Salvatori Ishiburo Collection
ISHIBURO COLLECTION
ISHIBURO COLLECTION
Bathroom
The Ishiburo Collections comprise a bathtub, shower tray and basin which together create a harmonious and refined Salvatori ‘total look’ bathroom or can be individually used with contemporary pieces if you are looking for a more eclectic effect.
“I aspired to maximise the inherent material quality of stone. Being immersed in warm water contained within stone brings instinctive comfort to human beings”. These are the words of renowned architect and designer Kengo Kuma who, with Ishiburo, designed a collection which creates a truly harmonious and tranquil bathroom experience. Available in Bianco Carrara, Crema d’Orcia, Pietra d’Avola and Silk Georgette®
DESIGNER
KENGO KUMA
Kengo Kuma completed his master’s degree at the University of Tokyo in 1979. After studying at Columbia University as a Visiting Scholar, he established Kengo Kuma & Associates 1990.
In 2009, he was installed as Professor at the Graduate School of Architecture, University of Tokyo.
Among Kuma’s major works are Kirosan Observatory (1995), Water/Glass (1995, received AIA Benedictus Award), Stage in Forest, Toyoma Center for Performance Arts (received 1997 Architectural Institute of Japan Annual Award) and Bato-machi Hiroshige Museum (received The Murano Prize).
More recent works include Yusuhara Wooden Bridge Museum (2010), Asakusa Culture and Tourism Center (2012) , Nagaoka City Hall Aore (2012). Kuma is also the author of numerous books which have been published all over the world. In December 2013, MOMA New York and Centre Pompidou acquired models and drawings of his major works which are now part of their permanent collections.
INFORMATION
COLLECTION
- Bathtub
- Shower Trays
- Basin
BATHTUB
This Ishiburo bathtub, designed by award-winning Japanese architect Kengo Kuma, invites you to step inside and enjoy a respite from the hectic outside world.
“I aspired to maximise the inherent material quality of stone. Being immersed in warm water contained within stone brings instinctive comfort to human beings”. These are the words of renowned architect and designer Kengo Kuma who, with Ishiburo, designed a collection which creates a truly harmonious and tranquil bathroom experience.
Available in Bianco Carrara, Crema d’Orcia, Pietra d’Avola and
Silk Georgette®, it is compatible with both wall-mounted and freestanding tapware and can also be provided with an access panel for inspection.
DETAIL
- Capacity: 400 litres (105⅝ gallons)
- Flow rate: 48 litres (12½ gallons) / minute
- Maximum water level: 300 mm (11¾”)
- Dimension : 203.5 x100x50 cm
- Weight : 448kg
SHOWER TRAY
No carpenters or stone cutters involved, it comes ready for a plumber to install with minimal fuss, thereby reducing time, cost and the stress of coordinating tradespeople.
Part of a wider collection that includes a basin and bathtub, together they create a refined addition in natural stone to either a Salvatori ‘total look’ bathroom or mixed with other contemporary pieces.
The shower tray matches perfectly with the Ishiburo texture which can create a striking feature wall for the shower enclosure. These are the words of renowned architect and designer Kengo Kuma who, with Ishiburo, designed a collection which creates a truly harmonious and tranquil bathroom experience.
Available in Bianco Carrara, Crema d’Orcia, Pietra d’Avola and Silk Georgette®.
DETAIL
- Dimension : 157.8 x108 X 8 cm
- Weight : 164 Kg
- Cleaning : The Ishiburo shower tray comes complete with a self-cleaning waste and a stainless steel tray together with a customised lever for raising the stone slats for easy cleaning.
BASIN
This Ishiburo basin, designed by award-winning Japanese architect Kengo Kuma, is composed of a rectangular stone basin encased in a freestanding pedestal clad in the Ishiburo texture.Part of a wider collection that includes a bathtub and shower tray, together they create a refined addition in natural stone to either a Salvatori ‘total look’ bathroom or mixed with other contemporary pieces.“I aspired to maximise the inherent material quality of stone. Being immersed in warm water contained within stone brings instinctive comfort to human beings”. These are the words of renowned architect and designer Kengo Kuma who, with Ishiburo, designed a collection which creates a truly harmonious and tranquil bathroom experience.Available in Bianco Carrara, Crema d’Orcia, Pietra d’Avola and Silk Georgette®
DETAIL
- Dimensions : 82.2 x48. 3 x85 cm
- Weight : 203 Kg
TEXTURE
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