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SaphirKeramik Val handwashbasin

Presented: ISH 2019, Frankfurt | Year of design: 2019 | Design: Konstantin Grcic

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STYLEPARK LAUFEN

Letter from the future

12/22/2020

Konstantin Grcic has designed a flexible scenography for the Laufen space in Berlin and rebranded the showroom typology as an innovative hybrid. The result: a radical free space for dialog and experiment.

FEATURED

Rendezvous of the classics

3/8/2019

At the ISH 2019, Laufen celebrates not only the premiere of the new collection “The New Classic” by Marcel Wanders – also Konstantin Grcic and Patricia Urquiola enhanced their series.

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Showing expertise

1/27/2025

At the upcoming ISH from 17 to 21 March 2025, the premium brand Laufen will provide a diverse insight into its strong commitment to a more sustainable bathroom industry. They will also be defining their holistic approach with smart complete solutions.

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The courage to change

9/26/2024

Laufen recently started up the world's first electric tunnel kiln in Gmunden. The new technology enables climate-neutral ceramic production – a revolution in the industry. Managing Director Christian Schaefer tells us in an interview what the next steps are.

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A Relevant Space

6/14/2024

In the form of the Laufen Forum near Basel, architecture practice Snøhetta has created a new brand experience for bathroom manufacturer Laufen that goes far beyond simply presenting of its products. Architect Patrick Lüth, Managing Director and partner at Snøhetta in Innsbruck, describes the project to us in this interview.

REVIEW – SALONE DEL MOBILE & MILAN DESIGN WEEK 2024

Nostalgia and drive

4/23/2024

The Salone del Mobile.Milano and Milan Design Week took place from 16 to 21 April 2024 – read our review to find out what moves the industry and the guests got to see.

AWARD NOMINATION

Creative constant

4/15/2024

"Made for life" – that’s the motto of the design for “MEDA”, a complete bathroom collection. Studio Vetica’s Peter Wirz came up with the concept for Laufen and in doing so created an all-round product.

STYLEPARK LAUFEN

Creating a sharper awareness

11/30/2023

Sustainability manager Cristiane Kopp at Laufen, the Swiss bathroom specialist, explains in this interview what topics are currently the priorities in their sustainability approach and why the circular economy should be introduced at the local level.

STYLEPARK LAUFEN

Outrageously good

5/22/2023

Under the title "How dare you", Laufen presented an extraordinary show during Milan Design Week that included both the new collection by architects and designers Nicolo Ornaghi, Delfino Sisto Legnani and Francesco Zorzi of NM3, as well as that by artist Monique Baumann. They explain their creative approach to us in an interview.

FAIRS & EVENTS

Design in dialogue

4/7/2023

Laufen space Berlin spotlights the collection – like Toan Nguyen's new series "LUA" – and creates exciting contrasts.

INTERVIEWS

Laufen: Three questions to Peter Wirz

3/13/2023

The interdisciplinary and international team of the Vetica design studio led by Peter Wirz accompanies the development processes of industrial products in form and function – such as for the premium brand Laufen. His new collection is on show at the ISH in Frankfurt am Main from 13 to 17 March 2023.

FEATURED PREVIEW – ISH 2023

LAUFEN

3/6/2023

At ISH 2023, the world's leading trade fair for HVAC + Water in Frankfurt am Main, the leading premium brand in the bathroom Laufen will show a further development of the successful collection "IL BAGNO ALESSI", which is set in scene by means of an individually controllable light frame.

STYLEPARK LAUFEN

Simply logical

1/16/2023

With "LANI", Toan Nguyen has designed a versatile bathroom furniture set for Laufen that offers plenty of storage space, can be integrated into any concept thanks to its elegant design and impresses with its sophisticated lines and high-quality materials.

DESIGN

Stylepark Selected Award 2022

11/28/2022

With the Stylepark Selected Award 2022, Stylepark honours the best new products of the year. These are the award winners.

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Efficient Network

10/14/2022

Laufen Smart makes sustainable and predictive water management possible at any time and from any location. Laufen products can be digitally regulated and managed either via an app or by integration into the facility management technology.

AWARD NOMINATION

LAUFEN 2022: CLEANET RIVA

6/4/2022

Easy to handle, simple to clean and durable: the "Cleanet Riva" shower toilet by Peter Wirz for Laufen offers many advantages for every project and is now also available in matt or polished black.

STYLEPARK LAUFEN

Evolution of an Icon

5/23/2022

By means of the patented Saphirkeramik material and cutting-edge technology Laufen has given a new, light touch to the bathroom collection "ILBAGNOALESSI" masterminded by Stefano Giovannoni.

DESIGN

Sculptural ceramics

2/10/2022

Laufen has combined selected objects made of SaphirKeramik, which have been developed in collaboration with artists and designers in recent years, to create a Home Collection.

STYLEPARK LAUFEN

Between dream and reality

10/20/2021

With the Laufen virtual space, Laufen has created a place where the boundaries between the digital and physical worlds become blurred and where the company's bathroom collections can be experienced in a new way.

STYLEPARK LAUFEN

Open exchange

10/8/2021

With the Laufen space in Milan, Laufen has created a multifaceted venue that seeks to encourage dialogue between art, design, and architecture.

