Balcoon stunning new bathoom series from Duravit
Balcoon combing elegant geometric shapes with a natural colour palette
Striking design from Patricia Urquiola.
The Balcoon bathroom range from Patricia Urquiola for Duravit. This is a fascinating combination of modernity and timeless elegance with a strong design identity.
The objects in the range unite simple geometric forms with clear lines, creating a pared-down, aesthetic that exudes both warmth and accessibility. “The design plays with differences in height, projections and the overlapping of materials and textures, from which the name ‘Balcoon’ is derived,” explains Patricia Urquiola.
Form, colour, and material to outlast short-lived trends
Above-counter basins create a sculptural focal point in the room. By placing round and oval washbasins on a square plinth, the designer created a specific architectural feeling. Playing with two different levels in this way is a constant across the entire collection. Which includes the wall-mounted washbasins through the toilets and bidets up to the furniture elements and bathtubs.
Patricia Urquiola created an earthy terracotta shade for the Balcoon ceramic objects. This brings their tactile and material qualities to the fore. “Clay Terra Matt is the central colour of the new collection. A shade that makes the ceramics look more authentic and handmade,” says the designer.
Everyday furniture solutions with an aesthetic flourish
The console with its integrated rear panel is one of the striking details within the Balcoon washing area. It brings with it a feeling of space, whilst the console has the fronts of the storage solutions beneath. Patricia Urquiola created this unusual, partly asymmetric arrangement of drawers and open shelves, beautifully offset by the combination of contrasting colours. “The furniture is given a very special upgrade with consoles in a sophisticated terrazzo look and ribbed furniture fronts,” says Patricia Urquiola.
Plus the Balcoon acrylic built-in bathtubs skillfully pick up on the interplay between two levels. And they and feature two visually striking details: the oval, raised edge of the tub sits on a seamless acrylic panel which extends into the corners , whilst the ergonomically shaped interior invites you to indulge in a relaxing bathing experience.
Matching faucets for the washing area, bidet, shower, and bathtub complete the range. Follow the cylindrical handle as it transitions into the faucet body in a gentle curve, this makes it particularly pleasant to hold. There are three surface variants of Chrome, Matt Black, and Stainless Steel. These in turn complement the harmonious colour spectrum of the range. The Balcoon faucets offer resource-saving functions in the form of Fresh Start and Minus Flow that save energy and water.
