Futura by 41zero42

Collection Summary

Futura by 41zero42 is a 6×6-inch glazed porcelain collection influenced by early twentieth-century art and architecture, including Bauhaus and Pierre Chareau, and by traditional handmade cement tile. Neutral Grey is joined by White, Black, Rose, and Blue bases and a broad group of geometric and figurative decorative designs.

Design & Aesthetic

Futura functions as a modular graphic system. Half, Drop, T, and Grid motifs can be arranged into repeating patterns, while designs such as Triangles, Tubes, Microchip, and Bird introduce more distinct compositions.

The restrained background colors allow geometry to drive the installation. Slight tonal differences between backgrounds and decorations, together with small surface irregularities, soften the precision of the graphics and reinforce the cement-tile reference.

Material & Craftsmanship

Futura is HD digital glazed porcelain with a natural surface and a 10 mm thickness. 41zero42 intentionally incorporates minor variations in flatness and orthogonality and small irregularities in the glazed surface to evoke characteristics associated with handmade cement tile.

Design Applications

Futura can be used for floor applications. The single 6×6-inch module allows base and decorative pieces to be combined without changing nominal scale, making the collection particularly suited to patterned floor compositions.

Specifying Futura

The collection’s design depends heavily on layout. Determine the repeat, orientation, and balance of base versus decorated pieces before quantities are finalized.

Futura’s minor differences in flatness, orthogonality, surface character, and tone are described as intentional characteristics rather than a uniformly machine-flat appearance. Samples should therefore be evaluated as part of a broader composition rather than as isolated pieces.

Product Specifications

• Water absorption: Meets standards
• Thermal shock: Unaffected
• Frost resistance: Unaffected
• Chemical resistance: Unaffected
• Breaking strength: 46 N/mm²
• Abrasion resistance: Class IV
• Stain resistance: 5
• Anti-slip: R10
• DCOF: 0.50
• Thickness: 10 mm

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Futura designed to resemble encaustic or cement tile?

Yes. 41zero42 identifies handmade cementine as a key inspiration, while producing the collection in glazed porcelain.

Are surface irregularities in Futura intentional?

Yes. Minor differences in flatness and orthogonality, small glazed-surface irregularities, and slight tonal variation are specifically described as part of the intended material character.

Can Futura patterns be customized through layout?

Yes. Multiple geometric pieces share the same 6×6-inch module, allowing designers to create different repeats and compositions from the available motifs.

Does every Futura tile have a decorative pattern?

No. Base tiles are offered alongside the decorative pieces, allowing patterned areas to be balanced with simpler fields.