Code: MZ7R3E
System Integration: Multi-part assembly compatible
Bulk Pairing Code: WVDQQL
Commercial Unit: Sold per square metre
Reference Field: 1 m² (images demonstrate field behaviour, not fixed layout)
Approximate Unit Dimensions:
L 120–123 × W 120–123 × H 5–8 mm
Coverage:
68 units per m²
Approx. 13.46 kg per m²
Surface Field:
Stone-derived blended neutral spectrum
Process:
Hand-pressed ceramic units · studio-dipped glaze application
Authorship:
VLVLK Studio Team
Intended Applications:
Interior wall surfaces · wet areas · water-adjacent installations · ponds
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SURFACE CHARACTER
MZ7R3E operates as a calibrated field rather than a decorative repeat.
The surface is defined by subtle tonal drift across a restrained stone palette, punctuated by micro-variation in glaze density, edge definition, and surface tension. Individual units remain legible up close, while the assembled field resolves into a quiet, architectural plane at distance.
The image demonstrates:
• controlled tonal fluctuation rather than contrast
• soft edge registration and non-mechanical alignment
• alternating matte-to-gloss moments caused by glaze pooling and kiln behaviour
These are authored outcomes, not incidental effects.
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INSTALLATION INTENT
This surface is curated, not patterned.
Installation references supplied by the studio establish:
• tonal sequencing
• orientation logic
• rhythm and spacing tolerance
They are not prescriptive diagrams, but compositional guides. Final installation requires on-site judgement to maintain balance across the field, respecting natural variation rather than attempting visual uniformity.
Mechanical alignment or forced regularity will diminish the intended reading of the surface.
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MATERIAL NOTE
You will receive the same or a closely related stone blend as shown.
Exact repetition is neither possible nor intended.
Wabi-Sabi editions may be custom-developed upon request, subject to studio review and project scale.
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AVAILABILITY
OTR (Off-the-Rack):
Availability is governed by the lowest-quantity unit within the system.
Commissioned Production:
Bespoke and project-specific production is available, including calibrated blending and extended field continuity.
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CURATION & VARIATION — WABI-SABI EDITION
This surface belongs to the Wabi-Sabi Edition, where variation is held as a compositional asset.
Visible characteristics may include:
• tonal drift within a narrow stone spectrum
• micro-crazing or glaze fracture
• gentle bowing or soft deformation
• subtle irregularity at edges and grout lines
Occasional minor body cracking may be present. When included, these characteristics are visible in reference imagery and are integral to the surface identity — not defects.
Each installation is therefore singular, materially honest, and non-repeatable.
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LIGHT & SURFACE RESPONSE
The surface reacts sensitively to light.
Glaze density and relief create shifting readings throughout the day, with gloss accents activating under directional light while matte areas absorb and quiet the field. The surface does not resolve into a single visual state; it remains spatially active and tactile.
Code: MZ7R3E
Can be used in a multi-part assembly: YES
Can be bulked with this code: WVDQQL
Sold per square meter
Unit: One square meter (first image/s visualise 1 m² layout possibilities)
Approximate Size: L(120-123)xW(120-123)xH(5-8)mm
Coverage: 68 pieces per m² ( 13.464kg )
Colour Detail: Stone blends
Decorative Process: Hand pressed and dipped
Artist/s: VLVLK TEAM
Application: Wall / Wet areas / Pond /
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INSTALLATION
This surface has been curated to honour the individuality of each piece.
Please refer to the installation images provided to ensure correct orientation, tonal flow, and composition.
These visuals reflect the intended aesthetic balance as designed by our studio.
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PRODUCT NOTE
You will receive the same or a closely related blend to the images shown.
Wabi-Sabi editions can be customised to your specifications upon request.
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AVAILABILITY
OTR (Off-the-Rack) Stock: Availability depends on the part with the lowest current stock quantity.
We also welcome enquiries for custom or bespoke orders based on this design.
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VISUALISATION NOTE
The image displayed is a conceptual visualisation created using generative design tools.
While the setting is digital, the ceramic surface is entirely real — designed and produced in our studio.
These visuals are intended to help interpret how light, texture, and form might behave in a proposed space.
They do not represent a fixed installation, but rather an exploratory study using authentic VLVLK materials.
Final outcomes are shaped by your specific space, layout decisions, and the curation process we undertake with each client.
Please use these visuals as inspiration — not specification.
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CURATION NOTES
This surface belongs to our Wabi-Sabi Edition — an expression of beauty found in imperfection and natural variation.
It celebrates the inherent qualities of handcrafted ceramic work, where subtle irregularities create harmony and depth.
Wabi-Sabi editions may include varying degrees of surface cracking and, at times, minor body cracking.
These natural occurrences form part of the aesthetic character and will always be visible in the product photographs so you can appreciate them before ordering.
Each piece may also exhibit:
• Gentle dimensional or tonal variation
• Crazing, bowing, or soft deformation
• Irregular grout lines and shade transitions
These features ensure every surface installation remains unique, textural, and alive — a genuine reflection of the craft process.
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LIGHT & SHADOW
The play between glaze, texture, and relief reacts sensitively to natural and artificial light.
Throughout the day, light and shadow evolve, deepening the sense of tactility and presence within the space.
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