Samuel Ross unveils Brutalism-inspired Kohler smart toilet concept for Milan Design Week

2024-04-02T12:59:00-04:00

Designer Samuel Ross has shared a preview of the new Formation 02, his first smart toilet concept for Kohler, ahead of the opening of this year’s Milan Design Week on April 16th.

The piece is inspired by Brutalist architecture and will retail for $25,000. The brand is marketing his creation as an inspired demarcation from the traditional silhouettes used in its Eir Smart Toilet line.

Ross sees it as a sculptural enhancement of a necessity intended for use in a variety of settings he describes as capable of delivering "democratic, open, public experiences."

Image courtesy Kohler Co.

His design intentions were so described via a scrollable digital 'Manifesto' relating Ross and his studio SR_A’s philosophy and new model for water solutions. This adds to Ross’ longstanding creative relationship with Kohler, which includes the Formation 01 faucets the new product, rendered Haptic Orange, serves to compliment.

Image courtesy Kohler Co.

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AO honored with ‘AO Day’ in Orange, California, for 50th anniversary

2024-03-28T17:53:00-04:00

Yesterday, March 27th, saw a special celebration of AO (formerly Architects Orange) in the city of Orange, California, in recognition of the 50th anniversary of their founding.

The practice was honored by the city and Mayor Dan Slater with "AO Day" in recognition of their award-winning work and dedication to community building locally. The celebration comes after a recent bid for what would be North America’s tallest building in Oklahoma City, commissioned by Orange County-based developer Scot Matteson, has placed them in the international spotlight.

Related: Archinect's coverage of the 1,907-foot Legends Tower proposal in Oklahoma City, which AO designed.

The firm was founded by Orange High School graduate Jack Selman in 1974, shortly after finishing his studies at the University of California, Berkeley. Since rebranding in 2019, the organization has become the largest architecture firm in Orange County, as well as one of its largest overall employers. AO now operates offices in s...

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Samuel Ross unveils Brutalism-inspired Kohler smart toilet concept for Milan Design Week

AO honored with ‘AO Day’ in Orange, California, for 50th anniversary