LESS IS MORE


Precisely short sentences are basic. “Less is more“ said Mies van der Rohe, the architect of
the German pavilion at the 1929 World Exhibition in Barcelona. In so saying, he was not
taking the easy way out. Quite the contrary. The Bauhaus gives form substance and space
and the artist uses this free space. From Barcelona to the present day this has been applied
to furniture, lights, architecture and a bath – form by Laufen.

A timeless, unobtrusive bathroom, compatible with many styles of living and interior design.
Form by Laufen offers durable quality – with respect to both product and design. This corpulent
basin offers a sound support. Plenty of space to store and place things. A washbasin with
character – and a fine, chrome-plated rail to take the towel. A ceramic masterpiece. These
snapshots show how the rounded basin dips into the ceramic console as if it were itself liquid.
Only after having been fi red in the furnace does it solidify into something functional – in the form
of plentiful fl at surfaces around the washbasin. Modernity loves design – it must be conclusive.

The choice of material, construction and colours is crucial. And all the shapes have to serve a
purpose. That is the simple prescription for quality life, be it for furnishings, in the bathroom or
around the house. Viewed from above, one cannot really take them in. Tongue-shaped WCs
and bidets give the impression that they are fl oating in space. But to appreciate their true
shape, it is worth dropping to one’s knees and viewing them sideways on, when their elegant
curves, actual volume and the true beauty of their purpose-made form become apparent.
Relaxation for the senses – sensuous relaxation. The tub is the retreat from the hurly-burly. The
comfortable, nononsense design of the form by Laufen tub comes in several sizes and also
with an invigorating whirl system. A longing for clarity. People strive to simplify their lives. A
cream crucible and a bar of soap are enough – but they must be right. Everyday life becomes
a mad rush. Habitats that slow existence down a bit are really valuable.

Form by Laufen shows the clear lines of modernity and how that can today be interpreted.
Modern life is inconceivable without furniture. Laufen offers a variety of sets of furniture to go with
the form by Laufen range. There is the simply functional Case for form , the classical Form and
the puristic chrome rail. Nor should we forget the individual and creative Open.


Go to Designer Tom Schönherr, Andreas Haug / Phoenix Design>>


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Washbasins
Toilets & Bidets
Bathtubs