Back in 2019 we shared one of our favourite tile-centred eco projects – Volvo’s Living Seawall. Now, three years on (and on Earth Day) we thought we’d have a look at how things have changed. Each 3D printed hexagonal tile was formed to mimic the roots of mangroves, a species once abundant on the coast of Sydney. Fifty tiles were place along these urbanised coastlines … Continue reading Update: The Living Seawall
Sometimes tile is more than just a beautiful surface for your bathroom or kitchen. Innovative minds have created multi-functional, practical, and inspiring tiles that offer so much more than aesthetics. 1. Cabin of 3D Printed Curiosities Designed and created by architecture and design professors Ronald Rael and Virginia San Fratello, this small cabin explores the limits of 3D printed tiles. Using local materials (including the … Continue reading When tile is more than tile
