, heating and ventilation in Frankfurt – Pop up my Bathroom had already championed the ‘Human Scale’: the primacy of human proportions, ergonomics and the adaptation of the bathroom to individual needs. We are therefore very keen to see whether the international industry will already be responding to the trends towards the ‘Human Scale’ and the Frutiger Aero aesthetic at the next edition of ISH (15–19 March 2027 in Frankfurt). The fact that, of all things, imagery from the early days of the internet serves as a reminder that design should serve people is a memorable twist – Colani would probably have liked it.

Conrad Los Angeles: Bathing with a view at Walt Disney Concert Hall

The interior design of the Conrad Los Angeles was inspired by the tradition of West Coast Modernism, as well as the architecture and culture of Downtown L.A. Axor products complement the interior in the bathrooms.

From the bathtub, the guests of The Conrad Los Angeles can enjoy a wonderful panoramic view over the city. 

Photos: Philip Vile

With the Conrad Los Angeles, the Hilton hotel group aims to open a new chapter in the luxury hospitality in Downtown L.A. The new hotel is situated in a twenty-story tower within the Grand LA, a monumental, multi-purpose building complex.

Designed by star architect Frank Gehry, the complex comprises affordable housing, luxury rentals and a massive shopping plaza. It is situated right in the heart of the city centre, directly opposite the Walt Disney Concert Hall. Inside, the Conrad Los Angeles includes 305 guest rooms, five restaurants and bars, a rooftop swimming pool and a fitness center. Axor fittings blend seamlessly into the interior design of the bathrooms.

West Coast modernism, links to nature and downtown culture

One of the sources of inspiration for the interior design is the significant tradition of West Coast Modern.

Tasked with conceiving the marquee resort’s interiors were none other than London-based studio Tara Bernerd & Partners, which has taken inspiration from the grand tradition of the West Coast Modernist movement and its holistic design. It also links to nature, as well as the architecture and culture of downtown L.A. itself.

Throughout the lobby, the sculptural ceiling changes heights, undulating as it echoes the rhythms of the façade. A rich palette of pale linens, interspersed with sophisticated blues, rich woven fabrics and pops of mustard yellow compliments the wide-planked pale oak floors, polished concrete and Ceppo stone.

Guest rooms and suites expand on this palette with a blend of oak paneling, wide-planked pale oak floors and contemporary art to convey the ultimate in modern Californian cool. Tara Bernerd & Partners selected Axor for the bathrooms.

Timeless Californian Elegance

At the washbasin, a careful blend of organic Axor Urquiola and minimalist Axor Citterio faucets welcomes guests.

Each guest bathroom is a restrained yet serene composition of smoked glass, white marble and charcoal notes. A diverse selection of fixtures in Brushed Black Chrome elevates the atmosphere, with every arrangement tailored to the unique layout of each bathroom—and subtly echoing the sculptural precision of Gehry’s architecture.

At the washbasin, a careful blend of organic Axor Urquiola and minimalist Axor Citterio faucets welcomes guests. For the shower, Tara Bernerd & Partners selected an ensemble of Axor collections that deliver modernist aesthetics: Starck, Citterio, and ShowerSolutions. By the bath, guests can luxuriate in panoramic views of Downtown LA with a generous floor-standing Axor Massaud faucet - its distinct waterfall-shaped spray an ideal complement to the cascading facade of the Walt Disney Concert Hall below.

Sustainability at every level

The Conrad Los Angeles not only embodies the distinct style and grandeur of its namesake city. It also responds to its drought-affected community’s imperative for responsible, eco-conscious development. Axor is part of this mission. Each product complies with the strictest local guidelines for water and energy consumption. In doing so, it supports the Grand LA’s pursuit of hospitality excellence and rigorous LEED standards. The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design is an international green-building certification program that promotes sustainable, energy-efficient, and environmentally responsible building practices.

Healing architecture meets maritime inspiration

The new interdisciplinary unit 11.2.B at the Greifswald University Medicine demonstrates what modern healthcare architecture can look like today.

Inspired by the charm of the Baltic Sea, sandy and blue hues and nautical details create a special atmosphere.

Photos: Cordula Feck

The new interdisciplinary unit 11.2.B at the Greifswald University Medicine demonstrates what modern healthcare architecture can look like today, with a strong emphasis on well-being, functionality, and design. The forward-looking project of ppm and Home2be was realised in cooperation with partners such as Keuco.Because: Health doesn't start with therapy - it starts with the quality of stay.

