A Vision, for the Future of the Bathroom LAUFEN at Clerkenwell Design Week: A Vision, for the Future of the Bathroom 19-05-26 Twitter Facebook LinkedIn Pinterest Email Clerkenwell Design Week (19-21st May 2026) brings together architecture, design and material innovation across London’s most creative district. Within this context, LAUFEN presents a clear vision for the future of the bathroom one shaped by responsible production, technological progress and enduring design values. Rooted in Swiss precision yet informed by a global design culture, LAUFEN’s approach looks beyond surface aesthetics. It considers how bathrooms are made, how they function over time, and how they can respond to the environmental and cultural challenges that increasingly define contemporary design. A Historic Setting for Future Thinking Set within The Charterhouse, one of Clerkenwell Design Week’s most characterful venues, LAUFEN’s presence sits at the intersection of heritage and innovation. Surrounded by centuries old architecture, LAUFEN highlights how future focused ideas can emerge from a deep respect for craft, material integrity and design. Here, visitors are encouraged to engage with the bathroom as a system, not only what is seen, but how products are produced, powered and sustained throughout their lifecycle. A New Direction for Ceramic Production Central to LAUFEN’s vision is the transformation of ceramic manufacturing towards a more sustainable model. The brand’s commitment to CO2 free ceramic production is demonstrated through its industry leading electric kiln in Gmunden, Austria. This pioneering advancement in manufacturing redefines one of the most energy intensive stages of the manufacturing process. Designing the Future Bathroom: Performance, Responsibility and Intelligence The future of the bathroom is shaped not only by how products are manufactured, but by how they respond to real human behaviour. This perspective is reflected in LAUFEN’s collaboration with Yves Behar, whose work consistently bridges sustainability, technology and everyday use. Developed with this philosophy, the VOLTA basin collection rethinks a fundamental bathroom element through reduced water consumption, integrated intelligence and a sculptural yet purposeful form. Rather than treating innovation as a visual statement, VOLTA demonstrates how thoughtful design leadership can quietly improve performance, comfort and efficiency, revealing the bathroom as a space where environmental responsibility and human centred design naturally converge. Visit LAUFEN at The Charterhouse, Charterhouse Square, Barbican, London EC1M 6AN Registration Link