Be it for watering the garden or washing the car, people need water outdoors for the most various activities. The Sprinkle3D outdoor tap presents itself as an excellent functional solution that comes with an impressively new aesthetic. It possesses a clear language of form with the appearance of an elegant sculpture. This outdoor tap was designed against the backdrop that traditional watering taps of the box type buried in the ground or mounted onto the wall are not only unsanitary but also complicated to use. Therefore this water tap is buried into the ground in a way that it sticks out only 30 cm, blending in well with almost any environment. Since it is made of high-quality materials it is robust and durable. An additional innovative feature is presented by the construction of the tap with a spout that is able to turn 360 degrees into an upright or horizontal position. This solves the problem of connected water hoses bending or even twisting, hence stopping the flow of water. Instead, hoses connected to the Sprinkle3D water tap can move and turn freely in all directions preventing any problems of this kind. The shape of the spout has been designed to suit the connecting of a hose; however, it can also be used without a hose as a regular water outlet. With its plain and clear design as well as its fascinatingly logical functionality, the Sprinkle3D water tap presents itself as a highly convincing reinterpretation of a water tap.
Statement by the Jury
A fascinatingly simple solution that was realised to elegant effect. Thanks to a spout able to be rotated 360 degrees vertically and horizontally, a watering hose connected to the Sprinkle3D water tap can move around freely in all directions without bending or twisting; an approach that facilitates highly versatile and comfortable operation. This water tap can be integrated easily into many different environments – and it always cuts quite a figure.
Credits
Manufacturer:
MIZSEI MFG CO., LTD., Yamagata City Gifu Prefecture, Japan
In-house design:
MIZSEI MFG CO., LTD., MIZSEI Design Team, Yamagata City Gifu Prefecture, Japan