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Houston’s Alley Theatre is a masterpiece. Any renovation of it, no matter how greatly needed, is sure to stir up…
CB406 Outdoor Shower
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An individual tile of Venice. Image courtesy Peter Molick.
The CB406 is a floor-fitted shower design for both indoor and outdoor use. Unlike its chrome–plated counterparts, this stainless steel fixture is extremely resistant to oxidation, making it ideal for an outdoor shower design in the harsh Texas summer heat. Two columns with knurled details and slanted handles are connected by a steel bridge, which supports an architectural, curved spout in the middle. The design includes a hand spray and tilting handles that easily regulate water flow and temperature.
Concrete and Corten Planters
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Products
Volume 66, Issue 4 - Shift
Jul / Aug 2016
Products
These products for outdoor spaces–from a stylish aluminum pergola to slip-resistant ceramic floor tiles–must be durable enough to withstand the elements as well as the end users.
Contributors
Rita Catinella Orrell is a design journalist and author based in Sullivan County, New York. A former products editor for Architectural Record, she has been a member of the design press for over 25 years, covering interior design and architectural…
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