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Fonte
Introduction and Concept Overview
The Fonte collection, designed by Monica Graffeo, draws inspiration from Japanese aesthetics and oriental culture, focusing on harmony, wellness, and body care. It transforms daily bathroom routines into timeless rituals, creating multifunctional spaces that promote relaxation of both body and mind. The design philosophy emphasizes sharing, comfort, and a welcoming atmosphere, blending wellness with elegant design.
Key Design Principles
- Inspiration: Rooted in Japanese archetypal harmony and oriental lifestyle rhythms.
- Functionality: Adaptable and transformable elements to meet diverse user needs.
- Materials: Use of natural woods (elm and ash), Corian®, and Korakril™ for durability and aesthetic appeal.
- Form: Soft volumes and curved lines that reveal rather than conceal functional elements.
- Accessories: Iconic, functional wooden accessories enhancing the bathroom environment.
Collection Components and Features
The collection comprises various bathroom furniture and accessories designed for daily use and aesthetic harmony:
- Furniture: Linear benches, multifunctional stools (seat and pedicure basin), rolling storage units, and laundry baskets with elm finishing trees.
- Washbasins and Mirrors: Thermoformed Corian® washbasins integrated into countertops or freestanding, paired with Corian® mirrors featuring support shelves and LED lighting.
- Bathtubs and Shower Trays: Korakril™ bathtubs with customizable external finishes (Soft Touch lacquer or hand-applied clay), and Corian® shower trays complemented by anti-mould nautical fabric curtains.
- Accessories: Functional wooden coat hangers, benches, and storage containers designed to create a harmonious and vital bathroom landscape.
Materials and Finishes
- Wood: Ash and elm woods with natural or stained finishes, chosen for sensory appeal and durability.
- Corian®: Glacier White used for washbasins, mirrors, and storage elements, offering a clean and durable surface.
- Korakril™: Utilized for bathtubs, available in Ice White with customizable external finishes to suit personal preferences.
Design Philosophy and Collaboration
Monica Graffeo, as creative director and product designer, leads the project with a focus on real, everyday human needs. Her approach integrates technology, wellness, and creativity to evolve living spaces and enhance sensory perception. The collaboration with Rexa is marked by a shared commitment to innovative materials, usage methods, and representation styles that promote well-being and quality of life in bathroom environments.
The Fonte concept is described as a provocative yet embraced vision that redefines bathrooms as spaces of comfort and good living, developed through a fluid, collective process energizing all participants.
Catalogue Structure
- Overview of the collection and key concepts.
- Detailed descriptions of elements and compositions, including technical specifications and material finishes.
- Materials and color options.
- Designer biography and insights into the collaboration.
- Index for easy navigation.
Critical Information and Best Practices
- Encourages visible display of personal care items to foster a lively and harmonious bathroom environment.
- Design elements prioritize ease of use, such as lowered bathtub edges for accessibility and rolling storage units for flexibility.
- Material choices balance aesthetics, durability, and sensory comfort, including anti-mould fabrics and soft-touch finishes.
- Customization options support adaptation to various lifestyles and multifunctional use.
Creative Vision and Collaborative Approach
The collaboration between Rexa and Monica Graffeo centers on innovative materials and unique usage methods, diverging from conventional bathroom design. The focus is on enhancing well-being and quality of life through a fluid, collective development process that energizes all involved.
Rexa’s design approach is grounded in research, dialogue with designers and clients, and a passion for materials, aiming to create living spaces that respond to real human needs and sensory perceptions. This opens new design scenarios for both residential and contract environments.
Production and Contact Information
The brochure credits include creative direction by Monica Graffeo, concept and design by Chiara Torelli, image production by Studio Iride, styling by Stefano Gaggero, and photolithography by Luce Group. Printed in Italy by Grafiche Antiga in February 2023. Rexa Design Srl is based in San Quirino, Italy, with a flagship store in Milan. Contact details and websites are provided for further inquiries.
Catalog excerpts
La collezione Fonte, ispirandosi all'estetica giapponese dove la ricerca di un'armonia archetipica trasforma ogni gesto quotidiano in un rito senza tempo, crea un ambiente multifunzionale in grado di rilassare corpo e mente. Un progetto caratterizzato da elementi compositivi che si trasformano per assecondare le diverse esigenze. Fonte collection, takes inspiration from Japanese beauty, where the research of harmony transforms every daily action into a ceremony, creates a functional room that relax body and soul. A collection characterised by different elements that change to support several...
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An introduction What is Fonte Un luogo di condivisione, ispirato dalla cultura orientale. A place for sharing, inspired by the oriental culture. Un lieu de partage, inspiré par la culture orientale. Ein Ort der Begegnung, inspiriert von der orientalischen Kultur. Un lugar para compartir, inspirado en la cultura oriental. Accessori iconici e funzionali in legno che arredano. Iconic and functional decorative accessories in wood. Accessoires décoratifs iconiques et fonctionnels en bois. Ikonische und funktionelle HolzAccessoires, die wohnlich einrichten. Accesorios de madera icónicos y funcionales...
