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DESIGN JOURNAL
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DESIGN JOURNAL

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Introduction to Tubes: Tubes, founded by the Crosetta family in 1992, has transformed radiators into design elements, focusing on aesthetics, technology, and sustainability.
Innovative Design and Sustainability: Tubes leads in design innovation by making welding points invisible and creating bold shapes, emphasizing water conservation and heating efficiency while supporting the Made in Italy supply chain.
Collaboration with Designers: In 2004, Tubes partnered with designers Ludovica Serafini and Roberto Palomba, resulting in iconic designs recognized globally, including the ADI Compasso d’Oro award in 2018.
Product Innovations: Tubes developed the Plug&Play collection with portable heating solutions and remote connection valve assemblies for innovative radiator placements.
DOTS. Collection: Designed by Ludovica+Roberto Palomba, the DOTS. collection uses partially recycled aluminum and offers versatile configurations, suitable for wet areas due to its low voltage.
Technical Features: DOTS. includes a recessed part for wall stability, a constant temperature device, and programmability through home automation systems, enhancing comfort in various settings.
Overview: The document highlights DOTS. and JJ, innovative heating products combining functionality and aesthetic appeal for residential and commercial spaces.
DOTS. Specifications:
  • Made from partially recycled aluminum using CNC technology.
  • Operates at 24 volts, safe for humid environments.
  • Flexible in design, arrangement, and color.
  • Features include wall stability, constant temperature maintenance, and optional control accessories.
  • Programmable via home automation, wireless, or Wi-Fi thermostats.
JJ Specifications:
  • Inspired by Donald Judd, JJ is a minimalist heating shelf and towel warmer.
  • Available in three sizes and power ratings, customizable configurations and finishes.
  • Remote control capability, suitable for wet areas.
  • Applications in residential, hospitality, wellness, and nautical sectors.
  • Emphasizes environmental sustainability with recyclable aluminum.
Design and Aesthetic:
  • Both products blend iconic design with functionality.
  • JJ's fluted surface enhances visual and tactile appeal.
  • Customization allows integration into diverse settings.
Conclusion: DOTS. and JJ offer innovative heating solutions that merge art and utility, enhancing comfort and design across various environments.
Product Overview: Describes a 24-volt electric towel warmer and rail, safe for wet areas, connectable to home automation systems or Tubes Wi-Fi/wireless thermostats.
Specifications: Made of aluminum, available in sizes and power ratings: 22 cm (120 watts), 80 cm (150 watts), 100 cm (240 watts), with various towel rail configurations.
Design and Material: Milano/Totalcolour model available in all Tubes colors except chrome grey and transparent painted steel, featuring a black fabric power supply cable.
Additional Information: Data and information are subject to change without notice, with credits to art direction, photography, and other contributors.
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DESIGN JOURNAL-3

TUBES THE WARM SIDE OF DESIGN SINCE 1992 La storia di Tubes è un percorso costellato di volontà d’innovazione, audacia imprenditoriale e tensione all’eccellenza. È il 1992 quando la famiglia Crosetta, dimostrando rara capacità di visione, fonda un’azienda destinata a rivoluzionare il mondo della termoidraulica. Il radiatore, sino ad allora relegato a elemento d’interior secondario e quasi anonimo, viene liberato della sua forma tradizionale per diventare un arredo da esibire, sorprendente nel design e nella funzionalità. L’intenso lavoro di ricerca di quei primi anni coinvolge processi, materiali,...

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DESIGN JOURNAL-4

Design avanguardistico, saper fare artigiano, innovazione tecnologica e qualità italiana sono i valori che ancora oggi guidano un’azienda che continua a creare nuove semantiche e nuovi linguaggi per il segmento produttivo del calore come le creazioni presentate in questo journal: gli accessori JJ e DOTS. concepiti per migliorare il confort personale, e MILANO/totalcolour, una nuova edizione monocromatica di uno dei prodotti più iconici del brand. State-of-the-art design, craftsmanship expertise, technological innovation and Italian quality are the values that today continue to guide a brand that...

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LUDOVICA SERAFINI + ROBERTO PALOMBA DOTS. indaga la relazione tra forma e calore alla ricerca di una narrativa diversa degli oggetti d’arredo che assumono così inattese funzionalità. A partire dal punto, una forma circolare semplice quanto potente, Ludovica+Roberto Palomba danno vita a un accessorio di calore che sorprende con inedite esplorazioni di confort. Scolpito con precisione mediante lavorazioni in tecnologia CNC a partire da un blocco di alluminio parzialmente riciclato, DOTS. è un accessorio di calore a funzionamento elettrico, che aggiunge raffinatezza e lusso agli ambienti nei quali...

