When in the mountains, water collects among the rocks, an observer senses the unity of these two archaic elements. The I Bordi bathtub successfully conveys the primeval strength of a material in a new form language. Regardless of whether it is made from natural raw materials such as valuable Carrara marble or Grey Stone, or easily cleanable white Duralight, the well-balanced oval shape attracts attention. This bathtub has soft and sensual lines with contrasting geometric and architectural elements full of tension. The result is a dynamic balance which lends a bathroom an expressive character. The lines of the edges play a central role here. They stand out asymmetrically from the material in an apparently casual motion which adds a fascinating aspect to the water. The bathtub is available in a free-standing version as well as one that is built-in recessed with a protruding rim. The Duralight version is particularly interesting owing to the functionality and ease of cleaning of the material. This patented solid-surface composite is not only highly durable, but has an aesthetic appeal. The very successful symbiosis of material and design of the I Bordi bathtub creates a sculptural object whose dynamics and lines are appealing and which redefines the limits of a form.
Statement by the Jury
The unity of form and material of I Bordi creates a bathtub with notable expressiveness and visual intensity. The exciting, flowing lines and soft curves lend it a particular dynamism. The subtle effect delights the eye and the form instantly reveals its natural simplicity. The design of the I Bordi bathtub has resulted in a product that seems perfect in itself.