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Fonte Catalogue Contents Materials, Colours About Monica Graffeo Inside Rexa Collection Index
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Collection REXA FONTE
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Fonte incontra i ritmi, gli stili di vita e la sensibilità del mondo orientale, invitando ad una pausa, al relax. The design of Fonte collection meets style of life and sensibility of oriental culture, inviting to relax. Fonte rencontre les rythmes, les styles de vie et la sensibilité de la culture orientale, en invitant à une pause, à se détendre. Fonte ist Begegnung der Rhythmen, Lebensstil, Sensibilität der orientalischen Welt und ladet für eine Pause und Relax ein. Fonte encontra los ritmos, los estilos de vida y la sensibilidad del mundo oriental, invitando a una pausa, al descanso. IT REXA...
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IT Particolare dei piani a vassoio e del cesto portabiancheria movibile. EN Detail of the trays and of the laundry basket with wheels. FR Détail des plans et du panier à linge à roulettes. DE Detail der seitlichen Ablage und Detail des Wäschekorbs. ES Detalles de los planos a bandeja y del cesto porta colada extraible. 1
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IT Il bordo ribassato nella parte frontale della vasca facilita l’ingresso. La mensola a bordo vasca è in finitura olmo. EN The lower edge of the front makes easier entering in the tub. Shelf for bathtub’s edge with finishing tree. FR Le bord plus bas sur le devant rend plus facile rentrer dans la baignoire. Etagère pour le bord de la baignoire en finition orme. DE Der vordere Rand der Wanne ist schmaler damit der Einstieg in die Wanne erleichtert wird. ES El borde rebajado en la parte frontal facilita el acceso a la bañera. Estante lado en finition olmo
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IT Cesto portabiancheria in Corian® con alberello portasalviette con finitura olmo. EN Laudry basket in Corian® with small elm finishing tree. FR Panier en Corian® à linge avec petit arbre en finition orme. DE Boden und Wäschekorb aus Corian® mit Handtuchhalter mit Ulmen Farbe. ES Cesto de Corian® ropa sucia con fuste porta toalleros en finition olmo
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IT Dettaglio dello sgabello in olmo con seduta e ciotola in Corian®. EN Detail of the stool in elm with seat and basin in Corian®. FR Détail du tabouret en orme avec assise et bassin en Corian®. DE Detail der Hocker aus Ulmen mit Schale aus Corian®. ES Detalle del taburete en olmo son asiento y cuenco en Corian
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IT Particolare della specchiera Fonte in Corian® con mensola appoggio. Lavabo termoformato in Corian®. EN Detail of the Fonte mirror in Corian® with support frame. Thermoformed washbasin in Corian®. FR Détail du miroir Fonte en Corian® avec étagère pour l’appui. Vasque thermoformée en Corian®. DE Detail der Wandspiegel Fonte mit Rahmen aus Corian®. Thermogeformte Waschbecken aus Corian®. ES Detalle del espejo Fonte en Corian® con cornisa de apoyo. Lavabo termoformado en
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IT Particolare dell’elemento contenitore in Corian® con alberello portasalviette in finitura olmo. EN Detail of the element in Corian® with small elm finishing tree as coat hanger. FR Détail de l’élément en Corian® avec petit arbre porte serviette en finition orme. DE Detail der Wäschekorb aus Corian® mit Handtuchhalter aus Ulmen farbe. ES Detalle del elemento contenedor en Corian® con fuste porta toallas acabata en olmo.
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IT Panchetta in finitura olmo e appendini serie Minimal. EN Elm finishing bench with coat hangers Minimal. FR Banc en finition orme et crochets série Minimal. DE Bänkchen aus Ulmen farbe und Kleiderhacken Serie Minimal. ES Banqueta acabada en olmo y colgadores serie Minimal. 34 REXA FONTE
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IT Piatto doccia soprapavimento in Corian® 164×80×6h cm. Tenda in tessuto nautico antimuffa. EN On the floor shower tray in Corian® 164×80×6h cm. Shower curtain composed by a nautical anti-mould tissue. FR Receveur de douche à poser en Corian® 164×80×6h cm. Rideau en tissue nautique anti-moisissures. DE Duschplatte auf dem Boden aus Corian® 164×80×6h cm. Vorhang Antischimmel für Duschplatte. ES Plato ducha sobre suelo Corian® 164×80×6h cm. Cortina en tejido nautico anti-moho.
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IT Contenitori in Corian® scorrevoli su ruote. Lavabo Fonte in appoggio su panca. Panca lineare in olmo con unione a pettine. EN Rolling elements in Corian®. Fonte washbasin on bench. Linear bench in elm with comb joint. FR Éléments en Corian® sur roulettes. Vasque Fonte à poser sur banc. Banc linéaire en orme avec jonction à peigne. DE Schiebekorb aus Corian® mit Rollen. Waschbecken Fonte über die Bank. Sitzbank aus Ulmen. ES Contenedor en Corian® extraibles sobre ruedas. Lavabo Fonte de apoyo sobre banqueta. Banco lineal en olmo con juntas a p
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