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16 Kitchen & Bath Design News • December 2016 Circle No. XX on Product Card Faucet Brand FORTIS Launches in Canada TORONTO — Italian-designed kitchen and bathroom faucets are making their way to Canadian showrooms this fall. FORTIS, designed and produced in Italy, will be the newest luxury brand of faucets to be made available in select showrooms across Canada this fall. "FORTIS is bringing a whole new level of sophistication, innovation and beauty to Canadian wholesale and consumer showrooms," said Adam Findlay, senior marketing manager with Spectrum Brands. "FORTIS is known for truly unique looking faucets that make a statement in whatever room they're in." FORTIS is a part of Spectrum Brands, along with brands like Pfister. FORTIS began in 1954 as a small artisan company with roots in Pogno, Italy, taking design inspiration from the nearby fashion capital of Europe – Milan. Each faucet references the her- itage and craftsmanship unique to the FORTIS family and Italian tradition. Cities Inspire Designs for DXV PISCATAWAY, NJ — DXV, a division of LIXIL Water Technology Americas, recent - ly unveiled its "Iconic Cities," a grouping of kitchen and bath designs inspired by the distinctive architecture of four U.S. cities – Charleston, New York, Palm Springs and Miami. The designs were created by the DXV Design Panel, comprised of Susan M. Jamieson, ASID; Richard T. Anuszkiewicz; Beth Dotolo, Carolina V. Gentry; and Gen- evieve Ghaleb. The designers incorporated DXV fixtures and faucets in each space. For "Southern Classic," Jamieson was inspired by Charleston during the 1890- 1920 era. She chose architectural elements from Charleston's historic homes and com- bined them with modern bath fixtures. "The Golden Apple" DXV kitchen, created by Anusz- kiewicz, uses simplified geometries to represent New York City in the 1920s. The designer used a range of ma- terials that both contrast and meld, including marble and metal, acrylic and glass, Macassar Ebony wood and ostrich leather. Beth Dotolo and Carolina V. Gentry, co-founders and co-owners of Pulp Design Studios, went with "Mid- Century Resort," combining Hollywood glamour with desert modernism for their Palm Springs-inspired bath. Uniquely modern design elements were paired with glamorous touch- es throughout the space. "Contemporary Beach," created by Genevieve Ghaleb, reflects the modern vibe of Miami's hot yet clean designs. Symmetry and precision give the room a clean aesthetic, while curves and neutral hues soften the space. Susan Jamieson, ASID, recreated the 'Southern Classic' city of Charleston in this bath, combining architectural elements from the city's historic homes and blending them with modern fixtures, such as the DXV Fitzgerald freestanding tub. INDUSTRY UPDATE NOTEWORTHY DEVELOPMENTS IMPACTING THE KITCHEN AND BATH MARKET Kitchen, Bath & Interior Design 3D Design, Floor Plans & Elevations Home Design & Remodeling Custom & Manufacturer Catalogs Construction Drawings CAD Tools & Section Details chiefarchitect.com/FreeTrial Download a Free Trial Version Smarter Design Software Chief Architect ® Circle No. 8 on Product Card