Hansgrohe in London

Hansgrohe at a glance

Brand

hansgrohe, one of the two brands of the Hansgrohe Group; the other is AXOR

Founded

15 June 1901, by Hans Grohe, in Schiltach in the Black Forest, Germany

Headquarters

Schiltach, Black Forest, Germany. Around 5,600 people work for the Hansgrohe Group worldwide.

Production

Plants in Germany (Offenburg, its largest tap and shower plant, plus Schiltach, Willstätt, Alpirsbach and Bad Bentheim), France, Serbia, the USA and China

Ranges

Showers and shower systems, thermostats and valves, basin and bath taps, shower drains, washbasins, toilets, kitchen taps and sinks

In the UK

Hansgrohe UK, founded in 1990, based at Tournament Fields, Warwick

At Faura

A Crometta thermostatic shower system in the lower-floor shower room at the Faura Interior Design Residency, Westminster, SW1 (trade, by appointment)

Hansgrohe on display in London

The piece below is installed at the Faura Interior Design Residency and can be seen by appointment. The rest of the Hansgrohe range can be specified and ordered through Faura.

What Hansgrohe makes

Hansgrohe organises its bathroom range by area of the room, alongside a separate kitchen range.

• ShowerPlace: hand showers, overhead showers, shower systems, body jets, shower sets, manual valves, thermostats and shower drains, in ranges such as Raindance, Pulsify, Rainfinity, Croma, Crometta and Vernis.
• WashPlace: basin taps, washbasins and bathroom furniture, with tap ranges including Talis, Metropol, Vivenis, Tecturis, Finoris and Rebris.
• ToiletPlace and Bathing: toilets, bath mixers and bath fillers.
• Kitchen: kitchen taps, sinks, accessories and waste systems, including Aquno Select M81, Talis Select M54, Metris M71 and Zesis M33 mixers.

Bathroom products · Showers · Kitchen · New products

Thermostats, concealed valves and shower drains

• ShowerSelect Comfort: a concealed thermostat whose Select push buttons switch between hand and overhead showers; it controls up to three outlets and comes in round, square and softsquare designs.
• ShowerTablet Select: an exposed thermostat with an integrated shelf, 600 mm wide on the ShowerTablet 600.
• Ecostat: exposed thermostats, including Ecostat Element for a multi-spray hand shower, in Chrome or Matt Black.
• iBox universal 2: the base set for concealed installation, connected to the chosen finish set.
• SafetyStop: a safety lock at 40 °C on Hansgrohe thermostats, to help prevent scalding.
• RainDrain: linear and point shower drains, including RainDrain Rock for natural stone, RainDrain Flex (cut to length on site), RainDrain Compact for flat installation, RainDrain Match in Matt Black and RainDrain Point. Dryphon is an optional odour-blocking insert.

Thermostatic shower valves · Shower drains

Water saving and finishes

EcoSmart is Hansgrohe's flow-limiting technology for showers, taps and toilets, and EcoSmart+ reduces consumption further. Hansgrohe notes that using less hot water also lowers the energy needed to heat it. CoolStart, an option on some taps, runs cold water when the lever is in the middle position.

Beyond chrome, Hansgrohe's FinishPlus surfaces include Matt Black, Matt White, Brushed Black Chrome, Brushed Bronze and Polished Gold Optic, so showers, taps and drains can be matched across a scheme.

Saving water · Surface finishes

Heritage

Hans Grohe founded a craft business for metal-spun goods in Schiltach on 15 June 1901, with tin showers in its range from the start. The hand shower became a practical alternative to the overhead shower in 1928, and in 1953 Hans Grohe, then 82, invented the wallbar, which lets a hand shower be fixed at an adjustable height. Klaus Grohe introduced the hansgrohe brand name in 1977.

History · Sites

Specifying Hansgrohe through Faura

1. 01
   See it in a finished roomBook a private visit and see the Crometta shower system in the lower-floor shower room, alongside the other bathrooms at the Residency.
2. 02
   Choose ranges and finishesSelect showers, thermostats, taps and drains for each room, and a FinishPlus colour or chrome to match the rest of the scheme.
3. 03
   Technical packageHansgrohe publishes BIM models at LOD 300 in Revit, ArchiCAD, AutoCAD, SketchUp, IFC and 3DS formats; Faura includes the concealed parts, such as iBox universal 2, that each shower needs.
4. 04
   Order and deliveryFaura orders the specified products for the project and coordinates delivery to site.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I see Hansgrohe in London?

A Hansgrohe Crometta thermostatic shower system is installed in the lower-floor shower room at the Faura Interior Design Residency in Westminster, SW1, which trade professionals can visit by appointment.

Where can I buy Hansgrohe in London?

Interior designers, architects and developers can specify and order Hansgrohe through Faura in Westminster. Hansgrohe also lists its retail partners on its own website.

Where is Hansgrohe made and based?

Hansgrohe is based in Schiltach, in Germany's Black Forest, where Hans Grohe founded the company in 1901. Its largest tap and shower plant is in Offenburg, and the group also has production sites in France, Serbia, the USA and China.

Is Hansgrohe the same company as AXOR?

AXOR and hansgrohe are the two brands of the Hansgrohe Group. AXOR products come from the AXOR Center for Excellence in Schiltach. Both can be specified through Faura.

Can I get Hansgrohe CAD or BIM files?

Yes. Hansgrohe provides BIM models at LOD 300 in Revit, ArchiCAD, AutoCAD, SketchUp, IFC and 3DS formats, with Revit and ArchiCAD files available through bimobjects.com. Faura can collect the files for every product in a specification.

How much does Hansgrohe cost?

It depends on the specification: the range, the finish and the concealed parts each shower or tap needs. Faura prepares trade quotations for each project.

What are the lead times for Hansgrohe?

They vary by product and finish. Faura confirms timing for each order.

What is the Select button on Hansgrohe showers?

On thermostats such as ShowerSelect Comfort, Select push buttons switch the water between the hand shower and the overhead shower. ShowerSelect Comfort can control up to three outlets.

What finishes does Hansgrohe offer besides chrome?

Hansgrohe's FinishPlus range includes Matt Black, Matt White, Brushed Black Chrome, Brushed Bronze and Polished Gold Optic.

Does Hansgrohe make shower drains for stone floors?

Yes. RainDrain Rock is designed for natural stone and can be combined with strong natural stone tiles, and RainDrain Flex can be cut to length on site.