Specifying for longevity: Timeless design and stainless steel


Sustainable specification Sustainable, environmentally conscious washrooms are not just a passing trend, they’re a necessity. With sustainability becoming a more


Public washrooms have never been considered a space to be led by forward- thinking design or aesthetic choices. Instead, they are constructed with durability, functionality and, above all, longevity in mind, leading stainless steel to be specified for train stations, schools and leisure centres. However, over time, architects and specifiers have increasingly integrated washroom design as a fundamental element in the overall design of a public building. This does not, however, spell the end for stainless steel in washroom design, it simply means that a different point of view must be taken.


Durability and functionality combined with design Whilst the first instinct for washroom specification in high-end bars, restaurants and museums might have once been ceramics, stainless steel should not be ruled out. With infinite ways of forming the material and a multitude of colourways, the design options for a stainless steel basin make it well-suited to any high-footfall destination, especially when its inherent durability and functionality is taken into account.


pressing concern in the construction and design sector, the ability to gain ‘points’ by specifying products with a long lifecycle, low carbon impact and a high recycled content is a substantial benefit. When compared with ‘traditional’ washroom materials, such as ceramics or composite resins, stainless steel performs far better in terms of sustainability.


A long lifecycle The long lifecycle of stainless steel is contributed to by the ease of maintenance and cleaning, where other materials could be damaged or dirtied by intensive use. This allows a product to continually appear new, even five, ten or twenty-five years after installation. This guarantees the image of the washroom and, therefore, the overall perception of the building for years to come. Another contributing factor is the choice of a timeless design, rather than specifying a ‘trendy’ basin which will no longer fit the popular design style two years later. When the product finally reaches the end of its lifecycle, DELABIE-DVS stainless steel is recyclable, meaning it can be transformed into another format to continue its life elsewhere.


Multiple finishes, multiple design choices


With new techniques and ideas, the options for finishes in stainless steel multiply almost annually. Whether you’re specifying a brushed finish for a high-end feel,


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polished for an elegant touch or black for a statement, the possibilities are limitless in stainless steel products. When combined with chrome-plated taps, a polished finish basin allows for a sleek, uniform finish, which would be ideal for any office. The same taps would deliver an exceptional contrasting effect, when paired with a black finish basin and accessories, creating a modern feel. With black finish taps and a black finish basin, a daring, sophisticated washroom is created, allowing for a high-end washroom. It is entirely possible, with the DELABIE- DVS product range, to match the finishes across an entire specification, rather than compromising on design with mismatched soap dispensers or hand dryers. The limitless options allow the specifier


full rein creatively to choose between modern, daring, sophisticated or traditional approaches, rather than limiting themselves to what has been specified before.


Award-winning design DELABIE-DVS offers award-winning stainless steel washbasins in four finishes – brushed, polished, dual finish and black – which can be suited to any washroom design project. Combined with the DELABIE-DVS 30-year warranty, it’s a dream pairing. Visit the DELABIE-DVS team on stand PB1 at Clerkenwell Design Week to find out more about our innovative, design- led solutions for public places.


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