Duravit AG
Founded in 1817 in Hornberg in the Black Forest, Duravit AG
is today a leading international manufacturer of designer bathrooms. Aspiring
to the highest of standards, the complete bathroom supplier designs and
manufactures sanitary ceramics, bathroom furniture, bathtubs and shower trays,
wellness systems, shower-toilets, faucets, and accessories as well as
installation systems. Alongside its in-house design expertise, Duravit also
works closely on product development with an international network of designers
such as Cecilie Manz, Philippe Starck, Christian Werner, Sebastian Herkner, and
Bertrand Lejoly as well as talented newcomers. Duravit's ambition is to make
its stakeholders' lives a little better each day through a combination of
forward-looking designs, uncompromising product excellence, a keen sense of
human requirements, and responsible corporate management. A key measure in
achieving these aims is the overriding mission to become a climate-neutral
business by 2045 with no exceptions.
Following the successful introduction of “White Tulip”,
Tulum represents Philippe Starck's second faucet series for Duravit. The
harmonious combination of round and angular forms brings timeless elegance to
the collection. The faucets are highly adaptable, and slot perfectly into a
varied range of bathroom interiors and harmonize with many different ceramic
series.
Positioned in the mid-price range, the faucet series makes a
strong design statement – and is guaranteed by Duravit for five years.
Iconic and timeless design
For Philippe Starck, timelessness means the longevity of
objects which is today one of the most important parameters: on a material,
cultural and emotional level. He implements this idea in the design of Tulum
through a successful symbiosis of minimalism and elegance. The slim, rectangular
geometries of the spout and handle emerge from the conical body in an exact
parallel. The combination of round and angular elements means that the faucets
can be matched with organically shaped or angular sanitary objects. The flat,
exquisitely worked spout is exactly the same width as the long, elegant,
lever-style handle. It imbues the faucet with its elegant look and guarantees
that water volume and temperature can be set easily and precisely. Available in
two finishes - Chrome and Matt Black – Tulum harmonizes perfectly with the
Starck T accessories series, itself designed by Philippe Starck.
Broad program for individual solutions
From the compact washbasin faucets for the small guest
bathroom through to the extra-high models that can be combined with wash bowls,
Tulum by Starck offers the perfect solution for every situation, with washbasin
mixers available in a range of heights: S, M, and XL. The range also offers the
optimum faucet solution for installation in all other areas of the bathroom –
bidet, shower, and bathtub: from exposed to concealed installation through to
the free-standing bathtub mixer. The showerhead portfolio includes matching
hand showers and showerheads in a range of sizes and design variants, from
round to rectangular or also as a stick shower.
Impressive quality and functionality
Tulum makes a durable impression in both visual and tactile
terms and also holds its own on quality with long-lasting ceramic cartridges
and perfectly finished surfaces that are easy to clean. The harmoniously
integrated aerator enriches the water jet with air and generates a gentle spray
pattern. The flow rate is just 5 l/min.
Additionally, washbasin mixers with the energy-saving
FreshStart function are available in sizes S and M. Initially, only cold water
flows in the central position. Hot water is only added when the user
deliberately moves the handle to the left. The Duravit BlueBox®, a universal
installation system for a range of faucet designs (lever mixers or
thermostats), is used for concealed installation. This allows the design
decision to be taken even after the basic set has been installed.