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FIR ITALIA shower proposals are enriched
with new shower bars and special vertical bars for renovation.
FIR ITALIA increases the programme of solutions for the shower area by offering new products, specific for renovation: shower bars and vertical bars designed and manufactured to replace an old shower head by using the already existing holes and the water outlet but with no need to perform anymasonry work.
The new products, specific for renovation, are available both in modern style, with square or cylindrical design and in classic style.
Boing washbasins and bathroom accessories add to bathrooms two different quality functions: colour and soft touch attributes to provide safety against accidental impacts and blows.
Thus, Boing sets out to be a real alternative to other brands and products manufactured in rigid materials. So much so that the products of this range stand firm and functionally identical to other materials, providing several advantages which we
will develop below. The fact is that Boing washbasins and accessories are made of flexible polyurethane with integral skin, a material widely used in other sectors which quality and durability are more than contrasted.
HABITABILITY
Nowadays, we are accustomed to obtain aseptic conditions in any corner of our home with the cleaning products and disinfectants available on the market. Despite of that, bathrooms offer still a cold, rigid and isolated atmosphere. Since, we are being fair, if our house is cosy, colourful and comfortable, we would do well to ask ourselves why our bathroom doesn’t meet these characteristics. In this regard, it should be noted that until now the only option of making bathrooms habitable was to enlarge them. It's just the right time for us to look toward Boing and understand that this is a response to that habitability, since, according to firm details, "our products create a warm, friendly atmosphere. Colourful, with design and, of course, are much more secure, very kid friendly but certainly also serve for older people, "they highlight.
In addition the firm’s available wide chromatic range available allows bathroomsthe ability to harmonize with the entire home design. Colour range is extensive and you can even make a corporate colour if the client specifies code colour. From
Boing they inform us that they begin with a few basic colours such as white, black, red, blue, green, yellow, orange, pink, violet, through to natural colours such as sand, stone, chocolate and can even go as far as personalized colours.
The design is carefully thought out to help cleaning and avoiding build-up of dirt. In addition, their sturdy metallic structures for attachment are always hidden for safety reasons and designed to avoid impacts with hard surfaces. These structures
are made of high quality materials such as aluminium and stainless steel.
Moreover, among its many properties, it should be noted that the material is inert, non-oxidizing, does not absorb moisture, is fungicidal, supports up to 70 degrees hot water, water vapour, dry heat, and even ultraviolet light, both artificial and natural, and therefore is also suitable for outdoor use. It is self-sealing therefore in case of hypothetical accidental cutting maintains the properties undamaged.
It can be used standard cleaning products and Boing can perfectly withstand bleach ammonia, liquid detergent or soap powder, sodium hydroxide, hydrogen peroxide, toothpaste… Boing products have a standard life and when this ends they
are reusable, either as playground floor covering or pavements for roads.
Finally, Boing underlines their strong commitment with environment and sustainability, right from that start of product manufacturing, for as they say, "we do not use harmful gases like CFC and HFC"
Undoubtedly, Boing is the best bet to have an original and practical bathroom with a unique design, highlighting both, its colour and its nice soft touch.
Established in 1989, Hidra is now a company specialized in italian design and production of bathroom furnishing and sanitaryware collection for private use and contract sector.
Collections.
Hidra offers to the Italian and international markets every year brand new collections of sink and sanitaryware in order to suit latest lifestyle trends. Products with a strong identity able to express the new ways of living through ceramic materials.
Design & Quality.
The products of Hidra are quality items designed by Meneghello Paolelli Associati, realized in the manufacturing areas dedicated inside the company with a well established productive know-how and highest level quality standards. The collection of Hidra are accompanied in sale points by a coordinated communication tools.
International.
The collections of Hidra are distributed throughout Italy and abroad in over than 50 countries.
Hidra presents the new collections:
FLAT, an high-level series which is both classic and modern at the same time, and PIANO, a collection of accessories with a dual function, being also a shelves.
MY, an economical collection characterised by simple and smooth curves; the last freestanding washbasin
WIRE, a combination of two elements: the ceramic basin (W1/W2), that can be used as a countertop basin aswell, and the column, made up of steel rods that gives the optical illusion of a meshwork.
