Mineral plaster
An overview of projects, products and exclusive articles about mineral plaster
Project • By Eklekt Atelier • Apartments
Velvet Concrete
Velvet Concrete is a residential interior located in Zabłocie — a post-industrial district of Kraków undergoing rapid transformation. The project reinterprets this industrial heritage through material logic and spatial clarity, rather than through obvious aesthetic references.
ANNA GRUSZKOWSKA
ANNA GRUSZKOWSKA
ANNA GRUSZKOWSKA
The design is based on a continuous spatial flow, where boundaries between zones are defined only by transparent architectural elements: full-height glass partitions, mirrored arcs and subtle shifts in textures. This strategy preserves openness and allows natural and artificial light to act as shaping devices — modelling depth, direction and hierarchy.
Materiality provides the main... More
Product • By Clayworks • Clayworks Tadelakt
Clayworks Tadelakt
Clayworks Tadelakt Finish is defined by its polished depth and subtle sheen, created through a meticulous handcrafting process. The surface is smooth, rich, and light-reflective, carrying a quiet elegance that enhances interior spaces. Both functional and beautiful, Tadelakt embodies a timeless material tradition, refined to bring durability and character to modern design.
Made from natural lime, this finish is water-resistant, breathable, and non-toxic. Its unique surface is achieved through careful layering, compression, and polishing, before being treated with olive oil soap to create lasting protection. The result is a durable, low-impact alternative to tiles or synthetic coatings, offering a seamless finish that contributes to healthi... More
News • News • 21 Dec 2022
Michal Matalon revitalises a derelict Ottoman house into a boutique hotel in the old city of Acre
Located in the centre of the beautiful old city of Acre, a heritage site recognised by UNESCO in Israel, the Melisende hotel, designed by studio Home Maker, is a transformation of an old, neglected Ottoman House into a Mediterranean-style boutique lodging.
Karin Ravenna
Comprising six distinct units catering to various needs, whether it is an adventurous outing or a romantic getaway, the hotel perfectly brings the old and new together in a harmonious design. The high and striking arches foster a connection to the local history, while contemporary design and fittings provide a touch of luxury.
Karin Ravenna
The restoration process involved removing the plasterwork and exposing the underlying stone walls. Under... More