Hand-cut mosaic
A custom KiwiTile mosaic medallion designed for a private ensuite shower base, developed through reference geometry, hand placement, and progressive visual refinement.
The sequence shows the medallion developing from reference geometry into hand placement, before the final surrounding field brings the pattern into full resolution.
The onyx-look feature gives the wall a strong, dynamic presence with far less visual interruption than conventional tile.
At only 6mm thick but 2400 × 1200mm in scale, the sheets require careful handling, cutting and positioning throughout installation.
Material variation
Stone, mosaics, and pool plaster are different thicknesses.
The pool and spa shells were screeded to accommodate those variations, for all surfaces to meet cleanly.
Immaculate finish
Planning is everything for an immaculate finish.
Mosaics rely on minimising tolerances, creating flat planes and controlling geometry before installation.
Flush detailing
The wall was screeded and laser verified so the mirror could recess flush with the surrounding tiling.
The flat screeded plane provided the solid substrate needed to securely anchor the tapware.
The House Doctor
Nadia
oneninedesign.co.nz
Stone templating
The stone was templated to millimetre accuracy BEFORE the surrounding tile was laid.
When the delivered stone did not match our template, that sequence allowed us to cut, polish and correct it on site — then conceal the adjustments behind the surrounding tile, laid afterwards to preserve a seamless finish.
Mosaics laid to a circular pattern cannot resolve cleanly in full tile modules on an oval shell.
The spa was reshaped to a true circle, with the horizontal planes levelled, allowing the Spanish mosaic to present as the intended architectural feature within the main pool.
Controlled composition
Whether handmade Moroccan tiles, marble, or large-format, the work must be controlled for the material to land with composure.
Even when undulated surfaces are the feature.
Controlled alignment
Full mosaic modules flowed from the main pool into the spa, including steps, curves and changing planes.
Uncompromising infinity lines demanded disciplined set-out and control throughout.
