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The white tile joint emphasizes the horizontal rows while also marking out each of the terracotta-coloured tiles . In contrast , the bathroom walls were clad in the same white tiles as the floors , but with a reddish tile joint .
TILES WERE ALSO USED FOR THE ORIGINAL FLOORS
By way of a charming anecdote , when different layers of previous flooring were being removed during the refurbishment work , a lower original floor was discovered made of hollow floor bricks . Hence , with the new flooring , it might be said that the design team has paid tribute to part of the apartment ’ s original history .
The apartment is sympathetic to the traditional architecture of this Barcelona ’ s neighbourhood , and the architects have skilfully reflected this essence by using authentic , traditional materials such as WOW ’ s tiles .
Gracia is a small neighbourhood filled with narrow streets that nestles between Barcelona ’ s more cosmopolitan areas and other parts of the big city . Thanks to the vibrant atmosphere of its streets , crammed with bars , restaurants and shops , this is one of the most popular areas of the city . Furthermore , it is also home Güell Park : one of the most widely admired works by famous architect and artist Antonio Gaudí .
THE BEJMAT COLLECTION , UNITING TRADITION WITH MODERNITY
BEJMAT pays tribute to traditional Moorish-influenced tiles . It was in the 14th century that , in addition to traditional combinations of white and terracotta-coloured tiles such as those scene in the Gracia apartment , a variety of other colours were developed . WOW offers a new homage to these traditional tiles in 9 different colours and 6 décors , available in two formats , rectangular 5x15cm or square 15x15cm .
ARCHITECTURE IN KEEPING WITH THE LOCAL BACKDROP
Lluís Parramon and Emma Tahull founded their architects ’ studio in 1997 . This small studio aspires to offer harmonious , respectful solutions , with a sensitivity to the existing setting and any pre-existing ones . Through a combination of technology and skilful design , the studio seeks to create architecture with the emphasis on comfort and energy efficiency , within the physical and technological possibilities of each individual project .
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