Bernardes
Created in collaboration with Quiet Studios, this residential project brings together three bespoke ceramic design elements: handmade ceramic fireplace cladding, a decorative ceramic ceiling cornice and a custom wall panel surrounding an elliptical bathtub. Inspired by Ancient Egyptian motifs and the natural world, each handcrafted element combines artistic expression, architectural detail and traditional ceramic craftsmanship to create a distinctive interior.
Created in collaboration with interior design studio Quiet Studios, this residential project explores the relationship between handcrafted ceramics, architectural details and the natural world through three bespoke design elements, each conceived and produced specifically for the home.
The first element is a custom ceramic tile installation surrounding a built-in fireplace. A unique visual language was developed for the tiles, incorporating specific motifs requested by the clients and drawing inspiration from Ancient Egyptian art and symbolism. The resulting ceramic fireplace cladding transforms a functional architectural feature into a distinctive focal point within the living space.
The second element is a bespoke ceramic ceiling cornice designed for one of the bedrooms. Reinterpreting traditional decorative mouldings through handcrafted ceramic, the cornice introduces texture, detail and an artistic dimension to the architecture of the room.
The third feature is a custom-designed ceramic panel surrounding an elliptical microcement bathtub. Conceived as an integrated architectural element, the panel creates a visual connection between the bathroom's sculptural form, the surrounding materials and the overall design language of the home.
Although each feature serves a different architectural purpose, the three elements are connected through their materiality, organic references and carefully developed visual language. Together, they explore how bespoke ceramic tiles, decorative mouldings and custom architectural details can enrich residential interiors and create a deeper connection between the built environment and the natural world.
Through the combination of traditional craftsmanship, contemporary ceramic design and custom-made architectural elements, the project reflects Lava Earth Objects' approach to creating unique ceramic installations for residential and interior design projects.