This incredible looking wall faucet comes from designer Andrew Tang-Smith and the idea is said to have been spotted in the popular Star-Trek movie series. Even though it has a futuristic feel, this faucet is as real as it gets. “Reveal/Conceal” is a wall embedded device with a multiple functionality. The sci-fi inspired project has a tiny led that acts a fun illuminating light. At a first glance it looks like an interesting wall add-on with no practical usage whatsoever. When opened, the faucet exposes a small apparently hidden storage zone which the user can use for placing small objects. We know the pictures are not entirely clarifying, which is why we added a few sketches. Let us know what you think of this design.- via 3rings
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Why should the faucet be concealed in a room that is especially designed to expose faucets and fixtures? IMHO, with a regular lavatory, a retracting faucet will look kinda awkward.
Nevertheless, the design is good, but it should not be a standalone project.
*clears throat* So… let me get this straight – the water comes out of the swinging door at the bottom, correct?
Well, question? After the water comes out, where does it go? Where is the drain? Because that design would apparently let the once used water splash all over the person’s feet. Not to mention that the ‘hidden storage zone’ has zero airflow. You place something in that and keep it shut for a while? The next time you open it you’re going to have mildew all over everything in there.
To work properly, you would need airflow, a basin to catch the water, some kind of drying device/dehumidifier, and some kind of Energy Efficient label because, well let’s face it folks, many of the fans who would want this would like to see that. Although, the light IS a LED – go them.
Or – you could skip all of those problems by turning the ‘faucet’ into a sanitizing lotion dispenser. All problems solved and refill as needed
Oops my bad – that could be the basin right below it!
@Michael: It sort of is, yes
Its stand-alone because it was for the Reece Bathroom Innovation competition. It was the only one that got Finalist from Western Australia.
see http://bathroominnovation.com.au/2010winners.
Apparently the guy only dedicated a day to the whole idea, design and presentation because he actually studies architecture. Thats probably why it looks somewhat under-resolved and the basin looks like crap. Its a bloody good idea though and thats what counts. Remember you can always get something at the back where the airflow comes through the wall cavities. In australia our cavities are ventilated via the roof.
I go to the same uni as him – his a good bloke