BELLEVUE by Villeroy & Boch
The time is right for luxury. A time for grand gestures. A departure from the norm. BELLEVUE is the luxury collection that will redefine the meaning of bathroom culture. With exquisite materials and an assured sense of style. BELLEVUE is a manifestation of contemporary international interior design: exclusive, lavish, uncompromising.
Gregorius Chapel Netherland
Gregorius Chapel
Project/Location: Gregorius Chapel, Utrecht/Netherlands
Interior designer: Zecc Architecten
Collection: Axor Starck X
Photos: Cornbread Works
When a chapel is converted into a residential accomodation usually little remains of the original atmosphere. However, the architect bureau Zecc managed to integrate both the old church elements of the Gregorius Chapel in the Dutch city of Utrecht, and a minimalistic interieur.
The chapel, built in 1922, was previously part of a cloister complex in the old city district of Utrecht. The architects' ambition was to retain the spacious feeling of the chapel as far as possible. The old lead windows were left in their original state, as was the masonry with angels, and even the organ.
To obtain a contrast to the white of the church, the interior designers kept the bedroom and bathroom in dark tones. They also chose the designer collection Axor Starck X, with its sculptural and yet uncompromising straightforward lines, as it matches the setting perfectly.
Project/Location: Gregorius Chapel, Utrecht/Netherlands
Interior designer: Zecc Architecten
Collection: Axor Starck X
Photos: Cornbread Works
When a chapel is converted into a residential accomodation usually little remains of the original atmosphere. However, the architect bureau Zecc managed to integrate both the old church elements of the Gregorius Chapel in the Dutch city of Utrecht, and a minimalistic interieur.
The chapel, built in 1922, was previously part of a cloister complex in the old city district of Utrecht. The architects' ambition was to retain the spacious feeling of the chapel as far as possible. The old lead windows were left in their original state, as was the masonry with angels, and even the organ.
To obtain a contrast to the white of the church, the interior designers kept the bedroom and bathroom in dark tones. They also chose the designer collection Axor Starck X, with its sculptural and yet uncompromising straightforward lines, as it matches the setting perfectly.
Emirates Palace UAE used HANSGROHE
Emirates Palace
Project/Location: Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi/United Arab Emirates
Architect: Wimberly Allison Tong and Goo (WATG)
Interior designer: P49 Designs
Owner: Kempinski Hotel and Resorts
Completion: 2005
Collection: Axor Terrano
The Emirates Palace, which is managed by the Kempinski Group is one of the largest luxury hotels in the world. 302 rooms and 92 suites are part of the 5 star complex, as is the Palace Conference Centre, equipped with the latest technology, a ballroom for 2400 guests, and 40 conference rooms including a media and business centre. Landscaped gardens covering 85 hectares, a specially created private beach and a yacht harbour complete the luxurious surroundings.
Traditional Arab elements can be found in the architecture of the building: a large dome, 42 meters in diameter, spans the lobby, with a further 114 domes spread over the entire building. For the interior too, the planners focused on Arab splendour using gold leaf gilding and marble. The oriental, rounded style is matched perfectly by the bathroom fittings of the Axor Terrano collection.
Finca Son Font Spain Used HANSGROHE
Finca Son Font
Project/Location: Finca, Son Font/Spain
Owner: Gaby und Wolfgang Tomschy
Collection: Axor Starck, Axor Citterio,
Hansgrohe Raindance AIR
Photos: David Seiler Images
In Son Font on the island of Mallorca, the Tomschy family refurbished a nearly completely decayed finca into a luxurious dream house. The blue illuminated pool in the grounds of the seven hectare large property is a definite highlight, as is the exclusive light concept in the interior of the house.
Preferring a generous bathroom, the owners joined two rooms together. Elegant Mares stone from the local quarry is used here and in the guest bathroom. The owners selected bathroom fittings from the Axor Citterio collection to go with the puristic-traditional mixed interior and the no-frills tiles. Refreshment is promised by the Hansgrohe Raindance Air overhead and hand showers.
Hotel "Cêres am Meer" Germany Used HANSGROHE
Hotel "Cêres am Meer"
Project/Location: Hotel "Cerês am Meer", Binz/Germany
Architect: Moritz Lau-Engehauen Architekten
Owner: Moritz Lau-Engehauen
Collection: Axor Citterio
Photos: Hotel Cêres/Binz
Klaus Stemmer
The new luxury hotel enjoys an ideal location, directly next to the sea and in the historic centre of the Baltic spa resort Binz, one of the most well known holiday destinations on Rügen. The island is not only famous for its unique chalk cliffs and the unspoilt environment, but especially for its 19th century architecture in the fin-de-siècle style. Small wooden villas with verandas, bay windows, ornaments and turrets are typical features of the island’s towns. And the Strandpromenade on the seafront in Binz is no different. All the greater therefore is the contrast provided by the modern lifestyle hotel “CERÊS am Meer”. The clear and superlative design combined with the supreme comfort lends the hotel a stylish character and create a place of contemplation.
