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Avente Tile Talk: Portuguese Ceramic Tile: Architectural History and.

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Portuguese Ceramic Tile: Architectural History and Preservation Through the Ages. Ceramic tile façade in Portugal. Aside from all these wonderful things are the ceramic tiles of the country. Portuguese ceramic tile serves as a beautiful, functional and architectural element on structures and homes.

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Avente Tile Talk: The Bellagio Resort: A Mosaic Tile Showcase

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The Bellagio Resort: A Mosaic Tile Showcase. Located in the southern part of the famous Las Vegas Strip, the Bellagio Resort Hotel has dominated its surroundings from the time it opened in 1998 with lush landscaping, classic architecture and elements, and a man-made, eight-acre lake reminiscent of Italy’s Lake Como. at 6:00 AM.

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Avente Tile Talk: Tile Mosaics at the Cologne Cathedral

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Tile Mosaics at the Cologne Cathedral. Now while there I also had the opportunity to view some amazing mosaic work that if you didnt look closely could assume was a painting or even a rug. These mosaics are incredibly complicated and detailed with thousands of pieces that comprise each one. Mosaics from the Cologne Cathedral.

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Avente Tile Talk: Patterned Tiles are Power Play at Coverings 2014

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Tuesday, May 6, 2014. Patterned Tiles are Power Play at Coverings 2014. So, I was thrilled to see many manufacturers embrace pattern in their 2014 tile designs! As an advocate of hand-crafted ceramic and cement tile, I felt more connection than ever to these new porcelain tiles. ceramic tile. at 6:00 AM.

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Avente Tile Talk: Portuguese Ceramic Tile Artistry

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Portuguese Ceramic Tile Artistry. Panel of Portuguese ceramic tiles by Jorge Colaço (1922), representing Henry the Navigator at the Sagres Promonory. Before that, and until the second half of the 15th century, only the alicatado (mosaic formed of polygonal, colored glazed tiles) was in use. Tuesday, December 3, 2013.

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Avente Tile Talk: Cheers! Looking forward to Tile in 2014

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Looking forward to Tile in 2014. Nevertheless, 2014 holds exciting possibilities for the Avente Tile team. We wish you all a happy, health and prosperous 2014. Labels: 2014 Tile , Avente Tile Business Goals , cement tile , handpainted tile. ceramic tile. Dwell on Design 2014 – Top Products. at 6:00 AM.

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Made By Moms, For Moms: Tiled Spaces with a Feminine Touch

Architectural Ceramics

Design and photo credit via Aidan Design, featuring AC’s Estreslla shell mosaic backsplash. ACI’s Estrella Grande oval shell mosaic. Pictured above, the 2012 DC Design House features Aidan Design’s work, and Architectural Ceramic’s mother-of-pearl oval mosaic. Fresh and Floral.

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