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Villeroy & Boch has an exclusive new premium product – the new Octagon column bathroom sink – combining both top-line materials and high quality design to symbolize exclusive luxury. Designer Kai Steffan – who created numerous premium designs and unique products – is responsible for the extraordinary design. Steffan had his hand in creating the gift article collection Au...

Situated in the historical theatre district of Minneapolis is Le Méridien Chambers, an extraordinary boutique hotel. Like its sister hotel in NewYork, artistic works belonging to the local protagonist of the interior are on display here. A total of 200 contemporary original works belonging to the private art collection of hotel owner Ralph Burnet are spread throughout th...

The original structure of the Travel Charme Ifen Hotel was an example of the architecture of the 1930s which receded against the backdrop of the lofty Alpine mountains in the Austrian province of Vorarlberg. Hans Kirchhoff, the Hanover-based architect and former builder, created a round structure situated on a precipice which offered its prominent clientele an impressive...

Visitors to Sylt are not only attracted by the mud-flats and long beaches, but also enjoy first-class hotels and the exquisite cuisine of Germany’s northernmost island. With a population of just under 21,000, the island receives 850,000 visitors annually, with 6.71 million overnight stays. In Keitum, one of the oldest villages on the island of Sylt, the Zech Group, a hot...

The JW Marriott Hotel Shenzhen Bao‘an is situated in theheart of the Shenzhen Bao‘an district, where it enjoys super transport links. The 354 luxuriously appointed and spacious rooms offer the hotel’s guests a spectacular panoramic view of Qianhai Bay and the Pearl River delta. There is a choice of several restaurants serving international cuisine, including one with an ...

The main criteria of hotel assessment for assigning a category of 5 stars include the amount and quality of rooms, comfort level, price level, compliance with sanitary and fire regulations, providing a comfortable stay to people with disabilities, as well as the provision of high quality food within the hotel Leading a new design generation of stylish and contempora...

As a partner in the international project business, Villeroy & Boch provides bathroom system solutions. One such solution was used at the Teaching Hotel Château Bethlehem in Maastricht. The Teaching Hotel Château Bethlehem is located in one of the oldest castles in the Netherlands and opened in 2010. The exclusive hotel is located in a beautiful park and guests can s...

Villeroy & Boch in top restaurant with unusual design Fixtures and tiles at Nobelhart & Schmutzig, Berlin Nobelhart & Schmutzig – the name and concept of the new restaurant, with which restaurateur and multiple recipient of sommelier of the year, Billy Wagner decided go independent together with the cook Micha Schäfer after almost six years in Berlin. In February 20...

The need for accessible living areas is on the increase. Demographic change, the growing number of people in need of care and our modern understanding of equal opportunities call for sophisticated solutions which are also accessible to people with restricted mobility. Particularly in the bathroom, where absolute privacy and autonomy are imperative. Sophisticated solut...

The new, rimless DirectFlush WCs feature the following properties: Hygiene Quick and easy cleaning and care thanks to the rimless design. This saves time and cuts costs. In combination with AntiBac and CeramicPlus you can further optimise the easy-care and hygiene properties of your DirectFlush WC. Efficiency Thanks to the innovative water flow, the entire inne...

Architectura is a tailored system collection that offers complete freedom for planning and design. Based on clearly defined round, oval and angular shapes, it impresses with its clever functionality and great variety. The washbasins and toilets are available in standard, compact and XL sizes as well as in accessible-design versions, opening up options for country-specifi...

Stronger. Finer. And perfectly formed. TitanCeram is an innovative new ceramic material from Villeroy & Boch for impressively delicate shapes. TitanCeram makes it possible to produce precise bathroom ceramics with extremely thin walls and clearly defined edges, and is also very stable and robust. Making it ideal for premium bathroom designs. In a specially developed ...

ViClean-I 100 is setting a new design standard for shower toilets. Thanks to a revolutionary design, for the first time, all the technology is integrated in the ceramic, leaving no visible signs of the shower toilet function. Its intuitive operation and key shower functions make it an uncomplicated highlight in a puristic bathroom. Revolutionary design ViClean-I 100...

The O.novo collection boasts an almost unlimited range of models, which can be freely combined. O.novo allows you to furnish a complete bathroom, from washbasins and baths through to water-saving toilets. Design an individual, no-fuss, modern bathroom – at a surprisingly affordable price. The O.novo Vita collection also provides a solution for accessible bathrooms. Ne...

The ViConnect installation systems are the ideal complement to Villeroy & Boch's ceramic range. The product category includes reliable dry-wall and brick-wall construction elements for intuitive and fast assembly to suit all types of building configurations. The modern and timeless flush plates in an exclusive Villeroy & Boch design also open up new horizons for pers...

With its delicate shapes, fine materials and smart features, Villeroy & Boch's new Finion complete bathroom collection is making a stylish statement in the premium sector. Impress your customers with a wide selection of customisation options and present luxurious bathrooms in which every detail meets the most demanding modern lifestyle requirements Product features an...

Free from the superfluous, Memento 2.0 onceagain lives up to its status as an elegant premium bathroom collection. For the first time, the exclusive surface-mounted washbasins have been made from the innovative TitanCeram material, allowing the creation of very thin walls. Product features and advantages Consistent straight lines – distinctive aesthetics The pared...

La Belle transports you back in time to the age of Romanticism, an era of passion, emotions and good style. A harmonious blend of elegant curved lines and sensual details create the perfect setting for relaxing and dreaming. Product features and benefits A special kind of seduction The elegantly flowing lines and sensual details are reflected in the La Belle cera...

