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Twin Cities Tile Spotlight: Porcelain Inspired by Ancient Architectural Traditions

Rubble Tile

We often find inspiration from the architecture and design of past eras and civilizations. With that in mind, Mediterranea has designed two porcelain tile collections that evoke the timeworn stone look of ancient Egypt and ancient Babylon. These collections, Giza and Babylon, portray the uniquely.

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Back to Basics: AC’s Ceramic Tile Collections

Architectural Ceramics

While children everywhere are going back to school, let’s go back to basics and learn about ceramic tile through a few of Architectural Ceramic’s collections: Basics, London, and City Hall. Architectural Ceramics has several handmade ceramic tile options, from vendors like Sonoma Tilemakers or Encore Ceramics. ″ x 9.5″

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Interlocking Circles: The Power and History of Pattern in Design

Tile Talk

Interlocking circle patterns grace the floor tiles of this establishment''s corridor. Indelibly etched on the walls of temple of the Osirion at Abydos, Egypt, the Flower of Life contains a vast Akashic system of information, including templates for the five Platonic Solids." Image via Sacred Geometry.

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Avente Tile Talk: California Dreaming: A Profile on ARTO Brick and.

Tile Talk

In his birthplace of Egypt, Arto got his start in the business world by helping his father as a shoe cobbler. floor tile. MYD | architecture + design. Flooring The Consumer. Architectural Ceramics: Tile+Mosaic. Floors ,floors… (part I). The Company. backsplash designs. bathrom blogfest 2010.

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MIA Technical Expertise Showcased at the Middle East Stone Show

StoneDimensions

Workshop: Flooring, Finishes, and Friction Masterclass. Masters of Architecture – Harnessing the Potential of Natural Stone Exteriors in Design Modern Yet Culturally-Relevant Buildings. Jim Hieb with new MIA member Ashraf Awad of Kiro Marble in Cairo, Egypt. Workshop: Stone Exterior Wall Cladding Masterclass.

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Time2Design: DESIGN TERMS | DEFINITIONS

Time2Design

Some of the earliest known examples of the dovetail joint are in furniture entombed with mummies dating from First Dynasty of ancient Egypt, as well the tombs of Chinese emperors. Four Corners of Law & Architecture, Charleston So. architecture. floor covering. sarasota architectural salvage. What we do.

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How Architects Take Advantage of The Golden Ratio

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

When you really think about it, one of the coolest facets of architecture is the ability to have buildings be so different – so varied in terms of size, shape, and style – and yet so similar at their core. As with any industry, architecture would not be what it is today without relying on the architectural lessons of the past.

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