The interior design of the new station is inspired by the Scandinavian lagom principle: not too much, not too little – just right. It describes a way of life characterised by balance, which is deeply rooted in Swedish culture. Inspired by the charm of the Baltic Sea, sandy and blue tones, maritime details such as ship decks, portholes, and brass accents, along with carefully considered lighting, create an atmosphere that offers comfort and promotes healing. Here, a stay should feel like a day by the sea. Numerous Keuco products are used in the bathrooms and functional areas of the new station.

Fully equipped bathrooms

In the washbasin area, the Edition 400 fittings not only set visual accents, but also offer an ease of use. They are complemented by the iLook_move cosmetics mirrors, which can be flexibly adapted to individual needs with their movable swivel arm and five-fold magnification. The Plan disinfectant and soap dispensers ensure hygiene. They are functionally integrated into the design. Ixmo fittings ensure clear lines and precise water regulation in the accessible showers.

Focus on safety and comfort

Moll corner shower baskets provide practical storage space with a timeless design, while Plan grab bars ensure the necessary safety for patients, in line with accessible architecture. Axess bathroom stools are available to provide flexible seating options.

Of course, safety and comfort are also in focus in the toilet area. Plan Care drop-down supporting rails promote independence and are seamlessly integrated into the overall design.

Awarded atmosphere

A showcase project with a signalling effect: Private Health Insurance (PKV) awarded the ward top marks - proof that medical excellence and emotional well-being don't have to be contradictions. The selection of high-quality products such as those from Keuco has created a space that not only functions well but also resonates – with a clear claim to design, function and durability. In station 11.2.B of the Greifswald University Medicine, they become part of an overarching concept that demonstrates: Architecture can contribute to healing and well-being.

Kaldewei with “Gentle Strength” at Casa Decor in Madrid

At Casa Decor, Isabel López Vilalta has created a space for Kaldewei entitled ‘Gentle Strength’, which redefines the bathroom as a sensory experience.

Visitors to the Kaldewei exhibition “Gentle Strength” at Casa Decor encounter a series of levels that gradually reveal themselves, fostering a sense of calm.

Photo: ILV* Isabel López Vilalta, Jordi Canosa

The interior designer Isabel López Vilalta has created a space “Gentle Strength” for Kaldewei at the Madrid based interior design exhibition Casa Decor conceived as an exercise in balance and sensitivity. Intended as a silent dialogue between contrasts such as the industrial and the feminine, the past and the present, the project proposes a special way of understanding the bathroom as a place of calm and connection.

“The proposal does not unfold as an explicit narrative scene, but rather as an enveloping atmosphere. The sculptural volumetry reorganises the space from a contemporary perspective, creating a subtle contrast between architectural precision and the warmth of the materials. The result is a serene environment that invites visitors to pause and reflect,” explains Isabel López Vilalta.

Perception and perspective

A striking element is the mirror suspended from the ceiling, which introduces an unexpected perspective.

Photo: ILV* Isabel López Vilalta, Jordi Canosa

Aligned with this conceptual framework, the spatial narrative develops in a gradual, almost intuitive manner, deliberately avoiding immediate legibility. Visitors enter through a sequence of planes that are progressively revealed, encouraging a calm perception. A striking element is the mirror suspended from the ceiling, which introduces an unexpected perspective, expanding the understanding of both the space and its elements from a different viewpoint.

Likewise, the experience is rooted in a deliberate pursuit of balance among its components. Honest architecture, light, and materiality function as an integrated system: while the structure organises, the finishes add nuance, and the lighting modulates introspection. In this way, volumes are either revealed or softened, creating a dynamic and deeply sensory environment. The incorporation of translucent fabrics and a restrained colour palette also introduces a delicate counterpoint that softens the composition.

“The intention was not to impose an image, rather to craft an emotion,” explains Vilalta, continuing: “We wanted visitors to be guided by the space, to move through it without haste, and to understand it through perception, not only through sight.”

Previous collaboration as origin

As a result of a former collaboration, Kaldewei developed pieces in a bespoke terracotta hue, whose materiality and tone are now carried into Casa Decor as an essential part of the concept.

Photo: ILV* Isabel López Vilalta, Jordi Canosa

This approach is directly linked to the origin of the collaboration with Kaldewei, which stems from a project currently under development in San Sebastián. There, the designer’s studio, together with architect Ignacio Quemada, is working on the transformation of a former theatre into a hotel. As a result of this process, the brand developed pieces in a bespoke terracotta hue, whose materiality and tone are now carried into Casa Decor as an essential part of the concept.

