Press Release
Chronos Cube Infinity Whirlpool by Felix Julius Born and Manuel Noack Is Granted the Bronze A' Design Award in Bathroom Furniture and Sanitary Ware Design
Felix Julius Born and Manuel Noack acknowledged for bathroom furniture and sanitary ware design by the international grand jury of the 2023 - 2024 A' Design Award & Competition
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COMO, Italy, April 17, 2024 /DesignNewswire/ A' Design Award & Competition has confirmed the Bronze A' Design Award in the Bathroom Furniture and Sanitary Ware Design category for Chronos Cube Infinity Whirlpool by Felix Julius Born and Manuel Noack, designed for Chronos Manufaktur. The award was conferred within the 2023 - 2024 A' Design Award & Competition and was decided through blind peer review by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members, who assessed anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.
What the Bronze A' Design Award Means
The Bronze A' Design Award is given to outstanding designs that showcase a high degree of creativity and practicality. It recognizes the dedication and skill of designers who produce work that stands out for its thoughtful development and innovative use of materials and technology. These designs are acknowledged for their professional execution and potential to influence industry standards positively. Winning this award highlights the designer's ability to blend form and function effectively, offering solutions that enhance people's lives and wellbeing.
About Chronos Cube Infinity Whirlpool
The Chronos Infinity Whirlpool, with its symmetrical square shape and clear lines, combines timeless elegance and modern innovation. Its monolithic, stone-like appearance sets it apart, showcasing top-tier craftsmanship and advanced technology. This design is not just a luxurious water feature but a symbol of aesthetic excellence and functional superiority, making it a standout in contemporary design. We emphasize sustainability by using durable materials like stainless steel and tiles.
Award Record
Felix Julius Born and Manuel Noack is a winner of 1 A' Design Award, including this recognition.
About the A' Bathroom Furniture and Sanitary Ware Design Award
The A' Sanitary Ware Design Award is an international design competition recognizing good bathroom product designs by leading designers and brands worldwide. The competition is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to sanitary ware designers, bathroom furniture designers, industrial design studios and ceramic artists from all countries. Entries typically include toilets, sinks, bathtubs, showers, bidets and faucets. Awarded sanitary ware designs are published at https://designers.org/design-category/sanitary-ware
About A' Design Award & Competition
A' Design Award & Competition is an international, juried design accolade organized annually since 2008. The competition is open to entries from all countries. The A' Design Award has a philanthropic mission to advance society through good design by recognizing and promoting superior products, projects and services that benefit society, and by creating a global awareness and appreciation for good design practices and principles. Entries are peer reviewed and anonymously evaluated by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members against predetermined criteria such as functionality, ergonomics, engineering, presentation, innovation, usability, sustainability and technology, with score normalization applied to remove biases. Awards are conferred at Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze and Iron levels. The A' Design Prize granted to eligible laureates includes the award trophy, the certificate of design excellence, the hardcover yearbook, a lifetime license to use the A' Design Award winner logo, exhibition of awarded works, an invitation to the gala night and award ceremony in Italy, inclusion in the World Design Rankings and Designer Rankings, and public relations and publicity services. Registration, the upload of a work and the preliminary score are free of charge, and Professional and Digital Edition laureates are not contractually obliged to pay further fees to claim the A' Design Prize. Further information is available at https://competition.adesignaward.com
Press Resources
- Winner Page: https://designers.org/157254
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/157254
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!157254
- Laureate Profile: https://designers.org/d/351910
- Further Information from the Laureate: https://chronosmanufaktur.com/
Media Contact
Giulia Ferrari, Press Office
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+39 031 4491953
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- Chronos Cube Infinity Whirlpool
- Function
- Infinity Whirlpool
- Category
- Bathroom Furniture and Sanitary Ware Design
- Discipline
- Industrial Design
- Industry
- Furniture & Home and Architecture
- Colors
- Black, Dark Slate Gray, Dark Slate Blue and Midnight Blue
- Images
- 5
- Client
- Chronos Manufaktur
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Felix Julius Born and Manuel Noack
- Country
- Germany
- Recognition
- Bronze A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2023 - 2024
- Design ID
- #157254
Credits
- Team
- Felix Julius Born, Manuel Noack and Timo Kurz
- Image Credits
- 5 / Photographer : Dennis Weissmantel Video / Videographer : Pierre Oborny Copyright : Chronos M GmbH
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- The Infinity Whirlpool, with its symmetrical square shape and clear lines, combines timeless elegance and modern innovation. Its monolithic, stone-like appearance sets it apart, showcasing top-tier craftsmanship and advanced technology. This design is not just a luxurious water feature but a symbol of aesthetic excellence and functional superiority, making it a standout in contemporary design.
