Bathroom design revolution: interview with Mike Holland and James White from Foster + Partners
The birth of the MA project and collaboration with Falper for a new bathroom furniture collection.
Foster + Partners, one of the world’s most prestigious architecture studios based in London, recently presented its latest creation in the field of interior design: the MA bathroom furniture collection. In an exclusive interview, we had the opportunity to speak with Mike Holland, head of Foster + Partners’ industrial design division, and James White, senior partner at the studio, to discover the secrets and challenges behind this innovative collaboration with Falper, an Italian company specialising in bathroom furnishings.
The MA project was born from Foster + Partners’ constant search for cutting-edge solutions in bathroom design. The main objective was to create a furniture collection that would be functional, aesthetically appealing and able to integrate harmoniously into different architectural contexts. To realise this vision, Foster + Partners chose to combine their expertise with that of Falper.
The MA collection is distinguished by its clean, contemporary and elegant design. The furniture has been made using high-quality materials such as solid wood and marble, with great attention paid to details, from finishes to opening and closing solutions. Furthermore, Foster + Partners and Falper have integrated advanced technological solutions to offer an optimal user experience, combining aesthetics and functionality harmoniously.
During the project’s development, one of the main challenges faced by the team was finding a balance between functionality and aesthetics. The goal was to create furniture that was not only beautiful to look at, but also practical and suitable for daily use. Additionally, Foster + Partners and Falper placed great emphasis on environmental sustainability, using recyclable materials and energy-efficient solutions to ensure minimal environmental impact.
The collaboration with Falper was a key element in the success of the MA project. Thanks to the synergy between the two companies and the combination of their expertise, it was possible to translate Foster + Partners’ vision into an extraordinary bathroom furniture collection. Falper’s extensive experience in the bathroom sector helped overcome production challenges and achieve exceptional results.
Looking to the future, Foster + Partners and Falper expect to continue innovating in bathroom design and exploring new possibilities to offer even more advanced and exclusive solutions.