Within the narrative, the bathroom furnishings take on a special prominence, contributing to a space conceived to be lived in. Among them, the bathtub Nuio Duo Zen Edition stands out, introducing a multisensory dimension through heat, sound and light, subtly accompanying the overall experience.

At the same time, a sense of wellbeing emerges from fundamental elements – proportion, lighting, and the selection of materials. In contrast to immediacy, the emphasis is placed on calm, quality, and timelessness. In a more secluded area, the sound of water in the shower adds a perceptual layer that evokes the ritual of bathing, reinforcing its wellness dimension. This concept reflects the evolution of the bathroom as a space dedicated to personal care.

Common principles

A key feature of the exhibition is the Nuio Duo Zen Edition bathtub, which introduces a multisensory dimension through heat, sound and light, subtly accompanying the overall experience.

Photo: ILV* Isabel López Vilalta, Jordi Canosa

The ILV* Isabel López Vilalta studio has created an intimate environment where the balance between light, material and form is expressed with understated elegance.

This point of convergence, almost a natural intersection between architecture, material and experience, is also where the affinity with Kaldewei lies. Not through an explicit presence, but through a shared understanding of design: honest, durable, and mindful of its impact over time. The collaboration with the ILV studio is built precisely on this foundation, where product and architecture engage in dialogue without imposing themselves. Steel enamel with its purity, strength and circular form, integrates as another layer of the project. Beyond aesthetics, both visions agree on conceiving the bathroom as an essential space, where the technical and the emotional balance naturally. In this way, the project transcends its temporary nature and embraces a logic of continuity, consistent with a design approach that looks beyond the present.

“Designed to be dismantled and reused, it will have a second life in Kaldewei’s showroom in Germany, thus extending its lifecycle,” Vilalta concludes.

Incava: an architectural shower unit by Axor

A shower area free of visible fittings – that is Axor Incava, designed by Antonio Citterio – an integrated object that harmoniously combines a thermostatic control, hand-held shower and storage niche, whilst disappearing almost entirely into the wall.

A shower area free of visible fittings – that is Axor Incava, designed by Antonio Citterio – an integrated unit that harmoniously combines a thermostatic mixer, hand shower and shelf, whilst disappearing almost entirely into the wall.

Photo: Axor, Hansgrohe SE

A shower environment liberated from visible technology – transformed into a sanctuary of tranquillity and architectural beauty. Axor Incava, designed by Antonio Citterio, is an integrated object that unites a thermostat control, hand-held shower and storage niche – whilst disappearing almost entirely into the wall.  

“Axor Incava represents a fundamental shift in bathroom design,” says designer Antonio Citterio. “By eliminating protruding parts—no handles, knobs, or visible elements—it transforms the bathroom from a technical space into a clear, integrated environment where the ritual of bathing becomes a tranquil experience. You move beyond the traditional notion of the bathroom and gain an entirely new spatial quality.”

11 Millimeters Design

The frame of the Axor Incava protrudes just 11 millimetres from the wall.

Photo: Axor, Hansgrohe SE

The delicate push-buttons with a knurled texture allow for precise adjustment.

Photo: Axor, Hansgrohe SE

The almost invisible 1jet hand shower only extends when gently pressed.

Photo: Axor, Hansgrohe SE

With its understated design, Incava is particularly well suited to elegant, high-quality shower areas. Its signature soft-square escutcheon, extending just 11 millimeters from the wall, frames a flat front surface – strikingly unobtrusive.

Within this architectural clarity, function and form blend effortlessly:

• flush-integrated Select buttons for precise thermostat control
  
• two finely knurled push buttons for water volume and temperature
  
• an almost invisible 1-jet hand-held shower that appears only with a gentle press
  
• a spacious ten-centimeter-deep storage niche
  

The hand-held shower elevates the moment of showering with a soft, enveloping PowderRain spray. The niche features subtle water drainage and an optional dimmable ambient light, casting a warm, atmospheric glow across the space. The soft PowderRain spray of the hand-held shower is designed to enhance your shower experience. In addition, the escutcheon, niche back panel, and control labels can be finished in a wide range of FinishPlus surfaces and further personalised with Axor Signature.

Design Freedom Meets Effortless Convenience

The niche’s back panel can match the surrounding wall material...

Photo: Axor, Hansgrohe SE

...or be specified in elegant black glass.

