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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. These tiles come in a staggering array of shades (mostly of blue) and designs. Portuguese ceramic tile serves as a beautiful, functional and architectural element on structures and homes. Tuesday, December 10, 2013. Ceramic tile façade in Portugal.

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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. The lessons learned from Venice’s buildings can aid any designer.

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Avente Tile Talk: Islamic Star Patterns in Tile Design

Tile Talk

Islamic Star Patterns in Tile Design. 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.

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Avente Tile Talk: Italian Made: Fashionable Tile, Design

Tile Talk

Italian Made: Fashionable Tile, Design. The Italians are famous for their design sense. From the clothing and accessories they design to their timeless architecture and art work, and of course their legendary sports cars. The same determination applies to their design sense when it comes to tile. Vintage by Cerim.

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Architectural Models | Life of an Architect

Life of an Architect

Home / Architects / Architectural Models Architectural Models Bob Borson — September 12, 2013 — 33 Comments One of the biggest changes I have seen since moving over to my new office is that the number of scale models has gone up considerably. It’s called Capture One Pro 7 and is incredibly slick.

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

Tile Talk

In our continuing effort to bring you the highest quality in cement tile products and designs, were happy to announce that our Artist Series now includes the Guillermo and Tania collection. This new collection, created by artists Guillermo Gomez Lama and Tania Marmolejo, boasts eight different designs, each presented with three color options.

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The Ultimate Guide to Green Living Using 10 Stylish, Eco-Friendly Apartment Ideas

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Natural materials, plants, sunlight and fresh air are low cost or free design options. We’ve collected these high-end designs from some of the most stunning homes. For a cool design statement, hang a wall herb garden or a version of a “living wall” like the main bathtub image at the top of this guide. Use low-VOC paints.

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