Kalos by Massimo Iosa Ghini for Devon&Devon. A washbasin inspired by a flower

The bowl that holds the water is the visual embodiment of a dynamic gesture, the soft and slender opening of an elegant corolla. At the origin of the concept is the observation of the plant world. The design evokes welcoming, sinuous flower petals, perfect for gathering the dew at their center and stem. Over the width of the bowl is suspended with surprising naturalness a large circular mirror, mounted directly on the wall to allow optimal cleaning and maintenance. The body of Kalos by Massimo Iosa Ghini is made entirely of White Tec, a mixture designed and worked exclusively for Devon&Devon, guaranteeing excellent resistance to impact and marking and complying with the highest standards in terms of quality and sustainability.


At a glance

What is it?
A washbasin with base, bowl and mirror integrated into the structure, designed for an international clientele.
What is the design concept?
The object grew out of the observation of nature (Kalos in Greek is the calla, the flower, and also the representation of beauty). The bowl that collects the water is the visual translation of a dynamic gesture, the soft and slender opening of an elegant corolla.
How is it made?
The body of Kalos is made of White Tec, a material designed and worked exclusively for Devon&Devon which guarantees excellent resistance to impact and marking and compliance with the highest standards in terms of quality and sustainability.
How is it produced and where?
Produced by Devon&Devon, part of the Italcer Group, based in Sesto Fiorentino, Florence.
How is it manufactured?
The line is produced using a rotational machine that uses gravity to allocate materials to the right places. The particular form is modeled on the computer and then finished by hand, as are all the castings, which are reworked in detail by hand.
What makes it special?
White Tec, the material from which Kalos is made, is highly sustainable: in addition to durability, resistance and potential for reuse, it is extremely versatile and makes for a wide range of forms of expression.
What is it like?
Timeless, infinite, durable.
How does designer describe it?
Kalos is the maximum expression of material and aesthetic quality with individual well-being as its ultimate goal.