„It was our wish to meet the highest aesthetic demands and yet incorporate specific needs of a barrier-free bathroom system“, says Christian Schwamkrug, Design Director Studio F. A. Porsche, about the design project. „Our aim was to develop accessible bathroom products from a completely new perspective. Timeless, very clear, aesthetic forms, permanently perceived as beautiful, even after many years. Independent of the spirit of time and trends and at the same time, beyond anything known so far.“

A bathroom without barriers brings many advantages, regardless of age and physical constitution. With added comfort and safety, such bathrooms are ideally suited to all life situations. In order to take into account our ageing and inclusive society, bathrooms should be equipped with barrier-free products in new buildings or renovations.

Axess is designed for barrier-free bathrooms in high-quality healthcare facilities such as hospitals and nursing homes, in hotels and in the home. The series aims to contribute to the comfortable and safe use of all bathroom areas - not only for the elderly, those in need of care or people with a physical disability, but for all generations. Intelligent details are intended to support independence and autonomy in the bathroom.

For Keuco, the folding support handle is the highlight of the collection: Available in the chrome, matt black or chrome aluminium finishes, a grip-friendly plastic inlay in black or white is seamlessly integrated. Thanks to its fine structure, the plastic is particularly easy to grip and prevents slipping when supporting or holding on. When folded up, the profiles of the folding handle slide apart. This makes it lie so flat against the wall that it is hardly recognisable as such.

Two different projections in 700 and 850 mm offer safety and support. Looking at the large projection, the folding support rail is also suitable for larger wheelchair-accessible WCs. The optional and retrofittable radio WC flush actuator integrates aesthetically into the handle and is compatible with radio flush cisterns from common manufacturers via Bluetooth. The optional and retrofittable toilet paper holder has a black or white roller stopper and is available matching the colour design. The folding support handles are TÜV tested, certified according to DIN standard and proven with 115 kg load capacity.

The rail system and the grab rails of the Axess range are characterised by their reduced design. At the front, the design of the grip surfaces is kept in a flat rectangular band - with flat surfaces and precise edges. At the back, the rail and grip system and the handles are ergonomically shaped in a semicircle - for an optimised grip. The oval rounded back perfectly fits in the hand when grasping and thus has the advantage that it is not necessary to exert much force when holding on. This is about to ensure a secure grip and a reliable hold.

In the shower, the rail system can be flexibly adapted to suit on-site conditions. The shower rail also serves as a stable grab rail and gives a safe feeling at all times. The shower slider can be unlocked and moved up or down by simply pressing on the back with just one hand. The shower head can also be turned to the left and right in the holder without any problems and can be tilted up and down in various positions.

The design of the stool also follows a simple standard: as reduced as possible, as safe as possible, as comfortable as possible. In an archetypal, timeless design, the stool takes up little space in the bathroom and fits in any corner. Although it is easy to move with only one hand, it is particularly stable. With a load capacity of 150 kg, it is suitable for both private and public areas. The discretely outward-facing legs with anti-slip ensure a stable and secure standing position.

The softly roughened, non-slip surface of the seat has a pleasant feel and is easy to clean. The small hole in the middle of the seat, which is slightly curved inwards, allows water to drain off directly in the shower. With a white or black seat the mobile stool offers two colour versions. With a white seat, you can choose between chrome or aluminium legs; with a black seat, the legs are also in black. Axess is intended to ensure a long service life as well as to support the nursing staff.