AXOR and Haihua Zhang Translate Suzhou's Canals into Bathroom Design

AXOR collaborated with designer Haihua Zhang on the Waterway bathroom concept, part of the 'Escape the ordinary' campaign. The design draws from Zhang's memories of Suzhou, China, a city structured by canals. The bathroom unfolds linearly, echoing narrow waterways, with zones including a sunken bath, open shower, and floating washbasin. Fixtures from Barber Osgerby's AXOR Archivio collection in Brushed Brass are integrated. Materials include Koshi wood and microcement, with an operable skylight creating shifting reflections. The concept references Chinese philosophies of wuxing and feng shui, where water represents balance and regeneration. The project was published on May 12, 2026, and written by Kiana Buchberger.