DROP: a very tall and narrow urinal that takes up less room in the bathroom, very different from all the other urinals. At Bologna there are also other products: the freestanding washbasin Mister, the freestanding washbasin Miss, and the collections Hi-line, Dial and ABC.
All these products are designed by Meneghello Paolelli Associati.
Sandro Meneghello and Marco Paolelli, both born in 1979, graduated in Design from Politecnico di Milano in 2004. After starting their own design studio in Milan in 2006, they have collaborated with several Italian and foreign companies. During their five years of collaboration, they have received several international recognitions, including three Red Dot Design Awards, three Young&Design, and two Design Plus.
In H3 new collection, essential and harmonic shape combined with light touch create simple geometries which are peculiar to this range.
The decorative element on the lever handle refers to water drops and makes the collection unique.
This shape moreover improves the ergonomic grip for the opening and closing of the water.
All basin and bidet mixers are available in EnergySave System version too, this device allows the opening with the lever in the central position, supplying water at cold temperature avoiding the involuntary ignition of the boiler.
Bath/Shower, Shower and Exposed Set are equipped with SafeTouch System, which allows to set up the desired temperature and keep it steady and also prevents the warming up of the mixer surface.
This avoids any danger in scalding and allows a safe use especially to babies and elderly people.
At Cersaie 2012, Milldue presents the most dynamic new bathroom solutions but, above all, melds ideas and culture to spotlight the beauty, functionality and elegance of design Made in Italy. Straight from the creative mind of Michele Marcon comes the latest Milldue project. Formal sleekness, innovative materials, harmony of form and colour, to go beyond the traditional barriers of bathroom interiors and leave a mark on the story of design.
TOUCH
A collection for those who appreciate authentic materials treated with new technologies. The restored natural wood and eco-mortar create unique atmospheres; the lacquered pieces sum up the essential lines and highlight the minimal look, without neglecting functionality.
All materials that confer a coarse, textural and natural effect to the feel of surfaces.
The choice of a single material, the modularity and recyclability of the materials used also make this project a good example of eco-sustainable design. TOUCH is a collection that is timeless, yes, but constantly evolving.
TOUCH, available in the Monolith version in three widths, can be either freestanding or wall-mounted. The unit may be designed either with free-standing columns or suspended columns in the built-in or wall-mounted version.
It is a truly bespoke product thanks to the possibility of combining the Monolith mirrors with integrated light, washbasins, mixers and equipped tailor-made walls. Coverings, dimensions and colors are fully customized.
Excellent workmanship, selected raw materials and attention to detail are characteristics that distinguish each stage of TOUCH’s production.
Awareness of total quality, not only regarding the study and design of the product but also the development of and concern for all the technical details. Touch Milldue offers a unit with highly tailored features that allows us to adapt each product to the needs of a wide diversity of customers with endless customizations.
The studies on the TOUCH collection generated an exclusive and perfectly integrated system of taps and fittings with clean aesthetic lines. TOUCH H2O, is a single-control mixer made of chrome-plated brass, complete with a water flow regulator. Together with the electronic soap dispenser, they are inserted perfectly into the washbasin to ensure maximum functionality.
Each item has its own story to tell, both directly – in its lines and aesthetic expression — and indirectly – in the way it was designed. The wide range of proposals guarantees total freedom in decorating the bathroom. Each piece springs from a range of “rounded” geometric shapes: the basin is reminiscent of a smooth and rounded rectangle with abeveled ellipsoid base.
Genesis includes a series of basins of different shapes, in different sizes and variants. The bathtub and sanitary fittings blend in perfectly with the rest of the collection.
Bowl +: it is a project complete with washbasins, units, mirrors and bathroom fittings in floorstanding and wall-mounted versions. Elements that flit between art and industrial products, creating the perception of a creative flow in constant motion. The design is decidedly original, characterised by slimline edges, a source of inspiration for the collection as a whole.
Recessed washbasins Stone, Genesis and Concept: supplement the Stone, Genesis and Concept collections. Four new elements to provide the user with an even more complete range.
Basins Genesis: Attractive, small and practical. The new Genesis elements are truly unique. A touch of originality in the bathroom fittings scene.
Genesis Argento: Formal cleanliness, an ergonomic design and aesthetic research are the key words of the new Genesis Argento and Genesis duo.
