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Kintsugi Art: Inspiring Tile Design

As The Tile Turns

Many of today’s loveliest ceramic tile designs draw on ancient concepts and artforms to deliver classic aesthetics. These styles can often be traced back to Japan, where design takes on a spiritual element while also highlighting the value of imperfection.

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ASCER Announces Highly Distinguished Jury for the 19th Annual Tile of Spain Awards

Tile of Spain USA

The Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturers Association (ASCER) has announced the six highly distinguished architects and interior designers who will serve on the jury for the 19 th annual Tile of Spain Awards. In 1990, he founded his studio, Kengo Kuma & Associates, in Tokyo, Japan.

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LAMINAM JAPAN IS BORN

Ceramics of Italy

Thanks to a joint venture with Roma Tile Co. Ltd, Laminam consolidates and expands its international presence by setting up a new company in Japan. On 4 th December, Laminam SpA and the Japanese company Roma Tile Co. Ltd signed an agreement to create a new company, LAMINAM JAPAN. – Shigeru Matsushita Roma Tile Co.

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Tile of Spain Announces Winners of 2020 Edition of the Tile of Spain Awards

Tile of Spain USA

Tile of Spain, the association representing over 125 Spanish tile manufacturers, announces the winners of the 19th annual Tile of Spain Awards of Architecture and Interior Design. The jury strongly valued the design of this small lounge that allowed ceramic tiles to shine as the true protagonist in this project.

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Kintsugi Collection

Diary of a Tile Addict

We’re big fans of kintsugi – the famous Japanese art of reclaiming the beauty of the broken by highlighting cracks and repairs in gold – not only for its lovely looks, but for the way it encourages the process of mending (especially in ceramics) and emphasises the charm of the imperfect. Kintsugi Japan Hibi Storm.

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Chinese Tariffs and their Effect on the Tile Industry

Architectural Ceramics

Many people have asked us about how the newly implemented Chinese tariffs will affect the tile and flooring industry. Keep in mind most importers, like Architectural Ceramics, imported excess stock to get through this transition. Before 2019, the duty for tile imported from China was: 8.5% for glazed ceramic and porcelain 2.7%

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Toni Cumella: Ceramic Visionary

Diary of a Tile Addict

But Tile Addict, as well as covering design trends in the commercial tile world, also aims to celebrate those rare individuals who have the ability to alter our perception of what tile is, and what it can be. And this morning I woke up thinking about the work of Toni Cumella: a true ceramic visionary. If so, read on.