AXOR Incave: A New Architectural Approach to the Shower by Antonio Citterio

With AXOR Incava, designed by Antonio Citterio, AXOR introduces a new era of luxury bathing: a shower environment liberated from visible technology and transformed into a sanctuary of stillness, architecture, and contemporary ritual. AXOR Incava is not merely a product; it is a statement. A fully integrated object that unites thermostat control, hand-held shower, and storage niche in one harmonious design, disappearing almost entirely within the wall. What remains is space for water, light, and atmosphere to take centre stage.

“AXOR Incava represents a fundamental shift in bathroom design,” says designer Antonio Citterio. “By eliminating protruding parts—no handles, knobs, or visible elements—it transforms the bathroom from a technical space into a clear, integrated environment where the ritual of bathing becomes a tranquil experience. You move beyond the traditional notion of the bathroom and gain an entirely new spatial quality.”

Architectural Purity in Just 11 Millimetres

With understated elegance, AXOR Incava seamlessly integrates into any refined interior. Its signature soft-square escutcheon, extending just 11 millimetres from the wall, frames a perfectly flat front surface—purposefully quiet, yet undeniably expressive.

Within this architectural clarity, function and form blend effortlessly:
• flush-integrated Select buttons for precise thermostat control
• two finely knurled push buttons for water volume and temperature
• an almost invisible 1-jet hand-held shower that appears only with a gentle press
• a spacious ten-centimetre-deep storage niche

The hand-held shower elevates the showering experience with a soft, enveloping PowderRain spray. The niche features subtle water drainage and an optional dimmable ambient light, casting a warm, atmospheric glow across the space.

Bespoke Luxury – Personalisation at Its Finest

AXOR Incava embodies uncompromising individuality. The escutcheon, niche back panel, and control labels can be finished in a wide range of AXOR FinishPlus surfaces and further personalised with AXOR Signature. This allows AXOR Incava to harmonise effortlessly with every AXOR collection—whether as a refined statement piece or an architectural extension.

Design Freedom Meets Effortless Convenience

Ideal for both shower and bathtub applications, AXOR Incava is available in multiple configurations, with or without ambient lighting, and offers the flexibility required for sophisticated architectural planning. The trim set can be easily removed, providing immediate access to the installation—an advantage for those who value both design and functionality. Distributors can be positioned freely across compatible AXOR components, ensuring maximum freedom in bathroom design. The niche’s back panel can match the surrounding wall material or be specified in elegant black glass. With AXOR Signature, personalised symbols and custom engrings are also available, creating a truly bespoke experience.

AXOR. Form follows Perfection.

AXOR conceives and manufactures iconic objects for luxurious bathrooms and kitchens. Developed in collaboration with world-renowned designers—Philippe Starck, Antonio Citterio, Jean-Marie Massaud and Barber Osgerby among them—AXOR products come in a variety of styles. All AXOR faucets, showers and accessories are produced to the highest standards of quality. With expertise that extends far beyond the products themselves, AXOR inspires and enables architects, interior designers, and the design-savvy public. Together with AXOR, they shape water-related spaces that reflect the unique personality of the user. Part of the Hansgrohe Group, AXOR is a forward-thinking brand dedicated to developing distinctive products, manufactured with excellence.

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