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The Bathroom as a Place of Recovery in Elite Sports
“We push ourselves every day—physically and mentally. That’s why recovery is so important for maintaining peak performance over the long term”—as professional tennis player and Duravit Brand Ambassador Marta Kostyuk emphasizes, the bathroom is a key factor in elite sports. Between competitions, training, and travel, recovery needs to happen quickly wherever you are—whether at the training center, in a hotel room, or in a stadium shower. Learn how well-thought-out bathroom design supports recovery as part of your training plan and what’s important to consider during the planning process.
Inspiration
When Bathroom Ceramics Become Works of Art
Milan Design Week is considered the most important international trendsetter for design, material innovations, and the intersection of architecture and interior design. Duravit was also in attendance and, in collaboration with Patricia Urquiola, created the exhibition “Balcoon – Scapes”—an atmospheric, sculptural spatial composition. The installation invited visitors to think beyond the purely functional aspects of bathroom design and to draw inspiration from new perspectives on the bathroom as a designed living space.
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Duravit's Designers
Collaboration with renowned designers has always been at the heart of what makes Duravit unique. Together, they refine designs until a good idea becomes a product that looks aesthetically pleasing and feels just right in everyday use. Find out who the minds behind Duravit’s products are and how the product development process works.
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Accessible and Timeless Bathroom Design for Every Stage of Life
Creating living spaces that enable people to lead long, independent lives is becoming the central planning challenge of our time. To plan for the future, comfort, safety, and accessibility must be consistently taken into account—especially when designing bathrooms.
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"Healing Architecture" in the Bathroom
Architecture has an enormous influence on our behavior, well-being, and health. The extent of this influence has been studied for years under the term “Healing Architecture” and the associated evidence-based design. In this context, researchers are asking the central question of how our environment has a measurable effect on our bodies and minds. Also under consideration: the bathroom.
Interview
In the Spirit of Japan: Designer Sebastian Herkner on the “Fascination of the Bathroom”
Designer Sebastian Herkner is known for his in-depth exploration of traditional craftsmanship. On his many travels around the world, he finds inspiration for his designs, which are characterized by elegance, optimism, and harmony. In an interview, he explains that in the design process for the Zencha product line for Duravit, he drew inspiration from Japanese bath culture and the tea ceremony.
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All-Gender Toilets
We’re confronted with the issue of gender diversity almost every day when we use a public restroom. The debate over the pros and cons of all-gender toilets has been underway for quite some time. Learn how this challenge can be addressed through design.
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More Than Just Ceramics
Duravit has been manufacturing ceramics for over 200 years and is constantly advancing its technology. Materials such as solid surface, sanitary acrylic, and wood round out the range. All materials and processes combine the highest quality, the best design, and innovative technology.
