Cultura
The design is inspired by the distinctive shapes and artistic heritage of the ancient pre-Columbian Jama Coaque tribe, dating back to 500 B.C., located in Ecuador. It consists of four tiles and the challenge was to develop an effective approach for seamlessly aligning the tiling lines in every direction. These tile variations allow for the creation of diverse configurations without repetition, echoing the roller stamp design. Cultura revives and highlights the memory and importance of historical local design.
Cultura Concrete Wall Tile by Gabriel Costa was selected as an innovative example of industrial design by the A' Design Awards. Cultura Concrete Wall Tile won the Iron A' Design Award in Building Materials and Construction Components Design in 2024. The A' Building Materials and Construction Components Design Award is an international, juried, academic and meritocratic design prize which honors excellent design of bricks, beams, windows, doors, insulation materials, roofing materials, plumbing fixtures, electrical components and more.
