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Not all people share the same routines, habits, or customs, yet we all have the same fundamental needs, regardless of age, social class, gender, culture, or religion. Designing bathroom spaces involves considering parameters of accessibility, technology, cleanliness, comfort, and durability, while offering efficient and sustainable solutions that ensure optimal performance. But what does functionality in architecture really mean? How do usage patterns evolve over time? Geberit products showcase various design proposals through their Mix and Match approach that blend furniture, sinks, and other bathroom accessories, all conceived to meet the diverse requirements of their users.
Throughout architectural history, many architects and designers have debated about the role and balance between form and function. Even today, the concept of design continues to evolve, placing people at the heart of the process. From architect Louis Sullivan’s famous phrase, “Form follows function,” to Le Corbusier’s vision of the house as a “machine for living”, there are countless perspectives on functionality in architecture, addressing principles such as interior comfort and well-being, space optimization, smooth circulation, accessibility, and adaptability. Geberit embraces the concept of “Design meets function,” merging functionality with aesthetic design in all areas of bathroom spaces.
Contemporary bathroom layouts must also adapt to meet individual user needsโtaking into account daily hygiene routines, activities, and aesthetic preferences. Sinks, often the heart of a bathroom, help organize the space in conjunction with other fixtures and equipment. Geberit’s modular concept allows integration of various components from its ONE, Acanto, and iCon series, available in different shapes, sizes, and proportions. A wide range of sanitary furniture, sinks, mirrors and accessories can be mixed and matched to suit users’ specific demands, from design choices to budgets.
Geberit’s Mix and Match approach encourages creativity and enables nearly limitless configurations, avoiding the need for fixed installations or incompatible design models. This allows combinations of classic, vanity, and countertop sinks with push-to-open drawers, closed fronts with handles, and split-front designs, using materials such as wood-textured melamine, glass, and others. The integration of mirrors with direct or indirect lighting, side cabinets for additional storage, and interior organization systems further enhance the bathroom’s versatility, visibility, and flexibility. From sanitary technology and shower or bathtub solutions to combinations of sinks, furniture, mirrors, and other accessories, Geberit aims to enhance both user comfort and accessibility while prioritizing technical and functional qualities. These include ease of cleaning and use, water savings, storage optimization, material durability, the efficiency of sanitary mechanisms, etc.
In addition, Geberit’s sinks come with innovative drainage solutions that simplify cleaning and prevent possible blockages. For instance, the horizontal Geberit CleanDrain horizontal sink drain features a removable comb that is easy to remove and clean. Similarly, the Geberit CleanLine shower channel comb can also be removed and cleaned easily, reducing hidden, hard-to-reach areas that tend to accumulate dirt.
Depending on the bathroom’s style and interior design, Geberit offers a wide array of textures, finishes, contrasts, and color options for their furniture, sinks, and accessories. The Acanto series boasts a smooth, organic design with timeless modern geometric contours, while the iCon series is known for its geometric lines. Beyond finishes, closures, and mechanisms, both sinks and furniture, along with all additional accessories, are integral to the functionality of a bathroom. They should not only be resistant to moisture and provide optimal hygiene and cleaning solutions, but also adapt to the needs of the users who will inhabit these spaces.
Founded in 1874 in Rapperswil-Jona, Switzerland, Geberit is active in over 50 countries, producing sanitary products with a focus on sustainable improvements in people’s quality of life. Committed to natural resource conservation and eco-design principles, the company considers every stage of a product’s life cycle, from raw material extraction to disposal. Geberit products, like rimless ceramic, TurboFlush technology, and dual-flush valves, are designed to minimize water usage. For instance, Geberit’s sanitary products such as dual-flush or stop-and-go cisterns have reduced average toilet water consumption by about 80% since 1952, from 70 liters to just 14 liters per person per day, based on model calculations.
To learn more about the features and applications of Geberit’s sanitary products, furniture, and accessories, visit the website or check out the product catalog.