Tag Archive for: Designed

, , , , , , , ,

Sorrento Roads by 1000 Miglia 2023

SORRENTO ROADS BY 1000 MIGLIA 2023

The second edition of Sorrento Roads by 1000 Miglia will take competitors through unparalleled landscapes, among the most beautiful and visited places in the world, and enjoy the exquisite hospitality that distinguishes the Campania region.

 30 MARCH – 02 APRIL 2023

Sorrento Roads by 1000 Miglia

From 30 March to 2 April 2023, Sorrento Roads by 1000 Miglia will cross Sorrento Peninsula, Gulf of Naples, Royal Palace of Caserta and Amalfi Coast.

The overall winner will be guaranteed acceptance to Coppa delle Alpi 2024.

Watch the Highlights of the latest edition

Please accept the marketing cookies to view this YouTube video. Update your cookie consent via the widget in the lower right corner.

Admitted cars

A maximum number of 40 modern and historic cars will be admitted to the competition.  Cars produced up to 1990 will be given priority in the selection.

From Sorrento to the Gulf of Naples, the Royal Palace of Caserta, the Amalfi Coast and back to Sorrento

Sorrento, the heart of the event and departure and arrival point on race days. Built on the cliff that separates it from the characteristic harbor, its historic center is a maze of narrow streets bustling with cafés, shops and typical artisans.

The walk between Piazza Tasso, the Cathedral, the church of San Francesco with its renowned cloister, Corso Italia, the citrus groves and the seafront promenade facing the Bay of Naples will offer participants a pleasant immersion in the town overlooking the sea.

The Gulf of Naples is universally recognized as one of the most beautiful corners of the world: historic and architectural treasures, wonders of antiquity and more recent history as well as fascinating natural scenery attract tourists from all over the world every year.

With Vesuvius, Capri, Ischia and Procida on the horizon, the Gulf has three large inlets: the small bay of Pozzuoli, the port of Naples and the bay of Castellammare.

There are two key entry passages: Bocca Grande, between Ischia and Capri, and Bocca Piccola, between Capri and Punta Campanella.

Designed in the 18th century by Luigi Vanvitelli at the behest of Charles III of Bourbon, the Royal Palace of Caserta is the triumph of Italian Baroque.

The beauty of the interiors, which include the King’s and Queen’s Apartments, the Palatine Library, the Picture Gallery and the Historical Archives, among others. The magnificence of the Park, divided into an Italian-style garden and an English garden, covers an area of 120 hectares and is almost three kilometers long, undoubtedly recalling the opulence of the Palace of Versailles.

The Amalfi Coast, characterized by an unrivalled gastronomic tradition, small towns overlooking the sea and a priceless historical heritage, stretches from Positano to Vietri sul Mare.

Characterized by high cliffs, enchanting coves and small bays, terraces of citrus fruits, vines, olive groves and artisan workshops, it is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List as a perfect example of a Mediterranean landscape with a setting of great cultural and natural value.

Entries are now open for the 2023 edition of Sorrento Roads by 1000 Miglia, the spring event that from March 30 to April 2 will offer a small number of participants the chance to immerse themselves in one of the world’s most envied Mediterranean landscapes.

Like last year, Sorrento is confirmed as the heart of the event: in fact, from here, on Friday, March 31, the “on the road” day will start, taking the participating cars to discover first the Royal Palace of Caserta and then the Amalfi Coast, offering the beauty of the view of high cliffs, enchanting coves, small bays and terraces of citrus fruits, vines, and olive trees.

The day of Saturday, April 1, will take place entirely in the center of Sorrento, where the participating cars will parade before being displayed for the Popular Jury’s evaluation. This will be followed by the 1 vs. 1 challenge in the city center, a knockout regularity trial that will award the City of Sorrento Trophy and conclude the sporting part of the event.

The Prize-Giving Ceremony and Gala Dinner will offer participants the chance to enjoy the food and wine delicacies of Campania and the warm hospitality of the area and its enthusiasts.

