Bold mosaics create vibrant spaces in Kaikaya and NYC apartment

This article focuses on two unique projects, representing distinct cultural and stylistic influences, that showcase the versatility and visual impact mosaic tiles can bring to a tropical sushi restaurant and a New York-based apartment.

Kaikaya

Located in the heart of Valencia, Kaikaya, a tropical sushi restaurant, blends Brazilian and Japanese food cultures. Here, the contrasting palette of maroon and green captures the essence of these two countries. Mosaic-tiled walls in colorful patterns, inspired by 1970s Brazil, create a vibrant backdrop for the dining experience and transport visitors to a different era.

Another nod to nostalgia and authenticity is found in round wall raffia decorations symbolizing the hats of Japanese rice field workers. This cultural contrast is further reflected in the juxtaposition of the original brick vaulted ceiling and its metallic beams with soft natural elements, including tropical foliage-filled planters and traditional Japanese woodwork.

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East Village Apartment

Similarly to Kaikaya, the East Village Apartment in New York embraces the building's imperfections and turns them into features. GRT Architects welcomes the irregularities of the Beaux-Arts structure, integrating uneven niches and rounded openings.

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In the kitchen, a large island covered in oxblood mosaic tiles takes center stage, making a bold statement in the open-plan space. White oak cabinets serve as a complementary backdrop, while a checkerboard mosaic adorns the floor. This proves the versatility of mosaic tiles in adding vibrant color and texture to a room without compromising its function.

The apartment's layout is defined by a subtle change in the parquet pattern, varying from wood strip to herringbone, suggesting the transition between the dining area, living room, and other adjacent spaces.

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