Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby launch AXOR One, a collection of bathroom systems

Following the introduction of the interactive control element for the shower (2015) and the corresponding hand-held shower (2017), AXOR now presents complementary products for the AXOR One collection for wash basins, bathtubs and showers at the Hansgrohe Group Aqua Days. Designed by Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby, a familiar archetype has been reinterpreted for greater clarity, enhanced function and superior control. Powered by advanced Select technology, the faucet establishes a new mode of interaction: Press down on its all-in-one controller to start or stop the water; turn clockwise to increase the temperature. The action is effortless, intuitive and ultra-precise, and this same inventive design thinking characterises the entire collection. Timeless by design, and available in Chrome, Matt Black and an array of exclusive AXOR FinishPlus surfaces, AXOR One brings exquisite elegance to any bathroom.

Design: Slender silhouettes, flat surfaces and soft corners
A collection of elegant archetypes for the wash basin, bathtub and shower, AXOR One is unified by a holistic design language of slender silhouettes, flat surfaces, soft corners and balanced proportions. The iconic faucets feature a gentle taper to their curved spouts, a subtle detail that signals the exceptional quality of design and manufacturing. Utilizing Select technology, the mechanical faucet handles enable precise, water-saving on/off and temperate control. The AXOR One thermostatic module uses large, clearly marked, highly responsive paddle handles to offer intuitive control of spray types for showers or baths, while a large thermostat handle provides ultra-precise control of temperature and volume. The AXOR One overhead shower and hand-held showers feature monolithic forms and innovative design of Rain and PowderRain spray types, reflected in the distinctive graphic language of the showerhead’s spray disc. The AXOR One shower pipe is the perfect all-in-one combination of overhead shower, hand-held shower, wall bar and wall outlet.

“How do you challenge the archetype? Through the pursuit of art and science, invention and interaction. AXOR One provokes the memory of water but heralds a new way of controlling it that is much more precise and incredibly refined. The AXOR One products are unique, made possible through our design thinking, and realized by the incredible engineering of AXOR,” British designers Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby explain.

Collection Overview
The AXOR One collection comprises 31 products, including one-hole, two-hole and three-hole faucets, wall-mounted faucets, a floor-standing bathtub filler with a hand-held shower, and the AXOR One thermostatic module for bath or shower. The wide range of shower items includes overhead showers that combine both Rain and PowderRain spray types, a hand-held shower that features PowderRain, and a shower pipe and shower set that offer a clean appearance thanks to their integrated wall outlet. The AXOR Universal Circular Accessories program is the perfect complement to the AXOR One collection. The entire collection can be individualised in Matt Black or an exclusive AXOR FinishPlus surface.

AXOR conceives and manufactures iconic objects for luxurious bathrooms and kitchens. Developed in collaboration with world-renowned designers—Philippe Starck, Antonio Citterio, Jean-Marie Massaud and Barber Osgerby among them—AXOR products come in a variety of styles. All AXOR faucets, showers and accessories are produced to the highest standards of quality. With expertise that extends far beyond the products themselves, AXOR inspires and enables architects, interior designers and the design-savvy public. Together with AXOR, they shape water-related spaces that reflect the unique personality of the user.
Part of the Hansgrohe Group, AXOR is a forward-thinking brand dedicated to developing distinctive products, manufactured with excellence.