AXOR MyEdition
Designed by Barber & Osgerby
Archetypes reinvented
AXOR One. The essence of simplicity.
AXOR One. A bathroom collection so elegant, elemental and pure, it could be realized only through radical innovation. Using Select Technology and a new mode of interaction, AXOR One reinvents familiar archetypes for greater clarity, enhanced function and superior control. Available in Chrome, Matt Black and up to 15 AXOR FinishPlus surfaces, the collection brings timeless design to any bathroom.
A new mode of interaction
AXOR One is characterized by a holistic design language of slender silhouettes, flat surfaces, soft corners and balanced proportions. At the washbasin, the archetypal parabolic faucet with all-in-one controller features a gentle taper to the curved spout, a subtle detail that signals exceptional quality of design and manufacture. Utilizing Select technology, the mechanical controller provides a new mode of interaction: Simply press down to start or stop the water; swivel clockwise to increase the temperature. Easy, intuitive and precise, the new interaction mode also conserves water.
Elegant lever handles
The AXOR One washbasin faucets with lever handles maintain the collection’s reduced and elegant aesthetic. A new cartridge design makes possible the distinctive flat handle of the one-hole models, while the integrated aerator and slightly tapered spout reflect the collection’s high standard of quality. The basin-mounted AXOR One single-lever faucet is available in two heights. The extensive AXOR One offering for the washbasin comprises one-hole, two-hole and three-hole faucet variants, and includes wall-mounted options.
Excellence in the shower
The AXOR One collection includes a wide range of options for a personalized shower experience. The showerpipe is an all-in-one combination of overhead shower, hand shower and wall bar that offers a clean appearance thanks to the integrated wall outlet. The overhead showers and hand showers feature monolithic forms and an innovative organization of Rain and PowderRain spray types, reflected in the distinctive graphic language of the spray disc. The AXOR One thermostatic module uses large, clearly marked, highly responsive paddle handles to offer intuitive control of spray types and ultra-precise control of water temperature and volume.
Archetypal beauty beside the bath
The AXOR One floor-standing bathtub faucet conveys a distinctive elegance through its archetypal form. The high parabolic spout features a gentle taper towards the tip, a subtle sign of manufacturing excellence. Accompanied by the eye-catching hand shower 75 1jet, the faucet balances a radically reduced appearance with exceptional functionality. A diverter, elegantly integrated into the spout, allows for the easy switching of water flow from faucet to hand shower.
Barber & Osgerby. The interaction between the design and the user.
Barber & Osgerby. Innovative british designer duo.
Edward Barber & Jay Osgerby. Interior designer and product designer. Together, they epitomise the philosophy of interaction design. This focuses on the user’s interaction with the product. The starting point for the collaboration with AXOR posed an interesting question: How can the user have perfect control of the water?
Both born in 1969. Studied interior design and product design. Got to know each other while studying for a Master's degree in architecture at the Royal College of Art in London. In 1996 they opened their joint studio in the Trellick Tower in London. Within the space of a few years, they were making their mark on the international design scene. With customers such as Knoll, Cappellini, B&B Italia, Sony, Swarovski and Vitra.
Multi-award-winning. Awarded by numerous international trade journals. Twice awarded with the title “Royal Designer for Industry”. Once appointed “Officers of the Order of the British Empire”. Find out more about Barber & Osgerby at barberosgerby.com
“AXOR One provokes the memory of water but heralds a new way of controlling it that is much more precise and incredibly refined.”
| Edward Barber & Jay Osgerby
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AXOR One Showerpipe
The radical minimalism and outstanding performance that define the faucets of AXOR One apply equally to its shower selection. The AXOR One showerpipe with thermostat and overhead shower 280 1jet for concealed installation combines an overhead shower, hand shower, wall bar and thermostat into a single product and offers a clean appearance thanks to the cohesive design elements. The overhead showers and hand showers of AXOR One feature sleek forms and an innovative organization of Rain and PowderRain spray types, reflected in the distinctive graphic language of the spray disc.
Place of origin:
Marble
Basque Country, Spain & South Tyrol, Italy
Hearing the name ‘Jenn Cliff Massif ʼ recalls the terrain of a hunting story. The white Lasa marble for the cover plates of our AXOR MyEdition collection comes from this quarry in South Tyrol. We use this world-famous calcite marble in addition to black marble from Basque country. Calcite marble is very durable with a stable structure. Only pieces with especially beautiful veining are selected. The edges and gloss must be just right. Production requires flawless specimens. Mining in the quarry consists of splitting large, heavy blocks weighing about forty tons and transporting them into the valley, where they are raw-cut, then cut into slices and raw plates and stored. In Oberkirch, at the foot of the Black Forest, marble specialists cut these plates to production size. The wire saw cuts the plates in half once again, to the desired thickness, before the plates are ground and polished to a high gloss. In processing the plates, the specialists have to meet certain challenges. Their work must be meticulous because the thin stone is easily broken. To make the marble ready for use in the bathroom a process of impregnation is employed. Afterward, the AXOR logo is lasered into the marble and color-tinted by hand. The finished marble plate is a small masterpiece: brilliant,
perfect, individual.
“It is absolutely extraordinary to produce natural stone in this thin format.”Joshua Walter, Master stonemason
Place of origin:
Leather
Southern Germany & Austria
Like marble and wood, leather is an organic product. The hides used for the AXOR MyEdition leather cover plates come from cattle reared in southern Germany and Austria. Each and every hide is inspected by hand to ensure an unblemished surface. The hide is split down to a thickness of one millimeter so that it can be used to cover delicate objects such as the AXOR MyEdition cover plate.
A majority of the processing is still done meticulously by hand. This includes the sewing of the cover plate and the applying of the AXOR logo with a hot stamp. Nappa leather is used in the interior design of yachts. That gives us the assurance that this leather can also be used in wet areas of the bathroom. Durability meets tangible design. The universal, ancient origins of leather take the stage in the room this way: perfect, luxurious, and sensual. To the hand and eye.
“Leather is a natural product. You feel it when you hold it in your hand. It has a special warmth.”Sebastian Rampf, upholsterer
Place of origin:
Wood
North America and Canada
The walnut used for the plate of the AXOR MyEdition collection comes from sustainably managed forests in North America and Canada, where it is cultivated and processed according to socially and ecologically responsible methods. After the tree is cut down, the logs are sawn and then sliced in a veneer preparation area. The pieces are inspected, and only those with perfect grain
are selected. These fine wood veneers are then glued together by hand. The criss-crossing veneer strips form a stable bond, ensuring that the wood does not warp when it comes into contact with moisture. The veneer packets are pressed and cut to the dimensions of the final format. For additional stability, the wood panel on the back is precision-milled and glued to a stainless steel plate. A laser is used to apply the AXOR logo to the plate. Finally, the exposed veneer surface of the plate is oiled to protect the material and give it an elegant sheen. The finished plate speaks to the sense of touch and sight: It is seamlessly smooth and ultra-refined. The wood keeps its natural color and develops an especially individualized radiance.
“Walnut is one of the most beautiful high-grade woods.”Jürgen Gaiser, master carpenter
