WaterDream by Nendo Introduces the World to the Shower Lamp
Michael Hines — July 3, 2013 — Art & Design
WaterDream by Nendo is a series of lights that also work as showers. The Japanese design studio created these unique lighting fixtures as part of Axor's WaterDream project. Axor is a German bathroom brand. WaterDream features works from many other design studios, but none are more intriguing than the shower-lamp.
The shower-lamp is exactly what its name suggests. It provides light, but its "shade" produces water instead of, well, actual shade. According to Oki Sato of Nendo, the objective behind creating the shower-lamp was "to give the shower an enhanced sensuous dimension in a way we have not yet seen before." While WaterDream by Nendo appears to be nothing more than an art installation, here's hoping that companies use it as an inspiration and begin incorporating light into shower heads and sinks.
The shower-lamp is exactly what its name suggests. It provides light, but its "shade" produces water instead of, well, actual shade. According to Oki Sato of Nendo, the objective behind creating the shower-lamp was "to give the shower an enhanced sensuous dimension in a way we have not yet seen before." While WaterDream by Nendo appears to be nothing more than an art installation, here's hoping that companies use it as an inspiration and begin incorporating light into shower heads and sinks.
Trend Themes
1. Lighted Shower Heads - The integration of lighting into shower heads offers a unique sensorial experience in bathrooms.
2. Multifunctional Bathroom Fixtures - Design studios can merge traditional bathroom fixtures with new technology to make bathrooms more functional.
3. Water-saving Lighting Fixtures - Incorporating water-saving features into lighting fixtures can improve sustainability in homes and commercial spaces.
Industry Implications
1. Bathroom Fixture Manufacturing - Companies can explore new avenues in bathroom design by incorporating unique and innovative features like the shower-lamp.
2. Interior Design and Architecture - Interior designers and architects can experiment with merging lighting and water fixtures to create new sensorial experiences in bathroom design.
3. Smart Home Technology - Smart home technology companies can incorporate WaterDream into their portfolios, integrating the unique design aspect of the shower-lamp into their existing product line.
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