Tile-Mile London by Colin Barber

Tile-Mile London

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Clerkenwell Design Week 2014 The Architects Russ+Henshaw approached us in 2014 to be part of the team to create their design that was to be a key feature of the Design Week that spring. We set 7200 tiles from Turkish Cermaics set in varying sequences and colourways to the floor - these were then amplified by huge mirror walls built within the ancient St.John's Gate. The work was a great success with all in the design world, and won a GOLD AWARD at London Design Awards 2014. The Gate is, and remained with the installation in, a public space and was perhaps one of the very best examples I have seen in engaging people on the merits of design and in this instance creative use of tiles. As the tiling contractor I was extremely pleased to be part of this London project with it's setting in an historic part of my city. Lianne Russ and Phillip Henshaw were fulsome in their praise of the work I did on Tile-mile. I have great admiration for their vision and their connection with us all in this piece of work.

Clerkenwell Design Week 2014 The Architects Russ+Henshaw approached us in 2014 to be part of the team to create their design that was to be a key feature of the Design Week that spring. Read more

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A stunning installation of 7200 Turkish ceramic tiles at St. John's Gate, showcasing innovative design and awarded GOLD at the London Design Awards 2014, created in collaboration with architects Russ+Henshaw for Clerkenwell Design Week.

Clerkenwell Design Week 2014

The Architects Russ+Henshaw approached us in 2014 to be part of the team to create their design that was to be a key feature of the Design Week that spring.

We set 7200 tiles from Turkish Cermaics set in varying sequences and colourways to the floor - these were then amplified by huge mirror walls built within the ancient St.John's Gate.

The work was a great success with all in the design world, and won a GOLD AWARD at London Design Awards 2014.

The Gate is, and remained with the installation in, a public space and was perhaps one of the very best examples I have seen in engaging people on the merits of design and in this instance creative use of tiles.

As the tiling contractor I was extremely pleased to be part of this London project with it's setting in an historic part of my city. Lianne Russ and Phillip Henshaw were fulsome in their praise of the work I did on Tile-mile.

I have great admiration for their vision and their connection with us all in this piece of work.

Completed: 2014
Client: CDW Design Week

6870h 19m

Project for London Design Week by architects Russ&Henshaw

Final site install ongoing at the medieval St. John's Gate

The Hughe mirror giving the infinity effect, hence 'Tile 'Mile'

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“Colin laid encaustic tiles in our front yard. Throughout the job he was exceedingly professional and thorough. He spent a long time working out exactly what was best for our yard in terms of water drainage, therefore ensuring that the tiles have a long life. Colin kept us updated throughout about his decisions and why he had taken them. The end result is beautiful and we are very happy with the work Colin did. We would recommend him to anyone.” Chris Willot lecturer: global health, Kings London - Client”

Chris Willot - lecturer: global health, Kings - London