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residential high-rise can present a slew of design challenges. For architect David Sargent of Little Rock, Ark.based WER Architects/Planners, the biggest hurdle
in one such redesign was not the lack of windows; it was the
plumbing.
"The plumbing locations were already roughed in as part of
the building shell, so it was based on a generic bath plan and
could not be moved," he said, adding that the client wanted an
open plan instead of a traditional layout.
Rather than working with the existing plumbing layout, Sargent raised the wet area with two steps and redirected the
plumbing above the post-tension concrete floor. The wet area is
also sloped with a single linear floor drain at the rear wall.
While modifying the plumbing, Sargent addressed the traditional and small footprint. Instead of designing the typically
separate dressing, vanity, toilet and shower enclosures, he took
out all of the walls and created a single, L-shaped, open master
bath. A patterned glass wall with a white, grass-like pattern helps
screen the toilet from the shower area, and the overall shape
helps block the dressing section from the wet area.
This year's judges were impressed with the cohesive, innovative design and the mastering of materials. According to Design
Award judge, Ray Wiese, "Instead of just looking good, the tub
and shower are functional where they are placed, and the toilet
is masked off nicely. Structurally, there is a rhythm."
Larger and Lighter
To further increase the sense of space and light, the team
chose to float the vanity and let the travertine flooring - chosen
for its slip-resistant qualities - run underneath and turn up the
wall. The vanity itself echoes the floor with a large, single-piece
travertine countertop.
"The layout and the choice of materials give the bath a gracious, open and spa-like atmosphere," said Sargent, pointing
out that built-in shelving for towels and bath products adds to
this openness.
A glass partition allows for privacy while
keeping the layout open and spacious.
Travertine-tiled floor and walls provide
visual warmth for the space.
Even in an entirely internal space, the feeling of lightness is
simulated with elements like an uplift horizontal beam mirror,
which seems to float off the wall. LED lights placed under both
the mirror and vanity warmly highlight those areas.
"Picking light color tiles, a glass divider and warm, flowing
travertine also created a bright yet comfortable, beautiful space,"
said the architect.
At the dressing area, a travertine makeup counter sits under
another horizontal mirror, which slides to hide a cavity for accessories. A TV is also hidden behind the one-way mirror.
"As with many successful projects, collaborating with a client
who has the same vision and excitement for the project is my
favorite part," said Sargent. "In the end, knowing that she loves
the results is incredibly rewarding." ■
sources
Design Team: David
Sargent, AIA, WER Architects/
Planners (Architect); Garry
Mertins, Garry Mertins Design
(Designer); Photographer:
David Sargent
Fixtures: Hansgrohe; Flooring:
Artistic Tile; Freestanding Tub:
Hydrology; Glass Divider:
Vivid Glass; Toilet: Hydrology/
Switzerland
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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of KBB - September 2015
KBB - September/October 2015
Contents
Online Contents
Editor’s Note
Show Director’s Note
People & Places
Better Business
Before & After
Sustainable Design
2015 Design Award Winners
Cover Story
Kitchen of the Year
Bathroom of the Year
Showroom of the Year
Woodsy elements emphasize versatile 2nd Place Kitchen
Functional layout paves way for the 2nd Place Bathroom
Dual islands stand out in the Honorable Mention Kitchen
Timeless marble highlights the Honorable Mention Bathroom
KBIS Countdown to Design & Construction Week®
Trends
Products
Learning Corner
KBB - September 2015 - KBB - September/October 2015
KBB - September 2015 - Cover2
KBB - September 2015 - 1
KBB - September 2015 - Contents
KBB - September 2015 - 3
KBB - September 2015 - Online Contents
KBB - September 2015 - 5
KBB - September 2015 - Editor’s Note
KBB - September 2015 - 7
KBB - September 2015 - Show Director’s Note
KBB - September 2015 - 9
KBB - September 2015 - People & Places
KBB - September 2015 - 11
KBB - September 2015 - Better Business
KBB - September 2015 - 13
KBB - September 2015 - Before & After
KBB - September 2015 - 15
KBB - September 2015 - 16
KBB - September 2015 - 17
KBB - September 2015 - Sustainable Design
KBB - September 2015 - 19
KBB - September 2015 - 20
KBB - September 2015 - Cover Story
KBB - September 2015 - Kitchen of the Year
KBB - September 2015 - 23
KBB - September 2015 - 24
KBB - September 2015 - 25
KBB - September 2015 - Bathroom of the Year
KBB - September 2015 - 27
KBB - September 2015 - 28
KBB - September 2015 - 29
KBB - September 2015 - Showroom of the Year
KBB - September 2015 - 31
KBB - September 2015 - 32
KBB - September 2015 - 33
KBB - September 2015 - Woodsy elements emphasize versatile 2nd Place Kitchen
KBB - September 2015 - 35
KBB - September 2015 - Functional layout paves way for the 2nd Place Bathroom
KBB - September 2015 - 37
KBB - September 2015 - Dual islands stand out in the Honorable Mention Kitchen
KBB - September 2015 - Timeless marble highlights the Honorable Mention Bathroom
KBB - September 2015 - 40
KBB - September 2015 - KBIS Countdown to Design & Construction Week®
KBB - September 2015 - 42
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KBB - September 2015 - Trends
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KBB - September 2015 - Products
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KBB - September 2015 - Learning Corner
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