"Romantic Reminiscence," the winning bathroom design by J. Robert Call, was inspired by the history of the Lambert name. Lambert has German roots, and means “land bright.” Call used this in his design to create the romantic getaway the Lamberts desired. Open spaces and a circular flow of energy and traffic help to create a soothing, peaceful retreat. The circular, custom-built vanity allows for centrally located storage, easily accessible from all angles. The vanities were built to accommodate the difference in Carmen and David’s heights.

The circular shower was patterned using the turrets of Germany and the Charlottenburg Palace. A dual showerhead arrangement promotes a feeling of “grandeur and luxury. ” The sauna is equipped with Color Light Therapy.

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A “three-quarter” broken rock wall that resembles the Cologne Cathedral gives privacy and architectural elegance to the toilet area. A moveable screen was added to give privacy when moving from one area to another.

Call looked to the future as well when designing the bathroom. Wheelchair accessibility and a barrier-free design were implemented to accommodate guests or any future needs of the clients. A fake front was put on Carmen’s vanity to allow a wheelchair to glide underneath. Grab bars were provided and all the fixtures are lever operated.

For the final touch, the spa/bath position was carefully planned. Carmen and David use the area the most between 4 and 7 pm. The spa was placed where the greatest amount of southwestern sunlight would be at that time. As the sun sets, the light peeks through the skylight and illuminates the room with warm, relaxing rays.

1st Place Bathroom

1^st Place Bathroom