Luxe et al - DESIGNER SPEAK OUT
Luxe et al Magazine. Designers Speak Out - We speak to the experts about the direction of yacht design. The International Yacht & Aviation Awards - A brief look at some of the shortlisted entries.
Luxe et al Magazine. Designers Speak Out - We speak to the experts about the direction of yacht design. The International Yacht & Aviation Awards - A brief look at some of the shortlisted entries.
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Award Winning Outdoor Marine Fabrics:<br />
Jewel Fabric Collection from Extex<br />
Having furnished some of the most exclusive<br />
superyachts in the world, EXTEX’s extensive range of<br />
outdoor marine fabrics combines luxury with<br />
outstanding performance to me<strong>et</strong> the most rigorous<br />
demands of glob<strong>al</strong> ocean travel. Inspired by the <strong>al</strong>luring<br />
ambience of Moroccan medinas and spice-filled souks,<br />
Jewel offers a captivating collection of opulent chenille<br />
furnishing fabrics available in 12 vibrant and glittering<br />
options. From cool blue hues of the purest turquoise to<br />
majestic purple and pinks, the beautiful, textured plain<br />
range features a glamorous selection of four ‘sparkleinfused’<br />
designs guaranteed to add a twinkle of exotic<br />
charm to any luxurious superyacht, season after season.<br />
Often mistaken for a sumptuous indoor fabric, Extex is<br />
the preferred choice of yacht designers for its easy-care<br />
characteristics. All the fabrics are: stain resistant, water<br />
repellent, light fast, pre-shrunk, machine washable and<br />
remarkably hardwearing too. The intricately woven<br />
Jewel outdoor textiles incorporate a shimmering silver<br />
thread throughout the fabrics’ fibres, guaranteed to add<br />
a decorative Moroccan and m<strong>et</strong><strong>al</strong>lic touch and dress<br />
decks with a striking impact. Designed to coordinate<br />
with <strong>al</strong>l other fabrics in the EXTEX marine textile<br />
ranges, the luxurious chenilles are reassuringly<br />
easy-care and finished to the usu<strong>al</strong> high spec required<br />
for boat decks – ensuring they will me<strong>et</strong> any yacht<br />
designer’s brief.<br />
www.extex.co.uk<br />
Dornbracht<br />
Dornbracht is a glob<strong>al</strong>ly active family-run manufacturer of high-qu<strong>al</strong>ity fittings and accessories for bathrooms and kitchens. The company is one of<br />
the few in the sanitation industry where production is ‘Made in Germany’. With CL.1, Dornbracht presents a stunning new range of bathroom fittings<br />
that consistently combines straight lines and soft curves, lending it a distinctly architectur<strong>al</strong> character. The advanced design language marks the start<br />
of a new decade in Dornbracht product design, the key aim of which is to pursue designs that are dynamic, animated and elegant. The abbreviation<br />
‘CL’ stands for Dornbracht’s current brand claim, ‘Culturing Life’, and the number 1 refers to the first product design to emerge from this new brand<br />
direction.<br />
Other speci<strong>al</strong> features of CL.1 are its new textured handles. A play of tactility, these handles sharpen the senses. Two different texture options are<br />
available for the handles of the fittings, giving them a luxurious and distinctive look and feel. Not only is this in keeping with the increasing desire<br />
for materi<strong>al</strong>s with a tactile qu<strong>al</strong>ity, it is <strong>al</strong>so a contemporary response to the megatrend of individu<strong>al</strong>isation in areas that are often neglected when<br />
it comes to making bold design decisions. The two versions available, smooth or textured, which opens up possibilities for a more person<strong>al</strong>ised<br />
bathroom design.<br />
It is not just the design of Dornbracht’s CL.1 that s<strong>et</strong>s new<br />
standards; its engineering is speci<strong>al</strong> too. An innovative flow<br />
pattern boasts extremely efficient water consumption. The<br />
sprayface is an in-house development that gently immerses<br />
the user’s hands in 40 soft, individu<strong>al</strong> j<strong>et</strong>s of water and with<br />
a flow rate of just 3.9 litres per minute, water consumption is<br />
extremely efficient. With this new flow mode, the CL.1 considers<br />
a more sustainable lifestyle. The entire series comes in plated<br />
finishes, polished chrome and platinum matt, including a wide<br />
range of fittings and accessories for the washbasin, shower, bath<br />
and bid<strong>et</strong>. It can be combined with products from other series,<br />
to me<strong>et</strong> individu<strong>al</strong> needs and requirements. The arrangement<br />
of outl<strong>et</strong>s and controls can <strong>al</strong>so be customised, adding to<br />
the possibilities for a more person<strong>al</strong> and individu<strong>al</strong> design.<br />
A particular user-friendly option is Dornbracht’s Smart Tools<br />
technology. These digit<strong>al</strong> control elements integrate numerous<br />
options for digitisation in both the bathroom and kitchen by<br />
n<strong>et</strong>working components and simplifying the applications<br />
involved. With a single flick of the wrist, two control di<strong>al</strong>s <strong>al</strong>low<br />
for precise control of temperature and water volume, and a<br />
simple display can c<strong>al</strong>l up frequently used s<strong>et</strong>tings or pres<strong>et</strong>s,<br />
bringing a solution elegant in both design and usage.<br />
www.dornbracht.com<br />
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