hansgrohe Innovations wins Double Golds at iF DESIGN AWARD 2025

08 May 2025 CW Team

hansgrohe Avalegra

hansgrohe Avalegra impressed the jury as "a good example of how to introduce a new usage scenario in the bathroom." The experts praised the elegantly curved mixer tap, which creates an original yet reassuringly familiar design concept in harmonious unity with the gently sloping washbasin. The innovative face spray function was particularly highlighted: It "creates a delightfully cleansing water fountain and makes the awkward splashing of hands unnecessary." The jury is convinced that this forward-thinking design "will likely inspire imitation."

hansgrohe Raindance Alive

With Raindance Alive, hansgrohe set another design milestone. The jury characterised the product as "an innovative interpretation of the shower surface." The centerpiece is the one-piece front panel with a sophisticated nozzle structure that revolutionises the geometry of water flow. Their concluding verdict sums it up perfectly: "The name says it all - it's a joyful experience."

With two out of three iF DESIGN AWARDs GOLD awarded in the sanitary sector, hansgrohe underscores its design excellence and innovative power in the industry. Since 2015, Hansgrohe SE with its brands AXOR and hansgrohe has been leading the ‘Gold Ranking’ with a total of 8 Gold awards. The awards confirm the brand's consistent approach to setting new standards for the daily water experience through extraordinary design.

hansgrohe stands for holistic bathroom experiences that combine water- and energy-saving technologies, intelligent functions and long-lasting quality. With timeless and innovative premium products, the brand supports a sustainable lifestyle and transforms daily water routines into extraordinary experiences. Driven by a unique pioneering spirit, hansgrohe, together with its long-standing partner PHOENIX, creates living environments and product solutions for bathrooms and kitchens that enrich everyday life with more design, comfort and enjoyment. Within the internationally active Hansgrohe Group, the premium brand hansgrohe manufactures, markets and distributes showers, shower systems, bathroom and kitchen faucets, bathroom accessories, furniture, sanitary ceramics and kitchen sinks worldwide under the hansgrohe brand. hansgrohe. Life is waterful.

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Once again, this year, the prestigious iF DESIGN AWARD has recognised groundbreaking design achievements with particular relevance to society and everyday life. An international panel of experts evaluated almost 11,000 submissions from around 66 nations. The hansgrohe brand impressed with two innovative bathroom solutions and was honored with the coveted iF DESIGN AWARD 'Gold' labels.hansgrohe Avalegrahansgrohe Avalegra impressed the jury as a good example of how to introduce a new usage scenario in the bathroom. The experts praised the elegantly curved mixer tap, which creates an original yet reassuringly familiar design concept in harmonious unity with the gently sloping washbasin. The innovative face spray function was particularly highlighted: It creates a delightfully cleansing water fountain and makes the awkward splashing of hands unnecessary. The jury is convinced that this forward-thinking design will likely inspire imitation.hansgrohe Raindance AliveWith Raindance Alive, hansgrohe set another design milestone. The jury characterised the product as an innovative interpretation of the shower surface. The centerpiece is the one-piece front panel with a sophisticated nozzle structure that revolutionises the geometry of water flow. Their concluding verdict sums it up perfectly: The name says it all - it's a joyful experience.With two out of three iF DESIGN AWARDs GOLD awarded in the sanitary sector, hansgrohe underscores its design excellence and innovative power in the industry. Since 2015, Hansgrohe SE with its brands AXOR and hansgrohe has been leading the ‘Gold Ranking’ with a total of 8 Gold awards. The awards confirm the brand's consistent approach to setting new standards for the daily water experience through extraordinary design.hansgrohe stands for holistic bathroom experiences that combine water- and energy-saving technologies, intelligent functions and long-lasting quality. With timeless and innovative premium products, the brand supports a sustainable lifestyle and transforms daily water routines into extraordinary experiences. Driven by a unique pioneering spirit, hansgrohe, together with its long-standing partner PHOENIX, creates living environments and product solutions for bathrooms and kitchens that enrich everyday life with more design, comfort and enjoyment. Within the internationally active Hansgrohe Group, the premium brand hansgrohe manufactures, markets and distributes showers, shower systems, bathroom and kitchen faucets, bathroom accessories, furniture, sanitary ceramics and kitchen sinks worldwide under the hansgrohe brand. hansgrohe. Life is waterful.DHL

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