Saturday, September 23, 2017
Wednesday, March 4, 2015
Small Bathroom & Glass walls. Why not?
It seems like we eco the same thoughts from time to time, this time is no different. Small spaces need a lot of thought but at times they create their own layout, we just need make them efficient and look amazing.
This space is no different, a parents retreat, one of those after thoughts in real estate of the 80's, 900mm wide and long...we have opened up on wall to connect with the bedroom on the other side & added the full length louvre to the north side to bring in light and breezes. The north elevation is hidden by the garden and large trees on the outside.
A simple elegant palette makes this appear simple with a clean line design of the storage and layout.
The openness of this space is not for everybody, the glass wall could well be frosted so you can only see silhouettes as oppose to complete view. This will surly strike up a stir and would love to hear your thoughts on this small bathroom design.
This space is no different, a parents retreat, one of those after thoughts in real estate of the 80's, 900mm wide and long...we have opened up on wall to connect with the bedroom on the other side & added the full length louvre to the north side to bring in light and breezes. The north elevation is hidden by the garden and large trees on the outside.
A simple elegant palette makes this appear simple with a clean line design of the storage and layout.
The openness of this space is not for everybody, the glass wall could well be frosted so you can only see silhouettes as oppose to complete view. This will surly strike up a stir and would love to hear your thoughts on this small bathroom design.
Sunday, September 21, 2014
Scoop®ED washbasin by Minosa™ integrated bathroom basin & bench
Scoop®ED washbasin by Minosa™ luxury modern bathroom vanity
Organically formed to provoke evolutionary change in bathing habits, the Scoop®ED washbasin by Minosa™ is a timeless bathroom design piece that exudes a modern style. The quality craftsmanship of this washbasin is evident in every detail from the meticulous selection of material, Corian® to the beautiful way the horizontal and vertical surfaces are seamlessly wrapped & grain matched.
Evoke, Provoke & Evolve!
Minosa™ wanted to push the boundaries of the Modern Luxury Bathroom market by producing a collection of washbasins that questioned all the residential & commercial bathroom market thought was normal! The “big idea” was to dramatically reduce the depth of the basin therefore pushing the market (that was willing to evolve) to question their habits. By reducing the bowl capacity you effectively have to reduce the flow rate coming from the spout in order to prevent splashing. Effectively reducing your water consumption by around 15 thousand litres per year!! The Scoop®ED washbasin will retain 1.4L of water which Minosa considers to be more than enough for people to perform their daily habits such as shaving & face washing.
Away from the water saving qualities of this modern washbasin we also wanted a material that had outstanding environmental qualities. We chose to utilize Corian® as it meets with all of our requirements. Being 100% renewable & having such a range of colours made it the obvious choice for our design team.
The Scoop®ED washbasin has a great range of options; two sizes 900 & 1200 with the option of having the bowls located in the centre, right hand or left hand side. Also be a double version in two sizes 1600 & 1800mm there is also room for custom sizes
The Scoop®ED washbasin is a shining example of quality Handcrafted Australian design. Every piece from the Minosa™ collection is hand made to order locally here in Sydney.
Contact our friendly team on 02 8090 9039 or info@minosa.com.au for further information
Friday, May 3, 2013
Shallow basins and splashing
If we had a dollar for every time we hear "i lobe the basins but can you make then deeper" we would be sitting on a beach somewhere...the below video show two things
1. The first video was taken in a hotel a few weeks back whilst at a training conference and what it shows is that we have been wasting water for SO long and it is still going on. This is a 1970 ish type building and you can see the reason why you need a deep basin...there is around 30 litres of water firing out of the spout and as soon as it hits my hand it juts wants to go EVERYWHERE.
A flat wash basin will never work in with this amount of water
2. What happens when you use lest water..what you will see in this video taken from one of our installations is that when apply our thinking to your hand basin the water is actually very soft and water behaves differently when it is soft.
In the first video the water is hard and it repels against any surface it hits, the hand of the basin itself that is why the basins are deep and the tap is almost inside the basin but when we slow the water down like in the second video the water actually follow the shape of the surface it hits. So when it hits a flat surface the water just goes flat of when it hits my hand it just flows around my hand not bounce everywhere
So there are two really cool things at play here...one you can get a really refined wash basin one that is not as clunky as those sold in all of the major bathroom outlets and secondly but implementing our suggestions you can effectively save a LOT of water per annum thus saving you money...win win really :)
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
Scoop®ED washbasin by Minosa™ luxury modern bathroom vanity
Scoop®ED washbasin by Minosa™ luxury modern bathroom vanity
Organically formed to provoke evolutionary change in bathing habits, the Scoop®EDwashbasin by Minosa™ is a timeless bathroom design piece that exudes a modern style. The quality craftsmanship of this washbasin is evident in every detail from the meticulous selection of material, Corian® to the beautiful way the horizontal and vertical surfaces are seamlessly wrapped & grain matched.
Evoke, Provoke & Evolve!
