The collaboration between REPUBLIC OF II BY IV and the historic Portuguese atelier VIUVA LAMEGO introduces two sculptural tile families, **Colinas** and **Marola**, each exploring materiality through contemporary industrial design. Developed by REPUBLIC OF II BY IV with Portugal’s renowned ceramic artisans, the collections reinterpret traditional porcelain craft with a modern, architectural sensibility that enhances surfaces across interior and exterior spaces.
Contemporary Craft Rooted in Heritage
Both collections are produced using porcelain techniques preserved at VIUVA LAMEGO’s factory in Sintra, where hand-made tilemaking has endured since 1849. By merging artisanal processes with sculptural experimentation, the partnership allows dimensional surfaces to emerge from a dialogue between tradition and innovation. The tiles’ palette of white, blue, green, ochre, and black reinforces their timeless, architectural character.
Colinas: Sculptural Pleats and Layered Relief
The **Colinas** collection reimagines the soft folds of pleated textiles as a structured, textural ceramic surface. Vertical and horizontal striations form subtle ridges that catch light in shifting gradients, producing a fluid, tactile expression. Offered in modular 10×10 cm, 10×20 cm, and 20×20 cm formats, Colinas supports varied layouts for interior and exterior applications in hospitality, retail, and residential environments.
Marola: Organic Wave Formations
Shaped by gentle, asymmetrical carvings, the **Marola** collection draws from the wave patterns left behind as water retreats across sand. Each porcelain tile becomes a fossil-like imprint, emphasizing softness within a sculptural frame. Available in 10×10 cm and 10×20 cm formats, Marola’s glaze-filled grooves build rhythmic compositions suited to facades, feature walls, and immersive interior installations.
Design Philosophy and Material Expression
For REPUBLIC OF II BY IV, the collections embody a belief that surface design carries cultural memory. By engaging VIUVA LAMEGO’s heritage, Colinas and Marola celebrate craftsmanship as a living practice, demonstrating how handcrafted imperfection enriches contemporary architectural materiality. The result is a pair of tile series rooted in legacy yet fully aligned with present-day spatial sensibilities.
Technical Specs
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Collections | Colinas, Marola |
| Designer | REPUBLIC OF II BY IV |
| Manufacturer | VIUVA LAMEGO, Sintra, Portugal |
| Material | Porcelain |
| Formats | Colinas: 10×10, 10×20, 20×20 cm; Marola: 10×10, 10×20 cm |
| Color Palette | White, Green, Blue, Ochre, Black |
| Applications | Interior and exterior surfaces; hospitality, retail, residential |
