2026

Design Awards Silver Winner - Hangzhou Ouyi Technology Co., Ltd.

Brass Concealed Faucet

Entrant

Hangzhou Ouyi Technology Co., Ltd.

Category

Household Appliances & Accessories - Cleaning Devices

Client's Name

Country / Region:

China

Great design often chooses to disappear. Inspired by aerodynamics, this concealed faucet series strips away every unnecessary detail, leaving only smooth, rounded lines that flow like air. The result is an object that never demands attention, yet quietly elevates the space it inhabits. Behind this restraint lies serious engineering. The patented Dulayer® anti-fingerprint crystal coating, a silicon-based structure, works alongside PVD ion plating to deliver twice the wear resistance of conventional electroplating, while passing 48-hour salt spray testing at double the national standard. The 10° tilted spout, combined with 360° rotation, follows the natural posture of the hand and body—reducing splash and eliminating the need to bend or overreach. Installation, often the weakest link in concealed systems, is addressed through a full-process auxiliary kit developed for China's complex construction environments and validated across tens of thousands of projects. From brushed nickel to desert gold, each finish is crafted to remain pristine through years of daily use. This is minimalism with substance: beauty that endures, and function that never announces itself.

Credits

CHEN ZHENGTAO
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