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Architect Carlos Bermejo founded Guch Design to bring a sense of character to sink design
After leading Neftis Arquitectos, an architectural firm in Madrid, Spain that he built from the ground up with a focus on innovative and sustainable design solutions, Carlos Bermejo developed Guch Design. “As an architect, I have always been fascinated by the relationship between form, function and materials in creating meaningful spaces. Over time, I developed a keen interest in the finer details of design – those elements that transform an interior and give it character,” he shares.
Carlos Bermejo, Founder of Guch Design
He came up with the idea of solid surface washbasins. “Sinks, in particular, caught my attention because they combine sculpture and functionality, yet I noticed that most of them looked very similar. It seemed like an element that had not been given much attention in terms of design,” Bermejo notes. He saw an opportunity to innovate and redefine them as artistic pieces; timeless objects that not only serve a purpose but also enhance the sensory experience of a space, which led to the founding of Guch Design.
Deneb sink
Jishui sink by Guch Design
The inspiration behind the pieces lies in nature and its ability to sculpt forms over time. “I am fascinated by how water shapes stone, how erosion softens the edges of rocks and how evolution creates structures perfectly adapted to their environment,” he shares. With sustainability as a fundamental pillar of his work, Bermejo uses locally manufactured ‘Solid Surface’ as a material in the manufacturing process, which is a non-porous, hygienic and fully reparable material that allows for longevity. It also allows for fluid and seamless surfaces to take shape. All the moulds he uses for production are biodegradable. “At the end of its life cycle, the sink can be crushed and repurposed as decorative gravel or even incorporated into concrete mixtures. In this final state, the material is completely inert, allowing it to reintegrate into the environment without generating pollutants,” adds the designer.
Bermejo starts his process with an exploration of form and proportion. “Each sink is born from a concept inspired by nature, whether it’s the fluidity of water, the organic shapes of eroded rocks or landscapes that evoke serenity and balance. My goal is for each piece to have its own identity and tell a story through its lines and volumes,” he shares. Bermejo then translates his ideas into digital modelling and then finetunes the design not just in terms of aesthetics but also considering ergonomics and comfort in its daily use. 3D printing also forms a large part of his process. He attests that the technology has allowed him to reduce material waste during the prototyping phase. “Another key advantage is that I manufacture my own moulds using 3D printing, giving me full control over the production process and enabling me to work with geometries that would be difficult to achieve with conventional techniques,” he states.
Bermejo has installed the sinks across private residences and has begun collaborations with restaurants, hotels and luxury yachts. He is keen on establishing collaborations with interior design and architecture studios, both in Spain and internationally, to bring exclusive and customised pieces to high-end projects.
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