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CONTEMPORARY CONCRETE TILES
From the start, the spirit at KAZA Concrete
has been curious, intuitive, functionally artistic
and entertaining; manifesting the care and skill
invested in what we create.
Through the collective activities of designers,
sculptors and craftsmen and the application of
technology’s latest achievements, KAZA designs
strive to build on the values of contemporary
architecture and interior design.
Instigating far-reaching changes in the application
of ornate textures and shapes for tessellation,
the resulting objects challenge us to recognise
the full potential of concrete and its casting.
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CONCEPTDESIGNMANUFACTURING
CONTENTSConcurrent Constellations 6
Burst 8Ster 12Cruck 16Quadilic 20
Core Collection 24Petal 26Seed 28Button 30Crisp 32Vine 34London 36Florentin 38Form 40Touch 42
Bespoke Projects 44WA Case Study 46Cracked Earth 50Philanthia 52
Colours 54Technical Information 56
KAZA Concrete celebrates the eternal harmony between
naturally evolved living forms and architecture’s geometrical
shapes.
For the creation of the new collection, KAZA reached out to
design artists from diverse backgrounds with remarkable
conceptual, textural and spatial thinking in order to inject new
perspective into what is traditionally known as surface design.
Works address the concurrent influences of geometry and
ornamentation, while continuing KAZA’s ongoing exploration of
contemporary design.
Together these new tile designs offer a series of constellation
representations depicted in surface patterns. For this, it is
necessary to realise the full potential of concrete by reclaiming
it for artistic ends.
Concurrent Constellations is dedicated to the birth of objects in
which the parts are connected to each other on several levels,
forming a comprehensive image of creativity and exclusivity.
Resulting objects reveal the richness of universal design and
stimulate contemplation.
C O N C U R R E N T C O N S T E L L AT I O N S
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B U R S Tby Rough Front
Burst is conceived of as “bursting” stellar bodies closely packed within
irregular shapes. On close inspection, the tiles feature bold patterning
which settles into a rich, subtly textured surface as one steps back from the
wall. The dynamic design of Burst rewards careful attention to lighting: a wash
of light across the surface of a matte finish tile will heighten the legibility of
its pattern; a glossy finish will bounce point lights or daylight into the tile’s
radial grooves, producing dazzling reflections and highlights. Burst consists
of two hexagonal tiles that can be installed either in repeated patterns or
irregularly to produce a more visually active, ever-changing array. The design
is a continuation of Rough Front’s ongoing work in new, technologically driven
conceptions of ornamentation, surface design and detail in architecture.
Rough Front | Rough Front is a design studio that proposes new ideas for
architectural space, ornamentation, surface design, and detail. Rough Front
blends cutting edge design and manufacturing technology with analogue
methods and an appetite for conceptual tensions: precision versus indeterminacy;
analogue versus digital; pre-industrial versus post-industrial methods of
fabrication; formal excess versus minimalist restraint. Eschewing convention
and expediency, the studio values the complex notion, the intricate pattern, the
rough surface, and the soft form.
Rough Front pursues projects for and in collaboration with institutions,
corporations, designers, artists and individuals.
Rough Front was founded in 2014 by Elijah Porter, who is a designer based
in New York City and a graduate of the Yale School of Architecture.
Tile elements: 2 different forms
Recommended colours: Hello Eternity | Total Eclipse | Reliable Shaman
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S T E Rby Chaim Machlev
Ster captures the moment in which a simple geometric shape pulses a life
sign and becomes organic; strains this boundary while fully respecting the
sacred laws of mathematics to create as much warmth as possible, and gives
life to the environment with such a simple and ancient material.
Marking human flesh with black carbon ink or shaping a room with concrete,
socialising or individualising, contemporary and primitive at the same time,
permanency can project both strength and love, power and sensitivity, when
treated with the right amount of respect and appreciation...
Chaim Machlev | Chaim made a life changing move to Berlin two years ago to
become a tattoo artist. By 2013 he was already voted the ’Newcomer’ of 2013
by TätowierMagazin.