Basins Stone: Although severe in appearance, these three objects have actually been designed for a modern and linear environment.
Last November 15 in London, the company Pando was rewarded by the prestigious prizes " The Designer Kitchen and Bathroom Awards " in the category Innovation in Design, thanks to the design of his cooker hood I-1300. One of the most prestigious awards that reward the innovation and the design in the area of the kitchen and the bathroom.
The cooker hood of island I-1300 is realized in stainless steel and anodized aluminium, with volumetric forms that turn her into a striking piece. This model combines the design with the highest presentations, since it includes the system of aspiration SEC System® with a motorization of series V.950. There treats itself about a powerful and silent model that it incorporates of series controls of electronic regulation into function " Last-time", automatic detection of saturation of filters and I give the orders distantly. It is necessary to emphasize, as for his lighting, that it is composed by 16 projectors Led of high intensity and low consumption, turning it this way into an ecological and sustainable product.
Aktis, which in ancient Greek means beam of light, is a projector fitted with nine 3W CREE LED bulbs. It is made from injected ABS and is available in three finishes: gloss chrome, matt white and nickel. The result is an original projector with organic lines, allowing you to focus light wherever it is needed.
One of the main qualities of Aktis is the distribution of its beams of light to avoid glare, whilst giving the lamp a unique formal identity in the designer lighting market. Another of the advantages is that it is a flush lamp which requires little recession space in the ceiling. There is also an adjustable version which can be fitted in all kinds of architectural spaces.
Aktis was designed by the Italian lighting designer Marco Bisenzi, who had worked previously with Vanlux (B.lux Group) to design and develop other lighting collections using LED bulbs, such as Round and Calc. With these designs, the B.lux Group is making a firm commitment to LED technology applied to decorative lighting.
Aktis is an architectural lamp that belongs to the Vanlux TECH collection (B.Lux Group).
Unique objects, which reveal the deep connection between the being and the nature which surrounds us. Emotions, which are inherent in the material, create a simple design with a big impact.
This is TARGA, one of GRAFF’s faucet collections, another example of the philosophy „less is more“. Smooth and slightly convex handles surround the spout of the widespread version. The washbasin mixer uses a softly bent lever, which is perfectly aligned to the basis of the mixer. Modern and elegant, TARGA is outstanding.
The collection is available in polished chrome, steelnox, black and white. TARGA’s faucets: washbasin mixer and vessel mixer, freestanding washbasin, widespread washbasin, wall-mounted washbasin-mixer, wall-mounted shower system with hand shower and showerhead, freestanding bathtub versions, deck-mounted bathtub mixer and bidet.
All elements of this collection are premium design products, with a high level quality standard. GRAFF belongs to the first companies in the faucet manufacturing sector, which invested in the cooperation with famous designers and belongs to the few corporations which at the moment have still new projects allowing them to grow economically as well as in terms of design.
Silestone® by Cosentino, worldwide leader in quartz surfaces, presents Nebula Code, a new series of five colours that represent an evolution of the popular series Silestone®Nebula.
Moving forward in cutting-edge design, the new colours Hélix, Pulsar, Daria, Istmo and Dreis are inspired by the appearance and harmony of natural stone, with rich veins and a sense of movement that have come as an innovation in quartz surfaces. The tones of Nebula Code are characterised for being warm and natural, ideal to create the striking environments at the forefront of design.
The excellent work carried out by the Cosentino R&D department with the most advanced technology has resulted in a unique and distinct product for each customer, owing to the random, unrepeatable and original pattern of each vein in each creation.
In addition to its uniqueness, depth and beauty, Nebula Code ensures the performance and reliability of the unique product that is Silestone® by Cosentino, which possesses extraordinary characteristics such as hardness, resistance to impact and scratching, extremely low absorption and an exclusive bacteriostatic property that improves its hygiene.
The new Nebula Code colours, which will be available in the Polished and Suede textures of Silestone®, will go on sale summer 2013.
Hélix: White and familiar. Helix balances its dominant off-white colour with the natural suggestion of the vein. The careful construction of these patterns is offset with multiple shades of gray, giving it a classic and pure appearance.
