MAKANI x Los Angeles
Los Angeles
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About from company website
Makani Collective specialises in curating and designing unique, high-end Japanese tiles sourced exclusively from the Tajimi region, where the art of tile-making has been passed down through generations of artisans. With a design philosophy rooted in simplicity and calm, their aesthetic complements contemporary architectural landscapes, bringing subtle texture and timeless character to spaces. They work directly with clients to craft bespoke solutions, offering customisation and samples to meet unique project specifications.
With a global presence, including offices in London and Dubai, Makani Collective collaborates with architects, interior designers, and private clients worldwide. They are committed to preserving traditional techniques while pursuing quality and exclusivity, bringing rare, hand-selected materials to an international audience. Their approach blends tradition with innovation, aiming to elevate spaces through design integrity and create environments that exude understated elegance and lasting beauty.
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Project experience from company website
Fireplace tiles
The chimney breast is already defined in mass. What it needs is a surface that can carry that weight without interrupting it.
Black Pool Tiles.
Dark pools feel sculptural, atmospheric and deeply integrated into the surrounding landscape.
Tapware.
Across residential and hospitality projects, it has become part of the architectural framework of the space.
Grout.
Grout is rarely the star of the show. And yet, it has an uncanny ability to steal the spotlight when left unchecked.
Tiles Un-interrupted
In most interiors, materials are told where to end. We are more interested in what happens when they don't.
Hariban Boards.
In Japan, beauty often lives in the unnoticed. Between the rhythm of kilns and the scent of raw clay lies a quiet ritual that anchors the entire tile-making process, the use of Hariban boards.
Extrusion vs. Dry Press
Gifu Prefecture, Tajimi
In the rolling hills of Gifu Prefecture, Tajimi has been forged by fire and earth. For centuries, its artisans have worked with clays born of volcanic ash, rich in minerals, resilient yet malleable, able to endure the hottest kilns.
Japanese Roof Tiles
Japanese roof tiles, also known as kawara tiles, have their origins in the 6th century, brought to Japan from China and Korea along with Buddhism.
Neom
Saudi Arabia
Explore sustainable Japanese tiles ideal for NEOM, Riyadh, and Saudi Arabia's luxury projects. Handcrafted tiles with up to 60% recycled ceramic. Perfect for bathrooms, kitchens, and architectural spaces.
Quiet Surface power
There is a stillness to Japanese tiles-a refined restraint that carries immense depth. As global interest in this centuries-old craft continues to grow, we're reminded of what drew us to it in the first place: the quiet power of surfaces shaped by hand, fire, and tradition.
DUBAI × MAKANI
UAE
Bringing centuries-old Japanese ceramic artistry to the UAE's thriving design scene.
Clients mentioned from company website
Celine, Hermès, Loewe.
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What does Makani Collective do?
Discover handcrafted Japanese tiles at Makani Collective. Custom designs and curated artisan tiles for architects, interior designers, delivered worldwide. Their listed services include Tiling.
Where is Makani Collective based?
Makani Collective is registered at LONDON, WC2A 3JH, in London.
What areas does Makani Collective cover?
Makani Collective states that it works across GCC & Mena, USA and Europe.
Is Makani Collective still trading?
Companies House lists Makani Collective as active.
What sectors does Makani Collective work in?
Makani Collective works in Residential, Commercial, Retail and Leisure.
When was Makani Collective established?
Makani Collective was incorporated on 2024-02-10.