Celebrating Oakland’s rich history through materials, visual artist Binta Ayofemi and designer Anand Sheth collaborated to create a sense of joy in this Oakland event space, Commune Bar. Glazed Thin Brick in San Gabriel and Ozark with Corner Trim fit perfectly into the industrial vibe along the colorful bar.
Los Angeles’s skyline is immortalized in Brick at Cal State LA’s revitalized Student Services building. This eye-catching mural can be seen from across campus and is comprised of Thin Glazed Brick in a custom colorway that pays homage to the University’s logo and colors (for a similar look, try Lewis Range, Klamath, Big Horn, Front Range, and Great Plains).
City of Knowledge Islamic School is an Islamic K-12 school in Pomona, California established in 1994 by Iraqi immigrants who wanted to preserve Islamic customs among their youth. We were thrilled to partner with Loc Architects to create this custom mosaic that carries on the historic role of tile in Islamic art and architecture.
Stay tuned to see this one come together!
Making it a priority to have bright and colorful spaces throughout the entire building, Detroit Achievement Academy used a cool blue combination of Norman Thin Glazed Brick in Great Smoky along the walls and 6x12 Ceramic Tile in slip-resistant Morning Thaw across the floors to infuse joy into the 4th and 5th grade bathrooms.
The world’s most sustainable tile meets the world’s most sustainable mattress in Avocado’s Seattle store. Avocado, a fellow B Corp and Climate Neutral Certified brand, used a winning combination of 2x8 Ceramic Tile in Tusk and 1x4 Ceramic Tile in a custom colorway (for a similar look, try our Eucalyptus glaze) to create an environment as soothing as their organic mattresses.
Renewable energy company Brightmark Energy stays on-brand in their new San Francisco headquarters buildout with sustainable handmade tile. Specifying low-emitting and repurposed materials, custom Aerial Tile handpainted on our recycled tile body decorates a spacious island surrounded by other like-minded manufacturers.
Nashville's Revive Healthcare gives its staff an impressive space to revitalize during the workday. A bar of 3x9 Tile in Huckleberry combines with a backsplash of Scalene Triangles in Frost for an office kitchen made for beautiful breaktimes.
Reimagining what a medical practice can look like, Austin Skin welcomes its patients with an incredible artistic display. Scalene Triangle Tiles in Neptune, Mesa, Red Rock, Lichen, Peacock, and Blue Velvet come together for a geometric masterpiece that elevates the patient experience from the moment one enters the office.
The inspiration behind the pattern was originally designed by Erin Elizabeth Curtis for Intelligentsia Coffee in Austin, Tx.
Come for the pastries and stay for the captivating design. Glazed Thin Brick in matte Blue Ridge makes for a handsome backdrop to Gourmandise Bakery’s bustling Salt Lake City Airport outpost. Just don’t forget to make your flight!
Both welcoming and wear-resistant, these 4x4 Straight Set Tiles featured in Driftwood and Nickel were the perfect choice for common areas of this Los Angeles coworking space, Common Grounds.
This pet-friendly apartment community comes complete with beautiful common areas lined with handmade Tile. Our Navy Tiles make a statement in the main lounge area, while custom tile carves out the perfect "hole in the wall spot" for residents working from home or simply enjoying the view (Closest color match: Sea Glass).
Our handmade mosaic tiles cover nearly 25,000 square feet of LaGuardia Airport's newly renovated Terminal B. Designed by critically acclaimed painter Laura Owens, this monumental ceramic tile mosaic, titled I 🍕NY, features 80 iconic references that capture the spirit of NYC, including the Apollo Theater, the Stonewall Inn, a MetroCard, and of course, pizza.
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Laura Owens, I 🍕NY, 2020
Handmade glazed ceramic tiles & grout.
Commissioned by LaGuardia Gateway Partners in partnership with Public Art Fund for LaGuardia Airport’s Terminal B.
All images courtesy of the artist; Sadie Coles HQ, London; and Galerie Gisela Capitan, Cologne.
Sitting atop Dana Hotel in Chicago, this swanky rooftop bar features multicolored grey tiles in a thoughtful modular arrangement. Blue bathroom tiles offer a glamorous spot for guests to refresh.
This expansive and modern office kitchen gets a taste of the artisanal with a landscape-inspired brick tiles backsplash.
Framed by a chef's passthrough clad with sprightly blue-green Tile, every meal coming out of the bustling Birdie G's kitchen serves up a welcoming sight.