The Duravit Cape Cod range, designed by renowned French designer Philippe Starck, brings a touch of nature into the bathroom. The Cape Cod region on the east coast of the USA was indirectly the inspiration for the designer, who created this collection from his house on the beach, which in many regards is his very own Cape Cod.
The Cape Cod bathroom range seeks to make nature a permanent part of the bathroom and celebrate aesthetically-pleasing materials and forms. The range includes ceramic wash bowls with distinctively thin edges, a perfectly coordinated range of bathtubs, and bathroom furniture that can be combined on an individual basis and positioned as desired within the room.
Iconic and nature-inspired forms are the foundation of the Cape Cod range. The exclusive basins are produced from a specially developed high-strength ceramic mass with an elegant finish (DuraCeram). This material makes it possible to create countertop basins with a rim thickness of only five millimeters that are extremely easy to maintain, amazingly robust and impact-resistant. In order to allow scope for individual bathroom design, the wash bowls are available in three different shapes: round, square and trioval.
The consoles with shelves boast a timelessly modern design and meet the very highest demands, making clever use of the contrast between the floor-standing frame in cool, smooth chrome and four exclusive wood finishes: Vintage Oak, American Walnut, European Oak and White Beech. The Vintage Oak version appeals thanks to its solid quality and distinctive look, which features a visible irregular edge that makes each item of furniture unique. It is reminiscent of a ship’s plank that has been weathered by storms and washed ashore on the beach.
An elegant alternative to the wood finishes is of-fered by the version in High-gloss White, which is also available with doors and shelves on the side. The minimalist rectangular mirror (1106 x 766 mm) can be combined with LED illumination to create a harmoniously coordinated washing area.
Cape Cod also offers no-nonsense bathtubs that have been designed with relaxation in mind: an ergonomic headrest provides a bathing experience that is particularly serene and produces a feeling of lightness. The tub has been designed as a monolith and produced from the new material DuraSolid A, which offers a pleasantly warm ‘feel’ and high-quality matt appearance. It is available as a free-standing model and as a back-to-wall and corner version for left or right. As a special option, the bathtub can be equipped with a discreetly integrated air whirl system and/or an integrated sound system that is operated using any Bluetooth-compatible device.
In order to create a uniform and harmonious look, the program can be combined with selected toilets and bidets from the Starck 1, Starck 2 and ME by Starck ranges.
Duravit products are available in Australia through Bathe – visit bathe.net.au or duravit.com for more information.
