a year in review: vola
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An E-Vola-tion in design
1. Freestanding wellness the showroom adding to the idea that were discussed by government
VOLA belongs to the generation of of comfort and spa-like bathrooms. representatives from 170 countries
design icons from the Golden Age Conveniently located in central Lon- at the UN Climate Conference in
of Danish Design. In 2009 VOLA pre- don, the Showroom operates on two Copenhagen in December 2009.
sented the new FS2 mixer and FS3 levels, with a showroom of all VOLA’s Vola stated that the shortage of
shower as an evolution of its Free- new products on the ground floor drinking water tops the list of envi-
standing family – the new and a meeting room and extra show- ronmental problems, which need
interpretation of the VOLA Classic room facilities on the lower ground. to be resolved. The responsibility for
style and concept, designed espe- water and the need for a bathroom
cially for the modern bathroom. 3. The heated concept as a place for recuperation and relax-
VOLA FS2 is a mixer for freestanding The first VOLA taps and mixers were ation should not contradict one
washbasin. The exceptionally tall, designed in 1968 by the Danish ar- another. Conscious water consump-
slender spout frees up ample space chitect and designer Arne Jacobsen. tion is an absolute necessity in our
avoiding overexposure of a single VOLA celebrated its 40 years on the modern world, but comfort and us-
3 item in the interior design. The er- market in 2009 by launching new ability in both bathrooms and
gonomic lever handle features the products under the headline Cele- kitchens is just as important. With
iconic and particularly striking VOLA brating continuity Celebrating VOLA you can have both. The many
classic design. Its upright design change. VOLA continues to extend different valve options offered by
gives the fittings a very slim and ele- its reputation for international de- VOLA enable the specifier to select
gant energy adding to the beauty of sign. This spring saw the company the configuration most suitable for
any freestanding washbasin. The introduce a completely new concept the purpose. An average wash basin
new freestanding shower system FS3 of personalised design options for mixer delivers six litres per minute
with thermostat embodies the VOLA towel warming for the functional yet whereas VOLA HV1 delivers only five
character in its purest form; concise, stylish bathroom. VOLA launched its litres per minute and this can easily
slender, sculptured design. It is distin- built-in modular heated towel rail for be reduced by replacing the flow
guished by its modern and individual design solutions, a modu- regulator you can then achieve, 3,5
geometrical shape, which is sure to lar system of bars that could be litres per minute (42 per cent less) or
inspire all purist VOLA followers In its positioned according to customer re- even down to 1,9 litre per minute.
function. The new FS3 mimics natu- quirements. The new towel warmer Many technological innovations over
ral rain fall but unlike nature, the is a built-in unit where all the techni- the last years have made the use of
intensity and temperature of the cur- cal units are hidden behind the wall. water much more efficient and eco-
tains of water can be easily adjusted. It is designed as a flexible system of nomic. Water used for the
bars which can be combined in manufacturing of VOLA products is
2. A new flagship showroom number and location as to fit any cleaned on site and is re-used in the
VOLA opened a new flagship show- given interior design or tiles arrange- processes. Also the waste material
room in London. At 4,267 sq ft, the ment. This concept allows maximum from machining brass and steel is
showroom on London’s Great Port- freedom and provides a perfect de- recycled. A switch over to lead-free
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land Street, W1, showcases the sign solution for any modern brass according to the new Californ-
entire Vola range including the semi- bathroom. The VOLA towel warmer ian Health and Safety Code AB1953
nal HV1 design by Arne Jacobsen, is designed by Aarhus Arkitekterne to be adopted as from January 1st
and will act as a central resource for A/S. The VOLA towel warmer comes 2010 is being implemented. VOLA is
architects, interior designers and in high polished chrome, brushed already certified according to ISO
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other professional specifiers in need chrome and brushed stainless steel. 18001 (work environment) and went
of inspiration, help, and advice on through the approval process to get
one of the world’s most iconic brass- 4. Iconic and water-saving the green certificate (ISO 14001) in
ware brands. The new space, The Danish architect and designer September 2009.
designed by the Danish architects, Arne Jacobsen designed the VOLA
Aarhus Arkitekterne, reflects the HV1 in 1968 for the National Bank For further information on any of
VOLA brand values and ethos with of Denmark. Today more than 40 the Vola products, telephone 020
a functional, minimalist, and under- years later it is still chosen by young 7580 7722 or visit
www.vola.com
stated design that creates a sociable architects for their new buildings.
and diaphanous space. VOLA has The design is Iconic, and the taps are Vola Flagship Showroom:
also taken steps to include the ideal produced from the best quality ma- 32-36 Great Portland Street,
of ‘wellness’ in the development of terial, as a result they last for London, W1W 8QX
new products. Products are therefore generations. This is sustainable de-
displayed as sculptural elements in sign and in line with the aspirations
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