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Avente Tile Talk: Portuguese Ceramic Tile: Architectural History and.

Tile Talk

Portuguese Ceramic Tile: Architectural History and Preservation Through the Ages. They’re distinctive as much for their individuality as for anything else, with whole blocks of buildings bursting with color, each façade different. Portuguese ceramic tile adorn walls as architectural elements, as well as act as sign posts.

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10 Design Lessons We Can Learn From Venetian Architecture

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Venice is a city with truly unique architecture. Between the one-of-a-kind canals, incredible historic and cultural offerings, and beautiful architecture, it’s no surprise that people will travel far and wide just to experience Venetian life for themselves. Image Via: Tripomatic. Venice is a dream destination for many.

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Avente Tile Talk: Artist Series Cement Tile Collection Grows with.

Tile Talk

This new collection, created by artists Guillermo Gomez Lama and Tania Marmolejo, boasts eight different designs, each presented with three color options. As a visual artist, graphic designer, paper lover and one who is obsessed with patterns and the production process, Guillermo began his art studies at UMASS Amherst in Boston.

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Space as Story – Traction Architecture

Making Tile Modern

Color can be a powerful way to evoke feelings and to connect interior and exterior spaces.” ” Jody Beck of Traction Architecture. Jody Beck of Traction Architecture became interested in architecture through studying art and architectural history. How do you use color in your work?

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Avente Tile Talk: Islamic Star Patterns in Tile Design

Tile Talk

As a recent Art History graduate from Loyola Marymount University, the Arts of Islam became a favorite subject among the various cultures and styles I studied. These tiles were commonly used as floor and wall applications and to decorate mihrabs , the architectural niches in mosques. hand painted tile. Image Credit. cement tile.

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Avente Tile Talk: Moroccan Tile: In a Class of Its Own

Tile Talk

Countries with colorful histories have always provided a deep-rooted fascination to outsiders because of their culture, traditions, food, and most importantly, the art produced within the country. Moroccan art and architecture has been steadily experiencing a renewed interest thanks to talented, visionary designer and architects.

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Yumi and Hatano Studio: The Yoga of Color and Design

Making Tile Modern

Yumi Kagamihara is a designer and yoga practitioner who integrates color, design with intention, artistry and focus. At Modwalls , we believe that color and form merges well with function in an aspirational approach to living, so we were excited to talk with her about her approach to design and living well with color.

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