About
QuaySai Surfaces is a SW-based fabrication studio specialising in custom tile design, production, and installation.
It is a one-person studio. The person who draws your design is the person who glazes it, fires it, and lays it on your wall, which is why only a handful of commissions are taken on each year.
Founded in 2026, QuaySai Surfaces works at the intersection of computational design and traditional craft. Cy, with his background in Computer Science, marries computational design and hand-crafted art to enable the vision for your space to come to life. He combines algorithmic design with hands-on fabrication techniques, enabling the manifestation of surfaces that are both innovative and beautifully crafted.
Principles
Context-specific design
Surfaces are designed for the dimensions, conditions, and most importantly, the story of your space.
Material honesty
I work with materials that age well and reveal their construction. No imitation finishes.
Class over trend
The work is designed to be timeless, using quality materials that will last.
Hand manufacturing
Every piece is built with thoughts and care, and inspected before laying them onto your feature space. Quality control is integrated into every stage of production.
Capabilities
Design
Algorithmic design
Code-driven technical drawings
Design revisions
Fabrication
Ceramic
Locally sourced glazes
Collaboration with South-West businesses
Installation
Residential spaces
Commercial projects
Historic regeneration
Wall surfaces only, not floors
Consultation
Material selection
Technical specs
Maintenance guidance