Design Inspiration Blog — Breeze Blocks

Meet the New Wave Block by Minty’s Design. Its flowing geometry creates a gentle ripple across any wall, offering privacy and airflow while casting changing patterns of light from day to night. Precision-pressed in premium white cement with a smooth, double-sided finish, New Wave brings a modern rhythm to outdoor rooms, entries, and poolside retreats.

Marc and Sally recently refreshed their 1960 William Krisel home in Palm Springs, and wanted something that felt true to the original architecture while adding privacy and pattern. Our Ellipse Breeze Blocks by the artist Shag were the right fit. The screen creates a sculptural wall that filters light, keeps air moving and frames the entry in a way that feels both mid century and current.

In ancient Pompeii, masonry reached a level of artistry that still inspires builders today. Walls and streets preserved in ash reveal how Roman masons mixed stone, brick, and plaster with remarkable creativity, using pattern and texture to achieve both beauty and strength. Tesselle’s owner, Karin Jeske, captured this craftsmanship in a series of photographs showing how the interplay of materials transformed simple structures into timeless works of design. From those ancient techniques grew a global tradition that values proportion, rhythm, and durability — qualities that continue to define masonry through centuries of architectural evolution. Today, Tesselle’s Breeze Blocks carry that legacy into the modern era, bringing light, shadow, and geometry to contemporary architecture. By providing these modern masonry blocks to skilled masons and designers across the United States, Tesselle is proud to help sustain and celebrate one of the world’s oldest and most enduring crafts.

Perched beneath the vivid desert sky of Yucca Valley, Stargaze Escape is a modern desert retreat envisioned, designed, and built by Jonny Emerick, in collaboration with Art Marquez of Blu Haus Design. Every element, from the home’s slanted rooflines to the custom metal screens, gates, and interior furnishings, reflects a deep commitment to craftsmanship and design integrity.

At the heart of the property, Coterie Breeze Blocks by Tesselle form a striking architectural screen that defines the outdoor living space. Their circular openings create a rhythm of shadow and light that changes throughout the day, balancing privacy with openness and connecting the home seamlessly to its desert surroundings.

At Tesselle, we share your passion for preserving architectural history while bringing it beautifully into the present. Whether you are recreating a traditional space using our Cement Tiles or updating a mid-century gem with a wall of Breeze Blocks, our team is here to help.