Philippe Starck – French Industrial Architect And Designer | Duravit
Philippe Starck – l’enfant terrible du design
When Philippe Starck and Duravit carried out their first joint project in 1994, it was love at first sight, but neither realised how successful this cooperation would be. The breakthrough came with the famous "Starck barrel", which to this day is one of Duravit’s best sellers. "I always said that the bathroom has to become a wet living room. But no one understood me. Apart from Duravit. That's why I love Duravit!"
Philippe Starck
Philippe-Patrick Starck was born in Paris on the 18th January 1949, the son of aircraft designer André Starck and his wife Jacqueline. Starck spent his childhood under his father’s drawing board, where he would spend hours sawing, cutting, glueing and sanding. From his father, Philippe inherited his inventive nature, and from his mother his poetic view of the world and his elegant life style. It was she who advised him to study design at the École Nissim de Camondo in Paris. Starck took his first steps as a designer using inflatable objects before he became known for the furnishing of the private quarters in the Élysée Palace of French President François Mitterand. Shortly afterwards, his interior design of the Café Costes in Paris made him an international star. Today he creates "intelligent" objects with a commitment to humanity: Television (Thomson), luggage (Samsonite), kettles, knives, vases, watches, scooters, motorbikes (Aprilia), prams (Maclaren), computer mice (Microsoft), even ships and houses - all in all objects for all aspects of life.
Tulum
Following the successful introduction of “White Tulip”, Tulum represents Philippe Starck’s second faucet series for Duravit. Tulum stands for iconic and timeless design. For Philippe Starck, timelessness means the longevity of objects which is today one of the most important parameters: on a material, cultural and emotional level. He implements this idea in the design of Tulum through a successful symbiosis of minimalism and elegance. The harmonious combination of round and angular forms brings timeless elegance to the collection. The faucets are highly adaptable, and slot perfectly into a varied range of bathroom interiors and harmonize with many different ceramic series.
Soleil by Starck
Just like that carefree and relaxed feeling you get from a short break by the sea: Duravit’s new Soleil by Starck bathroom series creates a natural and comforting atmosphere with its subtle and elegant lines. The compact product range, which includes washbasins, toilets, and bathtubs, provides a new option in bathroom design that is suffused with natural softness. Elegant and timelessly modern, the design of Soleil by Starck is a flexible fit with a wide range of furnishing styles.
Bento Starck Box
Arranged like a Japanese lunchbox: with the Duravit Bento Starck Box bathroom series, Duravit and designer Philippe Starck are making an extraordinary design statement to meet the most exacting architectural demands. Inspiration is drawn from the traditional Japanese bento boxes that are subdivided into several internal compartments by separators. “The Bento Starck Box collection is the start of an elegant serenity,” said Starck, describing the washbasins and bathtubs of the series. With intelligently divided wet and dry areas, the clean, clearly structured washing areas and bathtubs open up countless options for personal design.
SensoWash® Starck f
The SensoWash® Starck f shower toilet offers maximum shower toilet comfort with comprehensive functions in a minimalist design by Philippe Starck. All the technology is concealed within the ceramic body. The toilet and toilet seat thus form a seamless, harmonious unit. All functions can be controlled not only by remote control, but also via app.
Starck T
The Starck T accessories line, available in chrome and matte black, combines organic shapes with functional consistency. Thanks to the concealed fixing system, nothing disturbs the premium look. The timeless series suits any modern bathroom design.
ME by Starck
The versatile combinable classic by Philippe Starck leaves enough freedom to implement individual ideas. ME by Starck appeals to every style. Whether pure, elegant, natural or completely non-conformist - the washbasins, WCs, bidets and urinals turn every bathroom into an individual place of well-being.