Hilton Hotel UK used HansGrohe
Hilton Hotel
Project/Location: Hilton Hotel, Manchester/UK
Interior designer: Jestico + Whiles
Collection: Axor Starck
Photos: Daniel Hopkinson
Beetham Tower in Manchester, which was completed in 2006, is one of the tallest buildings in England at 169 meters high. From the 23rd floor the building juts out four meters from the floor below with a cantilever giving the glass-clad building its distinguishing characteristic. Up until now the high-rise houses the Hilton Manchester Hotel. The upper floors house apartments.
Supported by the interior designers Jestico + Whiles from London, the hotel chain gave their 284 rooms and suites a modern image which is characterised by its rectilinearity and modest demureness. Precious dark timbers, soft light sources glowing behind glass and marble set the tone in the bathrooms of the hotel as well. No wonder the designers chose fittings from the Axor Starck Collection. The star designer Philippe Starck’s unique way of commanding the poetry of reduction and focusing on what is essential fits perfectly with the concept of modesty and discrete luxury.
Else Club Russia Used HansGrohe
Else Club
Project/Location: Else Club, Moscow/Russia
Architect: 4a Architekten GmbH
Owner: Krost Industrial & Building Company
Collection: Axor Citterio, Axor Starck Electronic,
Hansgrohe Raindance AIR
Photos: KROST/ Brinkschmidt/4a Architekten
From an architectural point of view the “ELSE- Club” is from the outside in stark contrast with its environment. It appears as if a plinth was “pushed” under the high rise. A porch with a silver sheet metal panel which protrudes a long way over the façade, touching the ground on two sides, gives a futuristic appearance, setting itself apart from the rather modestly designed façades of the building. The eastern and western sides are generously glazed so that the surrounding park-like landscape can also be experienced form the inside.
From a central entrance area on the first floor, individual areas such as a swimming pool, sauna, fitness area and a restaurant are available. The flowing transition from one individual area to another gives a feeling of generosity, while the closed off rest and intimate areas provide a feeling of comfort.
The “ELSE-Club” is a place of wellbeing, an island of calm and relaxation. In all of this the guest is in close contact with the element of water. This is also reflected in the choice of fittings and showers. The architect Ulrich Tillmanns comments: “We decided on the Axor Starck collection because its minimal elegant design, the ease of use and the high standard of quality down to the last detail fit perfectly into our design concept. Due to the uncompromising minimalist design, the user can concentrate entirely on the essential: the contact with water.”
Kise Bettei Hotel & Spa
Kise Bettei Hotel & Spa
Project/Location: Kise Bettei Hotel & Spa, Okinawa/Japan
Architect: KKS Kanko Kikaku Sekkeisha
Owner: Kanehide Shoji Fudosan Co., Ltd.
Collection: Axor Citterio, Axor Uno²,
Axor Terrano, Axor Starck X
The Kise Bettei Hotel on the island of Okinawa offers traditional hospitality in its 97 rooms. On seven floors the architects recreated the nostalgic atmosphere of a long-gone era. The Kise Bettei reflects the tradition of Okinawa in an atmosphere of prosperity and diplomacy.
The hotel rooms overlook the harbour of Nago, one of the most beautiful views of Okinawa, and the spaciously designed spa overlooking the natural and untamed forest of Yambaru, is an invitation to complete relaxation.
Relaxation and a feeling of wellbeing are also emphasised in the hotel's bathrooms. The charm of discrete luxury is complemented by the designer collection Axor Citterio, Axor Uno², Axor Terrano and Axor Starck X as part of the bathroom design.
Yoo Apartments Hamburg Germany Used HANSGROHE
Yoo Apartments Hamburg
Project/Location: YOO Apartments, Hamburg/Germany
Architect: Büro SHEW and Leon, Wohlhage, Wernig
Interior designer: Philippe Starck
Builder-Owner: Vivacon AG/ Germany/ Cologne
Collection: Axor Starck/Axor StarckX
Photo: H.G. Esch Photography
Philippe Starck has already created more than 4.000 luxury apartments within four different style boards for the innovative and visionary real estate developer YOO in world metropolises like Miami, New York, London or Sydney. In cooperation with local based real estate companies, luxury apartments in selected city locations are being developed and marketed.
