Shower enclosures must meet the challenges of form and functionality in order to convince on a daily basis. For the person taking a shower, they become a room within a room. The design of the BU Series focused on the maxim of visual unobtrusiveness and the desired effect of harmony and value. The appearance of this shower enclosure is characterised by a very thin profile setup. The difficult task of combining the most filigree silhouette possible with maximum stability of the construction as a requirement and challenge for the classic shower enclosure was solved conclusively. The design is based on the innovative Glass Clamp System, which combines two functions. It serves as a cover for the wall compensation profile and at the same time as a glass panel stabiliser. The intelligent frame construction, which is equally convincing in its clear statement, enables a reduction of components and supports both the unobtrusive aesthetics and the principle of uncomplicated and safe assembly (Easy & Smart Build Up System). To round off the overall appearance at a high level, the design of the handles, hinges and glass clips is perfectly harmonised in terms of form and proportions. This further augments the clear and purist look of the shower enclosure and aesthetically enhances the ambience.
Statement by the Jury
This shower enclosure fascinates with the flowing and uniform design language of all its elements. Contoured by its narrow and all-round profiles, its construction projects the impression of an architectural drawing that has been transformed into a three-dimensional object. The design of the hinges and all other technical details is also perfectly solved. Particularly noteworthy is the smooth and gentle movement of the door when it closes.
Credits
Manufacturer:
Foshan Blue Sanitary Ware Co., Ltd., Foshan, China
In-house design:
Wuxiang Wei
Design:
Blue Sanitary Design Team Germany, Prof. Günter Horntrich, Sebastian Kraus, Johann Stein, Cologne, Germany
