LINHA tiles x Viúva Lamego
The LINHA tiles translate conceptual ideas into a vibrant visual language.
Each tile is painted individually by hand, reflecting a high level of craftsmanship and quality.
THE DESIGN
The idea behind the LINHA collection—named after the Portuguese word for “line”—emerged from a study of Brazilian Modernism, particularly the work of landscape architect Roberto Burle Marx. In a playful attempt to translate his landscape architecture into a tile collection, we created a design in which a single line visually connects individual tiles. This approach opens up sheer infinite possibilities for arranging the tiles into continuous, flowing landscapes and versatile patterns.
THE COLOR WORLDS
ALGAIARENS
pino
caliza
oliva
Menorca’s green north coast
The bay of Algaiarens lies within the valley of La Vall, in the north of Menorca. The landscape is shaped by dense pine forests, wild scrub, dune systems, reddish rocks, and secluded beaches. The evergreen pines radiate a deep, dark green that contrasts with the lighter, fresher tones of wild olive trees, set against the bright, silvery sand. Together, the flora of La Vall forms the vibrant Algaiarens color palette.
GION
shoji
machiya
sudare
The earthy hues of Kyoto’s old town
Inspired by one of Kyoto’s oldest districts, Gion, this color world unfolds in a composition of warms earthy tones.
Along Gion’s narrow streets, the machiya stand in deep shades of brown and ochre, their dark wooden frames softened by the pale beige of suspended sudare and the gentle, luminous white of shōji paper. Around them, Kyoto is wrapped in a landscape of dense vegetation and moss-covered ground, complementing the city’s color palette.
GIORGIOS
The white and blue of the Cyclades
Agios Giorgios is the name of a secluded beach in the Cyclades. White marble pebbles line the beach, meeting the clear, light blue water. On the shore sits a white chapel with a blue dome. Behind it, the glittering Aegean Sea stretches beyond the horizon, where dark blue meets the pale blue sky.
marble
aegean
celeste
LA MOLA
The vibrant tides of Formentera
At the eastern edge of Formentera, the limestone plateau of La Mola rises above the sea. Along the island’s shores, pale turquoise water meets the deep blue of the Balearic Sea, creating a shifting palette of light and depth. Beneath the surface, the vivid green of Posidonia Oceanica threads through the water. Endemic to the Mediterranean, this underwater meadow protects the coastline and shelters marine life, quietly sustaining the fragile ecosystem of the island.
posidonia
mar
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HAND-MADE IN PORTUGAL
VIÚVA LAMEGO
The LINHA collection is a collaboration between FRIENDS OF PAULA and the historic factory Viúva Lamego, founded in 1849 and now based in Sintra, Portugal.
With over 175 years of expertise, Viúva Lamego continues the legacy of Portuguese majólica—the art of hand-painted ceramics. All tiles are hand-painted by the talented artisans at Viúva Lamego, just as they have been throughout the factory‘s long history.
MATERIAL
The ceramic tiles are made from locally sourced clay from Viúva Lamego’s own clay quarry, which is situated near the factory.
Clay is a purely natural product that is created through decomposition of silicate-bearing rocks.
The tiles are fired at 960 degree Celsius and become extremely resistant through this process, withstanding heat, precipitation and uv-radiation while keeping their vibrant shine.
TECHNICAL DETAILS
size: 14 x 14 cm
thickness: 9 mm
tiles per m2: 50 tiles
finish: glossy
use: internal and external covering
(frost-resistant only on demand)
Please note:
All colours are batch produced and hand-applied. Therefore, the tiles can contain subtle variations in colour within each production and from batch to batch.
ORDERS
MADE TO ORDER
The tiles are made to order, meaning production will begin after the order has been placed.
CUSTOM DESIGN
Every project is unique and calls for tailored planning. We are happy to personally support you in bringing your tiled design vision to life.
SHIPPING
We ship Europe wide from Portugal. Lead times are generally 8-10 weeks for fulfillment. Transport times depend on location and method of shipping.