Cenote Bathtub
Made by Agape
Designed by Patricia Urquiola
Cenote di Agape è una vasca freestanding disegnata da Patricia Urquiola, ispirata alle antiche fonti d'acqua dolce delle caverne che avevano un significato mistico nella cultura precolombiana. Il suo esterno naturalmente irregolare e lavorato a mano conferisce al pezzo una presenza grezza e primordiale, mentre l'interno in smalto lucido crea un raffinato contrasto tra texture e levigatezza.
Ogni vasca Cenote è unica e irripetibile, concepita come un oggetto senza tempo plasmato da materia, gesto e atmosfera piuttosto che dalle tendenze. Presentata come prototipo e attualmente in fase di sviluppo, la vasca è realizzata in gelcoat solid surface e porta una presenza scultorea e contemplativa nel panorama del bagno.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What material is the Agape Cenote bathtub made from?
The Cenote is constructed in solid surface gelcoat, hand-worked on the exterior to produce an intentionally irregular, geological texture. The interior is finished in polished enamel, creating a deliberate contrast between the two surfaces.
Is the Cenote bathtub freestanding?
Yes. The Cenote is a freestanding form that requires no deck or alcove installation, allowing it to function as a sculptural centerpiece within the bathroom.
What inspired Patricia Urquiola's design for the Cenote?
Urquiola drew directly from the cenotes of pre-Columbian Mesoamerica, natural limestone sinkholes that held sacred significance for ancient civilizations. That cultural and geological reference informs both the form and the textural language of the piece.
Is each Cenote bathtub unique?
Because the exterior is finished by hand, no two pieces are identical. Variation in surface texture is inherent to the process and considered part of the design, not an inconsistency.
What is Agape's approach to bathroom design?
Agape, founded in Mantua in 1973, treats the bathroom as a space for considered design rather than pure utility. The brand consistently works with architects and designers of international standing to produce objects that carry the same formal ambition as furniture or sculpture.