German bath brand Duravit USA, Inc. has partnered with award-winning Italian designer Antonio Citterio on a complete new line of bath products called Aurena.
Inspired by the Golden Ratio, an architectural formula that many believe creates a sense of balance and aesthetic appeal in buildings, Citterio’s bathroom designs impress with perfectly balanced proportions and precise contours to create clear, timeless silhouettes, the company says.
“With his celebrated career across architecture, furniture and industrial design, we’re pleased to have Antonio Citterio join Duravit’s portfolio of award-winning design partners,” says Bob Downie, president and CEO of Duravit USA, Inc. “Aurena reflects the highest design standards with its timeless style, seamless functionality and exceptional durability – just a few of Duravit’s signature trademarks. We are thrilled to bring this complete bath collection to the North American market.”
Duravit’s intention with the collection was a curated selection of fresh finishes that bridge Italian design with a touch of modern, industrial style. The line–which the company says is ideal for high-end luxury residential and boutique hospitality bath projects–includes a freestanding bathtub, wall-mounted toilet, sinks, mirrors with integrated lighting and furniture options.
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“We took fundamental considerations as our starting point – the idea of the spatial solution, the idea of order in the bathroom, and the idea of handling water with care,” Citterio recounts. “We also wanted to transpose this experience from the hospitality sector to the private bathroom and execute it with a certain aesthetic flourish. That was the focus.”
The collection’s ceramic sinks feature what Duravit calls “a sleek, visually striking design” and practical features, such as integrated dividers and precise contours that create a home for bathroom accessories. Basins sit on a stainless steel finished aluminum profile frame with integrated towel holder that fit perfectly together, the company adds.
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Defined by soft, organic lines, the freestanding bathtub is made from Duravit’s new mineral cast material called DuroCast Plus. It features a minimal design, a soaking depth at 17½ inches, a double backrest slope and a center drain. “Details like the bathtub’s beveled edge and distinctively smooth touch add to the design’s overall luxurious look and feel,” the brand says.
Another category in the collection is a wall-mounted toilet. Featuring Duravit’s HygieneFlush and rimless technology for ultra-efficient water flow and flushing capabilities, the unit offers a soft-close seat and the brand’s latest innovation–a two-in-one ceramic glaze called HygieneGlaze Plus, which Duravit says eliminates 99.9% of bacteria and ensures a smooth, easy-to-clean surface.
Duravit and Cittero also added furniture and accessories to the Aurena collection. A shelving console made entirely of aluminum offers open storage space which is complemented by two centrally placed drawers on the double sink console. Also offered in the Aurena range are closed vanity cabinet alternatives with two drawers. Rounding out the category, is an oval mirror with concealed LED lighting.
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Aurena offers ample customization opportunities. For furnishings, multiple finishes match various interiors, while the ceramics are available in white high gloss, white satin matte and black matte. “Accents of brushed stainless steel, a surface finish in the metal elements of the furniture, add a contemporary edge,” the company says. “Bath accessories from the Duravit Starck T range, designed by Philippe Starck, are the ideal accompaniment.”
The Aurena collection is just another feather in the cap for Citterio who has worked with some of the most storied brands in the architecture and design space, including Arclinea, Axor-Hansgrohe, B&B Italia, Flexform, Flos, Kartell, Sanitec Group, Tre Più, Vitra and Valli.