- Inspiration
- Inspired by the eternal elegance of natural elements and the simplicity of modern architecture, the Infinity Whirlpool is a blend of organic form and contemporary design. The concept was born out of a desire to create a water feature that was both a functional masterpiece and a work of art. Built on the raw, enduring beauty of monolithic structures, this hot tub mimics the strength and simplicity of stone, combined with cutting-edge technology for unsurpassed quality and performance.
- Research
- The fundamental issue we identified was the absence of design-oriented whirlpools that could capture the aesthetics of water and infinity effects. After extensive research and realizing that such a product was missing from the market, we decided to fill this gap. Despite initial uncertainties about how to construct it, what the final product would look like, and its capabilities, we embarked on this project with the primary goal of creating an aesthetic and design-focused masterpiece worthy of a place in the most exclusive residences. It was crucial for us to present our planet's most precious resource, water, in the most dignified manner possible.
- Challenge
- The most challenging part of this design was to recirculate the natural waterfall that flows over the edge and down the outer wall back into the filter circulation system without having to compromise on the visual aesthetics. Achieving this required innovative engineering solutions to seamlessly integrate the filtration system preserved the whirlpool's, mesmerizing effect of the cascading water. This demanded a delicate balance between form and function, where every element of the design had to contribute to both the visual appeal and the operational efficiency of the whirlpool.
- Realization and Technology
- Our Infinity Whirlpool represents a genuine leap in innovation, as we are the first and, to date, the only ones globally to offer a finished product featuring a real stone surface. This product fundamentally differs from conventional solutions, as it does not require on-site construction but is delivered as a completely finished, innovative product straight from our factory. Such an offering has not been seen in the industry before. The distinctive features of our product lie in the unique combination of materiality, exclusivity, stability, longevity, and the precision typical of German engineering.
- Operation and Interaction
- Our Infinity Whirlpool is a marvel of design, simple to use and extraordinary in function. Imagine a hot tub with the elegant look of real stone, ready to use right out of the box. No need for complex setup; it's like placing a piece of art in your space. It changes the game by blending beauty with the latest technology, all compactly designed to fit seamlessly. Just fill it with water, and with a touch of a button, it's ready to relax in. Plus, you can configure, pay, and order it online directly, making it incredibly convenient.Its innovation lies in making luxury and durability accessible, performing better because of its unmatched quality and ease of use.
- Project Duration and Location
- The foundational concept of our project was conceived in March 2021, leading to the official establishment of the initiative on July 12, 2021, concurrent with the construction of the first prototype. Following approximately 2.5 years of rigorous development in Germany, the Chronos was globally unveiled for the first time on November 30, 2023, marking its official launch. This milestone not only signifies the culmination of dedicated effort and innovation but also marks the beginning of a new era in our field.
- Specifications
- - Size 300 x 300 x 98cm (LxWxH) - Empty weight of whirlpool including waterfall basin 1400 KG / operating weight including water (2500 L = 2500 KG) filled 3900 KG = 433 KG/sqm - 400V / 32A connection
- Keywords
- infinitywhirlpool, stonewhirlpool, luxurywhirlpool, timelessdesign, infinityhottub, luxuryhottub, stonehottub, exclusivewhirlpool
