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The Magnificent Mosaics of Khirbat Al-Mafjar

Tile+Mosaic

During the first half of the eighth century CE, near the ancient city of Jericho, in what is now called the Palestinian Territories near Israel, magnificent mosaic floors were created for the audience hall and the baths (hammam) of a palace, now known as "Hisham's Palace." A total of 30 mosaic designs cover a space of about 30 meters square.

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Grand Modernist House in Israel Opens Up to Its Own Courtyard

Trendir Magazine

Blinds, shutters, and curtains are ready at any minute to increase privacy in every room, but it’s not as critical, since all indiscretion is directed toward a private yard.

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Budget Minimalist Apartment Designed for a Young Couple in Israel

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Studio Dana Shaked completed the design and development of a highly minimalist apartment in Kfar Saba, Israel. Combining industrial style and a wink of humor, the dining area is composed of four chairs that vary in shape and color. The owners of this home- a young couple- bought the place without any furniture or decoration.

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Visual Tricks Enhancing Original Yogurt Bar Design in Israel

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

In a dark small space in Ashdod, Israel (previously an AC store with plaster niches), Dana Shaked has designed a white magical yogurt bar. The only colorful element inside is the kitchen glass wall that was painted in a new and unique graphic style. Information provided via e-mail by Dana Shaked; Photography: Tomer Rubens].

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Industry disrupters 2024: Internal factors, external forces upend status quo

Floor Covering News

Israeli/Hamas war In much the same way that the Ukraine-Russia conflict has resulted in the loss of life and caused uncertainty on the global stage, Hamas’ invasion of Israel on Oct. 7 last year has also resulted in massive human casualties while also disrupting commerce in international waters. This is all happening in the U.S.

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Quartz VS. Quartzite Countertops: Make the Right Choice for Your Kitchen

Kitchens for Living

Silestone by Cosentino comes from Spain and Caesarstone from Israel. If you want variety (in price, pattern and color), consistency and no maintenance quartz is a perfect fit. Some well-known brand names of quartz counter tops include Cambria, Caesarstone, Silestone by Cosentino, Pompeii and Zodiaq but there are more.

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In the Fabric’s Path: Orna Shahar’s Spiral Quilt

Margaret Almon Mosaics

Orna Shahar belongs to the Israel Quilters Association , and also to Encounters Art Quilt Group , with 16 Israeli quilters who meet to learn from each other, and learn from other art forms such as origami, ceramic, metal, papercutting, and glass. In the Fabric’s Path Quilt by Orna Shahar, Pennsylvania Quilt Extravaganza, XXI, 2014.