Site-specific art · worldwide commissions
Bespoke ceramic tile murals, hand-painted walls and decorative plaster surfaces developed with architects, interior designers, hospitality teams and private clients — from first drawing to installation.
Materials & applications
The artwork and material system are developed together. Scale, substrate, light, touch, weather exposure and maintenance all inform the final method.
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Glazed ceramic · fired colour
Individual tiles are painted by hand and kiln-fired, then assembled as a permanent architectural composition. The modular format can respond to curves, openings and large elevations.
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Site-selected wall paint system
The image is drawn and painted directly onto the prepared wall. Paint chemistry and protective finish are specified for the substrate, light and exposure of the site.
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Estuque veneziano · layered mineral finish
A luminous, hand-worked plaster surface with depth and movement. Venetian-style decorative plaster can remain abstract or become the ground for painted detail and mixed-material work.
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Pigmented gypsum plaster · polished finish
Pigmented plaster is formed or applied, composed with hand-made veining, then carefully finished and polished to create a marble-like architectural surface. The build-up is specified for the substrate and interior conditions.
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Tile · paint · plaster
Ceramic relief, painted tile, direct wall painting and decorative plaster can meet within one project, creating shifts in texture and light across the architecture.
Architectural details
Custom ceramic house numbers and address plaques, drawn and made for the architecture rather than selected from a catalogue. Individual numerals, full plaques and names can be developed in proportion to the entrance, wall and viewing distance.
Handmade numbers with their own scale, colour, edge and surface character.
House number, street name or both composed as one fired ceramic piece or modular set.
Made-to-order plaques for villas, houses, studios, hotels and hospitality spaces.
For exterior work, clay body, glaze, contrast, fixing and weather exposure are specified for the site.
Request house numbersWork in context
Scroll through real projects and their material details. Each documented work can be opened in place for more photographs and context.
01 · Painted tile mural
A wide architectural panorama built tile by tile, using freehand line and a restrained blue-and-white palette.
02 · Painted ceramic
Botanical and figurative marks move across the joints, allowing the tiled grid to become part of the composition.
03 · Working title · mixed-media architectural artwork
A functional water feature conceived as one composition: a figurative painted mural held inside sculpted relief, framed by mosaic and integrated with the basin.
Visible materials
04 · Working title · site-specific painted installation
Three linked compositions carry ink-like branches and vivid blossoms around a domestic interior, responding to the room’s corners, furniture and natural light.
Visible materials
05 · Venetian decorative plaster · branded feature wall
Layered green plaster creates a stone-like field, crossed by dark hand-drawn veining and flashes of gold that catch the light around the integrated lettering.
Visible materials
Commission process
Every commission is developed around its site. The exact scope adapts to the project, but the working rhythm stays legible from briefing through handover.
We review plans, dimensions, photographs, programme, material conditions, location, access, budget and target completion.
Manech develops the visual idea, scale and palette. The team agrees whether tile, direct painting, Venetian plaster, scagliola or a combined approach best serves the space.
Where required, colour and finish samples are prepared. Fixing, joints, edges, lighting, protection and interfaces are coordinated with the architect or contractor.
The work is painted or fabricated by hand, documented, packed and installed on site or delivered with an agreed installation method.
The client receives material notes, care guidance and a record of the completed work.
For architects & designers
An early enquiry does not need to be complete. Send what exists; the missing technical questions can be resolved together.
Useful files: PDF plans · elevations · CAD exports · site photographs · material schedules
Project location and type
Wall dimensions or relevant drawings
Interior, exterior or wet-area exposure
Known substrate and wall build-up
Reference images or creative direction
Programme, access and installation constraints
Indicative budget or tender allowance
Decision-makers and approval stages
Practical questions
Yes. Projects can be developed remotely with the design team, with fabrication, packing, transport and installation responsibility agreed for each location.
Exposure, substrate, climate and maintenance determine the system. Fired ceramic tile is often a strong exterior option, while wall paints and mineral finishes require a site-specific technical review.
Yes. Plans, elevations, renders and material schedules help position the artwork precisely within the architecture. The artistic composition remains developed in direct dialogue with the project team.
Pricing considers concept development, surface area, material system, sampling, fabrication time, travel, access, packing, delivery and installation. A budget range helps define an appropriate first proposal.
As early as possible. Early coordination gives the project team more freedom around substrates, lighting, junctions, programme and installation access.
Project enquiry
Share the information you already have. A reply can begin with a simple feasibility discussion before any formal proposal.
