The Aqueduct tap was placed first in its category in the 2014 annual cobra tap design competition. The tap consists of multiple small pipes which direct water to a collection basin where it accumulates and pours out in a continuous flow. The tap draws on the notion of optical illusion and brings about a sense of awareness regarding the origin of water.
An induction coil is incorporated into the body of the tap which allows the unit to be a fully cohesive rapid water heating system.The copper body is designed to be large and eye catching in order to emphasise the underlying induction heating function of the tap. The trendy form of the tap is therefore intended to semantically represent Cobra’s contemporary, forward thinking attitude towards saving water. The intention is that the users will associate the distinctive shape of the tap with its unique function.
The elegant, slender form is inspired by current design trends seen in lighting, furniture and textile design. An industrial chic aesthetic is obtained through the use of black and copper colours. These colours emanate a sense of luxury and as a result would be intended for the high end tap market.
Technical refinement stage:
- The design is centered around standard tap/ faucet components and an induction heating unit.
-Two cold water pipes are directed into the tap and one pipe passes through an induction coil which rapidly
heats the water.
- The hot and cold water converges and mixes. This water is directed into 8 x 4mm individual black powder
coated Dzr pipes.
-Water is controlled with a standard quarter turn head fixture.
- Water passes through an aerator at tap head which allows for a continuous stream of water.