His background in psychology and IT makes his designs stimulating and
outstanding. The minimalistic style of his designs reflects his experience in
computer science, while the mandala-like, geometricline works are in strong
connection with the manifestation of his spiritual side. He gets his inspiration
from nature by observing its phenomenons from mathematical, spiritual and
abstract perspectives. The core of his artistic development has always been
daily experimentation and collaboration with other artists from all over the
world, who are also open to new adventures and techniques.
He balances his designs as nature does its creations.
For Chaim, art is all about sharing and creating new ways of stimulating people’s
senses. He believes that we should not waste much time categorising art,
instead we should enjoy the freedom of experiencing something undefined.
Tile elements: 1 form
Recommended colours: Total Eclipse | Hello Eternity
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C R U C Kby Levi Fignar
Buckminster Fuller, impactful thinker and architect of our
time, committed his life to examining the principles governing
the universe and helping to determine the advancement of
human evolution in accordance with these; searching and finding
ways to do more with less.
As a homage to Fuller’s oeuvre, designer Levi Fignar created Cruck,
a contemporary concrete tile design for KAZA, launched onto the
world stage on a feature wall of Tent London in 2014.
Emerging from a series of experiments based on the rules of
organic geometry, Cruck displays an exciting, visual equilibrium.
It balances the strict regularity of the hexagonal shape with the
roundedness of the central element which acts as the heart of
the whole. Triangular surfaces create a captivating, cracked
reflection of the surrounding lights and shapes.
Levi Fignar | 2014 has been a turning point for Levi Fignar in
which he has fulfilled many of his cherished dreams. Having
co-founded next-level brand/design agency Next Ship, his
career has now taken off in the more creative direction he has
so longed for. His collaborations with KAZA Concrete have
resulted in a world premiere, concrete mosaic installation at
100% Design and the above-described Cruck, debuting at Tent
London. Somewhat miraculously, he has also found the time to
form his music band as well as catch some pretty impressively
large pike in rivers all over Europe.
Tile elements: 2 different forms
Recommended colours: Moon Garden | Total Eclipse | Reliable Shaman
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Q U A D I L I Cby Ilian Garibi
This model is a progression from a basic paper tessellation of a molecule.
Unlike most tessellations, it is folded very slightly, without any overlapping.
Its shape, being as far removed as possible from the classic rectangle, creates
a mesmerizing vision of shifting squares, giving rise to its name.
As an origami artist and designer, I love to find applications that exceed the
potential of paper. This model is created by four diagonal lines that emerge
from the central square. It could not be any simpler, and yet the effect is quite
the opposite.
Ilan Garibi | Five years ago, Garibi decided to become a professional origami
artist. His main field was tessellations, perfectly suitable to design lamps, as
he did with Aqua Creations.
After creating a collection of 200 paper models it was time for a new challenge,
folding new materials, especially those that, by nature, defy folding. His
research helped him to fold fabric, glass, iron and steel plates, silver, wood
and ceramic.
Using this new knowledge he started to design products such as vases,
jewellery, tables as well as works of art. These works are presented in Talents
Design Gallery in Tel-Aviv.
Ilan likes science-fiction and collects riddles. He unwinds to the tunes of
classical Indian musical, enjoys teaching, is an autodidact, can juggle up to 4
balls and is mad about paper.
Tile elements: 2 different forms
Recommended colours: Holistic Approach | Hello Eternity | Moon Garden | Earth View
C O R E C O L L E C T I O N
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P E TA Lby Akos Horvath
My objective with this design was to dilute the plane of
the surface by soft, organic forms. I was looking for a
pattern suitable to create an intimate mood both for indoors
and outdoors.
I turned to nature for inspiration, and ended up applying the
simplest of petal motifs.I managed to enhance the rippling
effect of the motif by adding a soft bas-relief to the petals
for wall covering. The surface will appear to be moving when
lit by a moving light source due to the “shell” shape of the
petals. Placed into an interior, static light conditions will
constitute a slow-paced, pleasant background.
When installed on smaller surface, a single colour selection
may suffice.
Akos Horvath | Creator in a wide range of visual arts, Akos’
professional career spans more than 30 years.
