PILA
A Pila is the tradition Guatemala sink found in colonial residences or at the central square of a village. They are still made by local craftsmen, mostly working from their backyards. Since it is such an iconic symbol of local design culture, we reimagined its typical shape as a signature, storytelling piece for the Good Hotel in Antigua.
Design: Remko Verhaagen
Realisation: Yorick Oldenkamp / Marten Hiemstra / Harald Westrik / Stijn Bakker
Material: Marble / cement mix (handmade in Guatemala)
Finish: Teak tray and waste basket (handmade in Guatemala)
Dimensions: 100x90x45 cm
Charity: Niños de Guatemala
Realisation: Yorick Oldenkamp / Marten Hiemstra / Harald Westrik / Stijn Bakker
Material: Marble / cement mix (handmade in Guatemala)
Finish: Teak tray and waste basket (handmade in Guatemala)
Dimensions: 100x90x45 cm
Charity: Niños de Guatemala
Prices on request.
PILA / Marble 'Negro'.
PILA / Marble 'Blanco'.
PILA / 'Pura' (marble dust and cement mix).
Sketch / Pila ideation doodle.
PILA / At Good Hotel Antigua.
Icon / Signature design piece in the ensuite bathroom.
Detail / Close-up of the wooden tray.
The art of Pila-making / The traditional Pilas are handmade with wooden moulds.
Tradition / A typical Pila in concrete.
Prototype / Prototype of the Pila designed for Good Hotel.
