BATTERSEA POWER STATION, London, UK

These solutions are becoming particularly popular for large-scale residential projects, as well as public or semi-public buildings such as hotels, hospitals or student residences. When German pod manufacturer DEBA was invited in 2011 to produce the bathrooms for the first phase of residences at Battersea Power Station, it chose Laufen as its preferred partner. In response to the project’s complex requirements, Laufen used its customization expertise to develop a bespoke solution that could be mass produced to the exacting standards expected of this prestigious development.

DEBA has delivered and installed 1241 bespoke Laufen bathroom pods on time to residences contained in the dRMM and SimpsonHaugh-designed Circus West buildings. The varying dimensions of the pods meant that the products had to be adapted to suit a range of layouts. In total, Laufen produced 96 different product variations, including custom-sized washbasins, countertops and shower trays. The washbasins were produced in Laufen’s innovative Sentec cast mineral material, while the shower trays make use of the Marbond composite. The Kartell • LAUFEN wall-hung WC also featured in the pods, which make optimal use of the available space whilst providing the highest level of design and quality fabrication with water-saving function. Upon its completion in 2025, the Battersea Power Station site will include around 3900 private residential units alongside offices, hotels, conference centres, theatres, galleries and leisure facilities, making it one of the largest and most important regeneration projects in Europe. Laufen’s contribution to this crucial first phase affirms its position as a leading supplier of bespoke bathroom solutions, and demonstrates its ability to collaborate on global projects involving complex processes, logistics and international coordination.