Global Projects: COLORIA's Matcha Green Rammed Earth Board Across Continents

Release time : November 16 2025

Step into Café Amaya in Tokyo's leafy Jingumae neighborhood, and the world slows down. Sunlight filters through floor-to-ceiling windows, casting dappled patterns on walls that glow with the soft, earthy hue of fresh matcha. Run a hand along the surface, and you'll feel the gentle ridges—traces of the ramming process that gives COLORIA's Matcha Green Rammed Earth Board its soul. "It's not just a wall," says architect Yuki Tanaka, who designed the space. "It's a texture that breathes, a color that calms. Our customers don't just visit; they linger, because the room itself feels like a hug."

This Tokyo café is just one chapter in the global story of COLORIA's Matcha Green Rammed Earth Board—a material that has quietly revolutionized how architects and designers connect spaces to nature, culture, and emotion. From bustling city centers to serene coastal retreats, this unassuming yet extraordinary material has become a canvas for creativity, bridging continents and design philosophies. Let's explore how a board inspired by Japan's tea ceremonies is leaving its mark from Tokyo to Cape Town, and why it's more than just a building material—it's a storyteller.

The Story Behind the Matcha Hue: Crafting a Material with Heart

COLORIA's Matcha Green Rammed Earth Board wasn't born in a lab—it was born from a question: "What if a wall could feel like a memory?" In 2018, COLORIA's design team, led by material scientist Elena Márquez, embarked on a two-year journey to create a surface that blended sustainability, durability, and emotional resonance. "We wanted something that wasn't just 'green' in color, but in spirit," Márquez recalls. "Rammed earth has been around for centuries, but we wanted to give it a modern voice—one that spoke to both tradition and innovation."

The result? A material made from locally sourced clay, sand, and a touch of natural pigments, layered and compacted by hand (yes, hand-rammed) to create a surface that's 80% recycled and 100% alive with texture. The matcha green hue, inspired by Uji tea fields outside Kyoto, isn't uniform; it shifts with light, deepening to forest green in shadow and softening to mint in sunlight. "It's like looking at a landscape," says interior designer Mia Chen, who used the board in a boutique hotel in Taipei. "No two panels are identical, and that imperfection is what makes it perfect."

From East to West: Matcha Green Rammed Earth Board Around the World

What makes this material truly special isn't just its beauty—it's its versatility. Let's journey across continents to see how designers are weaving Matcha Green Rammed Earth Board into the fabric of diverse spaces.

Location	Project Name	Primary Material	Complementary COLORIA Materials	Design Inspiration
Tokyo, Japan	Café Amaya	Matcha Green Rammed Earth Board	Fair-Faced Concrete, Travertine (Starry Blue)	"Wabi-sabi philosophy—finding beauty in imperfection. The rammed earth's texture mirrors the roughness of a tea bowl, while the starry blue travertine adds a hint of sky." — Yuki Tanaka, Architect
Barcelona, Spain	El Poble Community Center	Matcha Green Rammed Earth Board	Lunar Peak Silvery, Foamed Aluminium Alloy Board (Vintage Gold)	"Mediterranean courtyards meet modern community. The silvery lunar peak panels reflect sunlight, while the vintage gold aluminium adds warmth—like sunlight on olive groves." — Carlos Mendez, Designer
Cape Town, South Africa	Kalahari Eco-Lodge	Matcha Green Rammed Earth Board	Bamboo Mat Board, Stream Limestone (Claybank)	"Desert meets forest. The matcha green evokes the rare vegetation of the Kalahari, paired with bamboo and limestone that echo the region's sandy landscapes." — Zara Nkosi, Sustainability Consultant
Dubai, UAE	Al-Mansoori Office Tower Lobby	Matcha Green Rammed Earth Board	Polish Concrete, Golden Sunset (Rusty Red)	"Contrast of calm and energy. In a city of glass and steel, the rammed earth brings groundedness, while the rusty red accents nod to desert sunsets." — Amina Al-Zahrani, Interior Architect

The Art of Material Harmony: When Matcha Green Meets Its Counterparts

What makes Matcha Green Rammed Earth Board a designer favorite? Its ability to play well with others. COLORIA's extensive palette—from the cool sheen of Lunar Peak Silvery to the industrial edge of Polish Concrete—creates endless opportunities for material synergy.

Take the El Poble Community Center in Barcelona. Carlos Mendez wanted a space that felt both open and intimate. "We used the matcha green rammed earth for the main walls—it's soft, so it absorbs sound, making the space feel cozy," he explains. "Then, we added Lunar Peak Silvery panels to the ceiling. They're reflective but not shiny, bouncing light around without feeling cold. And the Foamed Aluminium Alloy Board (Vintage Gold) on the reception desk? That's the cherry—warm, metallic, like the sun hitting the community garden outside."

In Dubai's Al-Mansoori Tower, Amina Al-Zahrani faced a challenge: balancing Dubai's love for luxury with a desire for calm. "Office lobbies can feel sterile," she says. "We wrapped the elevator cores in matcha green rammed earth—it's tactile, so people pause and touch it, which humanizes the space. The Polish Concrete floors add industrial sleekness, while the Golden Sunset (Rusty Red) accents on the walls? They're a nod to the desert's most dramatic moments. Clients walk in and say, 'It feels like Dubai, but softer.' That's the magic of material harmony."

Why Designers Can't Get Enough: Beyond Beauty, It's About Resilience

"A pretty wall means nothing if it cracks in three years," laughs Zara Nkosi, who specified the material for Cape Town's Kalahari Eco-Lodge. "COLORIA's rammed earth isn't just about looks—it's built to last. We tested it in our lab: extreme heat, heavy rain, even termite resistance. It passed every test. And because it's made with local clay and recycled materials, our carbon footprint was 30% lower than using traditional stone."

Sustainability is a recurring theme. COLORIA's manufacturing process for rammed earth boards uses 60% less water than conventional concrete, and the pigment is derived from natural iron oxides—no harsh chemicals. "Our clients care about the planet," says Márquez. "They don't want to choose between beauty and responsibility. With Matcha Green Rammed Earth Board, they don't have to."

Then there's the texture—the "feel" that keeps people coming back. At Café Amaya, regular customer Haru Nakamura puts it simply: "I work in a glass-and-steel office all day. Here, the walls feel alive. Sometimes I just press my palm against them and breathe. It's like being hugged by the earth."

Looking Ahead: Where COLORIA's Surfaces Are Headed Next

As architects and designers push for more meaningful spaces, materials like Matcha Green Rammed Earth Board are leading the charge. COLORIA's 3D Printing Series, set to launch next year, promises even more customization—imagine walls with intricate, nature-inspired patterns, all made from sustainable materials. "We're not just making surfaces," Márquez says. "We're making stories. Stories about where we live, what we value, and how we want to feel in our spaces."

Back at Café Amaya, Yuki Tanaka watches a group of friends laughing over matcha lattes, their shadows dancing on the rammed earth walls. "That's the power of good design," he says. "It doesn't shout. It whispers, and people listen."

From Tokyo's cozy cafés to Dubai's soaring lobbies, COLORIA's Matcha Green Rammed Earth Board isn't just changing buildings—it's changing how we experience the world around us. One textured, earthy wall at a time.