Bathroom: tech and adaptability

From sculptural radiators to reconfigurable structures, the bathroom is evolving into an increasingly flexible, customisable, and technical system. Here, hybrid materials, textural surfaces, three-dimensional textures, technological integration, modularity, and smart solutions for water and light are defining the new directions of the industry.

Acuto by Inda The new modular Acuto series (on cover), featuring a channelled grip, allows for the development of complete and versatile compositions adaptable to different spaces and styles. Available in numerous finishes ranging from woods – in matte and glossy lacquers – to melamines, across a vast colour palette, it expresses Inda's know-how in designing highly customisable systems. There are two versions: Acuto Puro with a single top channel, available with a single (H 25.5/33/48 cm), double (H 48 cm), or triple (H 81 cm) drawer; and Acuto Midi with only a central channel, available with a single (H 25.2/33 cm), double (H 53.5 cm), or triple (H 86.5 cm) drawer. The Acuto Dual variant, with a double channel at the top and between drawers, is also available in the catalogue.

Kartell by Laufen Thirteen years after their initial launch, Kartell and Laufen open a new chapter, unveiling a "collection 2.0" that evolves their shared vision for the contemporary bathroom. The creative direction has been entrusted to Ferruccio Laviani, one of Kartell's most representative designers, to shape this new path. The project reinterprets the bathroom not merely as a functional area, but as an environment dedicated to design, well-being, and the quality of daily life, driven by renewed technological and material research.

Electronic by Fantini, design 967Arch The wall-mounted tap series designed by 967arch for Fantini arises from the need to reduce water delivery to a primary gesture, eliminating every superfluous element to achieve a single, precise mark in space. Its form is the result of work on geometries and the alignment of the spout, valve body, and control system, in a careful balance between technical constraints and design intent. Electronic is available in an electronic version for intuitive, hygienic, and water-saving use, and in a mechanical version with a progressive cartridge for precise temperature and flow control.

A14 by QuadroDesign, design Maddalena Casadei Developed from a single structural element – a 14 mm diameter stainless steel tube – A14 is a collection of bathroom accessories designed by Maddalena Casadei for the stainless steel tap and accessory brand QuadroDesign. The project stems from the optimisation of components already in the catalogue, transforming them into new objects and functions. It interprets sustainability as waste reduction, simplification, and design continuity, in line with the company's approach. The series includes freestanding and wall-mounted elements.

Massicci by Agape, design Marco Zito Characterised by a distinctly material quality and a unique aesthetic, Massicci by Marco Zito for Agape features a new freestanding support composed of two interconnected concrete slabs. A new oval variant joins the round version, while a cast glass tray completes the composition. The washbasin is made of glass, cast and shaped by fire: each basin is created by pouring molten glass into a mould, generating a monolithic volume with a slightly faceted surface – a natural result of the cooling process. It is available in transparent, ochre, jade green, and ice blue variants.

Ohtake by Roca, design Ruy Ohtake Soft geometries and fluid silhouettes define the washbasins and bathtubs of the Ohtake collection, a collaboration between Roca and Brazilian architect Ruy Ohtake, now carried forward by his son, Rodrigo. The collection merges architecture and ceramic design through a language of organic forms and natural inspiration, characteristic of the Ohtake family's legacy. The refined proportions and delicate edges highlight Roca's ceramic mastery, combining expressive design with technical precision.