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Confounding Ceramic Clothing

Diary of a Tile Addict

It started with second-hand tiles found in São Paulo in 2014 but she has since made use of tiles from Soviet-era buildings in her native Ukraine, decorated a mannequin with materials from Chernobyl, and most recently has used tiles from an old Venetian hotel to craft her masterpieces.

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Surprises Abound Around This Plush Kiev Apartment

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

The G9 Apartment in Kiev, Ukraine, is part of Baraban+ Design Studio ‘s portfolio. The sculptural element is not only a bioethanol fireplace ; it also serves as a wine cellar and hides the cement support column. This extends the openness of the space, making it flexible and multipurpose.

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