Retail Observer

RETAILOBSERVER.COM JULY 2018 26 The collection is available in chrome or brushed nickel and in 13 special order AXOR FinishPlus colors including brushed red gold. Ryan Ramaker, director of product development, R&D, comments, "Sophisticated in style and in function, the AXOR Uno collection meets the technological and aesthetic demands for a wide range of residential and hospitality projects. While simplicity of form is emphasized, the available AXOR FinishPlus colors impart a striking radiance to the collection." COMFORT AT EVERY HEIGHT AND CONFIGURATION. Offering a variety of options for personal preference in height and style, AXOR Uno products tout a minimalist zero handle, which turns the faucet on and off, and from cold to hot via a lateral twist. It is also available with the hansgrohe Select feature integrated into the handle, which can be engaged with the forearm, elbow, etc. Particularly suited for use in small washbasins the AXOR Uno single-hole faucet with Zero handle boasts unparalleled performance in a small space, while the AXOR Uno single-hole faucet with Zero handle, tall allows for enough space to meet every day needs. The AXOR Uno Select single-hole faucet offers the perfect middle ground in terms of height and also comes with or without a pop-up drain. A wall-mount single hole faucet, the AXOR UNO Select wall-mounted faucet trim, offers a stylish, sleek look. AXOR Uno lavatory faucets feature a low-flow rate of 1.2 GPM. When it comes to the tub, the AXOR Uno collection's understated designs include the architectural AXOR Uno 4-hole Roman tub trim and the AXOR Uno freestanding tub filler, both of which incorporate a 2-jet handshower. Every AXOR Uno design is available in chrome and brushed nickel, as well as AXOR FinishPlus surface finishes including: polished brass, brushed brass, polished nickel, brushed gold optic, polished gold optic, brushed red gold, polished red gold, brushed bronze, polished bronze, brushed black chrome, and polished black chrome. AXOR develops, constructs and produces taps, showerheads and accessories for luxurious bathrooms and kitchens to perfection. At the highest aesthetic and technological levels, avantgarde, one- of-a-kind pieces, and collections are created. Some of them are considered classics of bathroom design to this day. Collectively, they embody the claim "Form follows Perfection": not ending the developmental process until nothing more can be added or removed. Pace-setting design objects have been developed with this recipe for more than twenty years with world-renowned designers, among them Philippe Starck, Antonio Citterio, Jean-Marie Massaud and Patricia Urquiola. AXOR is a brand of the Hansgrohe Group. Please visit www.axor-design.com for more information. BAINULTRA ® ECLECTIC ELEGANCE. New Scala ® tub blends high-end design and modern finishes BainUltra ® brings a classic elegance to Avant Garde design with a new therapeutic bath that combines a traditional profile with modern finishing touches. Inspired by a centuries-old Milan opera house, the Scala™ tub offers a wonderful sense of ease and refinement that results in an extraordinary bathing experience that soothes and restores the body, mind and spirit. As a contemporary version of the traditional clawfoot tub, Scala is notable for its modern metal feet and elongated oval silhouette, as well as the optional metal armrests available in different colors that coordinate perfectly to the feet. With a minimalist outer shell and a host of available therapy options, the Scala tub is destined to be a beautiful focal point in the most luxurious of bathroom spaces. Scala's balanced proportions and clean lines are equally at home in an urban loft or a vintage brownstone. It is generously sized at 72" long by 42" wide and features a spacious bathing well I N D U S T R Y [ N E W S ]

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