PuraVida Collection from Duravit

Duravit have introduced the PuraVida collection to its portfolio, consisting of twelve ceramic models, thirteen pieces of furniture and seven bathtubs.

Created by the studio of Phoenix Design, PuraVida is already recipient of the reddot design award for 2009 and is a complete bathroom collection that has emerged from a joint collaboration between Duravit and fixture manufacturer Hansgrohe, thereby offering the consumer tap fittings, ceramic, bathtubs and furniture all interwoven to create unique and evolved continuity.

The PuraVida washbasin is soft on the outside with a gently moulded interior to create a sense of spaciousness and elegance. On the inside, it is very flat and bevels inward with a gentle wave. The movement of this wave is 'millimetric.' All lines are exceptionally soft and give the range a sense of effortless motion - the products are ethereal-like and seem to float.

The wallmounted furniture highlights this floating effect: consoles, vanity units and tall cabinets are gently rounded in all three dimensions and feature a glossy white finish. The emotional movement occurs on the furniture surface, which is available in a choice of deep red or shiny black paired with high-gloss white, ebony or aluminium. Curved handle grooves in place of physical handles enhance the weightless character of the range. The open grooves reveal their hidden depths and allow the tone of the chosen surface finish to boldly peek through. In terms of function, the handle grooves are designed in such a way that it is possible to open both the upper and the lower element from the groove.

Inside the furniture, sophisticated details provide a helping hand with everyday life. As an option, the vanity unit features elegant glass dividers, while the tall cabinet includes a practical, integrated drawer for storage. A matching mobile storage unit completes the range.

The mirror echoes the floating character of the furniture. Its back wall is not just rounded at the corners, but also tapers so that only one centimetre of the edge is visible from any angle. Similarly, the mirrored cabinet is three-dimensional in form. The double-sided mirrors on its doors and its decorative back wall merge to create a sense of space. The light and socket are cleverly concealed in an aluminium panel located on top of the cabinet. On the outside, a flush-mounted light, which is easy to clean, ensures optimum illumination.

In the PuraVida collection from Duravit, light serves as a crucial design element for the built-in bathub. It features a rim that opens to create a joint through which a white LED light gently shimmers. Alternatively, depending on the choice in furniture colour, a deep red, refined black, ebony or aluminium peeks through the skilfully crafted space.

Together, these twelve ceramic models, thirteen pieces of furniture and seven bathtubs in the PuraVida collection from Duravit successfully evoke flowing, timeless elegance.



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Date added: Jun 10, 2009

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