Materials Guide
07.06.22 Hand-washing basins in commercial washrooms have traditionally been made from vitreous china. At The Splash Lab, we craft our sinks from two materials only: solid surface and marble. Here, we compare both materials to help architects, contractors and your clients make informed decisions when specifying their washroom projects. Provenance: Marble The city of Carrara is […]
Modular Monolithic Design
14.06.21 Monolithic design Cast, carved, or excavated from a single piece of solid material most commonly from stone. The most unembellished form of monolithic architecture is a rock-cut structure, such as the monolithic churches of Ethiopia built by the Zagwe dynasty, or Petra in Jordan. Though non-modular design can often be difficult to customise and repair, […]
Origins of Design
01.03.21 At The Splash Lab we thoroughly plan and consider every detail within our design however before we start designing and our concepts become a physical project we explore, develop and curate. We see the great power and value in sketch. Sketch is about more then a render of finished product it shows a process and […]
No More Surface Phobia
26.01.21 We take extra care in the detail of our designs. We consider a careful selection, by looking into all the different elements and how our products and materials can be beneficial to people; improving their everyday lives by finding solutions that combat the current challenges. With the ever-increasing necessity for hygiene and concern surrounding surface […]
Follow the design concepts behind our brand new LA Showroom
23.03.20 The Splash Lab, working closely alongside McLaren Excell started out by outlining the scope of the brief; to create The Splash Lab’s US flagship showroom within a 1930’s factory unit. We wanted to create something unique that resonated with our passion for design, experience and exploration. We did, however remain open minded as to how […]
TSL & COVID-19
18.03.20 In light of recent global and national events surrounding Covid-19, the Splash Lab team is doing all we can to reduce the spread of the virus whilst ensuring we can maintain our level of customer service and project support. We are taking measures internally to reduce the impact of the virus for our staff, their […]
5 simple principles from the best in office washroom design
24.02.20 Good and bad design surrounds us at any given moment of our lives. Nonetheless, defining each of these can be a complex and subjective process, often with no correct answer. There are certain principles, however, which when applied, allow a space or products form and function to align and offer a frictionless experience. As Dieter […]
How to Specify Corian Basins That Last A Decade: Expert Guide
12.07.19 Since we launched the original Monolith Basin system in 2012, we have seen many imitators emerge in the market. Too often, we hear of the challenges they present at specification, installation, and post hand-over. We chose to write this 5 part comprehensive guide to give specifiers the core requirements for longevity, whichever solid surface basin […]
Voice of an Architect: Scott Brownrigg
08.05.19 If you’ve ever walked through Terminal 4 at Heathrow airport, you’ve experienced first-hand the architecture of British design practice Scott Brownrigg. Offering architecture, interior design, urban design, town planning and masterplanning services across all major sectors including office, hospitality, sport and leisure, advanced technology, education and defence, the award-winning practice is in the Architect’s Journal AJ100 top […]
Voice of an architect: Mangera Yvars Architects
25.03.19 One of the reasons we wanted to feature Mangera Yvars Architects in our Voice of an Architect series is because we have always been impressed by the firm’s commitment to the cultural impact of design beyond the building. With a focus on sustainable cities and the way architecture can influence not only the way people interact […]Showing 12 of 25