HEWI MAG / Design
Planning comfort bathrooms – functional, aesthetic, future-proof
Demographic developments and the growing demand for intergenerational housing are presenting architects and planners with new challenges. Especially in the sanitary sector, the topic of comfort bathrooms is increasingly coming into focus. Freedom of movement, safety and intuitive usability are decisive criteria today – not only in the nursing care context, but also in high-quality residential construction. When you look today at renovating or refurbishing a bathroom, you plan with an eye to tomorrow.
Comfort bathroom as part of holistic planning
Functional equipment must do more than just fulfil technical requirements. It should fit harmoniously into the overall architectural concept – and at the same time fulfil individual needs. A current example of this connection is the Barbie™ × HEWI collection.
Comfort bathroom with character: The idea behind the Barbie™ x HEWI collection
Barbie has always accompanied entire generations – always changing, always with a feel for the realities of life in her time. What began as a toy is now a symbol of independence and the freedom to design your own life. This independence is also a decisive factor for quality of life.
Bathroom requirements change over the years: Freedom of movement, clear structures and safe and secure supports become more important. The Barbie™ × HEWI collection shows that the demand for good design does not depend on age. The 477/801 range, a design icon in accessibility building for decades, combines its clear style with Barbie’s unmistakable world of colour.
This results in furnishings that meet functional requirements in the nursing care and living environment while maintaining aesthetic standards. Low-barrier products aid safe grip, sitting and standing and are designed for durability in both private and professional care environments. This means that people with different physical capabilities – be it at home, in a retirement home or in a nursing care facility – benefit from a bathroom design that enables self-determination for each individual personality.
For architects and planners, this means: with the Barbie™ × HEWI collection, rooms can be designed that are not only barrier-free and functional, but also impressive in terms of design. The products have a modular design, are economical to implement and can be used flexibly – from high-quality residential buildings to inpatient nursing care facilities.
Conclusion: The comfort bathroom as a future-proof solution
This makes the comfort bathroom a future-proof component of holistic planning. It combines accessibility, design and individuality – and makes it clear that inclusive architecture is not standardised, but rather can be creatively sophisticated and diverse.
