The Art of Design Issue 16 2015 | Page 63

“We play but a small part in the success of this family business where the drive for perfection and team spirit go hand in hand” Laurence and Michel Gosse, President and Managing Director of THG. The company works to protect the environment by recycling and producing renewable energy. The entire team is dedicated to being eco-friendly in all areas, from the offices to the factory. THG was awarded the prestigious EPV accreditation (“Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant” or “Living Heritage Company”) from the Ministry of the Economy, Finance and Industry in 2012 and joined the ranks of several hundred companies that stand out for their impressive expertise; the symbol of French excellence. THG is the company of choice for important projects such as private palaces, hotels and yachts. In addition, they have had many significant partnerships with well-known designers including Pierre-Yves Rochon, Jamie Drake, Olivier Gossard, Alberto Pinto, Olivia Putman and Chantal Thomass, to name a few. They have also worked with many premium French brands including Bernardaud, Lalique, Daum, Baccarat and Christofle. THG have also fitted bathrooms in luxury locations all over the world such as the Majestic in Cannes, the Hermitage in Monaco, Le Bristol and Le Crillon in Paris, the Burj Al Arab in Dubai, the Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi and Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. Indeed, THG always aims to provide top of the range products consistent with their A family venture fantastic reputation. The JCD showroom on 152 boulevard Haussmann in Paris is owned by THG and welcomes the brand’s clients from France and abroad. THG products are available to purchase all over France namely at JCD Cannes and JCD Lyon: specialist luxury retailers. THG’s British showroom will open its doors André Tétard, Julien Haudiquez and Alexandre Grisoni met and founded Robinetterie de la Poste in Béthencourt-sur-Mer in 1950. The company moved and was renamed THG a few years later. At the time, the brand produced mid-range bathroom fittings. in June 2015 under the name of Bathrooms International by The THG team met the famous French tap designer Jean- THG. Claude Délépine (JCD) in the 70s with whom they designed www.thgparis.com a premium collection. This collaboration soon saw THG penetrate the luxury market.