The INBANI Origin bathroom collection gets Design Plus 2017

The innovative Spanish furniture and premium bathroom product company INBANI has just received the Design Plus award for its Origin collection at this leading event organised by the ISH Frankfurt Germany, the world’s leading bathroom trade fair.

Designed by Korea’s Seung-Yong Song, Origin draws on oriental inspiration and forms. The word origin, in the sense of background and roots, takes us back to the beginnings of craftsmanship and industry through the different manufacturing techniques used in wood, metal, glass… each one fitting with the other seeking precision in every element. Ceramilux washbasins have an outline reminiscent of a potter shaping vessels, or a sculptor carving works in marble, wrapping us in a traditional atmosphere. Every element is crafted with dedication, precision and art. As company director Fran Serrano points out, “each product has been approached as a reinterpretation of elements from the past, adding in our own refined, minimalist vision. It has been an important move for us and we have called it “The New Shapes”.

The subtly crafted washbasins in the series, the elegance of fittings with high-precision components, steeped in an atmosphere of tradition and culture, certainly made their impact on the Design Plus jury, who praised the design, innovation and quality of the pieces in this collection. This year, the judges had to choose one of more than 150 products from 19 different countries, after a stringent analysis of design quality, global concept, level of innovation attained, materials used, plus other technical and environmental standards. This is the latest in a series of accolades achieved by INBANI, in the wake of awards in 2007, 2011 and 2015 for their Tambo, Structure and Bowl collections respectively.

INBANI was created in 2004 to bring a new approach to the market, giving a different kind of bathroom experience. It is defined by its commitment to technology and determination to develop products that contribute to greater personal wellbeing. Its in-house design team is synonymous with versatility, modesty and professionalism, while the company also has partnerships with renowned international designers such as Arik Levy, Norm Architects and Francesc Rifé. Its products are sold in more than 40 countries and have won prestigious awards including Red Dot.