Ever wanted to put a curve into your shower designs? I know it’s not for everyone or every bathroom but when it’s possible the impact is instant and draws plenty of attention. Two classic examples are the “Egg Shower” and the famous “Spiral Shower”.
Russian designer Arina Komarova won the main prize at second All-Russian Roca Vision Design Awards granting Arina a product design course at IED Venice that year. Roca Cocoon shower couples a shower, a bathtub, a hydro massage (Jacuzzi) and moreover it is equipped by mood lighting. The egg-shaped shaped shower literally cocoons you once you shut all the glass and the slides with the lighting system completing a relaxing session in the bath. The rain-showerhead is plum in the center of the ceiling.
Whilst the original concept was highly applauded, research suggests that that’s exactly where it stayed – as a concept! However if anyone knows any different please let us know.
The Spiral Shower was designed by Benedini Associates for Agapedesign. Benedini was established in 1999 with Bibi and Camilla Bendini joining Giampaolo who had been working in the architectural and industrial fields since 1973. It’s a very interesting shower, which can be used to create a relaxing atmosphere in the bathroom. Whilst its applications are many, typically the Spiral Shower is most suited to corner applications, but unquestionably recessed or freestanding installations work equally well.
Access is available either left or right handed, the shower tray is made from Exmar, (a composite material of resin and quartz powder), with the screen wall made from transparent Parapan, a clear acrylic material. “Chiocciola”, the Italian word for “snail” or “spiral”, sells for about $12,500, and for that, has the added bonus of free stainless steel accessories that are clipped onto the panel.
Would you use these two products or do you have a better way of integrating curves into your bathroom designs?
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