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Joaquin Piquet: ceramic visionary

Diary of a Tile Addict

He has recently written a very insightful article for Vigilancer (reprinted in full below) that provides a fascinating insight into the mind of one of the instigators of the aesthetic and technical innovations that have revolutionised the ceramic sector over the past few decades. Tile The reason was the same; cost.

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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.

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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. Kengo Kuma & Associates employs over 150 architects in Tokyo and Paris, who design unique projects worldwide.

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Avente Tile Talk: Interview with Nutmeg Designs

Tile Talk

Interview with Nutmeg Designs. Today Im excited to share an interview with Margaret Almon of Nutmeg Designs. Card & Thank you Bill Buyok received from Nutmeg Designs. Buying a house with my husband, Wayne Stratz, in 2004, gave me a studio space. House Numbers 1670 by Nutmeg Designs. Tuesday, June 25, 2013.

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Tile Tuesday: Parente to Parasol, Old Tradition-New Expression

Kitchens for Living

By the way, did you know that most ceramic glazes used today come from Spain? Isabel does not see the true color of her glazes until ceramics go through the firing process in the kiln. It wasn’t until 2004 that the city decided to develop the property. Meet Isabel Parente. This is where the transformation happens.

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Terra Home Ceramics: moorish fountain

Lingua Terra Tile

Terra Home Ceramics. Were working on a very exciting commission right now: creating the tiles and helping with the design for a beautiful star-shaped Moorish fountain destined for a California courtyard. Back in 2004 when I designed our Alhambra Series , I visualized them in a gorgeous, traditional Moorish fountain.

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Mapei opens a new facility in Portugal

Ceramics of Italy

The new site will also house the Mapei Academy, Mapei’s training facility organising free events for designers, installers, retailers and companies. “We We began our venture in Portugal in 2001 as a small company, but are now one of the leading players in the building chemicals sector,” says Marco Squinzi.