06.02.2025 | Part 1 – Sebastian Herkner: Dialog between tradition and modernity

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Playing with texture: A ceramic room divider, dark textured glass, and stained wooden shingles – the bathroom from Sebastian Herkner deploys a fascinating variety of materials that lend the bathroom a completely individual and unmistakable atmosphere. (Image source: Duravit AG)

• Eye-catching bathtub sets the formal aesthetic direction
• Spacious floor plan, traditional yet fit for the contemporary age, and concentration on the essentials
• Two types of ceramic, stained wooden shingles, and authentic shell limestone

Innovative room solutions, exciting material compositions, and a completely new view of traditional bathroom design: the “Signature” range sees renowned designers create their absolutely personal bathroom design and showcase the products they designed for Duravit in an unmistakable personal context. They reveal the sources of inspiration they use to free themselves from standard conventions and open up innovative perspectives.

Sebastian Herkner set the ball rolling. With Zencha he has designed a bathroom range that is inspired by traditional Japanese rituals and craftsmanship. However, the product designer completely reinterprets Zencha in his signature bathroom: stained wooden shingles on the wall, shell limestone on the floor, and a ceramic room divider form the basis for this unique bathroom range.


The idea: spaciousness and grounding

At the heart of the bathroom is the iconic bathtub that not only draws the first glance, but also has a significant impact on the floor plan and the formal and aesthetic concept of the bathroom. “For me it was important to create a spacious bathroom that not only shows the Zencha in its best light, but also still leaves plenty of space for the essentials,” said Sebastian Herkner, explaining his design. By rounding off the wall, which picks up the gentle shape of the bathtub, an exciting dialog is generated between architecture and interior. Similarly, the spacious, square floor plan is an homage to the unique formal language of the range.


Double ceramic interpretation'

The double washbasin stands out thanks to its two spacious Zencha above-counter basins made from high-quality DuraCeram, picking up on the formal language of the bathtubs. The minimalistic, graphite-colored furniture with a textured glass front creates a harmonious visual contrast and underpins the elegant lightness with its delicate frames.
Behind it, the wall cladding made from ceramic components creates a unique atmosphere. Depending on the quality of light, it refracts the light in different ways to ensure an unusual play of light in the bathroom. Used as a room divider, they guarantee privacy and emphasize the spaciousness of the bathroom.


Honest materials and contemporary tradition

Sebastian Herkner manages the balancing act between tradition and modernity in a unique way. “We want to feel good in our bathroom, to create a place of retreat, which is why I opted for a rounded wall made of stained wooden shingles – as a reference to honest craftsmanship,” said Sebastian Herkner, explaining his intriguing material mix. “It was important for me not to create a nostalgic bathroom, but one that is a timeless fit for the present despite its traditional elements.” For the floor he selected large tiles made from shell limestone, a stone native to Germany which represents reflection on the essentials. “After all, we’re not looking for unnecessary luxury or decadence, but instead a room that touches us personally, supports us in our everyday life, and lets us find peace,” said Sebastian Herkner, summarizing his bathroom design.


Infobox:
Washing area:
Zencha abovecounter basin 550 mm, High Gloss White
Zencha wall-mounted vanity unit, 1600 mm, front: Black textured glass with a lined pattern, carcass: Graphite Super Matt
Wave single lever washbasin mixer 222 mm
Zencha mirror, White Aluminum matt 700 mm

Bath/shower area:
Zencha free-standing bathtub 1250 mm
Wave floor-standing single lever bath mixer, Black matt
Wave single lever shower mixer, flush-mounted

Toilet:
Happy D.2 wall-mounted toilet + toilet seat
DuraSystem mechanical actuator plate for toilet, white

Zencha wall shelf, Graphite
Zencha tall cabinet, front: Black textured glass with a lined pattern, carcass: Graphite Super Matt