Swan Kitchen Faucet

The main idea was to create a faucet that would use non-standard materials and shapes. At the same time it would have to look natural and not ostentatious. The inspiration was nature itself, the swan - a beautiful, majestic bird, strong and at the same time sophisticated. This is exactly what I tried to convey in my design.

I wanted to show how a complex object in terms of technology can look simple and not overloaded with unnecessary details. At the same time, I wanted this technological faucet to translate the unity with nature, to bring associations with it.

I would be happy if any of the bathroom manufacturers offered to implement it. That would be wonderful. For my part, I will try to promote this project as much as possible in order to eventually bring it to realization.

In my opinion, the most important topics today are conscious consumption and harmony with nature. That's why I decided to challenge the classic materials and take a broader view. This is how the idea of using a natural material was born. The choice fell on Carrara marble because of its stunning beauty, unconventionality and recognizability. When using such a material, virtually every faucet will be unique, with its own pattern. I am convinced that conscious consumption cannot be combined with flashy, fast, low-life design. I believe that one should try to create an object that will not become obsolete in 5-10-20 years, that will complement many different interiors and that will be made with the highest quality. The inspiration for the shape of the mixer was nature itself, the swan - a beautiful, majestic bird, strong and at the same time refined. This is what I tried to convey in my project.

The usage of two separate knobs for hot and cold water makes it possible to adjust the temperature more precisely, to use only cold water when necessary and to reduce the load on the general power system. If we look at faucets with a single rotary handle, we can see that it is often difficult to set the right water pressure at the first time. In my version, however, it is much easier to control the turning of the handle in one plane, which makes it possible to dose the amount of water pouring out as accurately as possible. You don't need a powerful stream of ice water to quickly rinse a couple of forks, do you?) At the same time, the vertical handles on top of each other, allows literally one finger movement to open both hot and cold water at the same time, without the risk of getting burned or feeling any discomfort during use. In my opinion, this variation in usage scenarios shows care for the user and the environment.

The idea that it should be a vertically oriented faucet was born quite quickly, but then it was a very long process to find the right shape for the spout and handles. It was really difficult, I tried to keep the visual impression that we get when we see a swan gliding leisurely across the lake. What do we see at that moment? This amazing bird looks very noble and refined, but at the same time it doesn't look fragile, it is very statuesque and strong, although we don't see any muscles. I tried to try to realize these thoughts in marble and steel, to combine contradictory feelings in one object and to recreate the emotional response I get myself when watching swans. This is how I arrived at the regular, cylindrical shape of the marble handles, and the unusual shape of the steel faucet. My idea was to combine the overall roundness with clearly readable verticals that would add character to the whole composition of the object.