Axor One

Linearity and intuitiveness are the main features of the interactive shower control element designed for Axor by Barber & Osgerby, winners of the London Design Medal 2015.

Awarded with the Panerai London Design Medal – an award, now in its 10th year, that celebrates excellence in design, plus contribution to the industry and to London – are the designers behind Axor One, the brand’s first all-in-one interactive shower control element launched on September 22 during the London Design Festival.

“Axor One allows a completely fresh interpretation of water control: by consolidating many individual controls into one simple element, it streamlines both the look and functionality of the bathroom”, according to Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby. The possibility to simultaneously turn multiple water outlets on or off with the back of the hand or the elbow makes Axor One a convenient and engaging shower experience.

Temperature is set by turning the central dial; a small lever directly below regulates water volume, and the Eco Mode reduces water consumption up to 50%. The flow of water is activated and deactivated by tapping of the paddles: clear symbols indicate the specific water outlets the user can choose from (e.g. overhead, hand, or side shower).

This unification of water outlet activation, water volume regulation, and temperature control, gives a sleek form to a structured function. Plane surfaces, rounded edges, and an integrated mechanical interface, constitute a clearly structured concealed thermostat that eliminates distraction from a soothing shower experience.