WOW!house is an award-winning showhouse event by Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour featuring over 20 world-class interior designers, with 19 rooms and outdoor spaces on display.
Diespeker marble showcased at WOW!house Read More »
In 1985, Christopher Tipping was commissioned to create an artwork for the floor of the new Jay Mews Entrance and Reception rotunda of the Royal College of Art Darwin Building, Kensington Gore. The commission came from Su Rogers, Director of the RCA Project Office and tutor in the School of Architecture. Chris had only recently graduated from the RCA Department of Ceramics and Glass, and this was his first public
Step back in time to 1980s marble and terrazzo floor artwork Read More »
We are very excited to announce that we are finalists in the Mix Awards 2024. We’re one of nine finalists in the Product/Surface category for our sustainable terrazzo, Rubblazzo. Rubblazzo is our bespoke terrazzo made using recycled London rubble which is set within an ultra-low carbon alternative to traditional cement. Still a fairly new product, it’s been used in exterior applications, but most recently as an unusual reception island in
Finalist in prestigious Mix Awards Read More »
One of Diespeker’s core skills is the creation of bespoke terrazzo, where a variety of aggregates and other items are added into a binding mixture to make a unique material. This is unlike standard terrazzo which comes ready made with specific aggregate added. However, you can’t just throw any old thing into the mix! Here’s a list of some of the things you can and can’t add to bespoke terrazzo.
What materials can you add to a bespoke terrazzo mix? Read More »
He’s at it again! On April 21, Diespeker MD John Krause is running in the TCS London Marathon 2024. It will be his 210th marathon despite his declaration in 2000 that he would only run one… Statistics More than half a million people applied to take part this year, setting a new world record for marathon applications. In 2023 48,600 runners participated, from the elite to the distinctly average! The
25 years of marathons – and still going strong! Read More »
Achieving a smooth and sturdy base is crucial for the success of a poured terrazzo floor. Not sure what we mean by a poured floor? Read our explainer article here. Poured terrazzo is a composite material consisting of chips of marble, quartz, granite, or other suitable materials mixed with a cement or epoxy binder. As the term suggests, this mixture is poured on to the pre-prepared floor and levelled to
How do I prepare subflooring for a poured terrazzo floor? Read More »
Over the past few years we’ve been investing heavily in our business to offer an even better quality and service to commercial and residential clients alike. This includes upgrading our machinery. Perhaps our biggest investment in the factory to date is a state of the art CNC machine, our new Breton Forte. This 3 and 4 axis high output monobloc contouring centre is ideal for drilling, shaping and contouring in a
Upgrading Diespeker’s manufacturing capacity Read More »
A compact but enthusiastic fundraising team travelled to Malta for the island’s annual marathon. Raising funds for charity stem4, the runners and walkers braved really tough weather conditions to complete the course which runs from Malta’s old capital Mdina to the waterfront at Sleima. Unlike previous events where the sun has been much in evidence, this year the heavens opened and the wind howled. Huge puddles formed along the route,
Braving the rain for stem4 – Malta Marathon 2024 Read More »
Hotel du Vin in Exeter recently underwent a ground floor refurbishment that included its Bistro. Bistro du Vin serves classical French dishes with a twist, combining contemporary and traditional. Diespeker was commissioned by Room Contracts to supply 23 table tops in our TE113 resin terrazzo. TE113 offers an eclectic mix of brown, green, orange, pink and terracotta chippings, all set into a classic white background, itself mixing a modern look
Terrazzo table tops for gorgeous refurb in Devon Read More »
What do we think of when we think of peach? Bellinis, naturally – too many of those can make you very fuzzy! Executive Director of the Pantone Colour Institute, Leatrice Eiseman, said: “In seeking a hue that echoes our innate yearning for closeness and connection, we chose a colour radiant with warmth and modern elegance. A shade that resonates with compassion, offers a tactile embrace, and effortlessly bridges the youthful
Fresh in for 2024 is the new Pantone colour, Peach Fuzz Read More »