Minosa™ wanted to push the boundaries of the Modern Luxury Bathroom market by producing a collection of washbasins that questioned all the residential & commercial bathroom market thought was normal! The “big idea” was to dramatically reduce the depth of the basin therefore pushing the market (that was willing to evolve) to question their habits. By reducing the bowl capacity you effectively have to reduce the flow rate coming from the spout in order to prevent splashing. Effectively reducing your water consumption by around 15 thousand litres per year!! The Scoop®ED washbasin will retain 1.4L of water which Minosa considers to be more than enough for people to perform their daily habits such as shaving & face washing.
Away from the water saving qualities of this modern washbasin we also wanted a material that had outstanding environmental qualities. We chose to utilize Corian® as it meets with all of our requirements. Being 100% renewable & having such a range of colours made it the obvious choice for our design team. The Scoop®ED washbasin has a great range of options; two sizes 900 & 1200 with the option of having the bowls located in the centre, right hand or left hand side. Also be a double version in two sizes 1600 & 1800mm there is also room for custom sizes
The Scoop®EDwashbasin is a shining example of quality Handcrafted Australian design. Every piece from the Minosa™ collection is hand made to order locally here in Sydney.
Contact our friendly team on 02 8090 9039 or info@minosa.com.au for further information
Friday, March 8, 2013
Minosa basins - The Australian made story
The Minosa washbasin collection made with Corian - 2001 to now 2013......
"Our goal is to make available in Australia, high quality locally manufactured product, that was made to order, crafted by artisans, not mass produced, and that was up there with the best in the world - in design, workmanship, trends, use of the finest materials, aesthetic, performance and lead times"
Think back to 2003, Sydney and Australia had a real water crisis...the design team at Minosa set out to create a range of washbasins that would challenge the end user to consider their water consumption and the effects excess water consumption (over a long period) had or was effecting all of us.
We studied and got to understand the way water behaves with more and less volume...and the result were simple, the more water the bigger the splash, slow water down and it does not have the same effect. Once water is slowed it will actually conform or follow the shape it is hitting as long as it is parallel to the surface.
Our collection of washbasins may be flatter than those on the market but they are larger in size (length & width) and with less water being used this gives a greater catchment for the little drops...
THE PUDDLE Our first washbasin
With its revolutionary design, The Puddle® boasts the ability to drastically reduce excessive water consumption making it the perfect choice for both a commercial setting, such as restaurants and bars, and residential bathrooms. Handcrafted from the premium quality material, Corian® by Dupont™, The Puddle® features beautiful form and is highly functional.
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Incredible image by Andrew Goldie of our Fixed waste system shows how the water when soft hits the surface and then flattens out |
Stop the splash!
Designed to work in conjunction with Minosa™ revolutionary water reduction device, The Puddle® is the perfect choice for those seeking to limit excessive water consumption and prevent the water from splashing. We recommend the water flow at a rate of 4-6 litres per minute for all Minosa™ washbasins. Contact your sales consultant for further information.
Design 2003 by Simona Castagna and Darren Genner
Design registered
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The Puddle washbasin in Venaro White Corian |
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The Puddle wahsbasin in Glacier White Corian - Set on the incredible Bisazza wall. |
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The official launch of The Puddle washbasin at the DesignEX show in Melbourne 2003. |
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The Puddle redefines the Powder room wash basin, small spaces feel that much larger when you have only a 12mm thin hand basin! |
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The Puddle in Black Corian - Nocturne |
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A little more of a classic setting, this powder room come spare bathroom (hidden behind the wall) and its travertine clad space gives a real classically modern contemporary feel! |
2004
The Puddle was a instant hit! so we explored bowl depth...people wanted the look of The Puddle but needed more depth to perform their daily habits such as face washing and shaving...the answer is the Scoop washbasin. We again set out to analysis just how much water we felt was required to perform these daily functions and we feel that a litre of water should be more than enough
SCOOP We needed more depth
Sleek and ergonomically-shaped, the Scoop is handcrafted and designed to blend seamlessly with its surroundings in either a residential or commercial setting. Featuring a subtle concaved surface and a bowl capacity of 1.4 litres, the Scoop boasts both aesthetic appeal and environmental properties when combined with Minosa’s revolutionary water reduction device.
Design 2003 by Simona Castagna and Darren Genner
Design registered
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Scoop basin in Glacier White |
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Close up of the Scoop washbasin |
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The Scoop washbasin set on the Milana bench system is a really striking bathroom idea for those that want something different! |
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Deceptively deep! the bowl will retain 1.4litres of water |
2005
A trip to the MIlan fair in 2004 gave us a real clear vision, we sore that a lot of the leading brands world wide were going away from porcelain and design and manufacturing basin made of other materials such as Corian, Glass and even wood....there was a real shift to create bathroom products that were more sculptural and refined rather than these large oversized & in the most part clunky hand basins!
What we came up with from this was the Ovo washbasin
Ovo
With its curvaceous form and contrasting sharp detail, the Ovo washbasin exhibits a beautiful contradiction. The Ovo really highlights its hand made nature with its stunning sharp edge detail.
Together with the flip-waste, the Ovo is designed to capture and retain water making it the perfect choice for everyday bathing.
