Antonio Citterio – architecture in the bathroom | Duravit
Antonio Citterio
As an architect and furniture and industrial designer, Antonio Citterio has been attracting attention for decades. He always combines aesthetic devices with his practical approach; in his own words, he says he tries to "find simple answers to reality."
Self-Image as an Architect
Antonio Citterio was born in Meda, Italy in 1950, and although the initial focus of his career was in industrial design, he sees himself primarily as an architect. Alongside the architect Terry Dwan, Citterio worked on the design of buildings in Europe and Japan throughout the 1980s and 1990s. After that, he dedicated himself to interior design and gained international recognition through his work for leading Italian interior design labels. His designs are most often found in living areas, but he also designs for bathrooms and office spaces.
Citterio has already received the renowned Compasso
d'Oro-ADI three times – in 1987, 1994 and 2022. From the timing of the
respective awards, it is clear that Antonio Citterio is not the type of person who rests on his
laurels. With his style, which is characterized by simplicity in form but
sophistication in the details, he creates timelessly elegant and homey results.
Antonio Citterio and Duravit
Antonio Citterio put his design skills to good use in the creation of the Aurena series for Duravit. Choosing the golden ratio as a source of inspiration is a clear reflection of Citterio's background as an architect; this formula is regarded as the epitome of aesthetic harmony in architecture. The result is perfectly balanced proportions that create order while being visually appealing – a prime example of the timeless elegance of his designs. Antonio Citterio clearly expressed his thoughts on bathroom design as follows: "Bathrooms have become personal spaces that convey contentment. They are no longer merely about function, but rather about aesthetic excitement."
Design by Antonio Citterio
Inspiration
Finishes
Material science
Design that creates space
Inspiration
The bathroom as a tactile experience
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Natural bathroom
Technology
Ceramic
Technology
Accessible bathroom: for the elderly, wheelchair users & disability-friendly
Reference
PHASE DANCE
Designer
Philippe Starck
Technology
Martian House
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Twelve Senses
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White bathrooms: classic and elegant
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Natural stone in the bathroom - natural, aesthetic, durable
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Hygge: Danish lifestyle moves into the bathroom
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Bathroom design for now and forever
Technology
Bathroom furniture manufacturing
Inspiration
The family bathroom
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Thinking big in small spaces
Technology
Durable Materials
Inspiration
The perfect showering area
Technology
DuraLAB
Material science
Five organization tips for your bathroom
Reference
Marble bathrooms: a classic aesthetic with a new look
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The Luxury Bathroom: Inspiration and Tips
Designer
Antonio Bullo
Technology
Duravit Rimless®
Inspiration
Bathrooms in size XS
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The Dream Bathroom of Bertrand Lejoly
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Think big: Big little bathroom
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The perfect washing area
Technology
Plants for the bathroom
Reference
Black bathrooms: stylish simplicity
Technology
Hygiene in the bathroom
Designer
EOOS
Designer
Christian Werner
Inspiration
Happy D. 20 years
Designer
Cecilie Manz
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En suite bath
Inspiration
Color in the Bathroom
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Timeless Autumn
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A sauna in the bathroom: pure relaxation
Designer
Kurt Merki Jr.
Material science
Keeping clean!
Inspiration
A wealth of forms for individual bathroom design
Reference
Gray Bathrooms: Tips for Trendy Bathroom Colors
Inspiration
Bathroom Floor Plans
Inspiration
Color up your everyday
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The Dream Bathroom of Sebastian Herkner
Designer
sieger design
Inspiration
Decorating the bathroom
Designer
Phoenix Design
Reference
Seamless bathrooms: tile-free and super trendy
Inspiration
A bright and breezy start to the day with the right washing area
Designer
Casambi App
Designer
Frank Huster
Inspiration
Matt surfaces
Material science
Storage in the bathroom: eight ideas for creating more space
Designer
Matteo Thun & Antonio Rodriguez
Material science
Painting the Bathroom: how to make your new paint job a success
Material science
Descaling faucets, shower heads, etc.
Technology
Toilet Paper Facts
Technology
Saving energy and water in the bathroom
Inspiration
The Dream Bathroom of Christian Werner
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Vintage bathrooms
Inspiration
Bathtubs with a door
Material science
Cleaning bathroom grout
