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BATHROOMS

White Tulip by Philippe Starck – La Différence

A delicate and sophisticated collection, the first complete

bathroom range by Philippe Starck

hite Tulip is the first full either be an ancient collection which this new flushing technique optimally
bathroom created entirely would have been modern at the time, or cleans the entire inner surface of the toilet.
Wby Philippe Starck. From a modern collection with memory of the The perfectly attuned water flow creates a
bathtub, washbasins and furniture, toilets past. vortex that guarantees an ideal flushing
and bidets, to connected mirrors and a White Tulip is a very sophisticated action at all times, using just 4.5 liters of
complete collection of taps, the delicate collection with a strong sense of water. All new HygieneFlush toilets come
and elegant form of all components ergonomics, but it is above all delicate with the tried-and-tested HygieneGlaze
within the series echoes the organic and affectionate which makes all the ceramic glaze as standard to guarantee
silhouette of a tulip in bloom, exuding difference.”, Philippe Starck. even greater hygiene. Fired into the
an sculptural and affectionate character. The monolithic design of the interior of the toilet, HygieneGlaze
Expressive and timeless design combine free-standing ceramic washbasin is ensures that approx. 90% of bacteria
with first-class workmanship and cutting- particularly eye-catching. The washbasin (for example e. coli) are eradicated after
edge technologies to satisfy the highest can be attached to the wall or the floor as six hours, and approx. 99.9% after 24
standards. required. hours. The outstanding quality of White
With their unique ergonomics and The round above-counter basin Tulip is also reflected in its new lifetime
ability to blend into a wide range of styles, impresses with its aesthetic, delicately guarantee, which Duravit offers on the
the versatile designs of the White Tulip outward sloping edge. The right-angled ceramic elements in the range for selected
collection are ideal for all interiors - from washbasin, when viewed from above, also countries.
the cultured and sophisticated urban reflects this form. It is available in two The matching furniture is as elegant
environment to the fresh and natural sizes, each also as a furniture washbasin, and refined as the entire range. The mitre-
ambience of a country house. as is the handrinse basin, which completes cut, extremely finely crafted edges are
“My collaboration with Duravit always the range. testament to the precise composition of
naturally leaned towards minimal and Matching free-standing and wall- the White Tulip furniture, which comes
timeless designs. Yet I realized that mounted toilets and bidets complement in widths of between 350 and 1300 mm.
this perfection was perhaps missing a the sophisticated ceramic elements. The The furniture and the matching semi-tall
parameter, a feeling of positive nostalgia. White Tulip collection can also be found cabinets with two or three glass shelves are
Instead of creating absolute timeless with the matching urinal. The toilets are available in a choice of five high-quality
pieces, I wanted to place the White Tulip equipped with the new HygieneFlush colours with high gloss or satin matt
collection more into human time; it could technology. Independent tests show that lacquer. Alternatively, a solid wood finish

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