Eligible cars, the entry fee and all information are available here or by writing to participants@1000miglia.it

More information

Information for competitors

Official Notice Board

Presentation

Programme

Route

 

/by
, , ,

Bathroom trends: The bathroom as a living area and feel-good room

Bathroom trends: The bathroom as a living area and feel-good room

Natural materials, subtle colors, and organic forms create an inviting bathroom in which to while away some time.

  • The cozily appointed bathroom offers a place of refuge from the hustle and bustle of everyday life
  • Natural, high-quality materials such as ceramics and wood define the interior with their pleasant feel
  • No-fuss design meets round forms
  • Outstanding bathroom design for rooms of any size
  • Sustainability: durable, water-saving, and recyclable products
  • Design and technical features ensure enhanced hygiene in the bathroom

The bathroom is no longer merely a place for a daily care and health routine. It has become a place of refuge from the hustle and bustle of everyday life where you can feel at ease, unwind, and be at one with yourself. In the same way as the kitchen has converged with the living room, the bathroom is now becoming one with the bedroom. Room boundaries become fluid with the washing area and bathtub located in the center of the bedroom, for instance, with only the toilet being physically separated. Floating spaces work because sanitary objects are now designed and installed like furniture – as decorative standalone features made from natural materials such as ceramics, wood, and natural stone with a look and feel that creates a sense of sanctuary.

The bathroom as a living area

Not only are contemporary bathrooms being designed in an increasingly homely style in terms of their sanitary objects and bathroom furniture, but furnishings, lamps, textiles, and accessories are increasingly finding their way into this corner of the home. Forms and materials combine with calming beige and brown tones to create a cozy ambiance – enhanced with plants that accentuate the space and ensure a pleasant room climate. Inspiration from nature in interior design are hallmarks of Scandinavian design and Japanese aesthetics in particular. The Zencha bathroom collection from Duravit brings these two concepts into harmony. Designer Sebastian Herkner crafted the sanitary objects and bathroom furniture from natural materials such as ceramics, wood, and textured glass. While the modular storage furniture with its delicate edges and shadow gaps exudes a more austere look, the freestanding bathtub gives the impression of a large trough that culminates in a graceful edge with a gentle outward curve. Duravit’s White Tulip bathroom collection features organic forms combined with furniture in natural solid wood surfaces and high-gloss or satin-matt lacquers to create harmony and softness in the interior. Designed by Philippe Starck, the forms of the sanitary objects, faucets, and furniture are reminiscent of the silhouette of a tulip in bloom.

Natural lifestyle

Inspiration from nature is a trend that is here to stay in interior design. As a material, wood has surfaces that are appealing to the touch as well as aesthetic and tactile qualities that make it suited to a natural furnishing style like almost no other material. Wood is also an established feature of the bathroom. In D-Neo, Belgian designer Bertrand Lejoly has created a complete bathroom range that offers no-fuss vanity units and semi-tall cabinets in a range of oak and walnut furniture finishes.

Small and tasteful

Similarly, increasing numbers of manufacturers now offer not only sanitary objects, but also furniture in reduced dimensions so that even bathrooms with compact measurements can easily be transformed into living spaces. After all, bathrooms in large cities are often only a few square meters in size. Mirrored cabinets, storage furniture, and washbasins with storage space also play their part in maintaining order in the bathroom. When everything has a place, then visual calm is also ensured. Free surfaces can then accommodate eye-catching decorative pieces such as jewellery boxes, vases, and bowls.

Preserving resources


Thinking and acting in a sustainable manner has always been important at Duravit – not least when it comes to timelessly designed products made from high-quality and durable materials. Duravit also offers a range of bathroom solutions that consume less water than conventional ones or are made from sustainable materials. Sustano is a good example: the first ever recyclable shower tray to be marketed is a coup from the German manufacturer. Made from the sustainable mineral material DuroCast Nature, it not only has a high surface hardness and density, but also the shower trays can either be returned to the manufacturer or a local recycling center after the end of their useful life. The minimalist Tulum faucet range by Philippe Starck saves energy and water because it is equipped with a FreshStart function. In the central position, this only produces cold water to start with. The flow rate limited by the MinusFlow function additionally helps save this precious resource. In parallel to its existing sustainable product range, Duravit has embedded the goal to be climate-neutral by 2045 in its company targets.