Pulsar: Brightness with a hint of colour. The colour Pulsar by Cosentino symbolises the whiteness of pure quartz with veins that combine grey, beige and mustard hues. A classic option with an unforgettable hint of light
Daria: Uniform discretion. The light browns with stokes of beiges and pinks express a certain simplicity in its pattern. Daria is the essence of subtle harmony for surfaces that can be adapted to an extensive palette of environments
Dreis: Elegant style. Dreis seeks the serene warmth of brown tones. With predominant dark shades as the foundation, the original and natural veins provide the clarity needed to provide a stylish and exclusive contrast.
Istmo: Environmental mimicry. The high chromatic adaptability of Istmo and its mimicry with a wide range of environments, make it the precise choice to create unique and beautiful environments.
The elegant yet strong rounded lines of the Forma collection with smooth rounded finish, makes this collection the perfect choice for any body who wants to create a contemporary yet cosy bathroom.
The rounded edges and the distinctive lines of the Forma collection are also present in the toilet. The toilet and bidet are available in wall hung version. Again, the components appear to be floating and transmit lightness to the collection. The toilet seat has SoftClose funtion.
Noken rises to the challenge of saving water and energy with the launch of its new Forma range of brassware. This will be the newest addition to the Porcelanosa group’s range of ECO product.
The R&D of the Porcelanosa group is focused toward its environmental responsibility. The Forma incorporates 2 basic functions contributing to a more sustainable environment – A new opening system on the cold water and an eco aerator.
When the Forma tap is opened at the centre position only the cold water is released, unlike a standard basin mixer that has a traditional blend mode which lies in the central position of the tap. This results in consumption of hot water thus eliminating energy consumption that is when heating the water.
With the Forma mixer moving the head to the left will start the flow of hot water, giving the user more control.
A reflecting surface encircled in defined profiles sloping softly as a clear water basin mirroring images and emotions.
This is LAGO, the new La Torre collection signed by Marco Poletti where the stylistic idea, technical solutions and attention to details have successfully met into the resulting product.
Graff, manufacturer of contemporary precision-engineered bath and kitchen products, is excited to unveil the M-Series, its latest concealed modular system for the shower. The M-Series, which is comprised of a thermostatic module valve, two diverter valves, and a stop/volume valve, was designed to simplify the installation process in homes, hospitality spaces and more, while also offering a customizable shower.
With the GRAFF® M-Series modular system, the installer has the option to arrange diverters and stop/volume valves in different combinations to satisfy a variety of applications. This innovative system allows for each piece to be aligned behind the wall in a single stacked valve, without having to connect every element with a separate pipe. When using a diverter, it is possible to choose one outlet at time, while, with each cut-off valve, it is always feasible to operate a water outlet simultaneously and independently from the one controlled by the diverter (e.g.: the showerhead or the bathtub spout together with the body sprays or the hand shower). With the push-fitting stacking technology, the installation process is quick, clean and efficient.
The M-Series provides the opportunity for a personalized experience in the shower: the consumer can choose from a variety of shower components, based on their given preference. The system is able to accommodate up to seven functions with four different handles. This gives the flexibility to decide the number of body sprays, showerheads and handles that would best benefit the design, install and usage. Separate round and square trim plates are available, as well as longer combined plates. With three contemporary finishes available, the shower handles fit seamlessly into any bathroom aesthetic. The M-Series has handles designed to match GRAFF®’s Ametis, Aqua-sense and Terra Collections but the Aqua-sense handles are adaptable to all GRAFF collections, thanks to their very versatile square or round shapes.
Today we highlight Villeroy & Boch, offers individual bathroom solutions, such as the rooms of the hotel 25hours Bikini and public areas 2theloo in the Bikini Berlin shopping center.
Bikini Haus was built in Berlin in the 1950s as an architectural statement expressing a new dynamic of freedom, lifestyle and consumption. The building was created from individual constructions such as the Hotel 25hours located in this building since autumn of 2013, and the Bikini Berlin shopping center that was inaugurated in April of 2014; And together form part of a large complex.
Hotel 25hours Bikini
In collaboration with the designers, a hotel has been created that plays with the contrasts between nature and metropolis. The restaurant and bar on the top floor, with a circular terrace, overlooking the capital and the zoo, are a great attraction.
