Another Case For Patterned Floors.

BAM!

I saw the second image on Maison21′s tumblr which is now one of my favorite places to browse for inspiration. Thanks Christian!

So obviously, I had to find out who was awesome enough to make that floor, so I followed the link and viola: PRODUCTORA, A Mexico City based design firm. This project is the CELESTE CHAMPAGNE & TEA ROOM.

“PRODUCTORA was charged with the architectural remodeling of a 1940s-era house for the design of a stylish champagne bar & tea room. The design focused on the creation of one single tile that could generate a variety of patterns and changes in direction throughout the whole floor plan. This piece is repeated over the whole floor and onto the lower parts of the walls, creating a strong dividing horizon between a quiet above and a below charged with information.”

I wonder why more people dont do awesomely patterned floors. Jamie Herzlinger does it, Mary Mcdonald does it, Nick Olsen and  Miles Redd do it, The Mark Hotel did it…. Hmmmmmm.

These particular floors are totally glamourous, but because they arent so glossy they are totally understated and cool too. Especially in this case- I feel like the restaurant is really restrained and reigned in, despite the patterned floors. *Just one thing- I could have done without the taxidermy.

Thoughts?