The Laylow stands above Kuhio Avenue in Honolulu’s Waikiki neighborhood on the south shore of Oahu. A 100-foot-long wall of terracotta breeze blocks designed by Patricia Urquiola for Mutina—called Tierras 3D—surrounds the reception window. Photo 5 of 11 in 5 Striking Designs That Use Perforated Cement Breeze-Blocks in Interesting Ways

5 Striking Designs That Use Perforated Cement Breeze-Blocks in Interesting Ways

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Crafted from terra-cotta, a 100-foot-long wall of breeze-blocks designed by Patricia Urquiola for Mutina—called Tierras 3D—surrounds the reception window.