Following the path of great masters, he combined his study
and work as apprentice at various artists including the galleries
of painters Lajos Cziraky and Otto Vagfalvi, later worked with
industrial artist Laszlo Hefter and painter Sandor Farsang.
He applied his experience as illustrator and interior designer
in the eighties when his visual language took a definite shape.
Besides designing coloured glass installations and sculptural
elements, he created several unique pieces of furniture, as
part of his interior design practice.
Currently Akos is the art director of award winning video
games and an avid collector of everything pattern. He owns
a collection of 10.000 publications on illustration, the greatest
in Eastern Europe.
His works have been exhibited in various galleries since
the beginning of the eighties, and have been awarded the
grand prize of Fandom Directory Artwork Contest (USA) and
Champagne Silhouettes magazine (Canada).
Tile elements: 2 different forms
Recommended colours: Hundred Smiles | Cosmo Legend
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S E E Dby Gillian Blease
This tile design has come from a pastime that competes
with illustration for my attention—gardening. I have
recently begun studying horticulture to try and satisfy my
curiosity and have the utmost respect and fascination for
plant life both from botanical and aesthetic perspectives. My
studies have allowed me to research shape and form in detail,
literally through a microscope!
Having lived in Japan, when young, and since travelled there
I am very drawn to motifs and icons and as a result my work
is often pared down to the simplest form. Conversely, a key
inspiration is the late Joseph Frank of the Stockholm design
company Svenkst Tenn who really did justice to the drama and
diversity of flora in his exuberant fabric and wallpaper designs.
I imagine the tiles as a fluid rippling expanse on a tall wall,
‘seeds’ en masse as if packed into a flower.
Tile elements: 1 form
Recommended colours: Moon Garden | Night Straight | Reliable Shaman
Gillian Blease | Born 1970 in Congleton, Cheshire, Gillian
studied Fine Art at the University of Newcastle Upon Tyne.
After graduating she was employed by the Whitworth Art
Gallery in Manchester and continued her art practice at local
studios until she was awarded an artist’s ‘work/live’ residency
in London in 1997. When a piece of work was featured in a
current affairs magazine in 2001 she recognised a medium
with which she felt instantly comfortable.
Having taught herself creative software she set herself up as
a digital illustrator and never looked back. Chiefly an editorial
illustrator Gillian’s clients include The Guardian newspaper,
the Economist, Wired Magazine and the Trade Union Congress.
As an antidote to current affairs and having always been
influenced by applied and surface pattern design she be-
gan developing her own patterns in 2006 which have since
found their way onto book covers, table mats and now
concrete tiles!
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B U T T O Nby Codolagni Design Studio
The design of Button concrete tile was induced by an
experiment: it examined the development of a formation
system created by objects pressed into a rubber sheet. The
rubber sheet’s own physical characteristics mould firm forms
and fine arcs impossible to reproduce by any other method.
When creating the form, the objective was to minimize
human intervention and leave the emergence of design to
the materials themselves. The shape resembling a pulled-in
button connects to the base layer with perfect arcs. As an
extra compositional feature, additional dimension is added
to the tile by a visually confusing characteristic, namely it
is hard to decide whether we see a stand-out or depressed
pattern from certain perspectives.
Throughout my work I seek beauty derived by noble simplicity.
Forms created in the designing process are handled as
objects resembling musical instruments that oscillate along
the edges, and keep the bounded surface stretched. This
tension triggers the atmosphere and “voice” suggested by
the design object.
Tile elements: 5 different forms
Recommended colours: Night Straight | Hello Eternity
Codolagni Design Studio | Gabor Kodolanyi, founder of
Codolagni Design Studio, is a true designer and maker with
a special eye on combining beautiful aesthetics with utmost
precision. Throughout his works he seeks beauty derived by
noble simplicity.
A year after graduating as designer from the Institute of
Applied Arts in Sopron, Gabor founded his own Codolagni
Design Studio (CDS). Since then, his work has focused on
designing and manufacturing unique pieces of furniture
and lighting objects under the Codolagni brand. Primary use
of solid materials contributes to the candid relationship
between material and form.
