Stacey and Doug prepare food before the kitchen's massive wall of soothing tile from Heath Ceramics.

WrenLab Ceramics Each wheel-thrown porcelain vase is unique and coated a clear celadon glaze.

Clock by Tung Chiang, $550 for series of four. Photo by Heath Ceramics.

The residents have a particularly strong sense of color and love to cook with their son, so no-fuss finishes likes these blue tiles from Heath Ceramics were an ideal choice. The tiles combine with colorful tableware and custom walnut cabinetry to make a vibrant inteiror.

Clock by Roger Herman, $850. Photo by Heath Ceramics.

The symbolism of color in Nimeh's work: white—known as the color of perfection and black—secretive, hidden, and mysterious.

Ceramics by Keiichi Tanaka. Functional beauty is the ethos behind the Japanese ceramist’s work. Side dishes in playful silhouettes are grounded by earthy, tactile glazes.

Clock by Natalie Chanin, $1200. Photo by Heath Ceramics.

Hakuji Sendan The Hakuji Sendan collection by Mori Masahiro for Saikai are simple and warm ceramics for daily life. Perfect for a family gathering.

A variety of the designer's binchotan-hued sculpted vases spotted at BDDW. Photo by: Eujin Rhee

Ben Medansky "As a kid, I would constantly play with silly putty to construct small abstract sculptures," Ben Medansky says. "I’ve always loved connecting with the earthy material of clay and been interested in making objects with my hands." Early explorations eventually led Medansky to study ceramics in high school and college; today he works from his L.A. studio creating functional pieces inspired by abstract forms.

Clock by Commune, $400. Photo by Heath Ceramics.

The Vessels Medansky displayed were thrown on a wheel. He then applied more clay to the outside to create the 3-D surface textures. "I usually start by throwing a cylinder and adding or subtracting forms from there," he says. "Most of my pieces are inspired by certain movements and references found in modern art and architecture, such as Le Corbusier’s Notre Dame du Haut in Ronchamp, France. When glazing the objects, I like to use a satin white speckled glaze because it’s a color I see it fitting into domestic and exhibition spaces."

Clock by Tung Chiang, $550 for series of four. Photo by Heath Ceramics.

Clock by Commune, $400. Photo by Heath Ceramics.

The clean, simple lines of Indigo/Slate Dinnerware by Heath Ceramics, based in Sausalito, California, showcase the materials to their best advantage.

These ceramics were crafted by Sin, a Brooklyn-based studio.

The Kreten candelabra and side table demonstrate Souda’s focus on exploring new fabrication processes. In this case, stretched fabric is used as a mold for fiberglass-reinforced concrete.

Katie Kranz Ceramics “With Katie’s work, I see a lot of ceramics where the shape and form of the vessel is typical. She’s referencing a classic form, but I’ve never seen something like that, the organic sensibility, the way she’s painted it. The piece has a life and a body, and she’s just adorning it.”

Here's the cafe space, which is set off to the side of the building. The kiln (currently under construction) will be behind the bank of windows in the background. We love how the building hosts a multitude of uses: a social space for the neighborhood, retail, and manufacturing. It's also two local businesses supporting each other—a customer might come in for a coffee and come out with a new place setting, and vice versa.

The space is just off the kitchen, which was moved and updated. Bradley paired cabinetry of his own design with tiles from Heath Ceramics.

Over 100 clay candle holders designed and produced by studio director Tung Chiang are on display at the Heath showroom in San Francisco.

Organization is critical in keeping the Tatami House’s minimalist vibe intact. Shoko keeps the kitchen drawers tidy.

The hut was built on top of the bones of an existing pergola.

Along with the 100 prototype clay sketches, Heath also chose a permanent candle holder design to join their collection of artisan pottery.

Maine. Ariela Kuh of ANK Ceramics forges lovely, long-lasting ceramic wares that beg to be admired. Each of her unique pieces are microwave- and dishwasher-safe.

More ceramics spotted on the show floor.

All prototypes have been designed, manufactured and glazed in Heath's San Francisco studio.

Tung Chiang joined Heath earlier this year in March as studio director.

This inset photograph of a circle of sandstone and porcelain cups contains the sober blacks and whites of Besengez's Flemish home.

In Besengez's porcelain 'Cup Town,' small figures draw attention to the architectural structuring of everyday objects.

Chiang created 100 one-of-a-kind prototypes, defined as "sketches" in clay. Based on a single concept, these candle holders reflect the continued exploration of form and idea.

Duck Pitcher and Diagonal Camp Mug by Helen Levi WorkOf's portfolio includes patterned ceramics by potter/photographer Helen Levi. Photo by Emily Johnston.