Швейцарская фабрика держит высокие стандарты качества родной страны, экспериментирует с материалами и следит за трендами в дизайне. О ее принципах рассказывает Марина Сидорина. «Швейцарский бренд Laufen в авангарде прогресса. Еще одним подтверждением тому стало присуждение престижной награды iF Award 2016 года коллекции Val. Автор — немецкий дизайнер Константин Грчич — реализовал в ней весь потенциал инновационной разработки бренда, материала Cleaner keramic. Функциональность и четкие геометричные формы — характерные черты всех элементов.
An integral component of the Laufen logo is the phrase: "The culture of the bathroom since 1882", as well as the Swiss flag - a white cross on a red background. Thus, it is emphasized that the brand has incorporated the traditions and values of Switzerland, a country whose products are characterized by the highest quality, premium design, accuracy and environmental correctness. Laufen, which celebrated its 120th anniversary last year, is rightfully considered to be an expert in bathroom solutions and a leading global manufacturer. Its specialists have unique knowledge of materials and modern technological processes.
We consider it an important event to be the creation of a collection developed jointly with the Italian brand Kartell - it is world-famous for its designer furniture and accessories made of high-quality plastic. The artistic direction of the project was entrusted to Louis and Roberto Palomb - designers, who are fairly considered to be trendsetters in creating bathrooms (for example, the Palomba Collection and LB3 collections were created in collaboration with this duet). It is worth noting that this is not the first such alliance of the company. One of the most famous collections from Laufen - Ilbagno Alessi One - was created in collaboration with the Alessi bureau.
Every year we market a lot of new products. So, the Palomba Collection has been replenished with a tub made of cast marble and a free-standing sink. Both elements are bright dominants of the series, whose form is inspired by nature - natural protrusions and curves of rocks. Visually lightweight, rigorous Pro S models were added to the successful Pro line. Sinks and toilets of symmetrical geometric shapes are as functional as possible, as all Pro elements are: the sink bowls are deeper, rectangular and square models are built into the thumbs, and save space. Laufen also presents bathroom faucet lines: CityPro - the urban series, which embodies the simplicity of shapes, Curve Prime - an elegant collection for premium spaces. There are other lines - each with its own character and purpose.
Throughout history, the Laufen brand has repeatedly created technologies that influence the development of the industry as a whole. One such innovation is injection molding. Today, the company also presents a number of revolutionary developments. Among them, a toilet model with a hidden rim pro rimless. Water is supplied from a single hole in the bowl, but thanks to a powerful drain system, absolute rinsing is ensured, both with the 6/3 liter system and with the 4.5 / 3 liter rinse. The novelty will be a good solution for private homes and public spaces: the lack of a rim ensures ease of care and ensures high hygiene. Laufen furniture is equipped with a special compact siphon. Thanks to its small dimensions, you no longer need to cut in the inner drawer - the necessary space for storing things does not disappear.
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A collection of elegant sanitary ware - a project of the French designer Toan Nguyen. An experienced designer was able to revise the traditional form of a classic European shell. Of course, the key role was played by the innovative luxury material Cleaner keramic, which allows you to make the walls of sanitary ware much thinner compared to earthenware and ordinary ceramics, while Cleaner keramic is superior to traditional raw materials in strength. Also its high hygienic characteristics deserve attention. “In the it's a design, I didn’t concentrate on volumes,” says Toan Nguyen. “Lines and surfaces were mainly important.” The collection includes a wall-mounted sink, bowl sinks, partially recessed sinks, sinks with a built-in shelf, bathtub (Sentec material), and furniture for bathrooms.
Collection it's a. Design by Tohan Nguyen. 
Collection it's a. Design by Tohan Nguyen. 
Collection it's a. Design by Tohan Nguyen. 
Collection it's a. Design by Tohan Nguyen. Каrtell by Laufen
The Kartell by Laufen series is the fruit of a three-year collaboration between two famous brands, Italian and Swiss, as well as the design duo Louis and Roberto Palomba. The latest generation of high-quality transparent polycarbonate is combined with the innovative material Cleaner keramic - it has production characteristics that previously could not be imagined in ceramics. The collection includes everything that may be needed to equip a bathroom: sanitary ware, bathtubs, furniture, mixers, accessories. Many interesting elements, such as interchangeable shelves for the mixers, a mirror with gold or silver plating, give Kartell by Laufen a unique charm.
The Kartell by Laufen collection is presented in various shades - relaxing blue, juicy orange, luxurious black. In the photo: crystal clear option. The sinks are made of Cleaner keramic material. 
The Kartell by Laufen collection is presented in various shades - relaxing blue, juicy orange, luxurious black. In the photo: crystal clear option. The sinks are made of Cleaner keramic material. Cleaner keramic
A real innovation from Laufen. This ceramic material includes the mineral corundum, which is found in nature as a component of sapphire. Its addition causes exceptional durability of ceramics. According to tests at the Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing in Berlin (BAM), it is twice as high as the results of sanitary porcelain. Cleaner keramic weighs half as much, but it has greater mechanical strength. This allows you to reduce the wall thickness to 2 mm.
Cleaner keramic sinks are easily recognizable by the minimum wall thickness, which, however, in no way reduces their strength. Running per s
Коллекция дополняет успешную серию Laufen Pro. Автор, дизайнер Питер Вирц (бюро Process Product Design) оптимизировал процесс производства. Тем самым он значительно расширил модельный ряд. В его коллекции представлено несколько линеек: А — архитектурный дизайн, B — основной ряд продуктов, S — элегантное дополнение. Все продукты идеально сочетаются между собой. Эстетика Running per s соответствует стилю премиальных коллекций бренда, обеспечивая, при этом доступность решений.
Items from call. pro S is emphasized functional and features pure geometric shapes. 
Menhir sink won the iF product design award 2013 and the Interior Innovation Award 2013. PALOMBA collection
The collection, named after its authors, designers Roberto and Louis Palomba, was launched for the first time in 2005. Since then, regularly supplemented and updated. The concept is based on a combination of strict geometry and soft organic forms. Among the latest innovations in the Palomba Collection are the free-standing high-backed cast-marble bath and the Menhir sink - this word translates from Breton as “high boulder”. The lines of objects are inspired by the projections and curves of coastal cliffs.
The high back bath won the Best of Year Award 2012. PALACE
The creators themselves call the collection “timeless classics.” The company released it in collaboration with the designer Andreas Dimitriadis. Palace is a universal solution for interiors of any layouts, suitable for both private apartments and hotels. Large-sized sinks (from 120 cm) can be trimmed to the size provided by the customer at the factory (the idea was awarded the Red Dot Design Award). In addition, the collection offers sinks of standard sizes and special solutions for compact and guest bathrooms. Toilets and bidets Palace are characterized by ergonomic design and the presence of hidden attachment systems.
Countertop sinks from call. Palace can be cut not only straight, but also at an angle. 
Collection Val. Design by Konstantin Grcic. iF Design Award 2016. 
Collection it's a. Design by Tohan Nguyen. 
