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Challenging counter for the V&A
Regular visitors to the Victoria & Albert Museum in London often take out membership to better support the organisation. The value of becoming a member is currently being upscaled with…
Bend it like resin
Diespeker has carried out another first in the world of resin based terrazzo, by bending resin terrazzo panels to fit a curved countertop. The project The innovative process was carried…
Repairing the apples and pears at Piccadilly
As part of station improvements at Piccadilly tube station, Diespeker & Co is handling a major project to replace five staircases in the company’s first foray into working within the…
Flying the GB Flag at Penticton 2017
MD John Krause recently combined a family holiday with another feat of athleticism on the world stage in Penticton, Canada. John took part in two events, the duathlon and long-distance…
Making a floor from a non-floor
Diespeker has a strong history of providing exquisite flooring solutions for interior designers and contractors working with retailers including Reiss in the UK, Europe and the States, and exclusive stores…
Book matching for Asics leads to Big Apple export
A project to supply and install book matched marble cladding for a popular sportswear brand in London has resulted in an export contract for Diespeker & Co. The original project…
Order your samples online at Diespeker & Co
Diespeker has brought terrazzo, concrete and natural stone sample ordering bang up to date with a new online sample ordering system. Previously customers had to view samples in a long…
The sound of marble
Diespeker has assisted Charles Richards, a Masters student at the Royal College of Art, whose project looked at using materials, specifically minerals, to make sound. The project, Acoustic Tonalities of…
“A Handbag?” – Terrazzo creation for luxury brand
Anyone who has ever seen The Importance of Being Earnest will remember the famous line, uttered by Lady Bracknell. The grand dame would surely utter her words in the same…
Concrete reversal for Soho office refurbishment
Having recently added concrete to our expanding range of surface materials, we are delighted to have our first major order to a prestigious refurbishment project in the heart of London….
MD shows his colours in Slovakia
Diespeker MD John Krause has again represented Great Britain in an international competition. This latest event found him in Slovakia, competing in a World Championship triathlon, Challenge Samorin. The triathlon…
Seamless class for Fucina London
Italian restaurant Fucina in Chiltern Street, Marylebone is the brainchild of Australian-born restaurateur Kurt Zdesar. Zdesar brought in head chef Stefano Stecca, from Rimini, formerly head chef at Toto’s in…
Arije on Sloane Street
We love a little extravagance at Diespeker, and we’re delighted to supply to luxury watch house, Arije. Arije opened the store in Sloane Street in 2009. Arije showcases some of…
Bespoke terrazzo for Oriental supermarket in North West London
Diespeker is providing its biggest bespoke resin based terrazzo meterage to date for an Oriental retail space for Loon Fung. The space is part of a major regeneration project at…
Helping hand for Luminary Bakery
Diespeker recently supplied countertops to the new Luminary Bakery in Hackney at a preferential rate in support of the great work being done by the operation. The bakery is a…
News from client Kate Gould Gardens: Handmade Backlit Terrazzo on ‘City Living’
When Kate Gould set about designing ‘City Living’ for the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2017 she was very keen to include light transmitting materials into the hard landscaping. Kate initially…
Want to know more about terrazzo?
Diespeker is now offering a free presentation seminar for London-based architectural and design practices. The presentation is given by Kevin Meynard, our Business Development Director. Kevin will give helpful information…
From the archives – Brighton Sea Life Centre
Diespeker has been in operation since 1881, so it’s not a surprise that every so often, something pops up from our past. We were recently sent a photograph by an…
Have you got the bottle?
Most of us dutifully recycle our bottles – but how many think about using them decoratively? Diespeker recently did just this, working with joinery and furniture specialist, JBL Furniture to…
The perfect base for sculpture
Natural stone has been associated with the art of sculpture for centuries – not just as the material for the sculptor to work with, but also to provide the base…