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DOTS. investigates the relationship between shape and heat, in pursuit of a different narrative for furnishing elements which also unexpectedly embrace functionality. Starting precisely from the dot, a circular shape as simple as it is powerful, Ludovica+Roberto Palomba give rise to a surprising heating accessory affording new explorations of comfort. Precisely sculpted by CNC machining from a block of partially recycled aluminium, DOTS. is an electrical heating accessory that adds sophistication and luxury to its intended surroundings, while remaining a useful support in all seasons. In the...

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DESIGN JOURNAL-7

DOTS. Ø 19 cm RAL 9010 BIANCO PURO LUCIDO GLOSSY PURE WHITE BLANC PUR BRILLANT REINWEISS GLÄNZEND BLANCO PURO BRILLANTE ELEMENTS COLLECTION

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DOTS. Ø 19 cm INTERRUTTORE DOTS. DOTS. SWITCH INTERRUPTEUR DOTS. SCHALTER DOTS. INTERRUPTOR DOTS. RAL 9005 NERO OPACO MATT JET BLACK NOIR MAT MATTSCHWARZ NEGRO MATE DOTS. erforscht die Beziehung zwischen Form und Wärme auf der Suche nach einer anderen Darstellung der Einrichtungsobjekte, die so unerwartete Funktionsfähigkeiten annehmen. Angefangen beim Punkt, einer einfachen doch gleichzeitig starken runden Form, lassen Ludovica+Roberto Palomba ein Wärmezubehör entstehen, das mit ganz neuen Erforschungen von Komfort überrascht. DOTS., der präzise aus einem teilweise recycelten Aluminiumblock...

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DOTS. Ø 19 cm RAL 9005 NERO OPACO MATT JET BLACK NOIR MAT MATTSCHWARZ NEGRO MATE DOTS. investiga la relación entre forma y calidez en busca de una narrativa diferente de los objetos de decoración que, de esta forma, asumen funciones inesperadas. A partir del punto, una forma circular tan simple como potente, Ludovica+Roberto Palomba dan vida a un accesorio de calor que sorprende con exploraciones inéditas del confort. Esculpido con precisión mediante elaboraciones con tecnología CNC a partir de un bloque de aluminio parcialmente reciclado, DOTS. es un accesorio de calor con funcionamiento eléctrico...

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LUDOVICA SERAFINI + ROBERTO PALOMBA Ispirati dalla visione dell’artista statunitense Donald Judd, Ludovica+Roberto Palomba fondono iconicità e funzionalità in un oggetto di calore che è un’ulteriore esplorazione nella ricerca di natura tipologica che caratterizza il percorso dello Studio con Tubes. Due J delineano la forma minimalista di un arredo scaldante pensato per accompagnare il rito della cura di sé nella stanza da bagno. JJ è una mensola attrezzata, con funzione di scaldasalviette e portasciugamani, che regala una coccola di benessere dopo la doccia o il bagno: il piacere di avvolgersi...

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JJ L 60 cm PORTASALVIETTE – RETTANGOLARE DESTRO TOWEL RAIL - RECTANGULAR RIGHT-HAND PORTE-SERVIETTES - RECTANGULAIRE DROIT HANDTUCHHALTER - RECHTECKIG RECHTS TOALLERO – RECTANGULAR DERECHO RAL 9010 BIANCO PURO OPACO MATT PURE WHITE BLANC PUR MAT REINWEISS MATT BLANCO PURO MATE Inspired by the vision of the American artist Donald Judd, Ludovica+Roberto Palomba bring together iconic appeal and functionality in a heating object representing further exploration in the type-based research that characterises the Studio’s partnership with Tubes. Two Js outline the minimalist shape of a heating item...

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Inspirés par la vision de l’artiste américain Donald Judd, Ludovica+Roberto Palomba fusionnent l’iconicité et la fonctionnalité dans un objet chaleureux qui constitue une nouvelle exploration dans la recherche typologique qui caractérise le parcours du Studio avec Tubes. Deux J délimitent la forme minimaliste d’un meuble chauffant conçu pour accompagner le rituel du soin de soi dans la salle de bains. JJ est une étagère intégrée, avec fonction de chauffe-serviettes et de porte-serviettes, qui permet de se faire dorloter après la douche ou le bain : le plaisir de s’envelopper dans une serviette...

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Inspiriert von der Vision des US-Künstlers Donald Judd vereinen Ludovica+Roberto Palomba Kult und Zweckmäßigkeit in einem Wärmeobjekt, das sich als weitere Erforschung auf der Suche nach der typologischen Natur offenbart, welche die Zusammenarbeit des Studios mit Tubes prägt. Zwei J bestimmen die minimalistische Form eines wärmenden Einrichtungselements, das konzipiert wurde, um das Ritual der Körperpflege im Bad zu begleiten. JJ ist eine ausgestattete Ablagefläche mit Handtuchwärmer- und Handtuchhalterfunktion, die nach dem Duschen oder einem Bad verwöhnt und den Komfort schenkt, sich in ein...

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