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NKBA DESIGN AWARDS 2015
Bathroom Design of the Year
winner
Davinia Sutton/Sam Lawrence
Detail by Davinia Sutton
Canterbury Chapter
Designer
Designer statement
Davinia Sutton/Sam Lawrence
Detail by Davinia Sutton Ltd
Christchurch
(03) 356 2722
[email protected]
daviniasutton.com
The clients’ brief was to achieve a
spacious feel for their master ensuite,
despite the confined architectural
space. They wanted the design to reflect
modern architecture, but also create
a private sanctuary. They requested
a design with refined lines, beautiful
natural surfaces and attractive fittings
and fixtures.
Cabinetry
American White Oak by Prime Panels
with Tekton edges
Vanity top
Honed and enhanced slate from
Trethewey Artisan Stone
Basin
Natural slate with mitred corners by
Trethewey Artisan Stone
Toilet
Catalano Zero
Tapware
Vola
Shower tapware
Vola fixed head and hand shower; Fantini
ceiling-mounted rainshower
Lighting
LED from Accent Lighting
Tiles
Natural stone travertine in Gusto Dark
from Country Floors
Floor tiles
Nero Acapulco from SpazioCasa
Photography
Stephen Goodenough
The response was a bathroom that has
a calm, serene ambience. The design
reflects contemporary restraint, while
the layout forms a practical and private
feature shower zone, creating the
perfect place to restore mind and body.
The custom-made vanity top, formed
from natural honed slate, is pinned
between walls and elevated from the
floor. While enhancing the sense of
space and being easy to clean, it also
adds a wow factor and makes a sharp
contrast to the natural travertine walls.
The mitred timber drawer unit and the
mirror above provide ample storage and
functionality.
The expanse of natural stone tiles that
line the entire space, provides the room
with a sense of warmth, texture, serenity
and luxury. The tiling is in simple
brick bond format – referencing the
architecture, while also playing on use of
form. The design utilises all the available
space, and the clever mix of selected
finishes and fixtures provides the room
with a spacious, free-flowing feel.
The highest quality fittings, careful
lighting detail and organic palette
further enhance the Zen-like
atmosphere.
Judges’ comments
The attention to detail in this bathroom
is impressive – right down to the way the
handle has been formed as part of the
glass shower door. It’s a simple palette
with subtle but contrasting colour. And
simple ideas have been developed
and followed through. The lighting is
particularly well planned.
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