Discrete luxury in Dubai’s Business Bay
Bathroom
architecture in stone: Large-format natural stone surfaces with striking grain
patterns define the bathroom architecture in the residences.
All photos: Rami Mansour
In the heart of Dubai's skyline, the
Volante Towers make a striking architectural statement on the banks of the Dubai
Canal. Large glazed areas and staggered balconies give structure to the
façades. The interiors are characterised by a design that emphasises materials,
with clean, linear lines. The bathrooms also follow this principle – Duravit
products add accents that provide a calm contrast to the vibrant stone-effect
finish.
The Fraser Nag Partnership Architects were
responsible for the architectural planning, while Studio Lipparini and Saporiti
Italia attended to the interior design. The residences of around 500 to 1,000
square meters in size combine generous room proportions with individually
planned finishings. The room concept is characterized by high-quality materials
and precision-crafted custom-made items. Duravit products complement the luxurious
architecture in the bathrooms.
Materials in perfect balance
Spacious
living areas: The residences combine open-plan layouts with custom-made
fixtures, indirect lighting and select designer furniture.
The architectural clarity of the towers is
reflected in a calm, material-focused interior design. Large-format natural
stone floors, light-colored limestone walls and dark wooden panels lend
structure to the open living areas. A pared-down color palette comprising
shades of Crème, Sand and Grey provides the backdrop for custom-made fixtures
and select designer furniture. Textile highlights and softly upholstered
seating endow the clearly composed rooms with an additional warm touch.
Mineral room design featuring clear lines
Precise
contours: The wall-mounted toilet and bidet from the ME by Starck range and the
built-in washbasins from Starck 3 are integrated into the bathrooms' natural
stone architecture.
The character of the bathrooms is defined
by large-format natural stone surfaces with striking grain patterns. Wide
countertops incorporate built-in washbasins. Indirectly illuminated niches,
linear mirrors and dark wood fronts extend the material palette. Duravit
integrates precision-designed ceramics into the bathroom concept in the guise
of ranges such as ME by Starck, Starck 1, Starck 3 and the SensoWash
shower-toilet. These ceramics provide a calm contrast to the vivid stone
surfaces.