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C R I S Pby Levi Fignar
Crisp is a result of Levi Fignar’s fundamental appreciation of the low poly
art scene. The designs are multi-faceted, one tile constituted by more
than 80 different polygon-like triangles. Depending upon the viewing point
Crisp creates a myriad of effects; this is caused by the refraction of environ-
mental light on the surface.
Assembled as a wall, these tiles together make an astonishing surface that
tantalises the eye, which is mesmerised by the countless reflections. The
onlooker no longer perceives the material as convex and concave concrete
tiles. These surprising visual effects strongly contributed to the success of
KAZA Concrete’s core collection.
Levi Fignar | 2014 has been a turning point for Levi Fignar in which he has
fulfilled many of his cherished dreams. Having co-founded next-level brand/
design agency Next Ship, his career has now taken off in the more creative
direction he has so longed for. His collaborations with KAZA Concrete
have resulted in a world premiere, concrete, mosaic installation at 100% Design
and the above-described Cruck, debuting at Tent London. Somewhat
miraculously, he has also found the time to form his music band as well as
catch some pretty impressively large pike in rivers all over Europe.
Tile elements: 2 different forms
Recommended colours: Night Straight | Hello Eternity
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This tile design has come from a pastime that competes
with illustration for my attention—gardening. I have
recently begun studying horticulture to try and satisfy my
curiosity and have the utmost respect and fascination for
plant life both from botanical and aesthetic perspectives.
My studies have allowed me to research shape and form in
detail, literally through a microscope!
Having lived in Japan, when young, and since travelled there
I am very drawn to motifs and icons and as a result my work
is often pared down to the simplest form. Conversely, a key
inspiration is the late Joseph Frank of the Stockholm design
company Svenkst Tenn who really did justice to the drama and
diversity of flora in his exuberant fabric and wallpaper designs.
I imagine the tiles as a fluid rippling expanse on a tall wall, the
‘vine’ along the lines of Jack and the Beanstalk disappearing be-
yond reach.
Tile elements: 2 different forms
Recommended colours: Moon Garden | Nexto Everything | Reliable Shaman | Tea Time
V I N Eby Gillian Blease
Gillian Blease | Born 1970 in Congleton, Cheshire, Gillian
studied Fine Art at the University of Newcastle Upon Tyne.
After graduating she was employed by the Whitworth Art
Gallery in Manchester and continued her art practice at local
studios until she was awarded an artist’s ‘work/live’ residency
in London in 1997. When a piece of work was featured in a
current affairs magazine in 2001 she recognised a medium
with which she felt instantly comfortable.
Having taught herself creative software she set herself up
as a digital illustrator and never looked back. Chiefly
an editorial illustrator Gillian’s clients include The Guardian
newspaper, the Economist, Wired Magazine and the Trade
Union Congress.
As an antidote to current affairs and having always been
influenced by applied and surface pattern design she
began developing her own patterns in 2006 which have
since found their way onto book covers, table mats and
now concrete tiles!
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L O N D O Nby Zsanett Kincses
London is become KAZA’s debuting design originally created for the 2012
London Design Festival show. It intends to demonstrate the versatility the
new concrete material offers in terms of shape, texture, pattern and colour vis-à-vis
traditional tiles. London reflects the trust placed in serendipity and symbolises
life as a floral meadow. It vitalises the surface day after day for many years
to come.
Zsanett Kincses | Since her childhood, she has always pursued artistic
endeavours such as painting, folding, transforming, shaping, drawing,
re-thinking and re-arranging. She is very focused and strives for perfection
in the designs she has created. Zsanett finds her work bring her peace and
tranquillity in a busy world.
Discovering the endless versatility of concrete, Zsanett began to design and
manufacture smaller, functional and decorative objects in her own concrete
lab. She also enjoys upcycling old, used objects and is always on the lookout
for interesting materials which she then combines with concrete to make
her creations.
Tile elements: 3 different forms
Recommended colours: Reliable Shaman | Rewarding Peace | Nexto Everything | Night Straight | Geo Tagged
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Florentin’s flower-motif comes from an old book about medieval archi-
tecture and ornaments. It was decorating a wall in a monastery’s cloister.
