AXOR shapes bathroom collection balancing archival forms and fine materials

by bridging past and present, AXOR introduces a new bathroom collection for quietly expressive yet enduring bathroom spaces.

mariana rodrigues May 25, 2026 3 min

AXOR SHAPES COHERENT BATHROOM DESIGN LANGUAGE

AXOR presents Waterway, a visionary architectural sequence designed in collaboration with Haihua Zhang to serve as the immersive debut setting for the new AXOR Archivio collection. Rooted in the concept of ‘Escape the Ordinary’, the project utilizes Koshi wood, microcement, and the rhythmic presence of water to showcase how a coherent design language can transform a functional space into an evocative experience. Within this exemplary setting, the AXOR Archivio collection – designed by Barber Osgerby – emerges as a natural extension of the architecture, blending historical silhouettes with modern materiality in a bathroom series.

AXOR shapes bathroom collection balancing archival forms and fine materials - 1 — AXOR Archivio bathroom collection | all images courtesy of AXOR

QUIETLY EXPRESSIVE AND ENDURING BATHROOM FIXTURES

AXOR distills decades of design influence into contemporary yet enduring bathroom fixtures, showcasing elevated materiality and impeccably balanced proportions. The brand extends its vision through the AXOR Archivio collection, with archival forms and classical details reimagined for today’s interiors to evoke cultural design culture and architectural sensitivity. The collection bridges past and present – from historic typologies and transitional design principles –, translating soft silhouettes and flowing contours into brushed brass fixtures. It has been specifically designed to anchor the quietly expressive bathroom ambiences seen in the Waterway project.

AXOR shapes bathroom collection balancing archival forms and fine materials - 2 — elevated materiality and balanced proportions of AXOR’s bathroom collection

WATER EXPERIENCE THAT UNITES MATERIAL AND ATMOSPHERE

Serene and immersive, the Waterway is rooted in the vitality of nature and inspired by Zhang’s hometown of Suzhou, China. Each zone — bath, shower, basin — spans the full width of the plan, referencing the narrow river pathways characteristic of the city. A fine stone bed approaches a sunken, square bath incorporating AXOR Archivio bath mixer that underscores the room’s architectural clarity.

AXOR shapes bathroom collection balancing archival forms and fine materials - 3 — Waterway floor plan refers to the narrow river pathways of Suzhou, China

The sequence continues with a shower featuring a handle thermostat for two functions with a 240 1 jet overhead, while a floating custom washbasin, combined with AXOR Archivio’s basin mixer, is oriented toward a bamboo grove. This calm environment balances light and shadow, material and atmosphere, nature and the man-made. Through this collection, AXOR showcases a unique perspective on tailoring coherent bathroom spaces that remain deeply connected to the craftsmanship of the past.

AXOR shapes bathroom collection balancing archival forms and fine materials - 4 — a refined shower featuring a handle thermostat for 2 functions with a 240 1 jet overhead

AXOR shapes bathroom collection balancing archival forms and fine materials - 5 — classical details of AXOR Archivio collection

AXOR shapes bathroom collection balancing archival forms and fine materials - 6 — a sunken bath incorporating AXOR Archivio bath mixer

AXOR shapes bathroom collection balancing archival forms and fine materials - 7 — AXOR Archivio basin mixer blending historical silhouettes with modern materiality

project info:

name: Escape the ordinary

brand: AXOR | @axordesign

collection: Archivio

collaboration: Barber Osgerby | @barberosgerby

designer: Haihua Zhang