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| Date | 10/20/2006 1:03:02 PM |
| Written By | LGM & Associates Technical Flooring Services |
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| Abstract | Hakatai Enterprises, Inc., importers and distributors of mosaic glass tile, once again teamed up in the Los Angeles area with Fung + Blatt Architects... |
| Article | Hakatai Enterprises, Inc., importers and distributors of mosaic glass tile, once again teamed up in the Los Angeles area with Fung + Blatt Architects. Founded in 1990 by Alice Fung and Michael Blatt who both come from backgrounds in fine art and structural design, their work tests the boundaries between architecture and environmental context. And Hakatai’s glass tile has added the integral element of texture and color to many of their most recent kitchen and bath projects. The versatility of Hakatai’s extensive collection of competitively priced glass tile, combined with the wide spectrum of color options, and the ability to quickly create custom blends or custom gradients online at www.hakatai.com, represent the major reasons why Fung + Blatt Architects continue to use Hakatai products to help them achieve their design goals. For the Maunu family, born of Swedish heritage and now residing in rural Los Angeles, Fung + Blatt wanted to create a sauna-like bathroom, a fitting tribute to the Swedish invention. To accomplish this, they chose the natural look of redwood for the walls and cabinetry, offering a slightly rustic and antiquated feel. For contrast, and to take advantage of the sunlight that beams into the shower directly where one would stand, Fung + Blatt chose Hakatai’s Carter ¾” x ¾” glass tile in the refreshing shade of Mint. “We wanted to introduce another contrasting color that at the same time gives the sense of a natural bath,” Fung said. “The light from the skylight washes the tiles, making the light quality very special. The light is enhanced by the reflective qualities of the glass tiles. It creates the feeling of a Swedish spa in a real simple and natural way.” The Carter Series is one of Hakatai’s best-selling glass tile lines and one of the most versatile. To create your own custom blend or gradient with Hakatai’s innovative custom blend tool, visit the web at: www.hakatai.com. For more information, please contact Hakatai Enterprises at: 701 Mistletoe Road, Ashland, Oregon 97520, or by phone: 541-552-0855, fax: 541-552-0861, or email: info@hakatai.com. Check out the Hakatai Enterprises, Inc. web site at: www.hakatai.com. |