With the heightened importance of hand hygiene, the owners wanted to provide reliable access to hand sanitizer for the staff and guests of the restaurant. Interior designer Caryn Paradis looked for dispensers with a modern yet timeless look. “We needed a permanent solution that looked great and functioned well,” she said.

The permanent, touchless fixture not only complements the hotel’s unique, bespoke interiors, but its sustainable design lines up with the environmental values of Origin Hotels and the Austin community.

Boutique hotel provides cleanliness within a modern design CATEGORY Contract Products/Accessories Design & Health PROJECT Hotel Versailles LOCATION Versailles, Ohio DESIGN TEAM Sketch Blue DK Architects PRODUCT SPECS Hand sanitizing fixture, Material: Aluminum PHOTO CREDIT Catie Viox, courtesy of Hotel Versailles Challenge While planning the rebuild of Hotel Versailles in Versailles, Ohio, managing director Jack Olshan was determined to infuse every part of the luxury, boutique hotel with modern, upscale elements. But one detail eluded him. Olshan was seeking a way to demonstrate the hotel’s commitment to the health and safety of its guests without detracting from the striking visuals of the property. But he was couldn’t find sanitizer dispensers that matched the stylish aesthetic of the hotel. He also wanted a fixture that would last and didn’t need batteries or constant refilling. Solution When he came across the Vaask hand sanitizing fixture at the 2021 HD Expo hospitality trade show, Olshan finally found the answer. “Vaask is the only hand sanitizer company that has done something this beautiful,” Olshan said. The fixture’s clean lines, all-metal construction and superior engineering fit the bill. “Sustainability was important, and so were upkeep and aesthetics,” Olshan said. The Hotel Versailles architects and designers worked with Vaask’s experts to place the fixtures in high-touch, high-traffic areas. Architects learned that they could spec Vaask into projects because it is recessed into the wall, requiring no batteries and offering a permanent solution. The high-capacity, easily refillable tank cuts down on maintenance and waste. And the 5-year warrant reassured Olshan that Vaask is built to last. Vaask’s simplicity and low maintenance were also big selling points, Olshan said. For hotels wanting to provide both luxury and comfort, as well as convey theircommitment to cleanliness, Vaask hand sanitizing fixtures dispense the perfect solution. Click here to see Vaask in action.

Nashville Airbnb hotel finds way to help travelers feel right at home CATEGORIESContract Products/AccessoriesDesign & HealthHospitality PROJECT Muse Airbnb Hotel LOCATION Nashville, Tennessee DESIGN TEAM Kimberly O Design, DK Architects PRODUCT SPECSHand sanitizing fixture, Material: Aluminum Challenge A 55-unit condominium development purpose-built for short-term rentals, the Muse Airbnb hotel is the first of its kind in Nashville. Because the project caters to business travelers and vacationers, Muse’s designers knew it was essential to build in safety and cleanliness. The designers needed a hand hygiene fixture that would enhance the building’s modern design, rather than detract from it. The fixture also needed to be so inviting that people would want to use it as well as easy to maintain, so busy staff could focus on guests’ other needs. Solution When Muse designer ES Design Group saw Vaask’s touchless hand sanitizing fixture at a trade show, they immediately knew the touchless fixture would be a perfect fit for the project. “Vaask is the first company to address the germ problem in an elegant way,” lead designer Emily Smith said. “While everyone else is producing plastic jugs, Vaask decided to bring (a solution) into the 21st century.” Muse Property Manager Patty Williams said the sleek Vaask fixtures look right at home in the luxury facility. “Vaask is doing exactly what it’s meant to do: get people’s attention and encourage them to sanitize their hands,” she said. Williams tells a story about the day the property’s developer came in with his 4-year-old daughter: “They walked in the front door, and she saw it by the elevator. Drawn by the LEDs, she immediately walked over and held her hand up. It was proof positive of the whole concept. If a 4-year-old is instantly drawn to it and can use it, you know it’s going to work.”