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Ring Faucet by Sun Liang
Ring faucet is about experiencing water in a whole new way in our daily lives – to rediscover the awe-inspiring beauty of water in a small home faucet. This unique faucet visually frames flowing water in a circular fashion, giving you a full view of the water just as it falls over the edge. The opening orifice at the spout end lets in natural light which illuminates the flowing water for a striking view. Water is ‘reinstated’ as a precious element, like a fine diamond. The external form is simple and pure, as befits a faucet that is meant to emphasize the elemental beauty of water. The simple form allows the design to be easily translated into a series of faucets that cater to different settings and requirements. While the design is novel in terms of aesthetics, the sense of comfort in using a familiar domestic fitting is not lost as the faucet is designed to adopt the conventional interface of the hot and cold – handles basin mixer. Moreover, this tripartite arrangement fits in well with large basins and/or vanity tops.
Designer: Sun Liang
Wall mount version
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fhgk says
The faucet is very nice. Everything else – art etc is bull.
Mrs Clean Cleany says
I wonder how easy it is to clean when all that lime-scale builds up…
Veltis says
How is it difficult to clean? Smooth unbroken surfaces, and a really nice idea, to make the water itself be the focus of the whole thing. Looks good AND is easy to clean. Rare in the design world. The function is pretty basic as well–it’s like any shower head.
Nad says
Same issue here ! beautiful but boy that must be a pain to clean !
Bradley G says
nice good design!
reallynotfred says
looks great, but to get that perfect, clear water probably takes more flow than a standard aerated (I so hope I spelt that correctly, but I know I didn’t) faucet.
Tom Harvey says
I like it. Its cool
Cid says
Stick LEDs in this one, and I’d pay just about anything. Awesome.
jrockny says
gorgeous design, but pointy corners don’t mix with sleepy 2am visits to the loo; i’d have cuts all over my hands after a week! round those edges!
Falconfox says
being an engineer, there can be other things going on. the water is most likely guided downward. obviously, there is a top and bottom layer. The top layer probably has a extruded ring around the ring so that water is “guided” downwards. This would allow for greater water pressure without the problem of water going out both top & bottom.
Steve Cole says
I tend to find everything guided downward by gravity. If the flow is directed as you say, there is likely to be only one rate of flow that actually looks as serene as the photos. At other flow rates, the design would induce turbulence similar to a conventional faucet.
Affanjam says
That looks amazing, the flatness reminds me of the faucet head that imitates the smoothness of a waterfall. Great Design.
Tugs Mcgroin says
It looks great. But there is an element of practicality missing… how will this faucet work after a couple of months worth of mineral deposits alter the ‘ring’?
Techlinks says
The problem with all this design crap is that, one, IF we ever see it, it cost’s about double what it should, plus “Designer” tax, which makes it about three times what it should cost. And, I love this faucet, I love a lot of the stuff I see on these designers websites, but, come on man! The prices!
Jaba says
Just wait until all of the minerals and scum in your water clog it up. Then you’ll go to turn it on and get sprayed in the face. So much for functional art.
Sprig says
When I see stuff like this, I’m torn. The designer in me loves it–it *is* cool. But, how empty does ones life need to be before something like this becomes *necessary*?
karina says
looks awesome, stylish.
At Home with Kim Vallee says
It is a beautiful design. You typically used an artistic faucet like this one in the powder room. You do so because you want to impress your guests.
About for the lime-scale builds questions, the designer taught about it:
Aerators and fine mesh have been eliminated from the design, due to their regular cleaning and replacement requirements for the removal of lime-scale deposits. They were also eschewed due to their capacity for introducing airborne bacteria into the water system.
AG says
I used to replicate this when I was a kid playing with water using my Dads random tools and objects I found around the house. This is a beautiful idea. The volume of water may be decreased, but maybe the different stream could aid with washing, cleaning, etc. I would put this in my kitchen.
No, there is going to be no issue with scale or minerals here. My faucet at home works just fine. It may affect the ‘perfectness’ of the ring, thats about it.
Dutch Flat says
Give it a break, guys. It’s really innovative, beautiful, and clearly a work of art. Who are these people who seem to find something wrong with everything?
MF'08 says
i like it
Bhavs says
Awesome design…almost surreal!
Tony Waters says
This is a brilliant design. The water must be feeling like coming down a natural water fall. And the sound -as when flowing in a stream. So close to nature!.
Ahmad says
Extremely nice design! i wish it will be available in Jordan (where i live) when i need to install such
ConcepTrends says
It looks nice and will be very suited in a modern bath.
As Tony said it looks like a natural water fall.
chetan sorab says
very attractive i should say. Gives a premium feel. excellent.
jin woo han says
wowwowowowowowowowowowowowo!!!!
very unique !!!
Nuno says
Fantastic design.
Scilly Guy says
One day I WILL have one of these
Hung says
it looks very nice for a home wif a lot of silver
Tati says
It´s very cool!
I like very much… Have some to buy??
Vahram says
awesome
It´s very cool
Rodrigo Ramos says
Those people who find something wrong in erverything are the real designers… The other… well… I don’t know what are they…
Designers must thing everything that must go wrong with their projects!
Rodrigo Ramos says
Designers must THINK about everything that WOULD go wrong with their projects…
Sorry… “Rusty” english…
Jakkish says
Where can I order one? I mean… if they are out for sale ^^ It’s so awesome!
lstp0136 says
this is so nice!!! the very BEST
Nathan says
I’d love to place this in the bathroom, with one of those flat type basins that have a slight incline.
I think it would look amazing.
If this had LED’s as someone else said, a blue ring, i believe, at the right frequency minimises the amount of bacteria that grows somehow.
In regards to the water being guided, gravity alone would not be enough. If it was not guided and the water turned up high, then it would “crash” in the middle. However by being guided down, it should really keep the above pictured effect at quite a few pressure intensities.
sina says
so Nice
ojo says
this is an existing product manufactured by HANSA(if i remember well) a few years ago
NNothing New
James says
How would this be easier to clean… cosidering the path water takes its a good Idea but mabye you could take it as a challenge to make the hole a bit wider…
Maestro says
Seperated valves with small circular footprint and bigger and smooth ergonomic handles, solid symetric rectangular geometry, highlighting mirror like surface, are all togetger purpose of choice. Otherwise holes flow stability and effectiveness on usability needs a trial to decide. IMO more than one tip would be nice to function. Overall mostly purposefull design. It has a design concept award from Red Dot 2006, no doubt designer deserves it.
julian says
well done
Brennan says
But wait, who would want to wash one finger at a time by sticking them through the hole?
I want to wash my whole hand at once!
Anyway, beautiful, I’d use it. I’d even clean it occasionally, since clearly the people above would be too inconvenienced by a little work every month or so.
tabiji says
Beauty!
Farshad says
I want The adderess of this company(ring faucet by lim sunliyang)OR a phone number.please.
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