Hygiene in the bathroom

Since the pandemic increased attention has been paid to hygiene, especially in the bathroom. Thorough cleanliness is ensured not only by easy-to-clean surfaces such as ceramics or DuroCast Nature, but also through design and technical features. For example, the toilets of the White Tulip range from Philippe Starck are equipped with the innovative HygieneFlush technology which cleans the entire inside of the toilet. The HygieneGlaze ceramic glaze also ensures that approx. 90 percent of bacteria (e.g. e. coli bacteria) have been eliminated after just six minutes, rising to approx. 99.9 percent after 24 hours. Another Philippe Starck creation is the Soleil by Starck bathroom series, whose toilet surprises with a slightly protruding, delicate lid. This special design feature means that the lid is easy to grip without touching the seat or ceramic.

Captions:

01_Wohnraum Zencha

Homely bathroom design with the Duravit Zencha bathroom range in Anthracite Matt. (Image source: Duravit AG)

02 Wohnraum_Zencha

Homely bathroom design with the Duravit Zencha bathroom range in White. (Image source: Duravit AG)

03_Wohnraum WhiteTulip

Homely bathroom design with the Duravit White Tulip bathroom range. (Image source: Duravit AG)

04_Naürlichkeit_D-Neo

Inspiration from nature in interior design – bathroom with a feel-good ambience. The Duravit D-Neo bathroom range offers a complete bathroom series with no-fuss vanity units in a range of Oak and Walnut finishes. (Image source: Duravit AG)

05_Naürlichkeit_D-Neo

Inspiration from nature in interior design – create a feel-good D-Neo bathroom with Duravit. (Image source: Duravit AG))

06_Naürlichkeit_D-Neo

Inspiration from nature in interior design – create a feel-good D-Neo bathroom with Duravit. (Image source: Duravit AG)

07_Kleine Bäder_DuraSquare

Compact but stylish – washing area with washbasin and metal console from the Duravit DuraSquare range. (Image source: Duravit AG)

08_Nachhaltigkeit_Sustano

Duravit presents Sustano, the first recyclable shower tray made from the innovative material DuroCast Nature. (Image source: Duravit AG)

09_Nachhaltigkeit_Sustano

Sustano represents the first application of the new futuristic material DuroCast Nature in the bathroom. (Image source: Duravit AG)

10_Nachhaltigkeit_Tulum

Energy- and water-saving faucet range Tulum by Philippe Starck with FreshStart function and MinusFlow reduced flow rate for lower consumption of water and energy in the bathroom. (Image source: Duravit AG)

10_Nachhaltigkeit_FreshStart

The energy-saving FreshStart function on the single-lever mixers ensures that hot water is only added when the lever is deliberately moved to the left – a carefully considered option available  for example on the unmistakable Tulum by Starck faucet range. (Image source: Duravit AG)

12_Hygiene_HygieneFlush

HygieneFlush – the innovative flushing technology that cleans the entire inner surface of the toilet with an innovative flushing technique. (Image source: Duravit AG)

12_Hygiene_Soleil WC

The toilet from the Soleil by Starck bathroom range surprises with a slightly protruding delicate lid that is easy to grip without touching the seat or the ceramic. (Image source: Duravit AG

About Duravit AG

Founded in 1817 in Hornberg in the Black Forest, Duravit AG is today a leading international manufacturer of designer bathrooms and is active in more than 130 countries worldwide. The complete bathroom supplier’s product portfolio comprises top quality sanitary ceramics, bathroom furniture, bathtubs and shower trays, wellness systems, shower-toilets, faucets, and accessories as well as installation systems. Alongside its in-house design expertise, Duravit also works closely on product development with an international network of designers such as Cecilie Manz, Philippe Starck, Christian Werner, Sebastian Herkner, and Bertrand Lejoly as well as talented newcomers. Duravit’s ambition is to make its stakeholders’ lives a little better each day through a combination of forward-looking designs, uncompromising product excellence, a keen sense of human requirements, and responsible corporate management. A key measure in achieving these aims is the overriding mission to become a climate-neutral business by 2045 with no exceptions.

