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Relaxation Bath Provides A Form of Relaxation During Taking A Bath

TheFuture — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 08:35:09 +0000

Relaxation Bath is an active rehabilitation bath concept that features variable volume of water to provide an enjoyable form of relaxation during taking a bath. This concept has been designed to smoothly and continually change its shape accordingly to the user’s body shape and movements. In this bath the user can experience an exclusive feeling of bathing on a waving floor, while gets comfortable massage from the soft and gentle surface. The concept features a series of hydraulic posts that goes down when they gets pressure from a particular part of the user’s body and goes up when the pressure releases through his or her movements.

Explanation from Petr:
The exhibit is an active relaxation and rehabilitation bath with special features that permit the changeability of water volume (0-410 L) and provides a pleasant form of relaxation due to its continual and smooth changes to the ergonomical shape of the structure. The bottom contour of the bath adjusts in order to conform to the required position and height of the user. The various geometrical changes to the shape enables the bath to be “shortened” for example, creating a backing for the legs in order to maximize on comfort.

For the purpose of saving on water consumption, one can simply change the depth of the bath so it becomes shallow or select a shape that is most suitable for the user. The changes to the shape of the bath floor can be modified & readjusted anytime. Another wonderful trait of the bath is that it is equally convenient for bathing children, because one can adjust a safe depth of bath, reducing risk of drowning as well as being equipped with soft finish of the base. In addition to creating minimal dimensions, the bath itself can be used as a baby changing table. Getting in and out of the bath tub is simple and effortless. There’s no need to climb over edges of the bath. This way, it is beneficial for people with physical disability or those completely immobile.

Uniquely, in this bath we can experience an unmissable feeling of soft, rippling of the bath floor during bathing or when having a massage. This is a new form of relaxation which we can daringly refer to as “kinetic therapy”. The type of technology used forms system of 10 pneumatic pistons (compressed air powering pistons) and includes inclinable segments covered with soft upholstery. This lining creates a pleasant feeling without causing pressure on the body even in the case when the bath is low filled or during the filling or draining of the bath tub. The movable segments are covered by special, highly elastic, hygienic and strong foil (used in the concept of BMW Gina. The geometric shape of the head rest can be partially changed and is also made from movable structures, covered in flexible foil. The type of material`s used are synthetic rock (e.g. ceramics, plastic shroud), glass, elastic foil.

Other systems used are classic hydro/air massaging jets capable of being rotated and powered by electric motor. The connection to mains water supply, water outlet, air and hydro massage jet is through flexible hosing. The bottom of the tub is sealed and the whole base can be raised or lowered over a flat surface of the inner side-panels of the bath. That is how water tightness is ensured.

Everything is controlled electronically with a remote control. As a result, it is possible to select filling/draining of the bath, change water temperature, adjust hydro/air massage settings (duration, intensity, cycle program) and change the shape of the bath floor whit comfortably resting in the bath tub. This is done with the help of sensor button on the display of a remote control. The geometry of the bath can be altered simply by means of accessing touch display screen on the remote control. Naturally, the program remembers previous settings and if the conditions allow, the bath immediately fulfills the command of the user. Simultaneously however, whilst making the change, the height of the water surface, its volume and temperature as well as the total water consumption is electronically monitored.

The filling of the bath is possible through water inlets positioned right beneath the head rest, whilst draining is carried out through the segment located in the middle of the bath tub. If we were to come back to the principle of shaping the bath floor, an alternative method exists, which replaces pneumatic pistons and electrically tilted segments with air pouch system (ballonet). In addition, the foil covering the surface of various segments can also be replaced with a variety of other materials available on the market, that have similar properties.

Designer : Petr Kubik

Breathing Bathtub for Healthier Bathing Experience

TheFuture — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:51:03 +0000

The Breathing Bathtub concept is designed to turn a simple bathing into a healthier experience and is radically more proficient in terms of water and energy consumption in comparison with other conventional tubs. The lining of the bathtub features sponge like material that can mold itself according to the shape of the users, ensuring ultimate comfort and therefore, requires less than half the water generally used. The sponge materials are able to filter the water via a process like osmosis of plants, making water 100% pure by trapping any sorts of impurities. Another great feature of this concept’s lining is the ability to let the user know about the water changing requirements.

Designer : Li Xi

Landscape Bathtub Can Transform Its Shape to Meet Your Needs

TheFuture — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:37:19 +0000

The Landscape Bathtub concept was envisioned to meet problem of limited resources of energy and space in near future. This project is designed to transform its shape to meet the requirements for different scenarios. For example, the landscape will be a shower deck during the fast morning, which will transform into a long relaxing bathtub during evening. The landscape is made of transformable thick silicon/rubber including an air pumping mechanism inside. Moreover, the concept offers vibro-massage feature based on turbulent pumping arrangement inside the rubber skin and an option to resize the bathing area as per the particular user’s need in order to optimize the usage of space and water.

