Taps are the New Chairs
Mies van der Rohe was quoted as saying "A chair is a very difficult object. A skyscraper is almost easier. That is why Chippendale is famous." I would argue that taps are equally difficult to design. The Italian manufacturer Bongio pushes the boundaries with the new Acquaviva collection..
The little known Italian company Bongio, is re-interpreting how water should flow from a tap. The Acquaviva delivers water through a simple channel that allows the water to cascade out naturally.
The Riva tap pours water from a concealed spout which allows the water to slide down the face of the faucet. It's interesting though, the Starck collection for Hansgrohe Axor can be considered a bit phalic in shape. The Riva might remind people of ...
