Architectural Ceramics

DECEMBER 22, 2020

For our family at Architectural Ceramics, soon-to-be Architessa, we’re thankful for our new showroom location in Rockville, 1170 Rockville Pike, STE 1C. Visit one of our DC, MD, or VA tile showrooms for a free tile design consultation. See you…next year! Listen on Spotify.

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DECEMBER 12, 2019

The Top 5 Destinations for Design Lovers to Visit in December , Architectural Design. This list of December locales hosting arts and design festivals, boutique hotels, and historic architecture. Visit one of our DC, MD, or VA tile showrooms for a free tile design consultation. Holiday Homework.

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MAY 18, 2020

Artist Urs Fischer reveals His Enchanting Home and Garden in Los Angeles , Architectural Digest. OMA reveals updated design for Washington DC garden bridge , dezeen. Visit one of our DC, MD, or VA tile showrooms for a free tile design consultation. The Eccentric Side of Zen. Be the Change.

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NOVEMBER 22, 2017

Here, Virginia-based firms Thorsen Construction and Southern Kitchens teamed up with Architectural Ceramics to design a kitchen space that features a ceramic tile with a playful feel. Image via Architectural Ceramics on Houzz. Image via Architectural Ceramics on Houzz. Image via Architectural Ceramics on Houzz.

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JULY 29, 2019

The 21 Hottest Design Hotels for 2019 , Architectural Digest. Architectural Digest searched out some gorgeously refurbished hotels from around the world that have certainly piqued our interest! Thomas recently worked with Architectural Ceramics on their $100 million renovation. Other hotel designs of note? The Ritz Carlton, St.

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MAY 13, 2018

Pictured above, the 2012 DC Design House features Aidan Design’s work, and Architectural Ceramic’s mother-of-pearl oval mosaic. To view this, or other shell mosaics, visit one of our DC-metro area showroom locations. In the shower area, Architectural Ceramic’s Estrella Grande tile mosaic was used.

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JANUARY 27, 2020

Architectural Digest. Inside the Design of NYC’s Most Stylish New Restaurant , Architectural Digest. Visit one of our DC, MD, or VA tile showrooms for a free tile design consultation. Dream, Dine and Design. 14 of the Best Designed Hotel Resaurants in the U.S. European Appeal.

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FEBRUARY 3, 2020

15 Architectural Set Designs Created for Fashion Month 2019 , dezeen. Take a look at some architecturally inspired catwalks from last year’s fashion month. Visit one of our DC, MD, or VA tile showrooms for a free tile design consultation. A Back-and-Forth. Built In Luxury.

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

The Design Lover’s Guide to Glasgow , Architectural Digest. Visitors to Glasgow, especially those interested in design and architecture, might want to take a look at this city guide. A Scottish Castle Fit for Interior-Design Royalty , Architectural Digest. Sightseeing for Design. A Castle to Call Home.

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APRIL 20, 2020

Browse through this project to see how its unique architectural design offers an innovative approach to how we think about home building, particularly in areas where there is not an abundance of flat land. 9 Buildings that Prove Sustainable Architecture and High Design are a Perfect Pair , Architectural Digest.

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JULY 8, 2019

s row houses are a hallmark of the city’s architecture. The 30 Most Beautiful Main Streets Across America, Architectural Digest. There’s Not a Single 90-Degree Angle in This Frank Lloyd Wright Home , Architectural Digest. Best Bar Design in Each State , Architectural Digest. Main Street, USA. A Toast to American Design.

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DECEMBER 12, 2018

Architectural Ceramics hopes you had an enjoyable Thanksgiving surrounded by family and friends. You’ll find golden nuggets like this and others by browsing one of our DC-metro area showrooms and speaking with our knowledgeable sales and design associates. Want weekly updates about Architectural Ceramics and our product lines?

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MAY 17, 2019

AC: Tell us a bit of background about yourself, how did you come into your current role with Architectural Ceramics? After my husband and I moved to the DC area in 2011, I found Architectural Ceramics. What’s your favorite part about working with Architectural Ceramics? AC: Favorite tile, check. R: THE PEOPLE!

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APRIL 27, 2020

A New Exhibit Brings Southern California’s Modernist Homes Into the Moonlight , Architectural Digest. This early, 21 st century home was truly ahead of its time terms of Architectural design. Visit one of our DC, MD, or VA tile showrooms for a free tile design consultation. Modern Even for the Jetsons.

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FEBRUARY 23, 2018

At Architectural Ceramics, we’ve done a little exercise of our own to come up with some of our favorite tile shapes and patterns. As for square mosaics, Architectural Ceramics carries a wide range of options in all material types. To explore our full offering, visit one of our DC-metro area showroom locations.

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

With a project name like “Panorama”, Montreal firm ACDF Architecture really went above and beyond (literally) your typical retirement home design. They purchased a flat in Georgetown, complete with floor-to-ceiling windows offering a view of the C&O Canal, and then began renovations with DC architect and designer Andreas Charalambous.

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OCTOBER 28, 2019

It’s also fascinating to take a look at the architectural elements of a space once all the wallpaper and trappings have been washed away with time. Visit one of our DC, MD, or VA tile showrooms for a free tile design consultation. A Field Guide to the Macabre. Studio Job launches Perished tiles patterned with skeletons , dezeen.

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JANUARY 20, 2020

7 incredible Suites at Europe’s Top Ski Resorts , Architectural Digest. Visit one of our DC, MD, or VA tile showrooms for a free tile design consultation. Dreaming of slopes and spas has inspired us to search out this week’s top 5 resort inspired design posts. Mountaintop Suites.

