Dornbracht is returning to HIX this year, revealing a new Brushed Light Gold finish and displaying a strong focus on capabilities for bespoke hospitality projects. Christian Sieger, owner of Sieger Design, which is responsible for the design of many Dornbracht fittings, will join Dornbracht in hosting a meet and greet on 27 November, offering insight into the creation process of the manufacturer’s iconic and enduring fittings.
MEM will be displayed on stand in the new Brushed Light Gold finish alongside the Vaia in Brushed Bronze and the more traditional lines of Madison in Brushed Dark Platinum. With designs to suit both contemporary and traditional projects, these finishes are set to inspire the A&D community as Dornbracht presents a move towards warmer fittings in hospitality, particularly in high end specifications. Brushed Light Gold and Brushed Bronze are the first finishes from Dornbracht’s new PVD production line, offering more variety in terms of the colour palette.
There will furthermore be a dedicated area for bespoke solutions, showing for example unique handle inlays which can be personalised to individual projects, using recent collaborations with Nature Squared and Glass Design as examples.
“We always look forward to HIX and the chance to hear from our A&D customers first hand,” comments Craig Johnstone, Sales and Marketing Director, Dornbracht UK. “Our finishes were really popular at HIX last year and we enjoyed the response from our visitors. HIX was the natural place to unveil our new Brushed Bronze finish and we look forward to the feedback this year. With the additional presence of Christian Sieger at our stand this year, we are looking forward to inspiring the industry again.”
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Dornbracht at HIX – 27 and 28 November 2024 – Business Design Centre London – Stand 1 – Free and unticketed event with Champagne and canapes on 27 November from 6pm with Christian Sieger
About Dornbracht
Dornbracht, with headquarters in Iserlohn, Germany, is a leading specialist for superior designer fittings and accessories for bathrooms, spas and kitchens. The company was founded in 1950 and today is internationally renowned among architects, designers and luxury consumers for its product portfolio in more than 125 markets.
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Weightless, powerful, refreshing: Serenity Sky from Dornbracht promises therapeutic water experiences. The new rain panel will be available with two or five flow modes from July 2024, and combines different principles in one product. Not only does this ensure complete and utter relaxation, but it also supports physical and mental wellbeing – fully in keeping with the motto “Follow Your Bliss”.
For Serenity Sky, Dornbracht worked closely together with Dr Christoph Stumpe. The head of the famous Shen Men Institute in Düsseldorf and an expert on Traditional Chinese Medicine played a vital role in developing the different flow modes. The standard variant of Serenity Sky, also available as a FlowReduce version with a reduced flow rate, includes Purify Rain and Full Rain. With Full Rain, the droplets fall gently and extensively. They fully cover the body, leaving only the face free of water. Purify Rain, on the other hand, impresses with a powerful jet of water for efficient cleansing and hair washing.
The enhanced variant, Serenity Sky+, has three additional flow modes: Laminar Flow, a concentrated and powerful jet of water that covers the skin gently and evenly. It is deeply warming but can also be used for cool Kneipp affusions to boost the metabolism and strengthen the cardiovascular system. Aquapressure Flow is used specifically for localised massaging of the shoulders and neck area. The solid and forceful water jet can help to release tension, reduce stress, and alleviate headaches. Cool Mist, on the other hand, produces a spray mist of tiny droplets that refreshes and revitalises. Thus, the rain panel from Dornbracht combines in one product principles from Kneipp therapy, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and wellbeing research.
Other opportunities for individualisation are available in addition to the flow modes. If Serenity Sky is chosen with a light gap, different colours can be set to match the mood. Green, for instance, aids creativity, while red proves to be energetic and stimulating. The light can be controlled via any ZigBee-compliant smart home system, or by remote control. Seven finishes – from Chrome, to Champagne (22kt Gold), to Brushed Dark Platinum – also offer numerous options to seamlessly fit into any bathroom design.
Serenity Sky impresses with a compact design that can be integrated into various interior designs. The rain panel created by Sieger Design fits completely flush into the ceiling, with no obvious screw fastenings. Minimised radii and small gap widths also ensure elegance and precision. A specially curated nozzle arrangement reduces water consumption as well.
