Victoria + Albert launches Taizu, the brand’s first collaboration with Steve Leung, exclusively previewed at ISH Frankfurt. The acclaimed Hong Kong-based architect, interior and product designer has created a striking, contemporary round bath – a first for Victoria + Albert.
Awarded as ‘One of the World’s Best Interior Designers’ by Andrew Martin International Interior Designer Award, Steve Leung is renowned for his signature contemporary touch that draws inspiration from Asian culture and arts. His motto, “Design Without Limits”, results in truly unique design statements that balance and go beyond aesthetics and functionality.
Taizu is named after the great Emperor Taizu, founder of the Song Dynasty, a ‘golden age’ era in Chinese history, reputed for its radiant culture. The bath’s design was inspired by Song ceramics, revered for their elegant proportions and sophisticated, straightforward shapes. Taizu’s round form features gently sloping sides, a chamfered rim and delicate exterior detailing.
The opulent 1500mm spa-style masterpiece is at home in the most luxurious bathrooms.
Taizu features a void space underneath the bath, easing installation on solid floors. The bath can be personalized in in six standard exterior paint finishes, or Victoria + Albert’s new palette of 194 RAL colours in gloss or matt finishes.
“I am very pleased with our first collaboration with Victoria + Albert, and I truly enjoyed the entire design process,” says Steve. “Bathing is a relaxing experience, reinvigorating the body and mind. Daily life is increasingly intense;; this moment of tranquility is a precious indulgence. I wanted to create an iconic bath that draws a connection between East and West, referencing the past with a view to the future. Taizu celebrates the Chinese wellness philosophy in a minimal and contemporary design, crafted in a one-of-a-kind material”.
Taizu is made from the brand’s exclusive material, QUARRYCAST™, a unique blend of Volcanic Limestone™ and high-performance resins that is naturally white, beautifully strong and easy to clean. So confident is Victoria + Albert with its material, each bath comes with a 25-year consumer (8 year commercial) guarantee - making it a perfect design for premium hospitality suites and everyday households, where practicality and ease of cleaning is key.
For more information visit vandabaths.com/aus/australasia/ or luxebydesign.com.au
