Cast glass-fibre reinforced concrete (GFRC) cladding tiles with a micro-organic partial honeycomb imprint, 330 mm wide, nine units per square metre, cast and cured in the Western Cape. Specified for interior feature walls and sheltered exterior elevations. Made to order.
Series 01 module, Quarry Raw. 330 × 330 mm · 9 per m² · point-up or flat-up lay.
Technical Specification
Module size
330 × 330 mm (point-to-point)
Coverage
9 modules per square metre laid
Material
Exterior- and interior-grade lightweight GFRC, cast from a hand-sculpted master
Thickness / Weight
20 mm thickness · 3 kg per module
Finish
Quarry Raw (raw cement)
Surface character
Micro-organic partial honeycomb imprint impressed into the recessed bed while green — a relief within the module, not a flat cast surface. Catches ambient light across the field.
Lay orientation
Point-up (rising columns) or flat-up (horizontal courses)
Joint detail
Designed for a tight flush fit
Substrate requirements
Requires stable masonry or reinforced skimmed board substrate; not suitable for flexible drywall without specific framing
Fixing
Standard tile adhesive for residential; integrated rear cast anchors with mechanical clip backup for public or legislated applications
Custom prototypes are cast in-house; volume architectural orders are managed through verified production partners under strict studio supervision
Sample availability
Prototype material samples available upon request
Lead time
Prototype phase — lead times and minimum quantities confirmed upon project inquiry
Material Note: Each module is hand-poured; variations in tonal distribution, minor edge variances, and surface texture are inherent to hand-cast cementitious matrices.
Series 01 is installed as the exterior cladding on The Honeycomb House, Suiderstrand — the studio’s exposure site at the southern tip of Africa. The installation is available for viewing by appointment.
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For the studio’s editorial treatment of the system, see The Surface · Series 01. Enquiries regarding custom finishes or large-scale scheduling are coordinated through the studio.
