Designed by Ludovica + Roberto Palomba, the Linda-X collection celebrates the iconic Linda range, originally created by Achille Castiglioni
Photography courtesy of Ideal Standard
Ideal Standard, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of bathroom and washroom solutions for more than 100 years, is introducing its Linda-X range to their Atelier Collections.
Designed by Ludovica + Roberto Palomba, Linda-X proudly takes inspiration from the original piece, created in 1977 by iconic Italian architect and designer A. Castiglioni. Celebrating the brand’s cultural heritage, while incorporating modern influences to create a contemporary collection, Linda-X reflects the future of bathroom design.
Architecture, design, technology, and environmental awareness are the guiding principles of the collection. Comprising a range of basins and an elegant solid surface bath tub, the Linda-X collection stands out for its super-light design, which is minimalist and clean, but designed to have a dramatic impact.
Photography courtesy of Ideal Standard
One of the key visual elements of this collection is the ultra-thin edges of the basin. Made with a unique ceramic blend Diamatec, which not only results in a fine ceramic that is visually appealing, it also guarantees extra durability, as well as reducing the use of raw materials in its production. The result is a piece that meets the expectations of modern-day design.
The platform on which the basin stands is a key part of the design. Giving the visual impression that the basin is almost weightless and ‘floating’, it also creates a space-conscious solution for the needs of modern lifestyles, as the basin can also be placed on narrow furniture.
Linda-X basins are available in 5 sizes (45 to 75 cm) and three finishes (glossy white, silk white, silk black). The perfect match to Linda-X is the Joy taps collection, also designed by Ludovica+Roberto Palomba.
Photography courtesy of Ideal Standard
Joy has a very different but equally striking look. The design stems from the desire to create a smooth and continuous surface, resulting in a clean and modern singular piece of brassware. The product was designed to be versatile, as it suits both square or round ceramics.
It’s a piece that adapts perfectly to different environments. Its four finishes (chrome, silver storm, brushed gold and magnetic grey) each reflect the form of the tap and its intention to create a strong visual statement. The neat design is complemented by a water saving feature, the Eco Flow regulator, which reduces the water consumption down to 5L/min.
Photography courtesy of Ideal Standard
‘This collection stems from the desire to pay homage to Ideal Standard’s DNA with an eye to the future,’ says Roberto Palomba. ‘For us it meant studying the historical collection and rethinking the design with an updated vision.’
‘When you choose a model to inspire you, you also take on the values it represents, not just the physical design. We strongly believe that the foundation for timeless design is grounded in values, rather than trends, and this was an important consideration for us when it came to Linda-X.’
For further details, please visit Linda – X | Collections | Ideal Standard
