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system to meet their needs, each item is
                                                                                packaged in their own manufacturer's
                                                                                packaging and then is assembled on site
                                                                                to meet the exact dimensions needed for
                                                                                the client.
                                                                                  In  our  research  on  the DVerse  Sink
                                                                                System featuring the XLERATORsync,
                                                                                we aimed to meet architects' demands
                                                                                for unobtrusive, efficient restroom
                                                                                solutions. We uncovered a preference for
                                                                                below-sight-line solutions as opposed to
                                                                                traditional wall-mounted dryers, which
                                                                                are often deemed unattractive. The
                                                                                results informed the sink system's design
                                                                                incorporating hand washing and drying
                                                                                into one aesthetically pleasing system,
                                                                                setting new standards for restroom design
                                                                                and functionality.
                                                                                  The creative challenge for the DVerse
                                                                                sink system was balancing complete
                                                                                customisation with functionality to
                                                                                meet architects' and  designers'  needs.
                                                                                Overcoming  these  challenges,  we
                                                                                designed a basin that directs water away
                                                                                from the user, preventing floor spills,
                                                                                and incorporated touch-free fixtures for
                                                                                improved hygiene. The project harmonised
           per client specifications. Employing   tailored fit to any architectural style or   aesthetics with hygiene, addressing the
           advanced fabrication techniques, the   design theme.                 main issues of water control and cleanliness
           system is precision-engineered to ensure   The retrofit hand dryer has dimensions   while offering full customisation.  dw
           seamless integration and durability. The   of 762mm x 635mm x 635mm,
           choice of materials provides superior   strategically  designed  for  optimal  Photography: Chris Marion
           aesthetic appeal while aligning with our   space efficiency without compromising
           commitment to sustainability and design   performance. Since architects can custom   www.fmarchitecture.com/project/excel-
           innovation. This approach allows for a   choose each component of this basin   dryer-headquarters





































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