Industrial designer Christian Haas has a penchant for what he calls "sensual reduction"—an approach that seeks to find the quiet intersection between a sculptural presence and functional clarity. His latest collaboration with Villeroy & Boch, the Vea tapware collection, applies this philosophy to the most utilitarian of fixtures. By drawing inspiration from the precise facets of classic perfume bottles, Haas has transformed the bathroom tap into an object of calculated light and shadow.
The collection’s silhouette is defined by sharp, geometric edges that refract light with a deliberate precision. Available in chrome or matte black, the taps eschew the visual clutter often found in traditional bathroom hardware. Most notably, Haas has removed the conventional lever, a component he views as a "visual distraction" that breaks the purity of the form. In its place, the design relies on the silhouette’s internal geometry to carry the aesthetic weight.
Instead of a handle, the taps utilize a "ViPush" control—a central ceramic button available in black or white—that manages water flow through a simple press. This shift in interface changes the user’s interaction from a mechanical pull to a tactile, almost ritualistic gesture. Temperature is adjusted by rotating the button, a movement that Haas likens to the handling of a luxury glass bottle. The result is a study in how everyday luxury can be found by stripping away the unnecessary.
With reporting from Dezeen.
Source · Dezeen
