2008 Architecture Decorative Standards 
Tile Talk
DECEMBER 10, 2013
Portuguese Ceramic Tile: Architectural History and Preservation Through the Ages. Portuguese ceramic tile serves as a beautiful, functional and architectural element on structures and homes. Portuguese ceramic tile adorn walls as architectural elements, as well as act as sign posts. decorative tile. design standards.
Tile Talk
DECEMBER 4, 2012
Sheikh Lutf Allah Mosque is one of the architectural masterpieces of Safavid Iranian architecture, standing on the eastern side of Naghsh-i Jahan Square, Isfahan, Iran. It holds an important position among the various decorative arts in Iranian architecture. Tuesday, December 4, 2012. Image via: www.IslamicArts.org.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Tile Talk
JUNE 10, 2014
create a colorful tribute to Spanish Revival architecture. Each installation pays homage to a specific architectural style: a portico found in a Mission style home, an extremely decorated façade of a Spanish Renaissance commercial location, or a fountain typical of Spanish Colonial architecture found in a duplex courtyard.
Tile Talk
MAY 27, 2014
During each walk, I usually spy decorative tiles in outdoor settings that adorn the Spanish and Mediterranean homes that were influenced by Mission, Spanish, and Spanish Revival architecture. The asymmetrical arch is a rich architectural feature; but, look at the Spanish tile on the column. decorative tile. Decor Girl.
Tile Talk
FEBRUARY 4, 2014
First, there are no industry standards and this results in numerous colloquial terms used to identify the same type of finished edge. For instance, Heritage Skirting is a base trim molding with decorative ridges. The term is particularly common in tile and masonry architectural terms. decorative tile. design standards.
Tile Talk
MARCH 4, 2014
The natural world and everyday common objects can be the inspiration for decorative patterns. Patterns are decorative designs on the surface of materials that usually have a repeating design motif. decorative tile. design standards. Decor Girl. MYD | architecture + design. Geo 21-2 Cement Tile. cement tile.
Tile Talk
APRIL 15, 2014
The pinwheel pattern is a popular and versatile tile layout that adds great visual interest by integrating solid color with decorative tiles into a timeless design. Or, you could choose to incorporate decorative tile with plain field tile, as seen in the two concepts show below. decorative tile. design standards.
Expert insights. Personalized for you.
150 
Let's personalize your content