Designer : Yaroslav Rassadin

Kos Faraway Pool Gives You More Than A Ritual Bathroom Place

TheFuture — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 00:37:30 +0000

KOS faraway pool is a floor leveled bathtub concept designed by Ludovica and Robert Palomba. KOS is bringing together the finest Faraway collection and is offering this concept spa through which a bathroom will no longer be a ritual place, rather it will become a dedicated space for multi-sensory wellbeing. This pool has integrally blended the features and aesthetics by transforming typical functional items into geometric particulars of great beauty. The steps through which a user will come down the pool is acting as a source of illumination and the ground-level feature for the water doubles the outline of the pool. Besides, under the steps, a blower is placed that ripples the water surface over the pool’s full length.

Designer : Ludovica and Robert Palomba via HomeDosh

Luxury Hoesch Sensamare Bathroom Design

TheFuture — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 06:01:09 +0000

Tired of using that same bathroom everyday? Try out this unique and new line of showers and bathtubs known as the “Sensamare” designed by Professor Gunther Horntrich. This diverse and Italian bathroom design can definitely give you a luxurious feeling. The original Hoesch Everclean Glass has the capacity of reducing the number of limestone and water deposits for an almost waterproof glass. This marvelous design includes reclining shower benches which are very durable and comfortable. The transparent glasses are used to give a modern and open appearance to the bathroom. This can be one of your choices to give an exciting look to your bathroom.

Designer : Gunther Horntrich via HomeDesignFind

Waterbirth Vessel Concept to Support Mommy Feels Free, Comfortable, and Safe

TheFuture — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 07:02:27 +0000

Have you ever thought of installing a waterbirth vessel which looks way more comfortable than a bathtub? Well, this Waterbirth Vessel is specially designed by Darling Dushinka for to-be-moms and it comes with adjustable seat, massing jets, overhead bars and supports and a shotgun seat for the daddy-to-be. In addition, this tub features a waterfall model to entertain the mother. A gentle lighting system is also incorporated. You can surely plan to have a safe and big hot tub party at your residence with this Waterbirth Vessel. Overall, the concept looks great and if improved with other health check facilities, it would really put birthing moms at easiness.

Text from designer :
When the expectant mother gets in the Waterbirth Vessel, she instinctively choreographs her own birth dance. These pictures show most of the waterbirth positions that women apply to manage their labor.

The Waterbirth Vessel is designed to support and encourage any labor position while providing the necessary structural support so that the mother feels free, comfortable and safe.

The Full Circle waterbirth suite is designed primarily to serve the expectant mother and her child. It aims to provide the best maternity care using natural and non-obstrusive methods supported by the latest hospital technology.

Full Circle is a fist class facility that encourages the mother to manage her labor according to her natural maternal abilities. Because the mother’s companion and her birth attendant are present, she is free to compose her own birth experience without fear.

(Full Circle Waterbirth Suite)

Designer : Darling Dushinka S.Gonzalez-Duskin via BornRich

AQ Hayon Bathtub by Jamie Hayon

TheFuture — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 07:03:07 +0000

There truthfully cannot be anything more striking to look at, decadent to use, and spiteful to own than an AQ Hayon bathtub. Your bathroom no longer required to be only a place where you spend a rushed few minutes every morning getting ready for your work. Instead, now you have a beautiful bathroom with AQ Hayon bathtub that can prove to be your personal haven and a complete stress buster. This bathtub has sleek black and white lines that are irresistible. It is practically a must have for luxurious bathroom retreats. If you are thinking of creating the perfect retreat, an exotic bathtub like this is what it has to be!

Designer : Jaime Hayon via HomeDosh

Rubber Tub Portable Washing Up Bowl

TheFuture — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 03:32:59 +0000

This rubber tub designed by Ole Jensen, a ceramist and designer, for the MINDCRAFT exhibition. A soft bathtub, exploring the EPDM rubber material in new dimensions, taking his artistic point of departure in his success design; The washing-up bowl. This rubber tub is perfect for outdoor activity, you can just simply hook up the cord to your water source, fill the tub, unplug when it’s done. Take your bathing ritual in the garden with this rubber tub.

“A soft tub for the body. For children and adults. For play and healing. In the garden or the stylish bathroom.”
Ole Jensen, ceramist and designer.

Designer : Ole Jensen via pan-dan

Conserving Water, Use Peak Bathtub

TheFuture — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 13:10:39 +0000

Water is very important in today’s world, we do waste water more than we should and we do not aware of it. This year Bathroom Innovation Award in Australia finalist came up with a convention bath. But the smart thing about this bath is the design that fits the contour of our bodies while we are sitting in a tub taking a bath. The peak of the tub sits right under or knees where less water is needed, this mean your bathroom is environmentally friendly.

Designer : Lyndon Craig

Techvision Infinity : Your Bathroom TV

TheFuture — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 11:03:02 +0000

Stay in your bathroom longer, now bringing the ultimate experience directly into your bathroom, Techvision Infinity gives you three screen sizes, ranging from 7″ to 26″. You can install it in the shower or bathtub, pick your place.