EXCINERE IN AN EAST LONDON GARDEN FLAT
Designer Will Yates-Johnson’s inspiration for the landscape architecture of his garden flat overlooking Hackney Downs Park can safely be said to lie in the monumental and visionary approach of Chamberlin, Powell and Bon at the Barbican. Contrasting materials such as ExCinere volcanic ash-glazed tiles, classic béton brut and polished concrete floors combine surprisingly well in the chosen scheme; but the true standout star is the rich texture of the Slip Resistant finish Terra tiles, which help to bring the outside in, and ensure a smooth transition from breakfast area to terrace.
FLAXWOOD IN DISEGNO #38
The current issue of Disegno features Flaxwood in a series of short stories on memory and design. Kitya Mark considers how her early encounters with linoleum, with its earthy scent and cushioning nature, offer an archetype for our shared experience of a product made entirely from natural ingredients – and one which predates less sustainable alternatives, such as vinyl. Together with Christien Meindertsma, we guide Kitya through Flaxwood’s efforts to return linoleum to its essence, all the while shaping the future of biogenic and non-extracted materials.
MARMOREAL
Marmoreal® is available in two colourways in a range of standard dimensions and finishes that suit different applications.
MARMOREAL AND GRT ARCHITECTS
GRT Architects' conversion and renovation of the St.Thomas Rectory, Harlem, NY, into a resplendent home and working artist’s studio is arguably the practice’s most accomplished work to date. The project was many years in the making and was headed up by Tal Shori, a co-founder of GRT. Tal drew on the talents and expertise of a fantastic roster of artists, makers and designers including our friends at Michael Anastassiades and Granby Workshop. We are pleased that Marmoreal made the cut and features throughout the property and can be found in bathrooms, kitchens, landings, and a fireplace hearth.
AT HOME WITH FORMAFANTASMA
Through 'La Casa Dentro', Formafantasma’s exhibition unveiled in 2024, the designers touched on themes of domesticity, ornamentation vs. function, and the meaning of objects and homes as part of our collective memories and personal identities. The duo's 1930s Milan apartment revealed the use of ExCinere in a number of cohesively-linked flourishes, all of which were designed by Andrea and Simone.
ExCINERE
ExCinere, our volcanic-ash-glazed tiles developed in collaboration with Formafantasma. Available in two standard sizes, eight glazes and a range of options for special installation needs.
FLAXWOOD
Flaxwood® is a natural architectural tile derived from linseed oil, developed in collaboration with the Dutch designer Christien Meindertsma.
FLAXWOOD EXHIBITED AT MoMA, NY
Christien Meindertsma and Dzek are included in MoMA’s exhibition 'Pirouette: Experiments and Turning Points in Design'. Its focus is on design as an agent for change, and the role designers play as catalysts for challenging behaviours, habits and circumstances most in need of addressing in society. Flaxwood features alongside design icons including the Apple Macintosh 128K (1983) and Milton Glaser's original I ♥ NY concept sketch (1976), among others.