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2015/10/13
Ma Yansong presents the awards of the sixth edition of Roca´s international design competition, jumpthegap
The winning projects in the Professional and Student categories have been Btwist and [Aria]2, both recognized for their innovation, accessibility and sustainability. For the first time there has been a Sustainability prize, awarded by the We Are Water Foundation to the Plura project, which combines design and water saving. The event has taken place at the Roca Madrid Gallery with the assistance of 200 leading figures in the fields of design and architecture
2015/05/29
The 30 pre-selected projects of Jumpthegap 2015
The preselection committee has finished its work.. We have got the 30 preselcted projects. Congratulations!
2015/01/23
Countdown begins to participate in the Jumpthegap international design contest
The sign-up deadline is February 25, after which the project registration phase will begin.
The contest organisers have announced a major change, increasing the total cash prizes from €9,000 to €15,000
2014/10/10
Jumpthegap presents its 6th edition during the Beijing Design Week
Inscription process for entry submissions is now open and may be carried out up until 25th February through the competition's website: www.jumpthegap.net
Jumpthegap, the main international competition of the bathroom area, is aimed at young professionals and students in architecture and design from all over the world
2013/10/09
An “elder-friendly” toilet wins Jump the Gap
Kazuyo Sejima, Pritzker Prize 2010, has presented the award of this year’s Roca International Design Contest to Sanna Völker and Marta Cuquet, students of IED Barcelona Escola Superior de Disseny.
2013/01/29
The Finnish designer Harri Koskinen talks about design in the bathspace
Interaction and emotion as key aspects of the discussion led by two members of the Jump the Gap jury
2012/09/18
An encounter with design, innovation and trends at the Roca Barcelona Gallery
The design festival kick-starts the Jump the Gap competition.
2012/05/14
Roca London Gallery, recent winner at the Lighting Design Awards 2012
Designed by Zaha Hadid, the space was recognized for its innovative lighting concept and design.
2012/05/14
Dreams of a faucet. Design with the soul of water
Roca Barcelona Gallery explores design as a key tool for dialogue between humans and water
2011/11/08
Ron Arad and Javier Mariscal Jumped the Gap Playing Ping Pong in a Successful Award Ceremony Full of Surprises
The project In&Out wins Roca's Jump the Gap competition and stars in an amazing Award Ceremony. Most successful participation in the 4th edition of the Competition: 3,004 applicants from 92 countries.
2011/10/14
Jump the Gap Award Ceremony
Ron Arad, president of the jury, will present the award to the winner of the 4th edition of Jump the Gap, the International Design Contest organised by Roca in collaboration with the Barcelona Centre for Design (BCD). For more information visit: www.whatarewecooking.net
2011/06/08
The last 11 finalists of Jumpthegap 2011
Following the first voting of the jury members, 11 finalists were chosen instead of 10 due to a tie between 2 projects for 10th place. These 11 projects will compete for the final winner of the 4th edition of the Roca International Design Contest Jump the Gap.
2011/05/19
The 30 finalists of Jumpthegap 2011
The preselection committee has finished its work.. We have got the 30 preselcted projects. Congratulations!
2011/02/22
Roca receives the Gold 'IF Communication Design Award 2011'
The International Forum Design honours Roca’s exhibition space in the last edition of London 100% Design
2011/02/08
The 4th edition of the Jump the Gap International Design Contest receives 3005 registrations
The winner of Jump The Gap, the International Contest promoted by Roca in conjunction with the BDC, will be announced in September 2011 in London
2010/11/04
Roca Barcelona Gallery hosts several events during the 2010 BCN Design Week
The 2010 BCN Design Week has chosen the Roca Barcelona Gallery, the brand’s emblematic flagship building, as the stage for the opening ceremony and gala celebration of its 5th anniversary
2010/09/27
The 4th edition of the Roca International Design Contest Jump the Gap is underway
The registration period for participants in the 4th edition of Jump the Gap, has opened. The winning entry will be announced in September 2011
2010/07/13
Roca awarded the Golden Lion at Cannes for “Rituals”
Roca receives the prestigious award in the Design category at the ‘Cannes Lions International Advertising Festival’ 2010
2010/07/01
Roca is taking part in the Shanghai Expo 2010
Roca is at the “Desigñ, el acento español del diseño” (Desigñ, the Spanish accent on design) exhibition and is the official sponsor of the Spanish Pavilion
2010/04/26
Armani/Roca - A new approach to the bathroom
Created by the Giorgio Armani group in partnership with the Spanish bathroom experts Roca, both companies world leaders in their respective sectors, this stunning new concept for the bathroom transforms it into a comfortable and harmonious environment with an elegant and personal ambience. Technologically advanced solutions distinguish this bathroom collection – well separated functional areas, tiling, flooring, wall covering, lighting and ceiling finishes all combine to project Giorgio Armani’s style and ethos for the home into the bathroom area. Armani / Roca embodies Giorgio Armani’s unmistakable flair for interpreting the mood of a home, transferring his individual aesthetic values to product development and interior design.
2010/04/01
Roca, the benchmark reference in design, is present in the most emblematic buildings in the world
Roca, the world leader in the creation of bathroom spaces, fits the bathrooms in some of the most prestigious buildings in the world
2010/03/05
Giorgio Armani announces a partnership between the Armani Group and Roca for a new bathroom concept
Armani Group and Roca join in a partnership
2010/03/05
Roca receives two Wallpaper Design Awards
Roca, the global leader in designing bathroom solutions, has received two new awards: Wallpaper Design Award and Wallpaper’s HTC Readers’ Choice Award.
