Design that adapts across a lifetime: At ISH 2025, Christian Büttner of Kaldewei presents how inclusive bathroom design can be both aesthetically striking and functionally universal – sustainable, stylish, and accessible without compromise.
The core of the talk is the collaborative project between Kaldewei and the University of Art and Design Offenbach. Under the title CIRCUS – a blend of "Circularity" and "Usage" – design students created future-ready bathroom concepts meant to support users throughout various life stages. From flexible washbasins and adaptive bathtubs to low-water fog showers, the concepts show how accessibility can be seamlessly integrated into beautiful, innovative product design.
Christian Büttner...
...is Design Manager at Kaldewei, responsible for innovation and portfolio management. He works with leading international design studios to develop products that combine durability, sustainability, and design excellence. With the CIRCUS project, he empowers the next generation of designers to reshape the conversation around accessible living.
This lecture was supported by VDS - Vereinigung Deutsche Sanitärwirtschaft e.V.
