The German bathroom & sanitation specialist Hansgrohe has been awarded Gold trophy in ‘Sanitation Fittings and Accessories’ category at the Architects’ Darling Awards 2016. This is the fourth time that it has clinched the award, the company says.

“We are extremely pleased to take back to Schiltach for the fourth time this ‘Oscar’ of the German construction industry,” says Frank Ecker, head of Project Business at Hansgrohe Deutschland Vertriebs GmbH. The company is based in the German town of Schiltach. “The award is not only the proof that we are one of the most sought-after brands among architects and planners – the Architects’ Darling but also gives our team the incentive to continue delivering outstanding products and exceptional service to all of our partners.”

According to the company, a total of 1,600 architects and planners in Germany were surveyed regarding more than 200 manufacturers and brands in the construction industry in 2016. Readers of the Heinze architectural journal and other industry publications were invited to vote. Influential decision makers in the construction industry were also able to express their opinions on the specialist websites www.heinze.de and www.baunetz.de. A total of 32 manufacturers were selected for the 23 product categories and nine interdisciplinary Jury Awards.