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Crazy Life

5/11/2021

The lifestyle Gekko House hotel in Frankfurt/Main makes much of contrasts. One of the places where this is highly visible is in the design of its bathrooms, each equipped with its own distinctive washbasins and toilets by Laufen.

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Multifaceted Bathroom Worlds

3/22/2021

With their collection “Kartell by Laufen”, Laufen and Kartell are exploring just what is possible in bathroom design. The photographs by Hugo Comte and Oliver Helbig illustrate the creative scope in this respect.

INTERVIEWS

Setting new standards

3/17/2021

Antonio Linares, Senior Managing Director Laufen and CNEE Division in an interview about the fascination of the bathroom, attractive markets and the importance of "Swissness".

STYLEPARK LAUFEN

Tailored solutions

12/10/2020

With its “Bespoke Service” Laufen offers individual solutions for the bathroom. The Scott Sports HQ near Berne and a residential building in London demonstrate how the Swiss corporation also masters challenging projects.

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On a ceramics base

9/17/2020

For the "Impressões" project, artists from Brazil have worked on an unusual surface: a ceramic sculpture that the Swiss sanitary ceramics manufacturer Laufen created especially for this purpose. A film documents this very special cooperation.

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"We’re particularly interested in things that no one expects of us."

5/8/2020

Fuhrimann Hächler are associated with avant-garde architecture that sparks controversies. Nevertheless, sanitary ceramics specialist Laufen asked them to design its Milan fair booth in 2018. Gabrielle Hächler reveals the secret to what soon became a highly successful collaboration.

SUSTAINABILITY

A revolutionary toilet

11/26/2019

The solution to a global problem could be a new toilet bowl developed by Vienna-based studio EOOS.

FEATURED

From Basel to Brazil

6/28/2019

Bathroom ceramics manufacturer Laufen provides proof of the direct connection between art, design and craft with this project.

FEATURED

The Discovery of Slowness

6/19/2019

Salon Suisse adopts a consciously laid-back approach for its show at the 2019 Venice Biennale. “Slow”is this year’s motto. Sanitary ceramics specialist Laufen is the event’s main sponsor for the eighth time.

FEATURED

In the middle of Cologne

5/7/2019

A new boutique hotel in Cologne has chosen elegant, high-quality sanitary ceramics by Laufen.

ISH 2019

Concrete special guest

3/15/2019

The motto of the event staged by Laufen and Stylepark at the ISH 2019 was: Think BIG!

ISH 2019

Playful industrial design

3/14/2019

Konstantin Grcic has designed washstand solutions for small rooms for Laufen – in part as a response to the challenges of urbanization. An interview.

STYLEPARK LAUFEN

Customized

9/11/2018

Bathroom specialist Laufen has fitted out the new “Public Hotel” in New York City with customized washstands by Herzog & de Meuron.

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Secret truths and obvious qualities

9/5/2018

Ceramics specialist Laufen champions good architecture – with well-designed products and cultural commitment. This year’s edition of the event series "Architecture during Art" was organized in cooperation with Pro Helvetia.

STYLEPARK SELECTED IMM COLOGNE 2018 AT MAKK

New paths

1/23/2018

It’s not about everything – it’s about the best: The motto of Stylepark has been translated into an exhibition for the imm cologne 2018.

FEATURED

Multitasking ceramic fittings

12/12/2017

Fine designs by Laufen make for elegant accents in a boutique hotel in Vienna.

ISH 2017

A true trove of bronze, silver and gold

3/22/2017

Gold, silver and bronze for fittings at the ISH. Almost enough to give you wings.

FEATURED

A “smallest room” with the highest standards

10/24/2016

Laufen's sanitary ware has acquired an outstanding reputation thanks to the groundbreaking materials it has developed. The WCs “Moderna Plus” and “Moderna R” models were used for the extension to the Tate Modern in London that recently opened.

FEATURED

Delicate, tough shells

10/20/2015

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On crystals and diamonds

11/28/2014

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LaufenSaphirKeramik Val handwashbasin

Letter from the future

Rendezvous of the classics

Showing expertise

The courage to change

A Relevant Space

Nostalgia and drive

Creative constant

Creating a sharper awareness

Outrageously good

Design in dialogue

Laufen: Three questions to Peter Wirz

LAUFEN

Simply logical

Stylepark Selected Award 2022

Efficient Network

LAUFEN 2022: CLEANET RIVA

Evolution of an Icon

Sculptural ceramics

Between dream and reality

Open exchange

Crazy Life

Multifaceted Bathroom Worlds

Setting new standards

Tailored solutions

On a ceramics base

"We’re particularly interested in things that no one expects of us."

A revolutionary toilet

From Basel to Brazil

The Discovery of Slowness

In the middle of Cologne

Concrete special guest

Playful industrial design

Customized

Secret truths and obvious qualities

New paths

Multitasking ceramic fittings

A true trove of bronze, silver and gold

A “smallest room” with the highest standards

Delicate, tough shells

On crystals and diamonds

Estimate

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SaphirKeramik Val handwashbasin