Throughout this building lobby, minimalistic design meets quiet sophistication that offers a refined yet inviting space to welcome visitors. The main feature of this serene space is the exquisite, white glazed ceramic tiles, handcrafted to mimic split bamboo stalks in varying sizes. The effect is a transcending blend of familiarity and magic, akin to entering an enchanting natural sanctuary. The commercial project completed in the city of Nagoya, in central Japan, uses a blend of the Large Stem, Small Stem, and a custom Stem (measuring 4 x 15-1/2” wide) to heighten this sense of natural bamboo grove.
Inspired by Kyoto’s serene bamboo groves, the Bamboo Forest collection blends timeless Japanese aesthetics with modern design. Bamboo, a symbol of strength and harmony, has long graced traditional gardens and homes—now reimagined in tile form.
Handcrafted in Japan, and emulating the gentle concave curve of split bamboo, this complex shape reflects the precision and patience of Japanese ceramic craftmanship. Stocked in two sizes—small and large stem—these tiles bring organic elegance to interiors, reflecting light beautifully to create shifting patterns of shadow and illumination throughout the day.
