Inspired by the unspoilt waterfalls of the Swedish National Park Abisko, the Abisko Washbasin aims to encourage users to reflect upon the value of natural resources and to reduce their consumption accordingly.

Instead of traditional pipes, the sculptural, angled design of the Abisko allows wasted water to flow its way down towards the drain in the floor. The design does not allow water to accumulate, as a traditional sink would, but encourages the user to become more aware of just how much water they are using, and catch it with careful consideration.

Abisko is constructed using the minimum of components. It is cast in one piece of marble, consisting of a polymeric compound of 80% marble powder with a synthetic binder. Cast marble has antibacterial properties, it is virtually maintenance free and its surface can be re-polished to remove scratches thereby reducing obsolescence due to deterioration of the aesthetic finish. At end-of-life marble can be recycled for use as fillings in various industries.

The Abisko Washbasin is the result of a collaboration between Eumar Santhenica and Swedish Designer Johan Kauppi together with architect Lars Sundström, representing design firm We Think, from Gotheburg, Sweden.

For more information on the work of We Think visit their website at: http://www.wethink.se/

For more information on the Abisko Washbasin or to make a purchase visit: http://www.washbasinfactory.com/abisko/abisko.html