At HIX 2024, LAUFEN presents Colour Archaeology, a collaborative exhibition showcasing a historically inspired colour palette for authentic hotel bathrooms…
HIX 2024 visitors are being invited to experience LAUFEN‘s Colour Archaeology in meticulously curated room settings, on Stand 6 at London’s BDC.
LAUFEN’s Colour Archaeology presentation features a new colour palette, curated as the outcome of an academic research project led by Roberto Sironi on behalf of the brand, drawing inspiration from over 10,000 artefacts housed in museums around the world.
Image caption: the Babylonian Sand colourway | Image credit: LAUFEN
Renowned for his research-based and process-oriented approach, Roberto Sironi delves into the realm of ancient ceramics with meticulous fervour, exploring eight civilisations from around 3000 B.C. to 1500 A.D. From the azure hues of Egypt to the vibrant blues of Mesopotamia, the celadon greens of the Chinese Empire, and the earthy reds reminiscent of the Roman Empire, Sironi’s historical journey reveals an unparalleled spectrum of colours that were created chemically or from natural materials.
For the HIX 2024 exhibition, Sironi has carefully categorised treasures from his latest research into vibrant colour clusters that reflect their cultural origins.
Image caption: the Egyptian Cerulean colourway | Image credit: LAUFEN
The LAUFEN booth design draws from the ancient ceramics of two specific regions; the blue-green hues of ancient Egyptian ceramics are realised in Egyptian Cerulean while Babylonian Sand delves into the warm tones found in the Tigris and Euphrates Basin presented through the visual medium of The New Classic and Sonar Collection.
Working alongside the LAUFEN innovations team, Sironi has crafted a refined palette of harmonious tones allow designers to anchor spaces in rich historical context, offering sustainable, timeless design solutions that rise above fleeting trends and are grounded by a steadfast global history.
What is more, all ceramic items on display at HIX have been manufactured in the world’s first electric tunnel kiln in Gmunden. Completely powered by solar energy, this is the first step for the Roca Group to a carbon neutral production and a game-changing development in the bathroom industry.
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