"The most significant technical milestone for LAUFEN at Milan Design Week 2026 is the introduction of VITREON steel. While the Swiss bathroom specialist has spent a decade perfecting Saphirkeramik, VITREON represents a new frontier. By fusing the strength and malleability of steel with the chemical resistance and luminous finish of glass, LAUFEN has created a material that feels both ancient and futuristic."
"This isn't just a technical win but a sensory one. The material allows for Tricolor compositions-where matt and glossy zones meet-and the Tendo collection, which features an ergonomic, tilted basin that guides water in a natural, cascade-like flow. VITREON offers a tactile experience that is scratch-resistant and robust, yet visually as delicate as fine porcelain."
"Thirteen years into one of design's most iconic marriages, the collaboration with Kartell evolves under the creative direction of Ferruccio Laviani. The focus here is on integrating the bathroom into the 'living' architecture of the home. A new furniture piece, called beauTwash, is where the 'T' shape acts as both a structural icon and a graphic gesture."
Milan Design Week 2026 features LAUFEN with themes focused on how materials and manufacturing methods influence everyday rituals. The centerpiece is VITREON steel, created by combining steel’s strength and malleability with glass’s chemical resistance and luminous finish. The material enables Tricolor compositions with matte and glossy zones and supports the Tendo collection, including an ergonomic tilted basin that guides water in a cascade-like flow. VITREON is positioned as scratch-resistant and robust while maintaining a delicate, porcelain-like visual quality. The brand also advances its long-running collaboration with Kartell, directed by Ferruccio Laviani, integrating bathroom elements into home living architecture through a new furniture piece called beauTwash.
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