Photo: Axor, Hansgrohe SE

However, the versatility of Incava – which is also suitable for the bathtub – is not limited to its surface-level design. The trim set can be easily removed, providing immediate access to the installation. Distributors can be positioned freely across compatible Axor components, ensuring freedom in bathroom design. The niche’s back panel can match the surrounding wall material or be specified in elegant black glass. With Axor Signature, personalized symbols and custom engravings are also available. This makes Incava particularly interesting to the hospitality sector.

Design and sustainability in a small space

Six eco-friendly micro-homes designed by mlab.design have been built in the Eifel region, offering sustainable, mindful living in compact spaces. Keuco products form a central feature of the bathroom fittings.

The matt black fittings and accessories blend seamlessly into the calm, modern colour scheme of the homes, yet still create an intriguing contrast.

All photos: mlab.relax Eifel, Bastian Ramakers

On the outskirts of Eifel National Park, just a short distance from Aachen, six ecological microhouses designed by mlab.design have been developed, seamlessly integrating sustainability, mindful living, and high-quality design within a compact space. Products from Keuco are central to the fittings in the bathrooms. They complement the architecture of the holiday homes and combine functionality, durability and timeless design.

At the heart of the design is the idea of creating spaces where people feel comfortable and rejuvenated – places of calm, clarity, and inspiration. The interior design of the microhouses draws inspiration from nature and features a minimalist, precise design language. High-quality materials, lots of wood, natural colours and carefully selected details characterise the atmosphere. Each component serves a clear purpose and contributes to the overall experience: more focus, more order, more relaxation.

A central component of this design principle are the Keuco products that are inserted in the baths of the microhouses. The matt black version in particular fits into the calm, modern colour concept of the houses and still provides a tasteful contrast.

Black as a contrast in a modern colour concept

Keuco’s products – such as the IXMO tap shown here – are designed to create a calm, uncluttered aesthetic that complements the architectural vision of micro-homes.

Sink mixer taps IXMO soft and thermostatic shower mixer taps Plan Blue, which impress with their delicate design and intuitive operation, are among the products inserted. The bathroom fittings are complemented by a selection of Keuco Plan Accessories – from hair dryers and waste bins to toilet paper holders, spare roll holders, toilet brush sets, and towel holders. Thanks to the Keuco shower shelf and shower wiper, the shower always remains tidy and the shower glass free of drips.

The interplay of the products creates a calm, clean aesthetic that corresponds to the architectural vision of the microhouses. The uniform design, wood and high-quality workmanship create a bathroom ambience that is both functional and relaxing.

The mlab.design holiday homes in the Eifel National Park are designed to be a place that invites guests to savour the experience – a harmonious blend of nature, architecture and design.

Bungalow in Bali’s Jungle

Canadian vlogger Christian LeBlanc has created a picturesque retreat for himself in Bali's jungle. Organic fittings from Axor bring the natural environment into the bathroom.

In the master bathroom, fittings from the MyEdition collection in brushed bronze were chosen to match the Italian marble.

All photos: Axor, Hansgrohe

The Lost Villa is a serene retreat nestled on a plot of old-growth jungle in Bali. Dreamed up by seasoned blogger Christian LeBlanc, the six-bedroom home expresses his admiration for the island and unique journey in getting there.

“I started off as an accountant, working nine-to-five,” Christian explains. “I felt a lack of inspiration and creativity and needed an escape.” In search of the extraordinary, he “picked up a GoPro, started traveling, and committed to making a video every day.” Some years of jet setting later, Christian slowly settled in Bali and drawn to the island’s breathtaking nature and inspiring energy, decided to fulfill a lifelong dream of building his own home.

Christian’s purchase of the Lost Villa site was equal parts luck and perseverance: “During the pandemic, I rode around on my motorbike asking locals if they or their families had land. After a few days, I found it: this wild jungle plot, which is now this sanctuary with towering trees—some over 100 years old.” From there on, Christian began a years-long process of developing the Lost Villa, piece by piece, into an extraordinary residence. Naturally, Christian selected Axor for the bathrooms of this deeply personal project.

Blue and Green everywhere

Fittings from the MyEdition collection in brushed bronze

LeBlanc collaborated with Romania-based Singleart Design & Architecture to create an immersive design inspired by Bali’s rich nature and local craftsmanship. “Everything is blue and green,” LeBlanc explains, from the infinity pool and volcanic rock koi pond to a soaring treehouse and rooftop garden laden with bougainvillea flowers. LeBlanc’s own neighbor, an expert craftsman, hand carved doors, beams and shelving with wood sourced from decommissioned boats, docks and bridges. A host of curated objects—handmade Jakarta carpets, bespoke coffee tables by Singleart and mouth-blown pendant lights from Christian’s native Toronto—rounds out the space.

