Athangudi tiles, handmade from the Chettinad region of Tamil Nadu, India was farthest from which a material found its way into Breathe. Having seen the adverse effects of excess quarrying, the clients were clear not to use granite, though all natural and avoid energy mongering tiles for the flooring. Hence the Athangudi available patterns were taken and a gradient was created. Additionally the muted earth walls were contrasted by the vibrant palette of the encaustic cement tiles, creating a specific ambience to the house. Photo 10 of 19 in Breathe by Shabnam A K

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Athangudi tiles, handmade from the Chettinad region of Tamil Nadu, India was farthest from which a material found its way into Breathe. Having seen the adverse effects of excess quarrying, the clients were clear not to use granite, though all natural and avoid energy mongering tiles for the flooring. Hence the Athangudi available patterns were taken and a gradient was created. Additionally the muted earth walls were contrasted by the vibrant palette of the encaustic cement tiles, creating a specific ambience to the house.