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“House in Puntiró”: A Harmony of Form, Material and Typography

Tile of Spain USA

Perched atop a steep property that rises above the Bay of Palma in Puntiró, Palma de Mallorca, Spain, is a striking residence that redefines the relationship between architecture and local typography. The design team was presented with a challenge to craft a home capable of accommodating two families and extended guest stays comfortably.

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Week of November 2nd, 2020 – Outdoor Entertainment Spaces

Architectural Ceramics

Top 5 Design Posts of the Week. As we inch closer to cold weather and dig out our winter wardrobe, let’s take some time to once more appreciate some inspiring outdoor entertainment spaces and get inspired this winter for an exterior addition to enjoy this spring! Open and Outdoor – Summer Oasis Inspiration.

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Take It Outside: Outdoor AC Tile Collections

Architectural Ceramics

Whether you’re barbecuing near our Baltimore showroom, or you’re fixin’ to go grillin’ closer to our Atlanta showroom; summer is made for poolside meals on an outdoor patio. Check out a few Architectural Ceramics tile collections, suitable for outdoor use, that have you covered under foot and under water.

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Innovation in Ceramic Architecture: The TR HOUSE BARCELONA

Tile of Spain USA

The TR House Barcelona project by PMMT is a single-family home that takes on a unique approach to architectural design. While the design is sleek and modern, the home effortlessly blends with the lush landscape that surrounds it. The facade, pergola, and roof are all tied together using this consistent lattice pattern.

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3 Handmade Cement Tile Ideas for Your Indoor-Outdoor Bathroom

Granada Tile

Interior designers and architects have begun to turn away from the contemporary looks and revolutionize homeowners’ bathrooms with the advent of indoor-outdoor bathrooms. Indoor-outdoor bathrooms bring the elements of the great outdoors to the home’s interior, through poured cement, thick greenery, or even natural woods.

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20 of the Coolest Outdoor Fireplaces

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

However, thanks to modern ingenuity, outdoor fireplaces are just as popular as their indoor counterparts. Outdoor fireplaces tend to be constructed from three main materials: stone, brick and plaster. Outdoor fireplaces tend to be constructed from three main materials: stone, brick and plaster. Some styles mix these materials.

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Designing with Ceramic Wood

Tile of Spain USA

Interior design and decor are forever seeking new formulae for reinterpreting designs based on natural materials that are suited to spaces of all kinds and styles. The new anti-slip finishes also make ceramic wood suitable for outdoor use: terraces, patios, and swimming pool decks. Ceramic is very much a part of this practice.

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