plonc. Lightness of Being

Studies in small-format material behaviour

The study of small format tiles emerged from observing how light behaves across repeated surfaces.

Where large format tiles register terrain, smaller modules register atmosphere. Reflection becomes distributed, fragmented, and intensified.

Through variations in glaze depth, firing sequence, and proportion, each tile participates in the movement of light throughout the day. Reflection is not applied as image, but released through material condition.

Within the plonc. Intra-Tile Architecture framework, these surfaces operate as fields rather than graphics. Each module behaves as a small instrument of light, contributing to spatial continuity that cannot be achieved through print or pattern alone.

Developed through ongoing glaze and firing studies.

Part of the plonc. Sunset Study material research.

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Sunset Study
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Handmade | Yaki Nara | 3rd Rock
These glazed tiles feature a rich, multi-tonal palette of amber, rust, and deep brown, enhanced by a high-gloss finish that creates movement across the surface. The controlled variation in glaze pooling and tonal depth gives each tile a distinct look
These glazed tiles feature a rich, multi-tonal palette of amber, rust, and deep brown, enhanced by a high-gloss finish that creates movement across the surface. The controlled variation in glaze pooling and tonal depth gives each tile a distinct look
View through an arched doorway into a bathroom with dark green tiled wall, a small white sink, a round mirror, and a green and black striped towel hanging on a heated towel rail.
A bedroom with a wooden bed frame, beige bedding, and dark pillows. The wall behind the bed has a brick pattern, and there is a window with a black curtain on the right side.
A modern bathroom sink with a speckled beige countertop, gold faucet, round mirror above, and a black soap dispenser on the right. Behind is a tiled wall with greenish-brown textured tiles.
Blue upholstered chair next to a blue tiled wall with black brick wall background
Close-up of a bathroom wall with square stone tiles, a mirror reflecting a wooden cabinet and a door handle, and a marble countertop at the bottom.
Modern bathroom with a free-standing oval bathtub, gray striped towel hanging on the side, black floor-mounted faucet, tiled walls, and a walk-in shower area with a textured wall and black hooks.
A corner of a bathroom with black tiled walls, a metallic basin sink on a small dark wooden stand, and a wall-mounted wooden shelf.
Modern bathroom with green tiled walls, two vertical white light fixtures, a large rectangular mirror, a wall-mounted faucet, and a rounded white vessel sink.
Empty shower stall with green tiled walls, a rain showerhead, a handheld showerhead, and bottles of soap or shampoo on a shelf, next to a window with blinds.
Moroccan Zellige: tiles are handmade and full of character, glossy, a bit uneven, and each one slightly different. They add texture and charm to walls, splashbacks, and bathrooms, giving spaces a natural, lived-in feel.