Scultptural 3d Tiles
Layers of Possibility
The world is full of surfaces that fall flat. Let’s change that.
Use our groundbreaking concrete digital fabrication process to reshape the world around you. Wherever you see a surface, consider how you could transform it into a sculptural experience.
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Flat structures may be easy to build but too often feel uninspired.
Why not adorn the simple stucco wall by your hot tub with replicas of Roman reliefs to make a bath fit for an emperor?
Should a drab block retaining wall not become a monument to modern art?
With digital precision, we can ensure whatever you dream up will become real.
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The beauty of building with tiles is that no job is too big or small.
The entire facade of a building can be covered or a small sculptural element can be added as a focal point in a foyer.
Designs can even grow over time to make a living donor wall with architectural presence.
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Unlike traditional cast concrete, our tiles are easy to install. No heavy equipment needed here.
With standard tiles sizes of 8”x8” and 12”x12”, our tiles are light and manageable for a person to handle.
Modern adhesives allow our tiles to be installed on nearly any surface, making even vertical installation is as simple as glue and stick.
Case Study
This piece was designed by the Artscapes team for an Iowa State University alum. An original work inspired by Christen Petersen, this high relief depicts Jack Trice in front of the Iowa State University pedestrian bridge leading to the stadium dedicated in his honor.
Year
2025
The starting point for any scultpural tile set is a 3d file, whether mesh, NURBS, or SubD.
In this case, we created a mesh and verified it was suitable for printing.
For your project, we can create the model for you or provide feedback early in the process on any changes required to a model you supply.
Given a suitable model, we produced a final rendering to show the client.
The overall dimensions of the piece and the look of the artwork were reviewed and approved.
Finally, the tiles were fabricated and installed.
Our sculptural tiles can be unpigmented, integrally colored, or painted/stained after curing.
For this project, tiles were fabricated with unpigmented concrete and later stained to produce a stone look.
Stained and installed tile set. Here the sculptural tiles were used to create a focal artpiece covering only part of a wall.
We offer several methods to add color to our relief tiles.
Integrally colored
Unpigmented
Stained