Developed for the Services Industriels de Genève, this carafe was conceived to support a simple but demanding objective: to give tap water a clearer place in everyday life. In a context where most people already consume it regularly, the challenge was to accompany this habit by giving a public resource a form that could naturally enter homes, cafés, and restaurants across the city.
The design was shaped through use. Its proportions allow a stable presence on the table while remaining easy to handle for different hands. Two subtle waves along the body create a natural grip and introduce a slight tension in the silhouette. The neck extends into a thin, continuous pour, allowing the water to flow in a wide and quiet movement, where the object gradually recedes behind what it serves. The carafe was designed to remain immediate, familiar, and consistent across contexts.
Over time, the object has settled into daily use while remaining open to interpretation. In different editions, artists have used its surface as a support, including the French artist Ben, allowing the same form to carry multiple readings without altering its initial balance. Proceeds from its distribution contribute each year to projects supporting access to drinking water beyond Geneva.