How can we update our surroundings to reflect societal advancements while also paying respect to the rich cultural heritage that led us to where we are today?
At Kotaso, we actualize the promise of enhanced living environments by activating ambient surfaces. We do this by transcending the traditional two-dimensional wall coverings of the past, introducing a third dimension. At Kotaso, we specialize in elevating surfaces. In them, we impart culture, past, present, and future.
The first series of 10 ceramic tiles is set to reshape how architects and interior designers approach surface decoration. More than just a tile, Kotaso embeds meaning into spaces along three dimensions.
Cultural Application of Symmetry- Kotaso calls on the ancient usage of symmetry to speak to the balance of the universe. The designs are inspired by the traditional use of geometry to denote the perfection of the infinite. and the underlying structure of the universe.
Aesthetic Application of Futurism- While innately familiar, the surface designs make reference to our cultural understanding of what the future is supposed to look like. It is a reimagination of the sci-fi aesthetic. Borrowing design elements from anime, graffiti culture, space movies, and the like, Kotaso embarks on a journey to combine these elements with historic geometries to create its own unique visual language. It is at once familiar while still feeling alien. The surfaces aim to captivate, enthrall, and entrance the viewer, creating hypnotic fields of contemplation and reflection wherever they exist.
Ancient/Modern Process- Our tilemaking process is a fusion of advanced manufacturing practices in the design and prototyping phase, with ancient and modern production techniques depending on the tile application. CAD models, rapid prototyping, hydraulic presses, slipcasting, bespoke glaze chemistry; the process is the way.
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