2009/12/22
Roca receives the Superbrands Prize in recognition of its brand excellence
Roca, the leader in bathroom space definition, has been chosen Superbrand 2009, endorsing its brand excellence status once again
2009/12/21
Roca wins the “Red Dot Award Communication Design 2009”
Roca´s bathroom space creation receives international acclaim at the ISH 09 exhibition. The award confirms Roca ´s leadership in design and innovation
2009/10/15
Roca presents Transtube, the first global shower solution
Design and technology combine to offer an innovative solution which for the first time opens the shower door on the bathroom space: 360º of translucent freedom. Roca, world leader in the creation of bathroom spaces and the benchmark reference in design, launches the cutting-edge global shower solution, Transtube
2009/10/09
International recognition for Roca’s W+W, a sustainable solution (washbasin and water-closet)
Roca has launched an innovatory model which will revolutionize the bathroom space, a washbasin and a water-closet in one which allows the re-use of water and a 25% saving. W+W has received the prestigious Design Plus (ISH 2009 Fair, Frankfurt) and Designpreis Deutschland 2010 awards. W+W has been selected for the exhibition which ICEX is organizing at the Spanish Embassy in Tokyo for the Tokyo Design Week
2009/09/25
Breathing Bathtub by the young Chinese designer Li Xi wins the 3rd edition of the contest Jump the Gap by Roca
John Pawson, architect and president of the jury, announced the project winner yesterday, chosen among 11 finalists, in the 100% Design Exhibition in London The winning project is Breathing Bathtub, the bathtub that breathes and molds itself to the shape of the users. A proposal inspired by sustainability allowing users to save water
2009/09/24
Roca will announce today the winner of the 3rd International Design Contest Jump the Gap
John Pawson, architect and president of the jury, will announce the project winner, chosen among 11 finalists, in the 100% Design Exhibition in London The 3rd edition of the Jump the Gap contest, organized in cooperation with the BCD (Barcelona Centre de Disseny) and the ICSID (International Council of Societies of Industrial Design), has been exceptionally successful having received 2.700 entries from 90 different countries
2009/07/17
Roca launches Meridian, the new range
Roca, the global leader in designing bathroom solutions and a benchmark in design, launches its Meridian collection with new washbasins that adapt to any style and area
2009/07/17
Roca presents the 11 finalist projects that entered the 3rd edition of the International Design Contest Jump the Gap
Roca presents the 11 finalist projects which include the winner whose name will be revealed by John Pawson, architect and president of the jury, on 24th September at the 100% Design Trade Fair The list, which has projects from seven different countries, is headed by Spain, with three finalists, followed by China and Russia with two each
2009/07/08
Roca unveils its new Urban washbasin and faucet collection, inspired by four international cities
Roca, a global leader in designing bathroom solutions and a benchmark in design, launches its cutting-edge Urban washbasin and faucet collection The new Urban washbasins bring the skylines of such cosmopolitan cities as Berlin, Barcelona, New York and Shanghai to bathroom design
2009/06/29
Roca presents the International Design Contest Jump the Gap's at 100% Design London 2009
Roca is celebrating the third edition of the International Design Contest "Jump the Gap" with a stand at 100% Design London displaying the ten best projects presented in the latest round
2009/05/12
Roca, the leading global bathroom brand, receives 382 projects, from 54 countries, for the 3rd Jump the Gap International Design Contest
The winner will receive his/her prize from John Pawson, architect and Chairman of the Jury, at the forthcoming 100% Design London. 2,700 applicants from 90 countries had been received by the December 31 deadline to register for the competition
2009/03/10
Roca spotlights innovation, design and sustainability at the ISH 50 Fair
Roca, a global leading company in defining bathroom solutions and a benchmark in design, is showcasing its most innovative and cutting-edge projects at the ISH Fair that opens today
2009/02/12
ISH 50 Fair at Frankfurt: Roca spotlights its commitment to the future
Roca, the world leader in designing bathroom solutions, showcases its global vision focused on design, sustainability and the bathroom of the future.
2009/02/04
Roca receives the ISH 09 Design Plus award
The Roca W+W concept was awarded a prize for its innovative and sustainable design. The Design Plus award is given to the most innovative designs that are also environmentally friendly
2008/12/09
Innovation and design showcased in the 2009 Roca Collection
Roca unveils new solutions that adapt to each life style and make bath time a whole new experience.The trend-setting MERIDIAN series and the ONE and ESSENCE collections stand out thanks to their cutting-edge design
2008/12/09
Presentation of the I Space and Form. Designing the Future forum.
Roca organised a round table with six internationally renowned young architects to reflect on future trends in architecture and design.
2008/11/04
‘Touch Roca & Feel the Planet’ in Casa Decor
Roca invites visitors to Casa Decor Barcelona to “touch” nature and feel its harmony. Design, innovation and sustainability are brought together at Roca´s unique space in the new edition of Casa Decor.
2008/11/04
Roca has been awarded the Design Management Europe prize 2008
Roca receives European recognition for the best design management in a large company
2008/09/26
Roca kicks off the 3rd edition of its International Design Contest Jump the Gap
100% Design London is the launching pad for the 3rd edition of Roca's International Design Contest Jump the Gap. The prestigious competition offers young designers and architects the opportunity to create and present innovative solutions for bathroom spaces.
Key dates 2014-2015
- SEPT'14
- FEB'15
- MAR'15
- APR'15
- JUN'15
- SEPT'15
- OCT'15
6th edition launching at the Bejing Design Week & registration period begins 28 September 2014
Registration period ends 9 March 2015
Submission period ends 13 April 2015 at 13:00 hours (GMT+2)
Pre-selection committee late April 2015
communication jury results June 2015
Jury selection early June 2015
Award ceremony
Roca Madrid Gallery
October 2015
Roca Madrid Gallery
October 2015
