Hansgrohe-Axor, the prestigious brand for bathroom and kitchen faucets, combines advanced German technology with contributions from renowned architects, resulting in a collection of high-quality, luxurious faucets. These faucets are installed in leading hotels worldwide, with notable installations at The Norman Hotel and the Kempinski in Israel.
To showcase innovation, Hansgrohe-Axor has partnered with the acclaimed Spanish designer Patricia Urquiola, known for her unique designs featured in world-renowned museums, including the Museum of Modern Art in New York.
Urquiola has gained international acclaim for her furniture, faucets, and other accessories. She is highly regarded for her distinctive style, which reflects a blend of styles, textures, and materials, driven by her personal taste and boundless creativity. Her creations spark curiosity, inviting viewers to touch and explore the intriguing pieces.
In her faucet and sink designs, Urquiola combines her architectural skills with a minimalist style that she favors and embodies. Her designs evoke a sense of adventure and dramatic mobility, leading leading design houses like Alessi, Louis Vuitton, and Moroso to commission her for exclusive pieces.
The faucets she designs ignite curiosity and interest in the bathroom, aiming to refine a unique and captivating design style that draws the eye toward endless boundaries of daring. At Hansgrohe-Axor, Patricia Urquiola creates for clients "water dreams" that come to life.
Born in Oviedo, Urquiola studied architecture in Spain and completed a doctorate on Italian design. She is an expert in interior design, architecture, and furniture design. Her studio, based in Milan, employs around 40 people. King Juan Carlos appreciates her designs, and she has received prestigious awards from him.