The 149 rooms are divided into six categories and two themes. From the rooms called Jungla, guests can admire the monkey house and elephant enclosure of the Berlin Zoo. The rooms have warm, natural colors and are based on natural materials according to the theme. The other half of the rooms are called Urban and offer guests a panoramic view of the Berlin metropolitan area. These rooms are equipped with street furniture and are inspired by the creative and modern side of Berlin.
The bathrooms are equipped with high quality toilets from Villeroy & Boch from the O.novo collection. They stand out for their attractive and modern design of clear lines and symmetrical and oval interior forms, that fuse harmoniously with the design of the rooms. Thanks to softClosing technology, the toilet lid closes very slowly and quietly, while the quickrelease technology ensures that the seat can be removed quickly and easily to clean it.
2theloo public toilets in the Bikini Berlin Shopping Center
Since completion of its renovation in April 2014, approximately 17,000 m² of commercial space is available for sixty boutiques and restaurants on three floors, which invite people to shop, stroll and enjoy.
The gigantic panoramic windows are a highlight in the commercial center as they allow a direct view of the rocky enclosure of the apes, as well as a large terrace of 7,000 m2. The public health areas of this spectacular shopping center are managed by 2theloo’s service.
They provide toilets that are equipped with high-quality Villeroy & Boch toilets: My Nature collection toilets and toilets and urinals from the Architectura collection, equipped with the innovative CeramicPlus surface, thus satisfying the special requirements of hygiene and cleanliness in these public spaces.
Eurofred, compañía multinacional especializada en confort térmico con soluciones de climatización, aerotermia y calidad del aire interior, amplía su gama de aerotermia con la nueva Daitsu Monobloc Drive, una bomba de calor aire/agua de media capacidad para entornos residenciales o comerciales que buscan una mayor sostenibilidad mediante instalaciones centralizadas.
La creciente demanda de soluciones con la máxima eficiencia energética, capaces de suministrar climatización y ACS de forma sostenible a distintos espacios mediante instalaciones centralizadas, ha impulsado el desarrollo de la Monobloc Drive de Daitsu, un nuevo sistema multitarea que utiliza gas refrigerante R290. Este refrigerante –una alternativa con muy bajo potencial de calentamiento global (PCG de 0,5)– ofrece altos niveles de rendimiento y eficiencia, posicionándose como una solución idónea para proyectos comprometidos con la sostenibilidad.
Incluso aquellos edificios más estrictos en términos medioambientales pueden contar con la Monobloc Drive. Con el lanzamiento de esta gama, Eurofred pone a disposición del profesional una amplia cobertura de potencia en climatización con gas R290. La serie incluye los modelos Monobloc Active II, con un rango de potencia de 4 a 16 kW, y los modelos Drive, que alcanzan potencias entre 20 y 35 kW. Todos los modelos de ésta última logran una clasificación energética A+++ a 35 °C y A++ a 55 °C, lo que asegura rendimientos altamente eficientes al integrarlas tanto en obra nueva como en rehabilitación.
Centralización eficiente de sistemas de climatización y ACS
Esta nueva gama permite una configuración en cascada de hasta 16 unidades, lo que se traduce en una solución escalable para proyectos de climatización de mayor envergadura. Su capacidad de combinación multiplica su adaptabilidad a todo tipo de instalaciones centralizadas.
Uno de los principales diferenciadores es la bomba hidráulica integrada en el modelo de 20 kW, que facilita su conexión a una amplia variedad de aplicaciones como acumuladores de ACS, radiadores, fan coils, suelo radiante y otras soluciones de climatización tanto residenciales como comerciales.
Gracias a su avanzada tecnología, la Monobloc Drive de Daitsu permite alcanzar una temperatura de salida del agua de hasta 73 °C incluso con temperaturas exteriores de -7 °C, lo que la hace especialmente indicada para aplicaciones en climas fríos o en rehabilitaciones energéticas de edificios con sistemas de alta temperatura existentes.
Todo ello con un diseño compacto y robusto que facilita su integración en proyectos complejos y de gran envergadura. Su construcción monobloc simplifica la instalación al eliminar la necesidad de conexiones frigoríficas adicionales, reduciendo así el tiempo y los costes asociados al montaje.