Organic fittings in a wild environment

The virtually invisible Starck V tap focuses attention on the element of water. 

When LeBlanc first discovered Axor, he was immediately inspired: “I thought, this is Lost Villa. The designs felt like they grew out of the earth.” An ensemble of fixtures throughout the home reflects his artful interpretation. In one corner, a floor-standing Starck Organic bath thermostat services a monolithic stone soaking tub; its sensuous shape echoing the lush greenery around it. In another, guests can discover a secluded powder room, its emerald marble displaying a faucet with the swirling vortex of Axor’s Starck V in Brushed Bronze—“a collection that feels experimental, elegant, and totally aligned with our space.”

Keen on ensuring “every space has its own palette and story,” Christian called in the services of FinishPlus to create matching finishes for each private bathroom’s unique palette of stone. A master bathroom matches elegant Italian marble with fixtures from the MyEdition collection shown in Brushed Bronze, finished with a custom black walnut plate. A different bedroom’s bathroom pairs Iranian platinum travertine with an Uno washbasin faucet and an Overhead Showers arrangement in contrasting Brushed Black Chrome.

A modern spirit with a sea view

A design hotspot in Ostend combines the charm of the past with the modern design language of today. The 113 minimalist bathrooms are equipped with products from Duravit and Dornbracht.

Not your standard bathroom: Bold colors meet clean lines and gentle curves. This contrast is reflected both in the tile design and in the overall visual language of the space.

Photo: BLCN DESIGN, Buro Bonito

With its eventful history, the port city of Ostend is certainly one of the most important cities on the Belgian coast. With The Ostendian Hotel, the historic city now has a new design hotspot that aims to combine the charm of bygone times with contemporary design. The 113 rooms feature minimalist bathrooms and feature durable materials..

Ostend is a city full of contrasts: here, rugged charm meets classic elegance, maritime down-to-earthness meets sophisticated flair, and artistic atmosphere meets lively drive. And this is exactly where The Ostendian, located in the new Sky District, wants to come in and combine nostalgia and modernity. The holistic concept created by The Brand Guys was implemented by BLCN Design. The aim was to capture the atmosphere of the 70s and 80s without falling into a retro parody. Warm colours, gently curved lines and materials with retro charm characterise the image from the entrance area to the hotel rooms and ensure a high recognition value. Inspired by the classic Art Deco look, this lifestyle hotel playfully evokes the bathing culture of days gone by.

One concept – from the entrance hall to the bathroom

Inclusive comfort: The accessible bathroom blends seamlessly into the overall concept. A spacious, walk-in shower with a fold-down seat provides comfort, while grab bars ensure safety. Warm color tones and the interplay of smooth and textured tiles create a modern, welcoming atmosphere.

Photo: BLCN DESIGN, Buro Bonito

For special getaways, The Ostendian offers themed rooms, each of which opens up its own little world. The hotel collaborated with local artists to design the interiors. This is evident in the individually designed suites – such as the "Herr Seele Studio" with hand-painted murals by the cartoonist and artist of the same name. The "Red Light Suite", on the other hand, is a tongue-in-cheek reminder of Ostend's former red-light district, Hazegras. Another highlight is the "Record Suite", which invites guests to engage in spontaneous jam sessions with its own recording studio, electric guitar and keyboard. The regular rooms are also stylishly designed with great attention to detail. Red and pink tones meet bold yellow here. Behind the beds, rounded fabric panels add striking accents.

The bathrooms blend seamlessly into this aesthetic. Even the retreat is staged here. In all 113 bathrooms, clean lines, pleasant textures and functional elegance create the unmistakable Ostende style. Minimalist D-Neo toilets by Belgian designer Bertrand Lejoly, timeless washbasins from the DuraStyle series and Sustano shower trays made from DuroCast Nature, a mineral cast material from Duravit which, according to the manufacturer, is recyclable, as well as Madison, the grand dame of Dornbracht's fittings series, contribute to the hotel's unmistakable design signature. White and ochre-yellow tiles, wooden washbasins and tall arched mirrors revive the bathroom culture of the turn of the century. Different tile colours, attractive glossy surfaces and carefully coordinated materials ensure that each bathroom has its own unique style and stands out from the rest of the room.