Architectural Ceramics

JANUARY 4, 2016

The utility of tile in residential and commercial spaces provides a ubiquitous flora and fauna of shapes, texture, and color to the masses. For a contemporary look use colored glass tiles with clear glass shelves as shown in this installation by Alpentile out of Phoenix Arizona. Source: Ahlers and Ogletree Auction Gallery, Atlanta GA.

Phoenix 100

Phoenix Arizona Tile Detroit 100

The Perfect Bath

OCTOBER 1, 2014

Sometimes he would shift the placement of a rug or a detail on a building to activate an axis and heighten an awareness of the architectural surroundings. The tile was designed by Eliel and crafted by the Pewabic Pottery in Detroit, which was unusual for them as they were known for their glaze variations. Then there are the bathrooms.

Detroit 81

Detroit Bath Study Ceramics 81

Making Tile Modern

DECEMBER 5, 2015

Bennett is a striking and elegant woman who looks quite at home in the colorful surroundings of Robert , the restaurant housed within the Museum of Arts and Design in Manhattan. ” “I started with blue on one side, then green, then into earth colors, then, Janet Bennett. Bennett grew up in Detroit; her father was a painter.

Los Angeles 40

Los Angeles San Francisco New York City Design 40