# Sink-Toilet Combinations Roca's Award-Winning W+W Bathroom Fixture By Stratosphere Surfer | Published 2009-03-27 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unique-sink-toilet-combination-rocas-award-winning-ww-bathroom-fixture References: [3rings.designerpages](http://3rings.designerpages.com/2009/03/24/burrati-battistons-washbasinwatercloset/) & [roca](http://www.roca.com) Roca’s innovative, ultra-modern toilet and sink combination, called W+W (for washbasin + watercloset), recently won the ISH 09 Design Plus Award in Frankfurt. This unique, [space-saving bathroom fixture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prefabricated-pods) is not only sleek and elegant, but also environmentally friendly. Designed by Buratti + Battiston Architects, the W+W helps to [conserve resources by re-using water](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upfall-shower) from the sink to fill the toilet. This saves approximately 25% in water consumption. The fixture also has an automatic cleaning system that prevents bacteria build-up in the toilet if there is a long delay between flushes. In addition, the unit’s compact size enables it to fit in [very small bathrooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/archiplan-compact-basin-collection). All these features, plus the unusually attractive design, make this one cool toilet... or sink, or toilet-sink… ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 89% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Toilet-sink Combos:** Rising popularity of innovative toilet-sink combinations in the bathroom space. - **Water Conservation Fixtures:** Growing demand for eco-friendly bathroom fixtures that help conserve water. - **Automatic Cleaning Systems:** Increasing trend towards toilets with automatic cleaning systems to prevent bacterial build-up. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Bathroom Fixtures:** Bathroom fixture brands can offer innovative, eco-friendly toilet-sink combos to attract customers. - **Plumbing and Water Conservation:** Companies that specialize in plumbing and water conservation can benefit from rising demand for eco-friendly bathroom fixtures. - **Smart Home Technology:** Smart home tech companies can integrate automatic cleaning systems for toilets to provide a hygienic and convenient bathroom experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Powerful Vortex Toilet Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twistflush-toilet.md) - [Smart Toilet Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-toilets.md) - [Futuristic Intelligent Toilets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intelligent-toilet.md) - [Brutalist Smart Toilets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/formation-02.md) - [Anti-Splashing Bathroom Fixtures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-urinal-design.md) - [Collaborative Seashell-Like Sinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spire-washbasin.md) - [Water-Saving Bathroom Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bergvattnet.md) - [Artfully Sculptured Textured Toilets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-formation-02.md) - [Feature-Packed Smart Toilets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neolet.md)