Diary of a Tile Addict

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Once again the Surface Design Show – the Islington-based specification showcase – provided plenty of grist for Tile Addict’s mill. The event’s main USPs – strong interior design and architectural audience, convenient location, restricted stand space, and eclectic product mix – thankfully remain intact.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

DECEMBER 25, 2015

Coffee Grill is a restaurant in Lisbon, Portugal. Envisioned by Yaroslav Galant , the new project combines vibrant design with eclectic haute cuisine and a lively ambiance. To infuse the space with personality, the designers restored the mezzanine, windows and several interesting wooden and stone elements throughout the site.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

NOVEMBER 21, 2015

Studio Yaroslav Galant completed the design of Hanaya , a Japanese restaurant and sushi bar in Lisbon, Portugal. The eclectic concept was inspired by the owners’ travels across Portugal and their interest in Japanese culture. What do you think of the design?

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 30, 2012

Climb Out with Color Im a big fan of color and pattern in design. Large format tiles and stone tiles are are available in relief, too. I love these stone tiles by Galrão Group from Portugal. They transform stone into textured landscapes that are absolutely captivating. Galrão Groups Wave Stone Tile.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

JULY 22, 2015

Atelier Veloso Architects completed a historic apartment redesign in Lisbon, Portugal. Situated on the first level of a five-storey building dating back to 1893, the loft preserves great details such as the stone masonry walls and the 3.5 meter ceilings with plaster stucco and figurative decorations.

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Architectural Ceramics

AUGUST 2, 2019

Come globe trotting with us to beautiful vacation spots, home and abroad, that offer endless design and tile inspiration. AC’s Boho Collection , in the Tear shape and Emerald color, image via Architectural Ceramics. AC’s Boho Collection in the Tear shape and Mix colorway, image via Architectural Ceramics.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Apicer’s 2024 The Art of Possibility Tour of Portugal proved hugely inspirational. The PV installation was undertaken by Helexia Portugal. Panels in the factory hark back to Portugal’s deep tiling tradition. Primus Vitoria’s Old School collections have an authentic artisanal quality. Other ranges include Memo.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Apicer’s 2024 The Art of Possibility Tour of Portugal proved hugely inspirational. The PV installation was undertaken by Helexia Portugal. Panels in the factory hark back to Portugal’s deep tiling tradition. Primus Vitoria’s Old School collections have an authentic artisanal quality. Other ranges include Memo.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

MARCH 20, 2015

Flaunting its surprising architecture on a triangular plot in the city of Leiria, this modern house in Portugal defines its owner’s happiness. Designed by Contaminar Arquitectos as a single-family home, the structure rises from behind a rugged stone wall. Care to take a closer look?

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