These tetragonal, half-opened spaces were designed for meditation and
contemplation—exactly the same idea evoked in me observing the undulate but
smoothed down lines of this flower.
I multiplied the pattern and eked out the interspaces with assimetric rhombs
to make a constant and telling marking.
The name, Florentin—which can refer to the capital of the Renaissance—is
also a male name with the concurrent meaning of “flourishing, thriving” and
“considerable”. It derivates from the tender “flower” but it still stands for the
shielding, eternal man. Just as the main character of the Colombian writer
Gabriel Garcia Marquez’s novel Love in the Time of Cholera, Florentino Ariza,
who at the age of 80 enthralls his childhood love. He is tenacious and steady
but extremely gentle—similar to flower patterns cast in concrete.
Mercedesz Nagy | Drawing and designing has played a substantial role in
her life since childhood. At the time of deciding on a career, she opted for
literature and aesthetics rather than fine art. Although as a profession she
chose philosophy of art, the process of creation has remained a vital background,
a meditative basis and a constant source of joy.
Tile elements: 2 different forms
Recommended colours: Moon Garden | Reliable Shaman
F L O R E N T I Nby Mercedesz Nagy
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F O R M
As a wallpaper designer, I look to create a sense of space and dimension
in an interior, using a flat printed surface. For the design of the wall tiles
I was, in contrast, excited to work with the actual relief only. I stripped back
any surface image, reflection and colour, to retain a purity to the overall effect.
Each Form tile can be applied individually in a continuous repeat, or in endless
combinations with the other 3D Form tiles to create a cohesive bespoke pattern.
Erica Wakerly | Her successful application to the RCA came from a desire to
develop her illustration and design skills together as one. As an RCA under-
graduate she won first prize in both the Dorma Award and Graham & Brown
Award. Upon graduation Erica founded her Erica Wakerly label launching
her first groundbreaking and highly acclaimed collection of wallpapers in
2006 for which she received Elle Decoration Best Wallcovering Award 2007
and Homes & Gardens Young Designer of the Year 2007. Erica launched her
first collection of textiles in 2009. As well as having establishing a global
distribution network with representatives in over 25 countries she continues
to work for private clients on bespoke commissions and large scale public
spaces projects. In 2012 Erica contributed a unique design for Wallpaper*
Magazine Handmade exhibition in Milan. She lives and works with her young
family in Margate, Kent.
by Erica Wakerly
Tile elements: 7 different forms
Recommended colours: Moon Garden | Reliable Shaman | Night Straight | Holistic Approach | Hello Eternity
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T O U C H
This very simple yet elegant tile composition is a reflection of a delicate play
on contrast and harmony. The simultaneous arrangement of rectangular
and circular pieces is softened by the slightly convex surface of both shapes,
again setting them apart through distinct surface finishings, matte for rectangles
and shiny for the circular elements.
The minimalist look of the composition provides an exciting but safe and calm
feeling. After all it has a confident glamour, especially in cement grey colors.
Zsanett Kincses | Since her childhood, she has always pursued artistic
endeavours such as painting, folding, transforming, shaping, drawing,
re-thinking and re-arranging. She is very focused and strives for perfection
in the designs she has created. Zsanett finds her work bring her peace and
tranquillity in a busy world.
Discovering the endless versatility of concrete, Zsanett began to design and
manufacture smaller, functional and decorative objects in her own concrete
lab. She also enjoys upcycling old, used objects and is always on the lookout
for interesting materials which she then combines with concrete to make
her creations.
Tile elements: 2 different forms
Recommended colours: Reliable Shaman | Rewarding Peace | Total Eclipse | Hello Eternity
by Zsanett Kincses
B E S P O K E THE ART OF CREATING
UNIQUE CONTEMPORARY CONCRETE TILES
At KAZA Concrete, we are proud to present the world’s
first, truly bespoke tile design and manufacture
process. If you are looking for a customised surface
design for your next project, here are the steps to follow.
Q: What is the lead time for a bespoke project at Kaza Concrete?
