Limited-edition Formation 02 smart toilet
featured in architectural exhibition
KOHLER,
Wis., April 18, 2024 /CNW/ -- As Milan Design
Week unfolds, Kohler emerges as a beacon of innovation and
design excellence, captivating audiences with its latest product
launches at Salone del Mobile and immersive installation at Palazzo
del Senato.
Kohler's booth at the global
design fair saw over 10,000 visitors in the first two days, and its
Fuorisalone installation has been shortlisted for Fuorisalone.it
Award 2024. Voting for "best project" is open now through
Saturday, April 20. Click here to
vote for Kohler x SR_A.
Installation, Terminal 02, and Limited-Edition
Smart Toilet, Formation 02
Kohler unveils a large-scale
installation, Terminal 02, and a new limited-edition smart
toilet, Formation 02, in partnership with artist-designer
Dr. Samuel Ross MBE and his industrial design studio, SR_A, marking
the second iteration of the Kohler
x SR_A multiyear partnership.
The expressive brutalist sculptural form of Formation
02 invites visitors to reconsider the materiality of the
toilet, whilst integrating Kohler's latest cutting-edge technologies. The
new piece is showcased at the heart of Terminal 02, an
immersive installation at Palazzo del Senato.
Terminal 02 is a maze-like network of industrial pipes
leading to Formation 02. The experience enables visitors to
witness the flow of water in various shapes and levels, merging
concepts of flow and control with discovery and play, utilizing
elements of natural landscape juxtaposed with industrial
engineering. Situated within the grand pillars of the historic
Palazzo del Senato, the industrial, brutalist products and
installations reflect its classical architectural elements against
the sky above. Honoring traditional craftsmanship while pushing
boundaries to redefine perspectives on water, the installation
embodies the shared philosophy between Kohler and SR_A.
Kohler Co. Booth at Salone del Mobile Fair
Kohler Co. presents a breathtaking showcase across its
Kohler, Kallista, Kast, and Klafs
brands in the International Bathroom Exhibition (Hall 06, spaces
A38 and A40) at Salone del Mobile.
The booth, which was designed by international design
studio Yabu Pushelberg, invites visitors on a captivating
journey where art, design, technology, and wellbeing intersect and
bring the notion of the personalized experience and immersive
wellness to a new level.
The design of the booth draws upon Kohler's rich heritage,
evoking water in motion and taking guests on a mesmerizing
exploration of form, texture, and light. Kohler Co.'s brands are
presented through a series of interconnected curved spaces,
showcasing the latest innovations in design and wellness — from
sleek faucets and fixtures to luxurious bathtubs, futuristic
showers, and uncompromising saunas. Each vignette is carefully
choreographed to highlight the seamless integration of form and
function, demonstrating Kohler Co.'s unwavering commitment to
craftsmanship and quality.
Kohler has also partnered with
DS & Durga to add an olfactive element to the exhibition. The
selected fragrance, titled "Concrete After Lightning", is a clean
and crisp scent that complements the striking presentation imagined
by Kohler and Yabu Pushelberg.
Additionally, Myndstream has expertly curated a soundscape that
enhances the sensory experience of the Kohler Co. booth at Salone
del Mobile, setting it apart from the bustling surroundings of the
fair.
The booth also includes a breath-taking sculpture
titled Scuola di Pesci Milan by artist David Franklin. The work exemplifies the
transformative potential of creativity and imagination, inviting
passers-by to participate in a shared artistic experience by
presenting arresting subject matter culled from the natural
world.
About Kohler Co.
For more than 150 years, Kohler Co.
has been a global leader in design and innovation, dedicated to
providing gracious living through kitchen and bath products; luxury
cabinetry, tile and lighting; distributed energy solutions and
luxury hospitality experiences and major championship golf.
Privately held Kohler Co. was founded in 1873 and is
headquartered in Kohler,
Wisconsin. The company also develops solutions to address
pressing issues, such as clean water and sanitation, for
underserved communities around the world to enhance the quality of
life for current and future generations.
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Tuesday, April 16
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