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Week of May 4, 2020 – Cinco de Mayo

Architectural Ceramics

Colores y Texturas de la Ciudad de México. AD100 Designer Rodman Primack Reveals his Mexico City Residence , Architectural Digest. Located in the sprawling metropolis of Mexico City, Rodman Primack’s apartment is outfitted with several eye-catching items that come together to tell a larger story. Feliz Cinco de Mayo.

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Celebrating Distinctions in Mexican History and Tile

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Mexico is a country whose customs are rich in tradition, be it celebrating a day in history like Cinco de Mayo with an elaborate festival, or hand-crafting Saltillo tile almost the same way today as was done at its conception decades ago. Americans often mistake Cinco de Mayo for Mexico’s Independence Day.

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Week of September 14th, 2020 – Latin American Design Influences

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However, there’s nothing quite like the feeling of warmth and hospitality brought on by warm colors and homey furniture seen inside many Latin American or Hispanic homes. The bright contrasting colors somehow create a sense of unity and invite you inside with open arms. Top Interior Designers Mexico , Brabbu Design Forces.

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Cinco de Mayo: 5 Ways to Use Mexican-Inspired Tile

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You can’t think of Mexican tile without picturing colorful, hand-painted designs. Deep, rich colors are then painted over the white. Authentic Talavera pottery and tile reign from Puebla, Mexico. To achieve a traditional Mexican look, consider using boldly colored tile in a large or small scale. Photo Credit: Pinterest.

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Back to Basics: AC’s Ceramic Tile Collections

Architectural Ceramics

While children everywhere are going back to school, let’s go back to basics and learn about ceramic tile through a few of Architectural Ceramic’s collections: Basics, London, and City Hall. clean, off-white color. 4 colors ranging from white to dark grey. glossy finish. an in-stock item*. Basic Scientific Principles.

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Chinese Tariffs and their Effect on the Tile Industry

Architectural Ceramics

Keep in mind most importers, like Architectural Ceramics, imported excess stock to get through this transition. The unglazed porcelain has a colored porcelain patterned layer on top and an uncolored porcelain body on the bottom, which remains unseen when installed, which is great for commercial use. Yup, almost all from China.

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Luxurious Mexico Residence with Multiple Outdoor Living Spaces

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Architecture. Architecture. Luxurious Mexico Residence with Multiple Outdoor Living Spaces. Architecture › Luxurious Mexico Residence with Multiple Outdoor Living Spaces. Olson Kundig Architects completed the design and development of the luxurious Mexico Residence located on a sandy beach in Baja.

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