A: After the design has been finalised, precise mould pro-
duction takes 3 to 5 weeks. Now we can send a concrete
sample of the new design. Production of the order takes
an additional 3-5 weeks depending on the complexity and
quantity of tiles.
Q: What is the minimum order quantity required for a bespoke
project?
A: 25 m2. A smaller surface area is also possible with a
proportionally higher mould making cost.
Q: How do I submit my tile concept ideas?
A: Be it sketches on a piece of paper or ready-to-manufacture
3D designs, our team will take on the design process if and
where needed. Do not hesitate to ask for help in tailoring
any concept you have in mind!
Q: What are the basic design rules I should take into account?
A: Almost any detailed pattern and texture will be prepared
with meticulous care. In terms of possible finesse of detail,
consider coin designs as a reference. In general, think in
patterns, shapes, depths, arrangements, colour collections
and finishes. For more precise design help, please ask for
KAZA’s Tile Design Guideline.
C A S E S T U D Y
de s ig n by S am Fr i th
Everything begins with an idea. Preferably, an idea that
can be visualised and transformed into a relief pattern.
Whether you have a final concept in your hands or only
some sketches on a piece of paper, our design team will
help you create a visually captivating surface.
I. CONCEPT
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KAZA studio will prepare the 3D model of your tile
design once the tile concept is finalised.
We will share the CGI renders with you, presenting the
surface you wish to create in a form suitable for client
presentation. This will help you to visualize the tangible
form your tile will take after completion.
The designing process comes to an end once every
participant is completely satisfied with the final object.
It is then produced, treated, quality inspected, safety packed
at KAZA Concrete’s manufacturing space, and delivered to
the project address along with installation and maintenance
information. Your contemporary, concrete tile creation is ready.
Q: What about available colours and finishes?
A: As we work with pigment additives, we can mix and match
almost any colour code or colour sample sent to us. We
offer tiles with matte, polished and special (e.g. metallic)
finishing.
Q: At what point of the process do I have to pay any fees?
A: We require an upfront payment for the production of
samples. This will be deducted from the project cost
quoted, thus a sample requires commitment but no extra
payment.
Q: Does KAZA ship to international locations?A: Yes, our products are professionally packed, palletised and
shipped worldwide to projects. We can provide quotations
for delivery.
Q: What happens to my design after the completion of the project it was made for? Will others be able to purchase tiles with my unique design?
A: The finished and delivered tile design is your possession,
you are free to keep it exclusive. We are, nevertheless, open
to discuss possibilities of marketing the new tile design
through KAZA.
II. DESIGN III. FINAL PRODUCT
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C R A C K E D E A R T HDebuting at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2014 in Hugo
Bugg’s gold medal winning RBC Waterscape Garden,
Cracked Earth concrete floor mosaic is an extraordinary
bespoke floor surfacing solution set in an innovative and
sustainable design environment.
Hugo Bugg designed the Waterscape Garden, one of 16
show gardens for RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2014 to highlight
global water issues, by imitating nature’s way of slowing
down water. To establish the main theme, Bugg designed
a seamless cracked earth hard floor as a feature of the garden.
Drawing inspiration from the parched effects caused by
extreme global weather, the design is layered with natural-
ly-occurring geometric patterns. KAZA Concrete, working
closely with Bugg, designed the technical background and
manufactured the seamless Cracked Earth motif in refined
and reinforced concrete mosaic tiles.
Two different types of mosaic-like elements make up the
Cracked Earth pattern. They comprise 54 different small
cracked earth pieces, each individually manufactured, surface
treated and applied to a carrier layer. This allows for a quick
and easy installation, without permanent fixing to the ground,
yet creating a seamless arrangement.
The concave surface of each individually shaped small piece
perfectly captures the result of the natural drying-out process,
sculpted in a way that shows how water finds its way out
over one edge of the object and further down through the
cracks, gradually permeating the ground. This way the tiles
become part of the permeable level in the overall water flow
system and dry much faster.
“The visual effect is so profound because of the honest
approach to the design work, achieved by expert application of
technology-based crafts”—says KAZA Concrete co-founder
Peter Oszko.
