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Step back in time to 1980s marble and terrazzo floor artwork
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,…
Finalist in prestigious Mix Awards
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…
What materials can you add to a bespoke terrazzo mix?
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….
25 years of marathons – and still going strong!
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…
How do I prepare subflooring for a poured terrazzo floor?
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….
Upgrading Diespeker’s manufacturing capacity
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…
Braving the rain for stem4 – Malta Marathon 2024
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…
Terrazzo table tops for gorgeous refurb in Devon
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…
Fresh in for 2024 is the new Pantone colour, Peach Fuzz
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…
stem4’s Dr Nihara Krause receives her MBE from the Princess Royal
Last summer, we were proud to announce that the CEO and Chief Clinical Officer of Diespeker’s long-term charity partner stem4, Dr Nihara Krause was awarded an MBE in the King’s…
Hard job but someone’s got to do it!
We feel compelled to share MD John Krause’s most recent marathon success, 4,800 miles away from home, south of Cuba, north west of Jamaica – where the temperature is currently…
Belfast City Hall Mosaic Floors – by Diespeker!
We were recently approached by a researcher from Belfast City Hall who was interested in finding out about our connection, as ‘Diespeker Ltd, London’ was listed in the Belfast City…
Diespeker’s unique take on the Shard!
If you know Diespeker at all, you’ll know we love experimenting with the wonderful materials we work with. We’re also keen to expand the range, looking for ever more interesting…
Reflections on terrazzo and natural stone in Venice
Marble in Venice Marble quarried from surrounding regions is much in evidence, finding a natural home in the many opulent palaces, grand churches and historic structures. There’s a diverse variety…
Art Deco bespoke terrazzo flooring retained in restaurant revamp
Back in 2019, Diespeker created a simply stunning terrazzo floor for restaurant Folie in London’s Golden Square. The geometric terrazzo design by Studio KO combined funky Art Deco with a…
Disused phone boxes given new lease of life by teenage mental health charity stem4
For those of a certain age, the iconic red phone box takes us back to the days when mobiles were just a distant dream. Phone boxes were introduced in the…
New versatile neutral terrazzo joins the our range
Introducing TE147 and 147B At Diespeker we really do like to mix it up when it comes to our impressive range of terrazzo designs. From standards like our ever-popular TE007…
Heritage-style marble mosaic work graces entrance to superior refurbished offices
We went back to our roots recently with a marble mosaic. Created for Rox Interiors, it is an impressive feature at the entrance to the stunning refurbished office building 183 Eversholt….
Fabulous counter for wonderful new children’s clothing store
Diespeker loves to work with fresh young brands, so when Roarsome approached us to discuss a countertop for their flagship store, we were only too happy to help. Roarsome has…
New storage solutions mean even more stock!
With our new storage space D2 up and running, Diespeker is quietly confident that we now have the largest number of terrazzo slabs in stock in the UK. This includes…