Clear lines, precious materials, timeless design language: With Antheus, designer Christian Haas has succeeded in creating a collection that has all the hallmarks of a classic. For people who appreciate enduringly modern Bauhaus furniture just as much as the style icons of Art Deco — and also want to bring their excellent taste into the bathroom. Such experts will b...

Located in Podil district, one of the oldest neighbourhoods of Kyiv, the Fairmont Grand Hotel Kyiv was designed and constructed by Ukrainian construction company Masterbud, with interior spaces designed by Interiors International, also from Kyiv. Surrounded by majestic architectural landmarks including Kyiv Pechersk Lavra and St. Sophia Cathedral, this twelve-storey ho...

The manmade island group Al Bahrain comprises six atoll, five fish-shaped islands, and two half-moon-shaped islands on which five-star hotels, residences, an impressive yacht harbour, and a golf course reside. Atkins Design Studio is responsible for the comprehensive planning of the area as well as for the architecture and interior design. A clear, clean architectural la...

Located at city's entrance, the University Hospital and Campus of Amiens is a landmark complex that a brings a sensitive urban response to the development of an ambitious hospital and campus development. Designed by architecture office AART Farah, the complex accommodates 180,000 square meters of hospital programme, while integrating medical facilities with human scaled ...

As a partner in the international project business, Villeroy & Boch provides bathroom system solutions. This is also the case for the De L’Europe luxury hotel in Amsterdam. The De L’Europe Amsterdam, which is often called Amsterdam's second royal palace, lies on the picturesque bank of the Amstel, in the proximity of the city's famous museums. The historic roundel ...

The Superior Golf & Spa Resort is the first five star golf and spa resort in the Ukraine. Covering an area of 9,850 square meters, each of the hotel's 45 deluxe rooms meets the highest world standards and is complimented by an impressive range of facilities including an 18hole golf course, indoor/outdoor swimming pools, Russian and Turkish baths within a modern spa compl...

Located in the heart of Paris’ 16th arrondissement and in close proximity to iconic attractions such as the Arc de Triomphe and the Champs Elysées, the 200-room Peninsula Paris blends tradition with innovation by restoring and preserving a storied historic building while offering the modern facilities, technology and standards of a 21st century hotel. The interiors ...

Foodpairing – This was the inspiration behind Oliver Bischoff’s and René Frank's idea for the exceptional CODA dessert bar in the Neukölln district of Berlin: sophisticated dessert creations meet a strong bar culture. In pursuit of this vision, they serve CODA’s clientele bold dishes paired with matching drinks, deliberately presented as a kind of culinary adventure, all...

SLEEPER Magazine and Villeroy & Boch host event in London on 19 October - Design trends in the hotel industry are the focus of this year’s conference at the Courthouse Hotel Shoreditch in London. Villeroy & Boch and Sleeper, the hotel magazine, are hosting an international industry event. Leading experts such as George Gottl (CEO of UXUS), Gesa Hansen (The Hansen Family...

Part of the challenge in planning arenas for large-scale events is the use of innovative architecture to create the right atmosphere – often turning such facilities into tourist attractions and prestigious property for cities or sports clubs. This is the case with the ice stadium Bolshoy Ice Dome by the architects’ office Mostovik in the Russian city of Sochi, which was ...

All over the world, top restaurants are exploring multicultural influences. Fine European establishments are adapting elements of Asian cuisine and rediscovering traditional national dishes to bring diners exciting creations and innovative flavour experiences. One such example is eatDOORI in the centre of Frankfurt, a restaurant that transports diners on a multi-sensory ...

The Sillinsel housing complex was built in central Innsbruck on the former grounds of the Herrburger und Rhomberg textile factory. The property is situated between Sillkanal and Sill, surrounded by water adjacent to a large park system. Along with modern architecture, it is particularly important to the builders of Sillinsel GmbH that the equipment of the residences is o...

Colours evoke emotions, create atmosphere and give a bathroom character. Available in a unique variety of colours, the Squaro Edge 12 bath is sure to become the highlight of your bathroom. Inspired by the kaleidoscope of seasonal colours in Paris, the designer Gesa Hansen has developed an exciting new colour concept. More than 200 harmonious panel shades open up new desi...

The 4-star superior Prestige Hotel Budapest combines contemporary design with stylistic elements from the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy – following comprehensive refurbishment of the historic 1860s building by a team of architects and interior designers in 2014/15. The result is a charming retro flair, rekindling the glamour of a glorious past in the context of modern-day Bu...

The Alpenpalace Deluxe Hotel & Spa Resort is located in the Ahrn valley of the South Tyrolean Alps, just a few kilometres from the Speikboden and Klausberg ski and hiking areas. Together with their 70-member team, the Mairhofer family provides guests at the 5-star luxury hotel with South Tyrolean hospitality, Alpine lifestyle and Italian flair – for sophisticated vacatio...

As a partner in the international project business, Villeroy & Boch provides bathroom system solutions. This is also the case for the 2theloo public toilets in Amsterdam. Public toilets in heavily frequented places such as in town centres, shopping centres or railway stations, are usually not very attractive and often not clean. The Dutch service company 2theloo has ...

A hotel could hardly be more unusual than the Faralda NDSM Crane Hotel in Amsterdam. The listed loading crane in the former shipyard, which was innovatively restored based on the concept of building owner and project developer Edwin Kornmann Rudi in cooperation with IAA Architecten Amsterdam and the engineers of VDNDP bouwingenieurs, now accommodates three exquisite suit...

University Medical Center Groningen, abbreviated as UMCG, plays a leading roll in the development of hospital architecture. The complex has a long history dating back to the 18th century. Since then, both the medicinal offering and the building structure have been continuously expanded and supplemented. In addition to the major architectural and urban planning changes, t...