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

Tile Talk

Portuguese Ceramic Tile: Architectural History and Preservation Through the Ages. They’re distinctive as much for their individuality as for anything else, with whole blocks of buildings bursting with color, each façade different. Portuguese ceramic tile adorn walls as architectural elements, as well as act as sign posts.

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Avente Tile Talk: Artist Series Cement Tile Collection Grows with.

Tile Talk

This new collection, created by artists Guillermo Gomez Lama and Tania Marmolejo, boasts eight different designs, each presented with three color options. As a visual artist, graphic designer, paper lover and one who is obsessed with patterns and the production process, Guillermo began his art studies at UMASS Amherst in Boston.

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Avente Tile Talk: Islamic Star Patterns in Tile Design

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As a recent Art History graduate from Loyola Marymount University, the Arts of Islam became a favorite subject among the various cultures and styles I studied. These tiles were commonly used as floor and wall applications and to decorate mihrabs , the architectural niches in mosques. design standards. Image Credit. cement tile.

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Avente Tile Talk: Moroccan Tile: In a Class of Its Own

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Countries with colorful histories have always provided a deep-rooted fascination to outsiders because of their culture, traditions, food, and most importantly, the art produced within the country. Moroccan art and architecture has been steadily experiencing a renewed interest thanks to talented, visionary designer and architects.

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Tile Installation System Tools for Design & Specification Professionals

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Plus, you can always call on our team of Architectural Consultants for expert technical assistance. Click here to contact the architectural consultant closest to you. Architectural Consultants offer free AIA/CES-approved Lunch and Learn classes.

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“I Owe a Lot to This Industry”

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

Then I specialized in architectural and contractor sales, and specified and sold many larger architectural projects. I have been very dedicated to our industry in volunteering my time over the years to help make our industry better, which has rewarded me with a lot of knowledge, and status as an expert with industry standards.

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Avente Tile Talk: Italian Made: Fashionable Tile, Design

Tile Talk

From the clothing and accessories they design to their timeless architecture and art work, and of course their legendary sports cars. Philippe Starck also played a role within the ceramic tile sector with the launch of “Flexible Architecture” for Italian manufacturer Ceramica Sant’Agostino. Tuesday, June 18, 2013.

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