The fascinating interaction of water, light and effect produced by Serenity Sky is fully in keeping with the Dornbracht motto “Follow Your Bliss”: With its spa applications, the Iserlohn-based manufacturer invites users to integrate moments of happiness into everyday life, and substantially improve their quality of life.
About Dornbracht UK & Ireland
Dornbracht, with headquarters in Iserlohn, Germany, is a leading specialist for superior designer fittings and accessories for bathrooms, spas and kitchens. The company was founded in 1950 and today is internationally renowned among architects, designers and luxury consumers for its product portfolio in more than 125 markets. As an ultra-luxury brand, Dornbracht prides itself on its innovative technology and “Made in Germany” manufacturing standards which are made possible by state-of-the-art production technologies and highly qualified employees. The brand is driven by its clearly defined Design Principles which ensure every product will remain timeless and relevant for generations to come, characteristics for which Dornbracht has achieved worldwide recognition.
Hosted at C.P. Hart’s flagship showroom in collaboration with Germany’s Dornbracht. Join us for a lively evening of bier tasting (starting at 7pm), wine, bratwurst, and their very own Oompah band to connect with professionals and network with the industry.
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Fittings manufacturer Dornbracht is adding new flush plates, which are compatible with selected Geberit cisterns, to its comprehensive range of accessories. When developing its products, the Iserlohn-based company has always valued holistically coordinated designs. Therefore the new flush plates harmonise with the existing series of fittings in terms of form, material, and finish.
The flush plates will be available in all Dornbracht finishes from July. As well as the classic Chrome variant, there is also a choice between Brushed Dark Platinum, Matte Black, or Durabrass (23kt Gold) finishes, for example.
The 169 x 246mm cover plates are 12mm deep, and available with round or square push-buttons. These match the form and size of the fitting rosettes on the washstand, the bath, and in the shower, to create a harmonious picture throughout the bathroom.
Dornbracht can customise the new accessories if desired, including different textures, colours, and materials. The new flush plates are compatible with all cisterns in the Geberit Sigma series from 2001 onwards and can therefore be used worldwide.
Fittings manufacturer Dornbracht is enhancing its spa applications by adding Aquahalo, a sculptural experience shower modelled on a classic crystal chandelier. The product from designer Michael Neumayr offers unique experiences in line with the “Follow Your Bliss” guiding principle: Three effective flow modes, including a spot for light and water integrated into the ceiling, provide meditative and invigorating moments of happiness in everyday life.
Aquahalo is a water sculpture with character, in a ring-shaped design that becomes the central element in every bathroom. Attached at four points, it circles a central spot for light and water embedded in the ceiling. Designer Michael Neumayr based his concept on the Gustavian style, a Swedish trend inspired by antiquity and French neoclassicism at the time of King Ludwig XVI. “My original inspiration was a chandelier that hung in my parent’s dining room”, explains Neumayr. He continues: “The glint of the lead crystal and the way in which it reflected the light always reminded me of sparkling water as a child. In this respect, Aquahalo is a contemporary, minimalist interpretation of a Gustavian candlestick.”
The product is available in five finishes, polished and brushed versions of Chrome and Champagne (22kt Gold), as well as Matte Black. Three different flow modes, together with an integrated light, ensure unique water experiences: With Aqua Circle Rain, the water falls from the ring like a soft cone, creating a relaxing and meditative effect. Tempest Rain is like an invigorating shower of rain, coming from every direction. The gentle drops fall seemingly without pressure and bring clarity as well as energy. Diamond Rain, on the other hand, combines water and light into a crystal-clear stream that is both comforting and aesthetically pleasing. All three flow modes create moments of recovery for the body and soul, allowing a welcome time-out from hectic, everyday events.
The “Follow Your Bliss” guiding concept is both a message and a promise. Users are invited to go along with their own wishes and needs – and discover which of the environmental elements are most suited to them. Materials and textures, fragrances, sounds, colours, and light play a crucial role here, but most importantly is the presentation of the water. Aquahalo is designed for wellbeing – and contributes to an appreciably better quality of life.
