Bespoke Design Vision by Joris Van Apers
Renowned Belgian designer Joris Van Apers brought his singular vision to life in this renovated barn guesthouse project, where every detail was conceived with material authenticity and functional beauty in mind.
Known for his deep appreciation for characterful materials, precise design and refined craftsmanship, Joris conceived bespoke tapware that pushes the boundaries of both form and performance.
In close collaboration with Kenny & Mason, these designs were meticulously translated into pure, high-quality brass fittings, patinated to achieve the exact finish and texture desired for this intimate yet expressive interior space.
Kitchen Tapware: Custom Design with Old Brass Barbara Levers
In the heart of the guesthouse kitchen, Joris developed a fully custom kitchen faucet that reflects both his design ethos and a highly functional approach.
The tap was crafted with distinctive Barbara levers in a living Old Brass finish, chosen to bring warmth and tactile richness to the space while maintaining a crisp visual presence.
This bespoke faucet was engineered to meet the exact specifications of the architect’s design language, blending seamlessly with the natural materials and bespoke joinery in the kitchen.
Bathroom Innovation: A Singular Faucet Inspired by Japan
Throughout the guesthouse project, Joris consistently arrived with design concepts that challenged conventional approaches to faucet design.
His ideas often combined strong visual identity with demanding and sometimes complex functional requirements.
Rather than simplifying these concepts, Kenny & Mason’s craftsmen embraced the challenge and worked closely with the designer to translate each idea into tapware that performs flawlessly in daily use.
By carefully engineering the internal mechanics while preserving the purity of the design, each piece was refined into a functional object that feels effortless within the space.
This collaborative process, where creativity is matched by technical expertise and deep material knowledge, lies at the heart of Kenny & Mason’s philosophy.
It is this shared dedication to pure craftsmanship, in its most honest and uncompromising form, that allows unique design visions to be transformed into timeless and highly functional brass tapware.
Craftsmanship and Collaborative Innovation
Throughout the guesthouse project, Joris consistently arrived with design concepts that challenged conventional approaches to faucet design.
His ideas often combined strong visual identity with demanding and sometimes complex functional requirements.
Rather than simplifying these concepts, Kenny & Mason’s craftsmen embraced the challenge and worked closely with the designer to translate each idea into tapware that performs flawlessly in daily use. By carefully engineering the internal mechanics while preserving the purity of the design, each piece was refined into a functional object that feels effortless within the space.
This collaborative process, where creativity is matched by technical expertise and deep material knowledge, lies at the heart of Kenny & Mason’s philosophy.
It is this shared dedication to pure craftsmanship, in its most honest and uncompromising form, that allows unique design visions to be transformed into timeless and highly functional brass tapware.
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