Soft Tile and Brick

Construction · Detail

Context Connection to the Earth168 · Good Materials207 · Floor Surface233 · Sitting Wall243 · Paving with Cracks Between the Stones247

Problem

Hard, machine-made tiles and bricks stay unchanged, smooth, and cool year after year — they lack any capacity to gain character or warmth with time.

Solution

Choose soft, hand-made tiles and bricks that are free to weather and take on a patina over the years, so floors and walls grow warmer and more alive with age rather than staying cold.

Usage Warm Colors250 · Ornament249