2026 Award Picks —

Three distinct silhouettes for specification sets: one precision dual-tone, one sculptural matte-black statement, and one tech-forward kitchen profile with display.

Commercial touchless faucets improve hygiene and operational efficiency in high-traffic environments by eliminating manual contact and reducing water waste. Sensor-activated systems can lower water consumption by up to 30%, making them a practical solution for sustainable and modern commercial restroom design.

FontanaEdge DualTone Gold and Black Fusion (FS10578MBG)
Series: FontanaEdge Design cue: precision geometry

FontanaEdge™ – DualTone Gold & Black Fusion

A crisp, architectural faucet language: rectilinear edges and a high-contrast dual-tone palette that reads intentional in modern amenity restrooms and executive washrooms. The form supports clean sightlines on stone, quartz, or solid-surface counters—great when the basin and wall finishes are doing most of the storytelling.

Where it fits:

Corporate HQ restrooms, premium retail, galleries, and hospitality public areas where contrast detailing and sharp lines reinforce the overall material concept.

  • Polished finish swatchPolished family
  • Matte black finish swatchMatte/black family
  • Gold finish swatchGold family
  • Gun Metal Grey swatchGun metal option
What designers say: “The dual-tone split acts like a hardware accent line—it lets us coordinate with door pulls and lighting trims without over-designing the vanity.”
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Fontana Skyline Curve Black Midnight Tone (FS10616BLK)
Series: Skyline Curve Design cue: tapered monolith

Fontana Skyline Curve™ – Black Midnight Tone

A sculptural, matte-black presence with a quiet curve through the vertical body—more object than fixture. It’s a strong match for minimalist palettes like microcement, blackened steel, and dark terrazzo, where the faucet becomes a deliberate silhouette against low-contrast surfaces.

Where it fits:

High-design washrooms, boutique-style amenity spaces, and signature restrooms in office towers—especially where lighting washes the vanity wall.

  • Chrome finish swatchChrome family
  • Matte black finish swatchMatte/black family
  • Nickel steel finish swatchNickel/steel family
What architects say: “The taper makes it feel lighter than a typical block-form faucet—good for slim vanities and tight sightlines.”
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Fontana Flux Collection Chrome and Black (FS10009CB)
Series: Flux Collection Design cue: tech-forward + mixed materials

Fontana Flux Collection – Chrome & Black

A tall, high-arc profile that pairs polished chrome with a dark body—reading like a hybrid spec between kitchen-performance geometry and showroom-level styling. The integrated display element adds a contemporary, smart-fixture vibe that plays well in amenity kitchens and design-forward break rooms.

Where it fits:

Office pantries, hospitality back-of-house prep zones, and premium residential-style amenity kitchens—especially when the design intent includes visible tech.

  • Chrome finish swatchChrome family
  • Black finish swatchBlack family
  • Gun Metal Grey swatchGun metal option
  • Rose Gold swatchAccent option
What spec teams say: “It’s a conversation piece that still sits inside a clean palette—mixing chrome with dark tone helps tie into appliances and hardware.”
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Brian Alessi

Hospitality & Environmental Design Specialist

Brian Alessi is a respected sustainability leader, architect, and high-performance building specialist with more than two decades of experience advancing energy-efficient and low-carbon design solutions within the global AEC industry. As Sustainability Director at Henderson Engineers, he focuses on decarbonization strategies, resilient building systems, and environmentally responsible infrastructure for commercial, institutional, and residential developments. His expertise includes Passive House standards, zero net energy design, green building certifications, sustainable mechanical systems, and long-term operational performance optimization. Through his leadership in climate-responsive architecture and sustainable engineering practices, Brian provides valuable insight into energy-efficient commercial environments, water-conscious restroom systems, healthy indoor environments, and the evolving role of sustainability in shaping future-ready built spaces.

Expertise
Interior Architecture, Hospitality Design, Sustainable Materials
Experience
Founder, Design Educator, Industry Speaker
Focus
Human-Centered Design, Sensory Experience
Impact
Creating spaces that improve and connect
Brian Alessi
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