Cracked Earth mosaic is an ideal surfacing solution for court-
yards, terraces and walkways of contemporary commercial
environments where the floor covering is designed to leave
visitors with a bold impression, raise questions and ensure
a smooth walking experience. Installation of the object on
vertical surfaces is also possible both indoors and outdoors,
and serves as a nature-inspired contemporary feature wall
for such as a museum or university campus.
Bugg’s colour choice of light grey—originally named Moon
Garden—adds a layer of weightlessness to the contemporary
concept and shows how sustainable designs can be elegant.
CONCRETE FLOOR MOSAIC
photo: Simon Jessop
photo: Simon Jessop
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B E S P O K EH E R I TA G E
P H I L A N T H I AF L O W E R
S H O P
Philanthia is the only, still functioning Art Nouveau
flower shop in Europe, decorated with original murals
and carved mouldings found along a pedestrian street in
central Budapest. The listed building is over 100 years old
and the shop is still blooming as it has throughout time.
Philanthia, which translates as “the love of flowers”, has
undergone a complete renovation and extension in 2014. As
part of the renovation, KAZA was commissioned to redefine
and recreate the floor tiling for the extended shop floor to
achieve a homogeneous overall look.
KAZA recreated the authentic floor tiling using the original
designs and taking into consideration the style and evergreen
atmosphere of this gem in the heart of Budapest.
The new tile design takes the exact dimensions of the old
cement tiles and uses colours derived from the original but
in a slightly different arrangement.
The installation uses two tiles with different shapes and
patterns forming the overall design, both taking inspiration
from the original, with added soft texture to the surface. It
not only brings extra interest to the floor, but also increases
slip resistance in this high traffic area.
The colour of the larger format corresponds to that of the
old one, while the tone of the small element stems from
the colour of the Jugendstil pattern on the original piece.
The project took two months to complete from concept to
installation. It is an example of how KAZA’s bespoke tile
design and manufacturing service can be perfectly utilised
for the renovation of listed buildings in order to preserve and,
at the same time, bring new life to our historic buildings for
generations to come.Original tiles
KAZA bespoke tiles
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This palette constitutes KAZA’s base colour offering.
Moreover, we can mix and match almost any colour code or
sample sent to us, though a surcharge may apply to special
colours.
All KAZA Concrete products are treated against stains and mois-
ture, and are available in matte and glossy finishings. Colours
indicated at tile specifications are designers’ recommendations.
Any tile design can be ordered in any colour or any combination
of colours.
Hello Eternity Cosmo Legend Wonder Guide Returning Dream
Holistic Approach Innocent Envy Advanced Serum Winter’s Absence
Moon Garden So Fresh Stop Now Tea Time
Reliable Shaman Hundred Smiles Oak Cabernet Rewarding Peace
Night Straight China Pop Nexto Everything Earth View
Total Eclipse Vintage Lounge Geo Tagged Smiling Eye
MATTE GLOSSY
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300
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STER
DIMENSIONS: 300 × 300 mm
THICKNESS: 8 mm on side, highest point 30 mm
WEIGHT: 3980 gr/pc 45 kg/m2
PACKAGING
pcs/box m2/box kg/box box dimensions (cm)
4 0.36 16 14 × 31 × 31
Two di�erent forms*
345
300
