Sluice
Sluice is a lavatory faucet, designed to capture the elemental essence of its architectural inspiration by merging flowing water and form to create a visually seamless countertop luxury.
year
2020
timeline
10 weeks
discipline
Industrial Design
Patented Design
thanks to
Delta Faucet
MIAD
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Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design’s Industrial Design program collaborated with Delta Faucet to conceptualize architectural lavatory faucets.
Architectural Inspiration:
Sluishuis Residence
Designed by: BIG & Barcode Architecture
Building Design Ideology
work done by: BIG & Barcode Architects
perimeter block
open to neighborhood and sun
open to the water
public path and terraces
themes:
Symmetry
Continuity
Simplicity
about the building:
Conceived from a standard city block, this well intentioned design makes a few purposeful changes to a conventional form to create something new and optimal for its purpose; a floating city like residence within the harbor of Amsterdam.
Location: Amsterdam Harbor
Ideation phase 1
Ideation phase 2
foam models
One of the mechanical guidelines for the standard 8” widespread lavatory faucets is for the handles to be able to cover the 1.75” countertop holes. The part used to cover these is called an escutcheon.
design change
By deciding to switch from a full escutcheon to individual handle pieces altered the faucet's dynamics significantly.
