TUBES: ideal radiators for refurbishments – where innovation meets aesthetics

Every refurbishment project is a challenge balancing technical constraints and aesthetic demands: spaces, existing systems, and structural limitations dictate very specific choices. Tubes offers a concrete solution with two highly versatile and high-performing radiators: Soho and Agorà.

Both are part of the Elements collection, created to integrate the heating body into the architecture of spaces, combining superior thermal performance with uncompromising aesthetic styling. Production is entirely made in Italy and 100% managed in-house by Tubes with flexibility and attention to every single need. This allows for maximum customisation: hydraulic connections with bespoke connectors that adapt to existing layouts without the need for modifications, customised dimensions, and over 140 colours to choose from. For Soho, special anodised finishes in silver, aluminium, titanium, bronze, and black are also available.

Refurbishing also means updating living comfort, and the adaptability of Soho and Agorà is combined with state-of-the-art construction technology. Soho and Agorà offer a combination that truly makes a difference: a low water content teamed with surprisingly high heat output, made possible by a patented system that maximises the internal heating surface.

Both radiators are made of aluminium, a lightweight, hard-wearing, and 100% recyclable material that allows for quick responsiveness to temperature changes. This translates into savings in heating system usage time and thus energy, flexibility of use, and constant comfort, even in changing climatic conditions.

Such advanced thermal performance, combined with a design which focuses on sustainability, constitutes a concrete advantage for those who choose to refurbish the smart way.

SOHO

A highlight of Tubes's Elements collection, Soho combines architectural elegance with cutting-edge technical performance. Available in both hydraulic and electric variants, and in vertical, horizontal, Bathroom, and free--standing versions, Soho is extremely flexible.

With a minimum width of just 17.6 cm and heights ranging from 60 cm up to 280 cm, Soho can be installed even in very narrow spaces, like small bathrooms, without sacrificing its aesthetic presence.

In its hydraulic version, Soho stands out for its exceptionally high heat output thanks to a patented system that leverages the radiator's internal surface (Soho is made with hot- drawn aluminium profiles, which are joined together by a patented combination and locking system, designed to obtain a large heat exchange surface with minimal presence of hot water). The electric version, on the other hand, can be Wi-Fi and wirelessly connected to a digital thermostat for programming.

Its customisable hydraulic connections and a guaranteed maximum operating pressure of 10 bar make it perfect even for older heating systems.

Plus, Soho can be accessorised with items like hooks and towel rails, available in chrome, gold, polished tin, black nickel finishes, or the same colour as the radiator itself.

AGORA’

A Classic reimagined: Agorà evokes the tradition of cast iron radiators with a contemporary, understated, yet decorative design, bringing together formal research with technological innovation. It is available in 190 sizes and three aesthetic versions (smooth, with single or double décor), and can replace old radiators without the need for any masonry work.

Consisting of 13.7 cm wide modular elements, Agorà stands out for its broad and flexible dimensional range: with heights starting from just 40 cm up to 220 cm, it integrates harmoniously into both traditional settings (for example, replacing old, low-height radiators placed under windows in period buildings) and contemporary spaces, where it can express its architectural dimension.

Thanks to the option of bespoke connectors and a patented internal structure that increases the heating surface, Agorà is a refined and technologically advanced choice for any project, even in historical or restricted contexts.

Made of aluminium, a material that ensures excellent thermal conductivity and thus rapid and uniform heat transmission, Agorà provides an immediate response to temperature variations, improving domestic comfort and optimising system usage times. What’s more, a patented internal system significantly reduces water content, guaranteeing superior heat outputs even with low consumption: an advantage in terms of both energy efficiency and water resource savings.

With an extremely durable internal paint finish and over 140 colours available, Agorà is designed to last over time, even stylistically.

In short, Soho and Agorà are much more than radiators; they are design tools capable of adapting, simplifying, and improving any refurbishment project. Customisation, efficiency, and beauty come together into smart solutions, designed to last and add value over time.

Tubes constitutes excellence in Italian design in the heating industry, bringing together impeccable know-how with trailblazing innovation. Established by the Crosetta family in 1992, the brand stands out for its ability to innovate and its flawless attention to detail. In thirty years of listening, researching and experimenting, Tubes has revolutionised the concept of the radiator, turning it into an icon of design capable of defining the architectural space. The partnership with Ludovica Serafini+Roberto Palomba gave rise in 2004 to the Elements collection of radiators and heated towel rails that are famous for their sculptural appeal. Subsequently, Tubes launched the Plug&Play line, an innovative portable designer heating solution, and also introduced heating accessories designed to enhance comfort. The brand boasts partnerships with leading names in international design and has won a large number of awards, including the prestigious Compasso d'Oro ADI in 2018.