At the Santa Catarina exhibition, four projects show that the bathroom is no longer a supporting space, full of incredible ideas!
Submitted at Sep 15, 2017, 1:25 PM
Chevron toilet. Carol Porto and Isadora Maestri - CASACOR Santa Catarina 2017 (Lio Simas)
At the 2017 edition of CASACOR Santa Catarina in Florianópolis, lavatories stopped being supporting spaces to surprise with four projects full of incredible ideas. Carol Porto and Isadora Maestri bet on a mix of coverings to compose the Lavabo #Chevron . The environment of 22 m² has wood, marble and cement in the cabin partitions. The walls and ceiling are lined with MDF, creating a sense of continuity between the plans. The highlight of the space is the mosaic at the back of the counter that was produced with different types of porcelain tiles forming a chevron pattern, an exclusive design by the professionals for the exhibition. The black granite top serves as a support for the sinks that resemble marble. 
Measuring 15 m², the Lavatories were designed by André Sartor. In the men's area, the highlights are the door with an infinite mirror and the LED cup holder designed by the firm. In the women's area, the idea was to create a dressing room inside the lavatory. Mixing materials like wood, onyx and the green ceiling, the women's bathroom has minimalist Japanese influences. 
Fábio Pereira Vitorino, Leandro Ribeiro Sumar and Tauan Zanetta present the Ubuntu Space . Inspired by the African expression Ubuntu, which means "I am because we are", the 35 m² space, which houses the circulation and toilet, highlights diversity, the importance of different ethnicities, beliefs, genetic heritages and sexual orientations. The project does not distinguish between genders and its identity is composed of rustic and natural elements. The trio selected natural basalt stones, wood already present in the construction, porcelain tiles that refer to natural patterns, sisal and African graphics to set the tone for the space. Carbon filament pendants, trees fixed to the ceiling and a vertical garden complement the décor. Highlights include the photo gallery in the hallway and the glass floor that gives the sensation of floating. 
The Functional Lavatory in the Gourmet Area was designed by Maíra Queiroz and Vanessa Faller in just 5 m². With a contemporary and sophisticated style, the space breaks with the traditional lavatory pattern by housing floating elements instead of sinks and well-defined countertops. The highlight is the metal box that frames the mirror and highlights the sink. Towel racks and soap dishes were given a new function and were transformed into supports for magazines and decorative objects, making the project irreverent and playful. The niche was used as a toilet paper holder. 