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Ovo washbasin in CAT 2 Recycled range of Corian |
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Ovo washbasin on Milana drawer unit with Colourback Glass wall panels |
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Residential or Commercial settings |
THE NEXT BIG THING!
Scoop®ED washbasin by Minosa™
Organically formed to provoke evolutionary change, the Scoop®ED washbasin by Minosa™ is a timeless design piece that exudes style. The craftsmanship of this washbasin is evident in every detail from the meticulous selection of material, Corian® to the beautiful way the horizontal and vertical surfaces are seamlessly wrapped & grain matched.
Evoke, Provoke & Evolve!
Design, Innovation and Practicality.
Minosa™ wanted to push the boundaries of the Australian market by producing a collection of washbasins that questioned all the market thought was normal! The inspiration behind the Scoop®ED washbasin was to integrate the bench & washbasin to one seamless surface; one that appears to float in the selected space & secondly to force the market place to question their daily water consumption and habits!
The Scoop®ED washbasin has a dramatically reduced bowl depth to other washbasins available in the market place. By reducing the bowl capacity you effectively have to reduce the flow rate coming from the spout in order to prevent splashing. By reducing the speed and volume of water coming from the spout you find that water actually conforms to a shape rather than repealing against it! This effectively reduces your water consumption by approximately 15 thousand litres per annum!!
The Scoop®ED washbasins bowl is very deceptive; the bowl will actually retain 1.4L of water which we consider to be more than enough for people to perform their daily habits such as shaving & face washing. Alternatively for those that do not dam (retain) water in their washbasin and for those countries that do not use a floor waste as a national standard there is also the choice of the Minosa™ free flowing fixed waste system. With an ever growing part of the market place not retaining water in their washbasin, this waste system is the ideal choice.
Apart from the water saving qualities of the Scoop®ED washbasin we also wanted to manufacture the product utilizing a material that had outstanding environmental qualities. We chose to utilise Corian® as it meets with all of our sustainability requirements. Being 100% renewable means that the Scoop®ED washbasin will stand the test of time!
The other added advantage of Corian® is that there is such a range of colours allowing our clients a choice other than industry standard - White!
The Scoop®ED washbasin has a great range of options; two length options of 900 & 1200mm with the option of having the bowls located in the centre, right hand or left hand side. There is also a double version in two sizes 1600 & 1800mm that has similar options...this stunning washbasin / bench can also be customised to your length.....
The Scoop®ED washbasin is a shining example of quality Handcrafted Australian design. Every piece from the Minosa™ collection is hand made to order locally here in Sydney.
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ScoopED in CAT 2 Recycled Range with Alessia two drawer unit and Hung Shaving Cabinets |
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ScoopED washbasin (with no splashing) |
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ScoopED washbasin in Venaro White Corian |
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1.4 Litres in the Scoop bowl...how much do you need to shave in? |
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Double ScoopED basin and the NEW Hung Lift recessed wall cabinet |
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Cameo White Corian - ScoopED |
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The ScoopED washbasin 1200mm feature with the new Accent Latitude tapware range |
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Double ScoopED with left hand bowl locations....Glacier White Corian finish |
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With products like these who wants to hide them behind a wall! The emergence of the open plan parents retreat thanks to beautiful bathroom products...and open minds! |
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Grand Designs LIVE Sydney 2012 the release of our "Vanity" concepts |
KAVA
With its classic and minimalist design, the Kava promises to complement most bathroom settings. Handcrafted with the premium and hard-wearing design material, Corian by Dupont, this beautiful washbasin will look new for years to come.
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Kava wash basin |
NEW WASHBASINS
CB10 washbasin by Minosa™
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NEW concept basin 2010 |
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Add a splash of colour, the CB10 with the new Corian Colour Evolution colours at this years Grand Designs LIVE event in Sydney - the art of bathing by Minosa |
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Add a splash of colour, the CB10 with the new Corian Colour Evolution colours at this years Grand Designs LIVE event in Sydney - the art of bathing by Minosa |
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Add a splash of colour, the CB10 with the new Corian Colour Evolution colours at this years Grand Designs LIVE event in Sydney - the art of bathing by Minosa |
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CB10 washbasin with integrated Corian bench..Minosa take on the traditional semi recessed bowl.. |
Our Material of Choice
Corian - WHY?
We chose Corian® by Dupont™ as our material of choice to create our range of washbasins for a few reasons.
1. it is the worlds leading solid surface material and no other solid surface is Corian all other materials that are Corian "LIKE" are just that "LIKE" No other has been around the same length of time and at Minosa we pride ourselves on Design integrity and doing things first!
2. Corian® by Dupont™ is effortless to live with and is renewable, so if something was to happen to you basin say you drop something and lets face it everything is breakable! we could in most cases repair the product and you would never know we have been there...other products would end up as landfill - so we now add longevity.
3. Local Manufacture - By using Corian® by Dupont™ as our material of choice it meant we could hand make our products locally to order rather than mass producing off shore & it gives our clients choice! in most cases other than just White!
4. It is beautiful to touch! Corian® by Dupont™, has a real velvet feel to once sanded this makes our range of washbasins really tactile which we feel is very important!
