The Sand piece in its purest state. This shot symbolizes the design cycle: from natural aggregate to technical tile.

Sand Pavement

Firm LocationMadrid, Spain
Project locationSpain
CompanyARCHITECTURE MEETS ENGINEERING S.L. (MORPH)
Lead DesignerCésar Frías Enciso
Design TeamCésar Frías, Ramón Úbeda
ClientIcónico

Sand reimagines Gaudí’s hexagonal tile through parametric design. Unlike traditional patterns, its random layout avoids repetition, creating a continuous surface that evokes sand dunes. Its texture interacts with sunlight, highlighting sinuous reliefs and dynamic shadows. Beyond its aesthetics, it is an active material that breaks down atmospheric pollutants. This eco-friendly functionality—combined with engineering that enables a seamless visual flow—transforms the paving into sustainable infrastructure, integrating 21st-century technology with the legacy of signature design.

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