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MARCH 9, 2020

Architectural Ceramics had the privilege of being certified as a national Women’s Business Enterprise by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). Visit one of our DC, MD, or VA tile showrooms for a free tile design consultation. Top 5 Design Posts of the Week. Happy Women’s History Month!

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AUGUST 26, 2019

S teven Holl + architecture acts win competition for ostrava concert hall in czech republic, designbloom. Diller Scofidio + Renfro Unveils a Beautiful Design for the London Center for Music , Architectural Digest. Visit one of our DC, MD, or VA tile showrooms for a free tile design consultation. Award Winning Design.

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APRIL 26, 2019

At Architectural Ceramics, we often collaborate with local architects and interior designers to craft well-designed and personalized spaces. A modern and rustic farmhouse renovation, designed by Sagatov Design + Build ; cement tile backsplash from Architectural Ceramics. Backsplash Tile. Join our newsletter here.

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JUNE 26, 2018

Architectural Ceramics is at it again, this time with a focus on sea shells and mother of pearl as inspiration. AC’s rivershell oval mosaic featured in the DC Show House, design by Aidan Design. A show-stopper, here our rivershell oval white mosaic was used as a backsplash for the 2012 DC Show House. Summer is here.

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DECEMBER 31, 2017

Better yet, let’s look at a few fireplaces that feature Architectural Ceramics tile. AC’s porcelain Monticello Collection in the color Argento, image via Architectural Ceramic’s Houzz Project page. For our DC-metro area client, they did just that with our Perfect Pebble shown in Java Grey. Modern & Moody.

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

The football season kicks off in September and last season’s Super Bowl host stadium is a pretty impressive feat of architecture! Visit one of our DC, MD, or VA tile showrooms for a free tile design consultation. Super Bowl Exclusive: 5 Cool Design Features of Mercedes-Benz Stadium , Interior Design.

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MAY 11, 2020

College Towns , Architectural Digest. Visit one of our DC, MD, or VA tile showrooms for a free tile design consultation. We found some designs from university dorms and college town hotels to inspire you this week! Back to School – Alumni edition. Hot New Design Hotels in U.S.

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APRIL 6, 2020

Like much of Europe, Scottish architecture is continuously finding innovative ways to integrate new concepts with the old. Visit one of our DC, MD, or VA tile showrooms for a free tile design consultation. Take a look at more of this home to see why. Blending Celtic Culture with 21st Century Design.

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JULY 22, 2019

If you need a refresher, you can get a crash course in architecture and design from this handy Décor Aid article. Modern design refers to a style of architecture and interiors that emphasize form and structure over ornamentation. Looking at the evolution of architecture and design, we would be amiss not to mention the future.

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NOVEMBER 11, 2019

Top 5 Design Posts of the Week – Military Interior Design and Architecture. Step onto Tyler Perry’s 300-acre production studio , Architectural Digest. Visit one of our DC, MD, or VA tile showrooms for a free tile design consultation. Keep reading for the best interior design posts inspired by Veteran’s Day.

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JUNE 15, 2020

With June being Fresh fruit and Vegetable Month, what better time to appreciate some stunning gardens and landscaping, including a bonus picture of Architectural Ceramic’s President David Benson and family’s home garden. Lighting and Outdoor Space Were Key to Transforming This New Construction Home , Architectural Digest.

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JANUARY 18, 2021

As we enter into the New Year with high hopes and big visions in our eyes, we thought it was a great time to step back and showcase some projects Architectural Ceramics has completed over the recent years, and dwell on some of our coolest projects we were so fortunate to be able to have our name attached to. Top 5 Design Posts of the Week.

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

We All Want to Come Home to This German Apartment , Architectural Digest. Visit one of our DC, MD, or VA tile showrooms for a free tile design consultation. This German beer hall in Tokyo is a fantastic example of how you can fit big design into a small space! Comfort and Color.

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JUNE 22, 2020

Lake House Harmonizes the Architecture with Scenic Surrounding , Architectural Design. Visit one of our DC, MD, or VA tile showrooms for a free tile design consultation. The Modern Solution to Life on a Lake. Our friendly, knowledgeable staff is always happy to help advise on tile design.

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OCTOBER 14, 2019

Inside Instagram Founder Kevin Systrom’s Lake Tahoe Retreat , Architectural Digest. Visit one of our DC, MD, or VA tile showrooms for a free tile design consultation. The base design is simple which makes it a snap to bring in new seasonal decorations. Autumn by the fire.

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MARCH 23, 2020

Here at Architectural Ceramics, we are fortunate to be in prime location to celebrate Washington DC’s annual Cherry Blossom Festival, and even have a mosaic dedicated to this floral time of year. Visit one of our DC, MD, or VA tile showrooms for a free tile design consultation. The Cherry Blossom Season.

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MAY 25, 2020

Set Foot Onto Lenny Kravitz’s Otherworldly Brazilian Compound , Architectural Digest. Visit one of our DC, MD, or VA tile showrooms for a free tile design consultation. The raw timber ceiling contrasted against the slate floors offer the notion of increased natural light in an area where shade from trees may seem omnipresent.

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APRIL 19, 2019

Architectural Ceramics is ready to hop to it, with a dozen EGG-cellent subway tile patterns that go beyond the basics. We have a lot more than a dozen types of subway tile, however, available from Architectural Ceramics. Let’s talk about your residential or commercial tile project in one of our DC-metro area showrooms today!

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MAY 26, 2017

If you’re putting your house on the market, check out what local DC metro area real estate and home staging professionals have to say about getting ready to sell. In a market like DC, the options can be overwhelming. Stop by Architectural Ceramic’s own Houzz page for more ideas on how to get your home ready to sell.

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