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GIO Looks at the Timeless Legacy of Belgian Bluestone

Giotile

Belgian Bluestone, also known as “Petit Granit,” is a distinctive and high-quality limestone quarried in Belgium for centuries. The stone is also known by many other names: Pierre Bleu, Belgian Granite, Belgian Bleu, and Coal Limestone, to name just a few.

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Back to Basics: Which material is right for my design?

Architectural Ceramics

When designing for a tile project, there are more factors than just color and style to keep in mind. Architectural Ceramics carries a wide variety of materials each with their own features. Natural stone is harvested from quarries and then cut to various sizes. Should you choose stone, ceramic, glass or something else?

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AI Generative Design _ The Clayborn floor tile from the Bardelli Group

Ceramics of Italy

The most recent innovative methods introduced by the Group include experimentation and new applications in the field of artificial intelligence , including the ability to generate images and products for architecture and design. The Clayborn floor tile represents a futuristic and trend-setting vision in the field of industrial design.

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Scottish Heritage in Interiors

Architectural Ceramics

When you do, it will be easy to see why Betty, owner of Architectural Ceramics, had Scotland on her bucket list for so long. Part of Edinburgh’s beauty is due to the sandstone buildings, a large portion taken from the local Craigleith Quarry. Edinburgh from Craigleith Quarry’ as painted by John Bell (1793-1861).

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Karndean introduces Opus stone looks

Floor Covering News

Inspired by the artistic beauty of traditional Moroccan architecture brought to the Iberian Peninsula during the 8 th century, this pattern combines geometric forms in a non-uniform patchwork arrangement that incorporates curves and crests influenced by medieval Spain.

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Why External Porcelain Paving is a Safer Choice for Your Patio

The London Tile Co.

Contemporary selection of colours and designs. Step seamlessly from inside you home to your outdoor space and feel like you haven’t left the room with these specially designed tiles in the indoor-outdoor collection. Portico has a deep grey-blue colour with random marbling, inspired by quarried Cumbrian slate.

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March Madness: ACI’s Final Four Tile Matchups

Architectural Ceramics

With the final four games this weekend, Architectural Ceramics put together our own final four match ups, and it’s just what you’d expect: tile. With that said, please use this chart as a guideline for each type of tile material we offer at Architectural Ceramics. Download your own 2018 Tile Bracket here. Natural Stone.