HIMACS was selected for the basin, countertop and splashback

 

Central Manchester is the place to be right now, as a new mixed-use community project comprising homes, offices, hotels, shops, restaurants and bars is underway. NOMA is a 20-acre site that will be developed over 10 to 15 years with a strong sense of neighbourhood at its heart. The Splash Lab, designer and producer of commercial washroom projects and modular bathroom systems, has collaborated with Simpson Haugh Architects to design and supply a full range of basins, countertops and splashbacks for NOMA’s Superloos, clad in seamless HIMACS for an ultra-hygienic solution with an elegant and contemporary aesthetic for these all-inclusive spaces.

 

Set to be one of the most transformative developments in the history of this thriving city, NOMA  includes a 200,000 square foot office space and it was the washroom design of this building which The Splash Lab and Simpson Haugh Architects collaborated on. “We worked closely together over several years to design and create innovative bathroom spaces that champion this building’s promise of sustainability, innovation, convenience and practicaltiy,” says Matt Sauders, at The Splash Lab.

 

 

 

HIMACS is the perfect material choice for the project. Sleek, seamless and soft in form and function, this non-porous surface is fully waterproof with inconspicuous joins so it doesn’t absorb moisture and is protected against bacteria, germs and chemical agents, which are unable to seep through into the material. HIMACS is also highly scratch, stain and wear-resistant as well as easy to clean and maintain, creating basins, countertops and splashbacks that are a joy to admire and use.

 

“Every element of these Superloo spaces are sleek, easy to clean and decidedly low-maintenance,” adds Matt Sauders, “thanks to solid surface HIMACS basins and stainless steel fixtures. They are also DDA-compliant so create a consistent level of comfort and elegance for all users.”

 

The versatile bathrooms were designed by Simpson Haugh Architects to offer users everything they need in one, all-inclusive space. The popular Superloo concept, which The Splash Lab offer, was chosen and they also  opted to use a modular design so that these accessible Superloos were consistent with other bathrooms in both design and functionality. The custom-made Monolith basins are made from HIMACS, maximising usable space while minimising the size of each individual bathroom. Available in a range of sizes, these modular basins can be tailored to their environment without the time or cost of bespoke design, offering a holistic approach with a seamless user experience. The basins are integrated into a mutipurpose vanity that houses bronze PVD finish Radius taps, sensor soap dispensers and slim wall-mounted hand dryers.

 

With its innnate flexibility and special characteristics, HIMACS is the perfect choice for bathrooms in residential, commercial and publicl buildings. HIMACS is hardwearing, durable and fire resistant as well as exceptionally hygienic and resistant to wear and tear, scratches, stains and UV light. Its non-porous surface makes it extremely quick and easy to clean while its thermoformable properties also allow it to be moulded into any shape and size. The absence of visible seams also ensures a seamless finish that prevents dirt, bacteria and viruses building up. This makes HIMACS a Solid Surface material with unbeatable hygienic and clean air properties, guaranteed by certifications that comply with LGA, NSF international standard and Greenguard.

 

Project name: NOMA

Location: Manchester, UK

Designer: The Splash Lab

Architect: Simpson Haugh Architects

Material: HIMACS in Alpine White /www.lxhausys.com/uk-en/himacs

Photos: Simone Morciano

HIMACS elements: Basin, countertop and splashback

 

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