Principales ventajas tecnológicas
En conjunto, la Daitsu Monobloc Drive incorpora una serie de innovaciones tecnológicas que maximizan su rendimiento y fiabilidad operativa:
Sostenibilidad y rendimiento: una combinación ganadora
Con este lanzamiento, Eurofred consolida su posición como referente en soluciones HVAC sostenibles, eficientes y altamente tecnológicas, ofreciendo al mercado productos que combinan rendimiento, fiabilidad y respeto al medio ambiente.
Este nuevo lanzamiento refuerza además la apuesta del grupo por ofrecer tecnologías alineadas con los objetivos europeos de descarbonización y electrificación del sector térmico.
Sobre Eurofred:
Eurofred es una multinacional con sede en España, Portugal, Italia y Chile. Distribuye en exclusiva marcas como Fujitsu, General y su propia marca Daitsu, entre otras. Equipamientos para diferentes sectores (climatización doméstica, comercial e industrial) que destacan por su alta eficiencia energética en un modelo que contempla el canal profesional y el consumidor final, a los que ofrece la máxima excelencia en productos y servicios.
La firma castellonense demuestra la versatilidad del color terracota a través de dos espacios que fusionan tradición y modernidad.
En el marco de Casa Decor 2025, TAU Cerámica reafirma su compromiso con el diseño y la innovación presentando dos propuestas que, aun desde estéticas opuestas, comparten una esencia común: el poder evocador del color terracota. Este tono cálido y terroso se convierte en hilo conductor de los espacios firmados por la arquitecta Blanca San Martín y el interiorista Ángel Cazorla, demostrando cómo la cerámica trasciende su función tradicional para convertirse en un lenguaje de diseño universal.
Cerámica que emociona: más allá del revestimiento
La cerámica, históricamente relegada a suelos y paredes, se reinventa en Casa Decor como un material de expresión emocional y estética. TAU Cerámica, con sus colecciones Sassy Terracota y Stucco Terracota, se convierte en protagonista de dos ambientes que dialogan con el pasado y el presente, la tradición y la innovación, la funcionalidad y la poesía.
Blanca San Martín: vitalidad compartida en el baño
En colaboración con Jacob Delafon, Blanca San Martín transforma el concepto del baño con su proyecto ‘Baño de dos. Energía vibrante’. El espacio se abre a la convivencia y a la luz natural, abandonando la introspección habitual. El pavimento en gres porcelánico Sassy Terracota de TAU Cerámica aporta una base cálida y dinámica, con sutiles motas que evocan los suelos de barro tradicionales reinterpretados con un enfoque contemporáneo. La cerámica no solo estructura el espacio, sino que dialoga con la madera natural, las molduras verdes y los detalles en latón para crear una atmósfera sofisticada y envolvente.
Ángel Cazorla: poesía mediterránea en la cocina
Por su parte, Ángel Cazorla, junto a Mobalco, presenta ‘Silencio y paz’, un homenaje a la cocina mediterránea como epicentro del hogar. En este proyecto, la cerámica Stucco Terracota de TAU Cerámica reviste las embocaduras de los balcones, aportando un acabado que remite al cobre y conectando visualmente con la arquitectura madrileña y los atardeceres de la ciudad. “La cerámica tiene una base firme, sólida, como el propio material”, afirma Cazorla, subrayando la importancia de la textura y la materialidad en un espacio donde conviven cuarcitas, metales, madera, piel natural y vidrio.
Terracota: un color que conecta visiones
Aunque sus enfoques son distintos, ambos profesionales demuestran que la cerámica es mucho más que un elemento funcional. Es textura, es emoción, es narrativa visual. El terracota se erige como nexo de unión entre proyectos que, lejos de ser antagónicos, celebran la versatilidad del material y su capacidad para transformar los espacios con carácter y alma.
La cerámica como aliada creativa
En un contexto donde la sostenibilidad y la emoción son cada vez más esenciales en el diseño de interiores, TAU Cerámica destaca como referente por su capacidad de adaptación a las tendencias actuales sin renunciar a la autenticidad del material. Casa Decor 2025 es el escenario perfecto para recordarlo: cuando la cerámica se convierte en protagonista, los espacios no solo se construyen, sino que también comunican y emocionan.