/by
, , , , ,

IN THIS CELEBRATORY YEAR MARKING THE 300TH ANNIVERSARY OF PIERRE JAQUET-DROZ’S BIRTH, THE MAISON UNVEILS AN EXCEPTIONAL UNIQUE PIECE RESERVED FOR THE “ONLY WATCH” CHARITY AUCTION.

IN THIS CELEBRATORY YEAR MARKING THE 300TH ANNIVERSARY OF PIERRE JAQUET-DROZ’S BIRTH, THE MAISON UNVEILS AN EXCEPTIONAL UNIQUE PIECE RESERVED FOR THE “ONLY WATCH” CHARITY AUCTION.

For the ninth consecutive time, Jaquet Droz is proud to donate a unique piece of its own creation, designed exclusively for Only Watch, a charity sale to benefit the Association Monégasque contre les Myopathies (Monegasque Association against Muscular Dystrophy), and featuring a degree of technical ambition and aesthetic never-before achieved: A Grande Seconde Skelet-One Tourbillon adorned with a plique-à-jour enamel dial.

The original idea was to extend the initial purpose of the Grande Seconde to provide its owner with the finest and most accurate reading of the seconds—hence its largely dimensioned and off-center dial at 6 o’clock, exclusively dedicated to this effect. How could this precision be achieved? By adding a tourbillon. This escapement, itself a genuine watchmaking complication, aims to compensate for the harmful effects undergone by a timepiece that performs across multiple planes, all subjected to the force of gravity which alters its precision.

The tourbillon of the new Grande Seconde Skelet-One Tourbillon “Only Watch” was born of Jaquet Droz’s in-house expertise, but entirely reworked in the purest chronometric approach. Thanks to its realization in titanium and the elimination of the sapphire bridges, the cage has been lightened and optimized with regards to its chronometric functions. The balance spring and pallet lugs are made of silicon. Highly open to let light pass through, the tourbillon gives the illusion of being both large and lightweight all at once. Completely revised and placed at noon, it accords the piece a dedicated identity of strength and technicality.

The underlying aesthetic architecture is as technical as it is unique. The skeleton structure is brand new: while the original Skelet-One favored soft and supple curves, the Grande Seconde Skelet-One Tourbillon “Only Watch” focuses on straight lines, angles, modernity and perfect symmetry. This very contemporary skeletonization is as technical as its highly precise tourbillon movement can be, furthering the technical and aesthetic consistency of the piece. Its bridges, finished in black, confer a powerful matte appearance. The tourbillon cage follows the geometry of the skeleton movement, with a triple cross shape which, once a minute, aligns perfectly with its bridges.

For Only Watch, Jaquet Droz put to work its Ateliers d’Art as well, in order to produce a highly exclusive plique-à-jour dial, made specially for the famous charity sale. Once again, whereas the Maison’s most recent plique-à-jour creations featured curves and soft, slightly domed lines, the Skelet-One Tourbillon “Only Watch” is made up of various straight and geometric sections separated by white gold, thus forming a dial which has been entirely polished flat. The Maison achieved this unprecedented result by applying an extremely fine diamond powder polish to each area of the enamel, the only kind capable of achieving this thickness.

Every tone of enamel has been painstakingly selected for the model and fired at a very high temperature several times in a row. The choice of these colors therefore owes nothing to chance: a color chart was proposed by Only Watch associating different tones with certain characteristics. The Maison thus translated these variations of red, orange and yellow into an expression of happiness, passion, optimism and even energy—all values that support the cause championed by Only Watch.

An aesthetic and technical achievement, the first Grande Seconde Skelet-One with tourbillon, the first with plique-à-jour enamel, a new geometry of skeleton movement, a fully updated tourbillon… the Grande Seconde Skelet-One Tourbillon “Only Watch” is many things. It’s also the perfect match between an age-old complication and craftsmanship on the one hand, and an eminently modern technique and geometry on the other. A rare, precise balance, like any Jaquet Droz timepiece, which foreshadows all the ambitions of the Maison’s future Skelet-One collection.

/by