PRESTIGE

“Timeless design is created when you concentrate on the essentials – on proportion, materiality and, above all, function.” This principle is followed by Studio F. A. Porsche and impressively manifests in the innovative PRESTIGE shower system it designed for Artweger. The shower is also impressive confirmation that “invisible” refinements in product design are often key to functional enhancement. In this case, an innovative, integrated hinge is literally the linchpin of a solution which is aesthetically pleasing and user-friendly in equal measure. Fully embedded into the slim rod profile, the hinge allows the door to be conveniently opened by up to 360 degrees while remaining virtually hidden from view. It does not protrude in any direction, nor does it look contrived, and its geometric form is impressively calm in the absence of any plastic components. When opened, the door is gently raised to prevent the seal from dragging across the floor, and when closed, it is lowered back for maximum tightness. The Red Dot jurors were captivated by the elegant design: “The PRESTIGE shower system won us over with its sophistication, perfection and technical innovation. The patented 360-degree hinge certainly caused the designers a lot of headaches, yet they achieved a clean and minimalist solution that is remarkable for its precision. Although it looks so simple, considerable effort was expended in developing it. This is a reduction of design to exactly the right level in the architectural context.” PRESTIGE is available with a wide selection of glass and profile colours, including the trendy matcha and peach shades, to give bathroom planners and consumers impressive freedom of choice despite the minimalist design. As a harmoniously coordinated ensemble or statement bathroom fixture, the timeless silhouette of the premium shower system seamlessly blends into bathroom environments. The overall look is refined by fine details such as a stylish panel concealing the vertical silicone wall seal. “Distinctive design is not about volume; it’s about attitude” – this is another aspect of Studio F. A. Porsche’s philosophy so aptly demonstrated with elegant understatement in Artweger’s PRESTIGE.