To start this project I began brainstorming forms that could fit with the Kohler brand and potential engineering solutions to lessen the amount of water or energy used.
I used foam models to gain an intimate understanding of the forms I was creating. After completing the foam models, I recreated some of the forms and ideas in C.A.D. to further understand and develop the forms.
I iterated and refined each of the pieces of bathroomware until the final form was apparent and conclusive.
After experimenting with different bathroom aesthetics - attempting to recreate the organic lighting and ambience of nature - I changed the bathroom aesthetic to a traditional white design, in order to adhere to Kohler's design language.
The first part of the bathroom design is the Terrain Base, and the environmentally focused idea of recycling the heat from the grey water to preheat the water heading to the hot water cylinder. This would hugely cut the energy needed to heat the water, and in turn dramatically reduce cost and emissions.
The second design for the bathroom is the Waterfall Sink, it features a tap that has 2 streams that combine together to mimic a natural flow of water - similar to a stream or river. The sink allows for the water to run down a copper plate on the wall and into a drain on the ground. This extracts the heat from the grey water in the same way as the shower base.
The last 2 design elements are the Vine Showerhead and the Native Toilet. The showerhead and toilet designed in a way to mimic natures curves.
Together these form the bathroom environment of Reunite and Recover. Where the natural forms reunite the user with nature and the engineering solutions recover the energy.
