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Plumbing News
KWC ZOE – New style icon in the
world of kitchen faucets.
 Strikingly
innovative in both its design and its technology, the new KWC ZOE combines an
elegantly curved shape with exceptional functionality in ways that are unmatched
by any other premium kitchen faucet. While its sculptural, timeless beauty will
complement a wide range of décors, from traditional to contemporary — its
dynamic, user-friendly features will help meet the day-to-day demands of an
active, modern kitchen.
The extraordinary innovation embodied by this new style icon is demonstrated in
several ways:
Form: Created by NOA Design Studio of Aachen, Germany, the compelling shape of
the new KWC ZOE evokes the upward sweep of a parabolic jet of water. Even as the
spout is swiveled through its full 270-degree horizontal pivot, it maintains a
flowing outline — a new sculptural image with every turn. “Our goal,” says NOA’s
Michael Lammel, “was to create a synthesis of emotion and precision; a simple,
sophisticated form that would stay in the minds of the user.”
Technology: Part of that sought-for “emotion” derives from a fascinating
interplay of water and light created by the LUMINAQUA® LED light ring, which is
incorporated into the seamlessly integrated pull-out spray. This ring
illuminates both sink and water at once, giving the jet a luminous quality while
also ensuring a properly lit washing and work space — even if the user or other
overhead objects block ambient lighting.
Production: The slim design of the light ring and its integration into the rest
of the faucet was possible thanks to an innovative, hydroforming production
method in the manufacture of the spout. Here, a thin tube is shaped to create a
100%-accurate and reproducible form, as well as the ultra-smooth transitions
that give the KWC ZOE its precise appearance and its safe and hygienic
character.
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As co-designer Michael
Zeisel notes, “We sought functions that could satisfy the
most demanding luxury kitchen user: a technologically
advanced product that would invite him or her to explore new
ways of using this faucet.” Key functions include:
•Convenient pull-out spray… With a maximum flow rate of 1.8
gallons per minute (gpm), the KWC ZOE features two spray
settings – an aerated Neoperl® jet and a needle spray. The
ergonomically shaped, concealed pull-out extends nearly 20
inches in any direction. Due to the pull-out’s innovative,
yet intuitive form, the user understands how to operate the
spray at first touch. The high-quality metallic casing
extends the service life of the hose.
•…that’s easy to keep clean: The KWC ZOE incorporates a
practical feature called KWC JETCLEAN™ to reduce lime
deposits. As water flows through the spray, the outlets in
its faceplate — made of a soft but resilient material —
expand to prevent deposits from accumulating. What little
residue remains is easily removed by rubbing a finger over
the nozzles. A quick-fastening mechanism called Turn And
Clean™ permits the faceplate to be unscrewed so the aerator
can be cleaned and reinserted, all without tools. Finally,
the transitions at the comparatively few joints on the KWC
ZOE are seamless and therefore easy to wipe clean, with no
protruding edges that might collect dirt.
•Energy-saving LED: The Luminaqua LED light can be switched
on and off with a simple membrane button integrated into the
pull-out spray. Using only 1.2 watts of power and a plug
power supply of 6.75 volts, the light gradually dims after
30 minutes of usage before switching off automatically. The
result: a service life of approximately 20,000 hours.
•Sophisticated lever design: The KWC ZOE operates with a
delicate, yet robust, low-profile lever that blends
discreetly into the background, thanks to its dark color.
Using an innovative sliding mechanism, this pleasantly
tactile lever moves smoothly in three different directions
to control flow and temperature. Water temperature is
controlled by pulling the lever forward for colder water, or
pushing it back for hot — opposite the way most faucets
operate. This common-sense feature is designed to protect
young children from coming in contact with excessively hot
water.
Offering maximum convenience, safety and style for
residential and select commercial applications, the new KWC
ZOE encapsulates all the kitchen faucet expertise of KWC.
“Our intent was to bring something new to the luxury kitchen
faucet market,” says NOA’s Michael Lammel, “a completely new
and original product that embodies the Swiss image of
precision, perfection and simplicity.”
KWC ZOE has been honored with the prestigious Design Plus
powered by ISH 2013 award for its outstanding and
exceptionally innovative design. The faucet is available in
two finishes: chrome, with a list price of $1,250; and
splendure™ stainless steel, $1,925.
For more information on KWC ZOE, visit:
https://www.kwc.ch/english/products/private-use/linie-detail/line/show/Lines/kwc-zoe/
ABOUT KWC
KWC is a leading supplier of luxury kitchen and bath
faucets, shower systems and accessories in North America.
For more than 140 years, KWC has defined Swiss Excellence
and is proud to be the first faucet manufacturer in
Switzerland to receive the ISO 9001 Quality Assurance
Certificate. That KWC faucets are still designed and
manufactured in Switzerland is our guarantee of the
expertise and skill of the workforce, the constant
refinement of tried-and-tested technologies and a
consistently high-quality product. For more information,
visit:
www.kwc.us.com. Or call: 678.334.2121.
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