Bento Starck Box - design based on the Japanese model
The name gives it
away: with the new Bento Starck Box bathroom range, Duravit and designer
Philippe Starck are taking their cue from the design of Japanese lunch boxes,
which are subdivided
into several internal compartments by separators. At ISH
2023, the collection has been presented as series from the Duravit Artisan
Lines.
“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. The spacious Bento Starck Box washbasins
offer practical, convenient and ample storage areas. All personal care products
and accessories can be placed within easy reach. The new series, consisting of
a washbasin, toilet sets, and bathtub, features a new, clear-cut design and is matched
to the White Tulip by Philippe Starck series.
Strong materials for a thin edge
The Bento Starck
Box single washbasins are made from DuraCeram, and the double washbasins from
DuroCast UltraResist. Both materials enable above-counter basins with an
extremely thin rim thickness to be created that are robust and extremely easy
to care for. The antibacterial ceramic HygieneGlaze
ensures an optimum level of hygiene. Baked into the basin, the glaze kills
around 90 percent of pathogens within just six hours, and approximately 99.9
percent after 24 hours. In addition to the toilets, all ceramic washbasins in
the Bento Starck Box series are also exclusively available with HygieneGlaze
for the first time. Duravit offers a lifetime guarantee for all
ceramics.
Bathtub with integrated overflow
The freestanding
acrylic infinity bathtub, sized 1800 x 900 mm, is ideal for a spa-like
experience in your home bathroom. With ample depth and sufficient space for two
people, it invites bathers to immerse themselves blissfully in water. A gently
rounded rest for the head is intended to provide a feeling of well-being. The
tapered water channel prevents a build-up of water and can be used as a storage
area for accessories. This is an additional practical feature when it comes to
cleaning because the water or individual drops stay within the washbasin when
the faucet is turned on. The bathtub is supplied to the customer fully
preassembled with leg frame and drain, meaning that no additional accessories
are required.
Matching toilet sets
Bento Starck Box
toilet sets are available that are harmonized with the design of the ceramic
and bathtubs, including a compact model with a projection of just 480 mm and
the HygieneFlush version with a projection of 570 mm. The range also includes a
floor-standing, close-coupled toilet and matching bidets. The integrated push
buttons on the seat with the gentle, silent lowering mechanism mean that it can
be easily removed and cleaned.