The main wall behind the toilet exposes raw concrete. Adjacent sections feature highly polished marble panels. A thick, live-sawn oak slab forms the vanity top. A minimalist black steel framework delicately supports this raw wood.
The shower floor uses large river stones, contrasting with a sleek glass enclosure. Woven stainless steel mesh clads a feature wall. Exposed electrical conduit and bare bulbs provide task lighting. Hidden LED panels deliver a soft, diffused glow.
This room makes materials speak through direct contrast.
Design Philosophy
This design explores tectonic expression by exposing intrinsic material qualities. Juxtapositional design creates deliberate tension between finishes. Hard surfaces meet soft textures, and natural elements stand beside manufactured ones. This approach manipulates expected material assembly conventions.
Spatial Narrative
Your eye first catches the contrasting main wall's rough concrete and polished marble. It then moves to the raw-edge oak vanity, balanced on its delicate steel frame. The irregularly shaped river stones in the shower invite a tactile focus.
Light Study
Morning light highlights the raw textures of concrete and mesh. Bare Edison bulbs cast focused task light precisely where needed. Concealed LEDs behind alabaster panels provide a soft, diffused glow for evening ambiance.
Living Vignette
A hand reaches out to touch the cool, smooth marble next to the textured concrete. Water runs over the river stones, creating a natural soundscape within the shower.
Material Palette
Polished Calacatta marble: This surface is smooth and cool, showing natural veining that deepens with age.
Live-sawn oak: It feels rough and textured, gaining character as its grain patinates.
Woven stainless steel mesh: This material feels industrial and textured, maintaining its metallic sheen indefinitely.
