13.02.2025 | Part 3 – Christian Werner: Absolute livability

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Symbiosis: “For me, good interior design is always a composition of the elements, colors, and materials used, and how all parts match and complement each other,” explained Christian Werner. (Image source: Duravit AG)

• The bathroom becomes a sensual all-round experience
• Composition of ceramic and furniture from the Vitrium range
• Material concept with clay plaster, travertine, and carefully positioned light sources

How would it look if the idea of the livable bathroom that has shaped the interior of the wet cell for years were taken to its logical conclusion? What if the bathroom becomes a true place of refuge where one can while away some time – even after finishing the regular bathroom routine?
The signature bathroom designed by Christian Werner embraces this thought experiment and advances a proposal for how absolute livability may look when married to the practical requirements of everyday life.


The vision of the private home spa

When he started planning the bathroom, Christian Werner had a feeling – the feeling of a refuge made from soft surfaces and colors, a symbiosis of all elements to create a harmonious whole. This feeling gave rise to the design of a private place of retreat, as a suggestion or complement to conventional feel-good spaces such as the living room and bedroom. The aim was to design a room with an interior that is a departure from the traditional understanding of a conventional bathroom. Rather, the idea was to create a room rich in evocative sensuality, an inviting space to while away some time. Not only for the daily bathroom routine, but also for relaxation – with a book, a drink, alone or as a couple.


The feel-good composition

To satisfy this ambition, Christian Werner has opted for materials with a natural effect that interact perfectly with the Duravit products, creating an effect where all of the elements match and complement each other.
The washing area consists of an above-counter basin from the Vitrium range, which is made from velvety cast-mineral material and projects slightly beyond the matching vanity unit. Additional tall cabinets complete the bathroom concept. The furniture with its elegant frames lends the room a particular sophistication and elegance. The quality furniture elements with their tinted glass inserts showcase not only everyday bathroom products, but also decorative elements such as sculptures and vases right through to books – consistent with the vision of a “private spa”. Christian Werner deliberately steered clear of tiles as a wall covering, opting instead for warm, moisture-regulating clay plaster. “For us this was the solution for distancing ourselves from the sterile, fully-tiled wet cell while also opting for a material that exudes a certain archaic quality. In combination with the texture and restrained color tones of travertine as a floor covering, it produces a harmonious overall picture,” said Christian Werner explaining his choice.
The freestanding – and eye-catching – Vitrium bathtub harmonizes perfectly. The all-round, slightly dipped bathtub edge is more than a mere decorative element: it also offers a space for bathing essentials and décor such as aromatic oils, soaps, and candles. Arranging the bathtub in parallel with the outdoor sofa creates an island for relaxation and whiling away the time.


Fine details of the overall concept

A central, subtly placed element with a large impact is the “oculus” set into the ceiling. “Light has a huge effect on us humans and we can influence it using different light colors. We experience light quite differently and individually depending on the time of day, season, and current mood,” said Christian Werner as he explained his idea and underscored his individual signature. The designer strives for clarity and simplicity without becoming banal. He places weight on the sensual and emotional experience that his designs convey.


Infobox:

Washing area:
Vitrium above-counter basin, round, 460 mm
Vitrium console vanity unit, wall-mounted 1200 mm
Vitrium tall cabinet, 400x382 mm
Vitrium mirror 900 mm
Tulum single lever washbasin mixer M, 50x180 mm

Shower area:
C.1 Shower system, Black matt

Toilet:
Vitrium wall-mounted toilet, smooth, white
DuraSystem mechanical actuator plate for toilet, white

Bathing area:
Vitrium free-standing bathtub, 1850x950 mm
Tulum floor-standing single lever bath mixer, 894 mm