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Architecture & Design June 2024

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Architecture & Design | 21 of Contemporary Art in Montreal, and even the International Design Museum of Munich which was established in 1907 and can boast being the first design museum in the world. 2018 marks another significant milestone for Tubes. The tradition of the Elements collection continues, but in parallel, a new era begins with the launch of the Plug&Play collection. Today, Tubes boasts a catalogue rich of solutions designed to offer the utmost freedom of expression for both designer and end customer. An exhaustive and diversified range is available, affording millions of possibilities thanks to the varieties of models and sizes declination. Also in terms of colours, the customisation opportunities are endless: 140 colour variants (RAL range), along with 17 plated finishes (satin, brushed, glossy, mat) in addition to 4 anodised finishes (silver, titanium grey, black and bronze). The concept of customisation, before Tubes came along and introduced it, was near non-existent in the radiators and heated towel rails commodities sector, but it has now become a strongly differentiating and winning feature. Tubes places a major focus on quality, well aware of the fact that radiators need to be both aesthetically elegant as well as performing and safe in the long run. Attention to superior quality standards is kept throughout every step of the manufacturing process and it involves expert personnel. Latest Models Launched at the Salone del Mobile 2024: DOTS, designed by Ludovica Serafini and Roberto Palomba, combines design and comfort in an elegant circular heating accessory. Operating at a safe 24 volts, it can be installed in wet areas like showers or near bathtubs, making it a practical heated towel rail. Made from recyclable aluminum with precise CNC machining, DOTS offers versatility in design with 140 RAL colors and multiple configuration options. Ideal for both domestic and hospitality settings, it features stable wall installation, constant temperature control, and remote operation via a Tubes Wi-Fi thermostat or wireless devices. The JJ Collection, designed by Ludovica Serafini and Roberto Palomba for Tubes, is a minimalist and elegant heating accessory inspired by artist Donald Judd. Shaped like two stacked J's, it functions both as a towel warmer and a shelf for bathroom essentials, offering a spa-like experience. Operating at a safe 24 volts, it can be installed in wet areas, providing warm towels in showers or near bathtubs. Available in various sizes, power ratings, and colors, including options with an open or closed slot for towels, JJ is suitable for domestic, hospitality, wellness, and nautical settings. It features easy temperature control via wireless devices or a Tubes Wi-Fi thermostat, ensuring warm towels on demand. Made from recyclable aluminum, JJ combines iconic design with practical functionality and sustainability. I CHING Designed by Elisa Ossino for Tubes, I Ching is a 304L stainless steel heated towel rail module emphasizing radical shape simplification and minimalistic design. Available in four sizes and featuring no visible joints, it can be arranged in various configurations, creating unique graphic designs on the wall. Operating at a safe 24 volts, it is suitable for wet areas like walk- in showers or bathtubs, making it ideal for SPAs or yachts. I Ching offers 13 metallic finishes and 140 RAL colors, allowing for versatile design integration. The product includes a transformer kit, an accessory ON/OFF switch, and can be controlled via home automation or a digital wireless thermostat, ensuring easy access to warm towels. Available at S&S Bathrooms, Mosta Road, Lija Basics Collection Elements I Ching JJ Collection

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