how LAUFEN redefines bathrooms through material innovation at milan design week 2026
laufen seeks a future direction that establishes longevity as a design principle, merging high-tech material science with a deep, human-centric empathy.
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LAUFEN
LAUFEN is one of the world’s leading manufacturers in porcelain sanitary ware, with a global distribution network. since 1892, the swiss company has been focused on craftsmanship. harnessing a knowledge of ceramics, combined with an experimental approach, LAUFEN is able to translate creative ideas into industrial processes resulting in the delicate ceramic material — realized with the highest attention and passion for swiss quality — for which it is known.
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LAUFEN sonar collection by patricia urquiola shaped like sound-waves in water
from a 'floating' washbasin to elegant bathtub, sonar's slim, sculpted yet highly robust form was only possible through the use of LAUFEN's innovative saphirkeramik material.
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Compasso d’Oro International Design Award 2027 deadline: january 20th, 2027 
Call for Entries: UX Design Awards - Spring 2027 deadline: november 15th, 2026 
Architectural competition for the design and supervision of the construction of the project “Limassol Arts Centre” $ 29,800.00 USD deadline: march 22nd, 2027 
Rework by xFigura: An Adaptive Reuse Ideas Competition $ 15,000.00 USD deadline: november 29th, 2026 
Kinderspace: Architecture for Children's Development competition / Edition #4 $ 11,773.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026 
The Quiet Tower $ 11,535.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 
Asia Design Prize 2027 deadline: december 30th, 2026 
International Furniture Design Competition Asahikawa [IFDA] deadline: december 11th, 2026 
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The Architect’s Chair Stockholm Furniture Fair Edition $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: january 5th, 2027 Compasso d’Oro International Design Award 2027 deadline: january 20th, 2027 Call for Entries: UX Design Awards - Spring 2027 deadline: november 15th, 2026 Architectural competition for the design and supervision of the construction of the project “Limassol Arts Centre” $ 29,800.00 USD deadline: march 22nd, 2027 Rework by xFigura: An Adaptive Reuse Ideas Competition $ 15,000.00 USD deadline: november 29th, 2026 Kinderspace: Architecture for Children's Development competition / Edition #4 $ 11,773.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026 The Quiet Tower $ 11,535.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027 Asia Design Prize 2027 deadline: december 30th, 2026 International Furniture Design Competition Asahikawa [IFDA] deadline: december 11th, 2026 MICROHOME 2027 deadline: july 21st, 2027 
