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MALIBU Concrete—Dark Gray

Ogassian tile embraces the interplay of pattern, scale and form, creating an understated aesthetic that is softly beautiful and refined. These designs reference history, yet are freshly modern, adding a new dimension to architectural tile. Available in both concrete and ceramics in dimensional or flat tiles, utilizing a variety of exceptional finishes, glazes and colors. Handmade in Los Angeles using modern and traditional crafting techniques.

The JAPANESE WEAVE invites discovery and surprise as hexagonal tiles modulate into an interwoven array of circles. Available in both ceramic and concrete and in various sizes.

JAPANESE WEAVE Concrete—Light Gray

FACETED HEX Ceramic—Metallic Antique Gold

The FACETED HEX is a faceted hexagon design that creates a random interplay of light, shadow, and reflection. This design is paired with unique metallic glazes and is available only as a custom order.

The PENTA FLORA depicts flowers contained within a pentagonal shaped tile, and when installed, creates horizontal and vertical hexagons. This design invites discovery and can be combined with the PENTA flat tile for added impact and variation.

PENTA FLORA Concrete—Light Gray

The OPTIC SERIES is a collection of designs that reveal shapes depending on the viewing orientation. When directly facing the tile, it appears two-dimensional, but as the viewer moves, the third dimension is revealed through the interplay of light and shadow. The OPTIC 1 reveals spheres within squares with linear groves. This design is the inspiration for the Optic Series.

The OPTIC HEX ELLIPTICAL is an elongated hexagonal tile with linear grooves; protruding ellipses are revealed through light and shadow.

OPTIC HEX ELLIPTICAL Concrete—Light Gray

OPTIC HEX Concrete—Light Gray

The OPTIC HEX (opposite) reveals undulating grooves over a spherical protrusion contained within a hexagonal tile, while the OPTIC 1 (above) is contained within a square tile.

photography by Phillip Ennis

The JAPANESE GEO—a subtle, powerful, yet geometrically simple tile, is a design that was inspired by historic Japanese textiles.

JAPANESE GEO Ceramic—Metallic Antique Gold

The GEO WEAVE is a three-dimensional tile that interweaves and interlocks. Improbable in two dimensions, beautiful in three—the interwoven pattern becomes complete as the modules are connected.

GEO WEAVE Ceramic—New White

The PENTA 3D is a pentagonal shaped tile that reveals hexagons within. There is a hidden order to this pattern that invites discovery. Ganged into 4-piece modules for easy installation. PENTA 3D Ceramic—Metallic Black

The MALIBU pays homage to historic Malibu pottery. This tile distills the historic era in a modern way by subtracting the color and adding scale and depth. MALIBU Concrete—Dark Gray

The FLORA HEX was designed by revolving Ceramic—Metallic Green Gray conic sections around circles; when installed, this design creates a seamless tapestry. The pronounced edges create distinctive breaks in the glaze.

FLORA HEX Ceramic—New White 27

The FLOW is a beautiful pattern that utilizes the grout joint as an integral part of the design. Ganged in four pieces for easy installation.

FLOW 3D OPTIC CLASSIC 29 13

The BOM is a triadic, spherical tile unit that speaks modern and offers uniqueness to flat tile. Nine tile units form one module for ease of installation. This design is only available as a custom order.

PENTA Concrete—Light Gray

The PENTA is an outsized pentagonal tile that creates hexagonal shapes when combined, forming a unique reoccurring pattern. The hidden order to this design invites discovery.

JAPANESE WEAVE Ceramic—Cola

OGASSIAN specializes in the design and manufacture of architectural tile, utilizing a variety of materials. Grounded in human touch, the patterns evolve through a subtractive sculptural process that Daniel Ogassian has developed over the years. Daniel sculpts each of the master models and then refines and perfects them until they are ready for production. The traditional craft of tile making process is merged with the latest technological advancements to achieve these unique, yet timeless designs. Made by master craftsmen in Los Angeles.

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