Testimonials

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Message from the client:

Hello Mr. Torrini,

I apologize for the long gap in communication but wanted to let you know everything worked out wonderfully for our ofuro being completed. The hose suggestion was perfect and the washer was the correct type, there was no need to drill any space into the wood. Here are a few pictures of the completed tub. 

I am so happy to be able to enjoy soaking in my tub weekly and the smell is so wonderfully unique and so relaxing. 

I thank you so, so much for all of your  immediate answers to so many of my probing questions, starting a few years ago now, and even when the time difference was many hours into your evenings!

I have been singing your praises all along to anyone I tell the long saga of my ofuro and I am happy to recommend you to anyone who is interested in an ofuro for their bathroom project.

Thank You!!!!

S. from the USA

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Reply:

Dear S,

Thank you for your kind words!

The installation is very smart and I think it could be of reference for many other ofuro lovers.

Do you think I could upload the photos and your comments in our testimonial corner?

Of course I would omit any personal information and shorten your name.

Please let me know if this is possible!

All the Best//

iacopo

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Message from the client:

Dear Iacopo,

It has been two years, but I wanted to let you know that late last year I finally installed the beautiful tub I ordered in 2022.  Attached is a picture of the final result.  My son enjoys splashing in it and I enjoy a hot soak.  

Regards,

D.

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Reply:

Dear D,

Thank you for your kind email.

It is an amazing interior!!

Best//

iacopo

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Dear Iacopo,

It’s here and it’s wonderful! It cleared customs with only a slight delay and is in wonderful condition. I’ve attached some photos of it in place here. It fits perfectly! It’s a good thing we adjusted the size, it just barely fit through the door.

Thank you so much, I’m extremely happy with my tub.

Sincerely,

K.

Reply:

Dear K.

This looks one of the coziest and brightest bathrooms that we d the honor to collaborate with!

I am sure that the “maru-buro” is as happy as I am!

All the Best ! ＼(^o^)／

iacopo

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Dear Iacopo,

I hope this email finds you well. I thought you might like to see how our bathroom turned out with the ofuro. We absolutely love it!

Thanks so much for all your help with our renovation. It’s been a real pleasure working with you.

Reply:

Thank you for the kind email✨

This is the quintessential “est meets west” bathroom design!

I love it!

All the Best ! ＼(^o^)／

iacopo

PS: you can find more photos of this amazing renovation at:

https://www.diespeker.co.uk/projects/terrazzo-home-with-carlo-scarpa-residential-bathroom/

Terrazzo home with Carlo Scarpa residential bathroom

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Hey Bartok,
No better time than fall to enjoy a good soak, we’ve been loving the kadomaru!

J from Washington state

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see photo here: https://odsarchitecture.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/23-2048×1536.jpg

(photo credits: R. Brad Knipstein @rbradleyphoto )

Message from the client:

Hi, Everyone at Bartok!
We just wanted to send a thank you for our lovely ofuro. 
We think it works great in our newly remodeled home and we love it!

Our architectural firm just posted professionally taken photos of our house on their web site, and it includes a photo of our wet room with the ofuro, as well as a mention of Bartok Design in the Info page. ODS Architecture: Residential – Diablo Hills

We just wanted to send you the link to show you how wonderfully it turned out. 

Thank you!

Regards,

C.

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Reply:

Dear C.

Thank you for the kind surprise and zillions of congratulations for your house!
It is really like “the American dream” (with a Japanese twist…!)

Can I publish it on our HP of course with the references to your architect`s homepage?

We have many upscale clients and I am sure that many are looking for an architect that can achieve this result.

Please let me know.

Best//

iacopo

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https://www.myabode.sg/sale#/for-sale-day-and-night-loft

I obtained from the client permission to share here the project he did where he used our ofuro.
He has a unique design touch and you can see also from his other projects that his approach is of full respect for each different house’s individuality and he is enhancing the space with wit and refined taste.
We are now working on another project in Singapore!
Exciting!!
I think he may be very busy but you can try to contact him to operate magic also for your real estate assets!

https://www.myabode.sg/sale#/for-sale-day-and-night-loft

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Message from the client:

Hi Iacopo,

Doing great and loving the tub! Hope all is well with you. 
At long last we have some pictures! 

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Dear Shelby

Thanks for the amazing pictures and for the permission to share also your company name and HP:

I like that the design is clean but not formal: I find this bathroom classy and elegant yet unpretentious and warm.
I am sure that many Japan lovers following our news would be interested in working with you !
All the Best//

iacopo

Message from the client:

Dear Iacopo,

We are loving the tub! It fits perfectly in our shower and is just the right size for moving out to the patio.Ill send more pictures.

J. from Canada

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Reply:
Dear J.
The lacelike snowy landscape and the warmth of the wood create a perfect harmony.
Even your dog matches the color coordination… amazing!
This picture deserves the cover of a magazine!!
If you send me more photos showing the tub, may I publish them on our testimonials page?
Thank you//

iacopo

PS: I will publish more photos as soon as they send more to me.
I assume they followed my suggestion to move the ofuro outdoors (as it is not connected to the drain anyway)

When I mentioned this option, I had in mind to move the tub outdoors during the warm season, anyway I must admit that taking a bath while it is snowing and then being able to store it back safely indoors is definitely one of the best insights I ever received from the Bartok design`s Japan-lovers community!!!

Message from the client:

Dear Iacopo-san,

Please be informed that I just forwarded some photographs you of our bathroom.
If you want, you can use these photos in your testimonial.
Kind regards,

A. from Holland

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Reply:
Thank you for the nice news and for all the pictures!
At first, I was in doubt about which to choose for the homepage.
Then I thought that not only the bathroom atmosphere is top-notch, but more importantly, you offer many hints about the day-to-day use of the tub. With cover and without. With an inner seat and without.
The photos from different angles really help us understand.
I see now your plan about using shoji for the overhead storage and spare toilet paper storage.
Really lovely and definitely more Japanese than any Japanese house I saw in the past 20 years!!!

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