Now the subsidiary YOO Germany will develop further branches in Hamburg, Berlin, Cologne and Düsseldorf. The first apartment building will be built as part of the new harbour city development directly behind the old office buildings (Kontorhäuser) of the ‘Speicherstadt’ in Hamburg. The five-storey development at the Dalmannkai with 60 exclusive designer apartments will be completed in 2007. The showroom was opened in September 2005 with Philippe Starck and many other prominent guests present.
The Hamburg offices of SHEW (north wing, corner building) and the Berlin offices of Leon, Wohlhage, Wernig (east wing) were responsible for the design of the façades of the L-shaped building. The interior is the responsibility of Philippe Starck. There is a choice of four basic interior design concepts: classic, culture, nature or minimal.
HansGrohe @ Sunseeker Yacht
Sunseeker Yacht
Project/Location 37 Meter Yacht, Pool/UK
Owner: Sunseeker International Limited
Collection: Axor Citterio
Photos: Sunseeker International Limited
The luxury yacht builder Sunseeker, based in Poole in the South of England, sets new standards for motor yachts with its trideck motor yachts. Three decks in the yacht, plus an additional skydeck on the roof, are as exceptional as the individually designed interior. Customers make their own choice which solution suits them best: maximum performance, maximum economy or a compromise between speed and steadiness.
Tailormade solutions for customers are a good reason why no Sunseeker yacht is ever the same as another. The comprehensive Hansgrohe portfolio underlines this claim to individual design. Sophisticated technology and highest quality were the deciding criteria in favour of Axor Critterio.
Yoo Apartments New York Used HANSGROHE
Yoo Apartments New York
Project/Location: Yoo Apartments, New York/USA
Architect: Ismael Leyva Architects (Broad Street),
Perkins Eastman Architects (19th Street)
Interior designer: YOO by Starck (Broad Street),
Jade Jagger for YOO (19th Street)
Owner: Boymelgreen Developers (Broad Street),
The Copper Group (19th Street)
Collection: Axor Starck
Photos: www.yoo.com/
When Philippe Starck designs luxury apartments, his collections for Axor, which have created a furore in the world of design since 1994, are always part of the concept. One of Starck’s clients is Yoo, one of the most innovative and successful real estate companies of our time. London, Miami, Buenos Aires, Sydney, Hong Kong, Tel Aviv … There are already more than 4,000 Yoo apartments around the world, all created by Starck, who has developed four different style boards for this purpose, allowing buyers to combine them according to their preferences. This is also the case for the Yoo buildings in New York, on Broad Street and 19th Street. Like all other Starck objects, the Yoo apartments are design originals and valuable assets, thanks in part to the Axor Starck bathroom collection.
Please find further information at www.yoo.com/
HansGrohe @ Hotel "d" Belgium
d-Hotel
Project/Location: d-Hotel, Marke/Belgium
Architect: Architectenburo Govaert en Vanhoutte
Interior designer: Edouard Vermeulen, Ozark Henry (artist)
Hulchi Belluni (juwel designer),
Matali Crasset, Nedda El Asmar,
Fabiaan van Severen
Owner: Henk Dejonckheere
Collection: Axor Starck X, Axor Uno²,
Hansgrohe Raindance Headshowers
Photos: Gerald Van Rafelghem
The d-Hotel combines the historic charm of an old farmhouse and a listed mill dating from 1841 with futuristic design and modern comfort.
Three individual rectangular buildings accomodate 34 double rooms and eleven suites, all furnished in the most modern design. Here you will find all the hallmarks of renown interior architects, designers and artists.
The interior decorators found the perfect addition to the minimalistic furnished hotel rooms in the design collections Axor Starck X and Axor Uno². Shower comfort was the deciding factor in favour of the Hansgrohe Raindance AIR overhead showers.
HANSGROHE @ Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 UK
Project/Location: Heathrow Terminal 5, London/UK
Architect: Rogers Stirk Harbour and Partners
Interior designer: Davies and Baron
Owner: BAA Heathrow
Collection: Pharo Lift 2, Axor Massaud,
Hansgrohe Metris S
Photos: Hansgrohe AG
The architects Roger Stirk Harbour & Partners broke new ground in the design of Terminal 5 at London's Heathrow Airport, as part of modernising the world's most frequented airport. The design of the new terminal is geared completely to reducing travel times. For the 35 million passengers which pass through Terminal 5, the time between check-in to departure gate is reduced to an average of ten minutes.
Terminal 5 was erected on an area equivalent to the size of London's Hyde Park. 50 football pitches, ten per floor, fit into the main building alone.
The luxurious bathrooms in the terminal are furnished with Axor Massaud, Pharo Lift 2 shower panels and Hansgrohe Metris S fittings.
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