Join us for a great evening with food, drink, and music during Clerkenwell Design Week on Wednesday 22 May! Network with your fellow design industry professionals, discover exciting insights into Dornbracht’s newest products and preview their latest innovations.
Join Dornbracht at West One Bathrooms’ Battersea showroom for an evening of champagne and canapés (other drinks will be available) to experience the unveiling of Dornbracht’s newest shower innovation which is launching for the first time in the UK! Enjoy this exclusive product preview and network with professional peers in the design community!
The Sync design series from Dornbracht complements style-conscious and progressive kitchen interiors. The tapered design transition between body and spout is the primary characteristic of the fitting, with the inner contour of the groove-free lever running parallel to it. With its dynamic, forward-facing design language, Sync offers function as well as form for a timeless piece that is easy to use in the kitchen.
Whether paired with natural stone and concrete, copper and terrazzo or stainless steel and wood: Sync enhances texture contrasts in the kitchen to unique effects. The resulting creative ensembles satisfy both virtuoso cooks and interior enthusiasts.
Sync is available as a pull-down single-lever mixer with spray function, or as a professional single-lever mixer. There is a wide choice of finishes – from Dark Chrome, to Brushed Platinum, to Champagne (22kt Gold).
Perfect for all those who want to bring their own ideas to life: IMO – short for “In My Opinion” – should be seen as an invitation to create an expressive and personal design for the home bathroom. The series from Dornbracht fits effortlessly into many different styles, and will be available as a refined design from April 2024. With the aid of artificial intelligence, a video piece has been created to emphasise the universal character of IMO.
The moving images translate the versatility of IMO in an eye-catching and playful way: Providing the starting point were four, newly-created bathroom architectures showing the fittings series in completely different settings – including a pink guest bathroom, an urban apartment bathroom, a family bathroom in fresh, pastel yellow, and the premium version in soft sage green. The shapes morph into one another, allowing the bathrooms to transition smoothly between each other. The forms, colours, and structures of the interior designs merge continually, and are seen caught in dynamic motion. Dornbracht uses this to provide valuable impetus for designing home bathrooms.
The reason for the artistic project is the thorough review of the IMO series. Sieger Design, a partner of the Iserlohn-based manufacturer for many years, gently changed the design of the fitting. “IMO is a fitting that works in many contexts and in many furnishing styles,” says owner Michael Sieger. “Now, after more than 13 years, we have given it a refined, lighter, and therefore contemporary appearance. It is more slender, making it seem more delicate and even more precise. But in making the refinements, we have retained the proportions and traits that distinguish IMO: These include, for instance, the striking shape of the spout, and the combination of two basic geometric forms, the circle and the rectangle,” he continues.
The water consumption of the basin fittings was also optimised as part of the refinement. The reduced flow rate achieved a saving of approximately 35%, with the spray pattern barely changed.
Lastly, Dornbracht added numerous new product types and finishes to the series, so that IMO can adapt even better to individual ideas and requirements: Just one of the many innovations is the two-hole mixer, where the handle can be positioned anywhere on the washstand. With Matte Black, Dark Chrome and Brushed Dark Platinum, there is also a far wider choice of dark finishes available.
Premium kitchen and bathroom fittings manufacturer Dornbracht will be exhibiting at HIX this year to display its design-led collection for the A&D community. Visitors to the Dornbracht stand will be able to experience the brand up close, including a high-quality selection of bathroom taps and showers in an incomparable range of colour finishes.
“We can’t wait to show designers how balanced design language, precision and perfect proportions can elevate individual design solutions,” explains Craig Johnstone, sales and marketing director, Dornbracht UK.
“As a global business we are able to learn from hotel specification across the globe and make this insight relevant to UK design practices. We know that hotels lead on design developments long before they become trends in the consumer arena. We look forward to sharing this insight and gaining an understanding for the briefs and challenges designers are working on at the moment, after all it is this which keeps us innovating and responding to design needs in the hospitality industry.”
HIX takes place at the Business Design Centre, London, on November 16th – 17th starting at 10am both days. Dornbracht is situated at Stand One on the Village Green level. For more information, click here.
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