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BURST
DIMENSIONS: 345 × 300 mm
THICKNESS: 7 mm on side, highest point 10 mm
WEIGHT: 1380 gr/pc 19 kg/m2
PACKAGING
pcs/box m2/box kg/box box dimensions (cm)
10 0.78 14 13 × 36 × 31
220 220
330
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35Two di�erent forms*
VINE
DIMENSIONS: 220 × 330 mm
THICKNESS: 7 mm on side, highest point 35 mm
WEIGHT: 3000 gr/pc 41.32 kg/m2
PACKAGING
pcs/box m2/box kg/box box dimensions (cm)
6 0.435 21 36 × 28 × 24
344
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8
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CRUCK
DIMENSIONS: 344 × 400 mm
THICKNESS: 8 mm on side, highest point 18 mm
WEIGHT: 2510 gr/set 26 kg/m2
PACKAGING
pcs/box m2/box kg/box box dimensions (cm)
10+30 1 7.5+18 46 × 31 × 18
300
155
10
10
30
77
77
QUADILIC
DIMENSIONS: 300 × 155 mm; 77 × 77 mm
THICKNESS: 10 mm on side, highest point 30 mm
WEIGHT: 1290 gr/set 35 kg/m2
PACKAGING
pcs/box m2/box kg/box box dimensions (cm)
15+30 0.66 18+4 46 × 16 × 31
Technical information
425
200
d74
455
132
6
20
PETAL
DIMENSIONS: 200 × 132 mm; d=74 mm
THICKNESS: 6 mm on side, highest point 20 mm
WEIGHT: 300/100 gr/pc 25.50 kg/m2
PACKAGING
pcs/box m2/box kg/box box dimensions (cm)
24+4 0.33 10 34 × 16 × 24
300
200
16
30
Five di�erent forms*
BUTTON
DIMENSIONS: 300 × 200 mm
THICKNESS: 16 mm on side, highest point 30 mm
WEIGHT: 1970/2040/2110/2210/2360 gr/pc 32.83 up to 39.33 kg/m2
PACKAGING
pcs/box m2/box kg/box box dimensions (cm)
8 0.48 17 34 × 24 × 20
173
200
9
50
SEED
DIMENSIONS: 200 × 173 mm
THICKNESS: 9 mm on side, highest point 50 mm
WEIGHT: 800 gr/pc 46.24 kg/m2
PACKAGING
pcs/box m2/box kg/box box dimensions (cm)
20 0.35 16 44 × 22 × 20
200
200
30
55Two di�erent forms*
CRISP
DIMENSIONS: 200 × 200 mm
THICKNESS: 30 mm on side, highest point 55 mm
WEIGHT: 3600/1 650 gr/pc 65.63 kg/m2
PACKAGING
pcs/box m2/box kg/box box dimensions (cm)
8 0.32 21 30 × 24 × 24
235
221127
221
221
10
12
LONDON
DIMENSIONS: see specification on the left
THICKNESS: 10 mm on side, highest point 12 mm
WEIGHT: 1950 gr/set 23.1 kg/m2
PACKAGING
pcs/box m2/box kg/box box dimensions (cm)
5 + 5 + 10 0.5 12 25 × 25 × 25
58
General Material Performance Data
Technical data correct at time of print. Changes may be reflected on the technical sheet of each tile design.
260
100
11
41
Seven di�erent forms*
FORM
DIMENSIONS: 260 × 100 mm each
THICKNESS: 11 mm on side, highest point 41 mm
WEIGHT: 580 up to 1190 gr/pc 22.30 up to 45.77 kg/m2
PACKAGING
pcs/box m2/box kg/box box dimensions (cm)
10-20 0.26–0.52 14–18 27 × 21 × 11
300
d84
260
8
14
TOUCH
DIMENSIONS: 300 × 260 mm; d83 mm
THICKNESS: 8 mm on side, highest point 14 mm
WEIGHT: 1970/110 gr/pc 27.43 kg/m2
PACKAGING
pcs/box m2/box kg/box box dimensions (cm)
8+8 0.62 17 34 × 30 × 16
260
174
82
300
11
22
FLORENTIN
DIMENSIONS: 255 × 295 mm; 142 × 82 mm
THICKNESS: 11 mm on side, highest point 22 mm
WEIGHT: 1270/120 gr/pc 25.56 kg/m2
PACKAGING
pcs/box m2/box kg/box box dimensions (cm)
4+24 0.42 17 34 × 30 × 16
KAZA Concrete Ltd.2000 – Szentendre, Szentlaszloi 160.,
Hungary / European Union
12
EN 15285Concrete tiles with structured surfaces, colored material, profiled
for custom shapes and made with plastic fiber feeding.
Intended to be used for interior / exterior wall applications.
C O N C R E T E T I L E S
*This tile design contains multiple elements. Please ask for a Technical Sheet for detailed specification.
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an exceptional Collection benefiting from our patented technology.
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creation process from design to manufacture.
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