Anatomy of the ideal bathroom

MANILA, Philippines - Urban living should not be devoid of style and yet style should not compromise functionality. The principal idea that works in most modern interiors whether of an office space or a bathroom is always a blend of design, innovation, and functionality—the anatomy of an ideal bathroom. This is exactly what the designers of American Standard, a leading provider of bathroom fittings and fixtures, had in mind upon the inception of its latest bathroom collection, Ventuno, which reflects the sculptural style of today’s modern architectural patterns.

The Ventuno Collection is the brainchild of Italian designer Franco Bertoli who is known for his eclectic client list. Two things describe the collection: one, playfulness with a single shape utilized in several facets of the wash bin or water closet making them look almost sculptural and two, an excellent use of technologies that harmonizes with its overall contemporary look.  

Ventuno, is in fact, the repetition of a base shape resembling architectural patterns as seen in the most cosmopolitan cities like Paris, New York and Tokyo, hence, none of such cluttered lines and unnecessary elements. With nearly the same creative insight which made possible the avant-garde designs of Fiat 370 and Frank O. Gehry’s Guggenheim Museum of Bilbao, Ventuno brings into the your bathroom, the latest and best of architecture. Similar to Guggenheim’s utilization of geometry, the multi-facet and sculptural styles employed by Ventuno speak complexity with a very simple base element. A quick look in a Ventuno bathroom and one would see space well-utilized, which is almost always ideal for living spaces in high-rise residential towers. However, Ventuno fixtures can also pose a potential in transforming a bathroom to a suite.

Complementing its style are bathroom technologies mainly for water-conservation, trouble-free cleaning, and bacteria or odor control. In most households, cleaning a bathroom proves to be a tricky chore, reason why most water closets in this collection have a top fixed seat cover which can be easily installed or uninstalled for ease in cleaning, maintenance, or replacement.

With an existing water crisis, these technologies can very well reduce water consumption. An average water closet would require of 4-6 liters per flush, while Ventuno’s TF 2329 water closet, for example uses around 3-4.5 at maximum. In addition, Ventuno, and American Standard Products for that matter have an anti-bacterial glaze that kills bacteria and prevents the spread of infection.

American Standard is a part INAX Corporation, the top manufacturer of tiles and fixtures for kitchens and bathrooms with 85 years of history. Working with top designers like Marc Newson, Tomas Fiegl, Achim Pohl and Ronen Joseph, the core of American Standard’s business are bathroom solutions: furnishings, fixtures, and shower enclosures for residential, commercial, and institutional buildings. It works to deliver the company’s promise to provide beautiful and harmonious bathroom environments that fit their customers’ lifestyle and speaks to them “Your style, your way.”