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: Ni ñ os de Guatemala

Prices on request.

PILA / Marble 'Negro'. — **PILA** / Marble 'Negro'.

PILA / Marble 'Blanco'. — **PILA** / Marble 'Blanco'.

Sketch / Pila ideation doodle. — **Sketch** / Pila ideation doodle.

PILA / 'Pura' for Good Hotel Antigua (marble dust and cement mix). — **PILA** / 'Pura' for Good Hotel Antigua (marble dust and cement mix).

PILA / At Good Hotel Antigua. — **PILA** / At Good Hotel Antigua.

Icon / Signature design piece in the ensuite bathroom. — **Icon** / Signature design piece in the ensuite bathroom.

Detail / Close-up of the wooden tray. — **Detail** / Close-up of the wooden tray.

The art of Pila-making / The traditional Pilas are handmade with wooden moulds. — **The art of Pila-making** / The traditional Pilas are handmade with wooden moulds.

Tradition / A typical Pila in concrete. — **Tradition** / A typical Pila in concrete.

Prototype / Prototype of the Pila designed for Good Hotel. — **Prototype** / Prototype of the Pila designed for Good Hotel.