VAHO GLASS | Sliding shower enclosure system in a bathroom with handcrafted finishes

In this private residence in Sant Julià de Vilatorta, in the Osona region of Barcelona, the bathroom combines handcrafted tiles, natural wood and stucco in a composition where each material plays a leading role. In a space with this level of detail, choosing the shower enclosure system is no longer a purely functional decision, but becomes part of the architectural language itself.

The starting point: a bespoke bathroom with handcrafted tiles and natural wood

Warm cream-coloured handcrafted tiles with grazing light cover the walls. The natural wood ceiling features organic shapes. A consistent palette of wood and earthy tones runs throughout every detail of the space: taps, furniture and accessories all share the same matte black finish.

In a project where every material has been carefully selected, the shower enclosure also had to meet the same high standards. A bulky profile, visible mechanisms or a generic finish would have disrupted the visual continuity and material balance of the space.

The sliding solution also contributes to space optimisation, which is particularly relevant in bathrooms where every centimetre needs to be used efficiently without compromising comfortable circulation.

The solution: a compact sliding shower enclosure profile with concealed mechanisms

For this bathroom, the Vaho Glass SV-X50 sliding shower enclosure system by Saheco was specified, featuring a compact aluminium profile in a wall-to-glass configuration. The smooth 76 × 49 mm sliding profile conceals all the mechanisms inside, leaving only a clean, continuous profile line visible.

With its matte black finish, the profile does not compete with the handcrafted tiles or the warmth of the wood. The system complements the architecture without becoming the focal point.

You can find out more about Vaho: Shower enclosure systems and their different solutions for bathroom projects.

The Vaho Glass SV-X50 system in detail: technical features

Beyond its visual integration, the sliding system incorporates a range of technical solutions designed to meet the demands of this type of project, particularly in a humid environment such as a bathroom, where moisture resistance and component durability are essential.

• The compact 76 × 49 mm upper sliding guide houses the entire system mechanism inside, reducing the visual impact of the hardware and leaving only a clean line visible above the glass.

• Front access to the components simplifies both installation and maintenance, particularly in projects where handcrafted finishes require any subsequent intervention to be kept to a minimum.

• The system features ball-bearing rollers and the option of a double SofTop soft-closing brake, providing precise sliding, smooth closing and a user experience in keeping with the quality of the project.

• Available in wall-to-wall, wall-to-glass, glass-to-glass or corner configurations, Vaho Glass SV-X50 can adapt to different bathroom geometries while maintaining the same aesthetic and construction consistency.

• The profiles are available in different finishes, allowing the system to adapt to the material language of each project and integrate with the profiles, taps and other metal elements within the space. Available in polished stainless steel effect, polished chrome, brushed gold and matte black anodised finishes.

 

The result: a compact-profile sliding shower enclosure in matte black

In projects where the bathroom is understood as an extension of the home's architectural language, the choice of shower enclosure system is no longer based solely on functional criteria. Visual integration, quality of movement and the ability to customise finishes make the hardware an additional design decision.

The profile blends visually into the space, while the glass maintains its sense of openness, light and visual continuity. The overall composition preserves the prominence of the materials that define the project, with the system complementing the architecture rather than imposing itself upon it.

The result is a shower enclosure hardware solution that combines architectural integration, technical precision and a high-quality user experience, thanks to a compact profile, fully concealed mechanisms and a profile finish that integrates into the same colour palette as the rest of the bathroom.

To discover other shower enclosure hardware solutions, explore the Saheco range.

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Architect: Jordi Font

Project: Casa Niuu – Jordi Font