Mar 15 2007
Aeon Radiator Heaven has added an exciting new dimension to designer radiators with the incorporation of a non-toxic paint containing special pigments that absorb energy from any light source, converting it into a soft-tone glow at night or when a room is in darkness. The first design to benefit from this treatment is Abacus, the Aeon radiator intended primarily for children’s bedrooms, rumpus rooms and play rooms, and inspired by the ancient Babylonian computing device of the same name.
Abacus also incorporates a new engineering-led feature which has real aesthetic design benefits and is to be introduced across all wall-mounted Aeon designs. A single point entry 50 mm centre-to-centre valve, sited at the bottom of the radiator, ensures that all pipe work for water entry/exit is hidden. The compact valve is also rear-mounted, enabling it to be contained within the lines of the radiator, minimising its intrusion into the overall design. This also enables Abacus to be sited closer to a wall than previous designs, making it suitable for the most confined of rooms.
By day, the new Abacus features 95 pergamon coloured sectioned aluminium balls which provide a subtle contrast with the radiator’s ten brushed satin finish stainless steel tubes. At night the Abacus’ balls utilise the energy absorbed during the day to glow in the dark, creating a futuristic and fun light-effect with the balls apparently suspended in mid-air. Whether incorporated into a space as a design feature in its own right, an unusual and interesting element of an overall design scheme, or as a night-light in children’s bedrooms, Abacus is sure to be a talking point.
Aeon head of design, Saffet Kalender, says: “Good design does not always have to be a serious affair, it should be fun too! This radiator ticks both boxes with its new recessed central valve providing aesthetic, engineering and efficiency benefits, and the illuminated balls bringing a smile to the face of all who have seen the design so far, be they children, adults or pensioners.”
This design is available in two sizes. The 1,600 mm tall Abacus features 95 sectioned aluminium balls positioned along its ten brushed satin finish stainless steel tubes. A shorter 950 mm tall variant has 70 balls. Customers can specify ball colour and illuminated paint effect, or a simple plain aluminium finish, at time of ordering.
“The colour permutations are almost endless,” continues Kalender. “The Abacus balls can be made to glow in a wide range of hues, or can be finished in solid coloured paint without the special energy absorbing pigments that create this effect.”
Abacus retail prices range from £1,141.00 for the largest illuminated model to £584.00 for the smaller non-illuminated paint or polished aluminium ball design. All variants have a common depth of just 45 mm.
The entire Aeon Collection is produced from the highest grade solid stainless steel and ranges from small towel warmers to the mighty 31,611 Btu (9,254 Watt) output Millennium. Every radiator is hand-finished to create the collections’ stunning ‘metal in the raw’ brushed stainless steel effect. The craftsmanship and quality of the Aeon Collection is such that a 20 year guarantee applies across the range.