Illuminating the City of Light: A Journey Through Paris
As The Tile Turns
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
The city further validated its moniker in 1828 by becoming the first in Europe to illuminate Champs-Elysées with gas lamps.
Trend inspo: Pink Bathrooms
Diary of a Tile Addict
DECEMBER 29, 2021
Featured below are Rose Mallow tiles from Equipe Ceramicas (Europe), though Borgo Pink from CTD Architectural Tiles (UK) and Shrimp Pink tiles from Bert & May (UK) would work wonderfully too. equipeceramicas. Rose Mallow. Borgo Pink. Shrimp Pink Tiles. Pastel Partner. Mix lovely light pink floors with equally lovely pastel colours.
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Week of October 21, 2019 – Renaissance Styles
Architectural Ceramics
OCTOBER 21, 2019
Medieval style castles aren’t just limited to Europe – a few ambitious architects created impressive palaces throughout the U.S. It’s fun to see how the fairytale architecture of old has inspired some creative building in the early 1900s. John the Baptist sought to update the space while complementing the existing architecture.
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Back to Basics: AC’s Ceramic Tile Collections
Architectural Ceramics
AUGUST 25, 2017
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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Letters from a traveling Architecture Student | Life of an Architect
Life of an Architect
OCTOBER 23, 2013
Home / Life in General / Letters from a traveling Architecture Student Letters from a traveling Architecture Student Bob Borson — October 24, 2013 — 38 Comments 23 years ago, as a fourth year architecture student, I spent the Fall semester traveling around Western Europe soaking in all the architectural wonders I could find.
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Switching Gears: AC’s Mosaic Tile Collection
Architectural Ceramics
AUGUST 15, 2017
Let’s take a look at one of Architectural Ceramic’s own in-stock products: Gears. Please note that while we try to keep quantities readily available, depending on demand, Architectural Ceramics may not have all colors and sizes in stock at all times. ” — Betty Sullivan, Architectural Ceramic’s CEO. .”
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Week of August 26th, 2019 – Sound & Interior Design
Architectural Ceramics
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. London is one of the cultural hubs of Europe and as such needs a music center to match that reputation.
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Week of April 6, 2020 – Tartan Day
Architectural Ceramics
APRIL 6, 2020
Like much of Europe, Scottish architecture is continuously finding innovative ways to integrate new concepts with the old. Take a look at more of this home to see why. Blending Celtic Culture with 21st Century Design. Merging Old and New with These 10 Modern Renovations in Scotland , dwell.
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Duchateau, Martyn Lawrence Bullard collaborate
Floor Covering News
JANUARY 20, 2023
Rooted in architectural references and reinvented for today’s lifestyles, the new collection features six finishes inspired by iconic architects throughout history. Each collection includes styles Niemeyer, Lutyens, Neutra, Napoleon III, Jeanneret and Palladian, each with a distinctive hue based on its architectural reference. “My
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4 Reasons Why Our Clients Love the Olvera Collection
Granada Tile
JULY 6, 2021
Olvera Octagons and Designer: Zelig Architecture. You can have a design that looks like you brought it over from Europe hundreds of years ago. Whether you’re using it for your indoor or outdoor space to create a lavish outdoor oasis, this collection fits perfectly. About the Olvera Collection. Get Creative in Your Home.
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Switching Gears: AC’s Mosaic Tile Collection
Architectural Ceramics
AUGUST 11, 2017
Let’s take a look at one of Architectural Ceramic’s own in-stock products: Gears. Please note that while we try to keep quantities readily available, depending on demand, Architectural Ceramics may not have all colors and sizes in stock at all times. ” — Betty Sullivan, Architectural Ceramic’s CEO. .”
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Tile of Spain Companies Present the Latest in Products, Innovations and Trends During the Passport to Creativity Tour 2022
Tile of Spain USA
JUNE 24, 2022
In lieu of Cevisama, which had been postponed to February 2023, Tile of Spain treated the illustrious group to tours of factories, showrooms, historic and contemporary architecture; all to help the group discover trends and inspiration at the source. Europe, Asia and the Middle East are the three next largest geographic areas.
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Week of September 28th, 2020 – Coffee Shops and Café Aesthetics
Architectural Ceramics
SEPTEMBER 28, 2020
12 of Our Favorite Modern Coffee Shop Designs Around the World , Architectural Digest. Noorderparkbar in Amsterdam has to be our personal favorite, as it’s unique stand-alone design blends right in with the modern and progressive city Architecture. Modern Coffee Shop Designs. Outside-the-Box Coffee Shop Designs.
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The History of Ceramic Encaustic Tiles
Granada Tile
JUNE 13, 2018
The 12 th and 13 th centuries were the golden age for encaustic tile and western Europe was the region that brought them to life. By 1900, encaustic tile production soared in western and southern Europe until its sudden decline in the 1950s. Over time, new processes evolved and the beginning of the encaustic, or inlaid tile, began.
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Tile of Spain outlines 2022 ceramic trends
Floor Covering News
JULY 5, 2022
The event treated the group to tours of factories, showrooms, historic and contemporary architecture; all to help the group discover trends and inspiration at the source, according to the organization. Europe, Asia and the Middle East are the three next largest geographic areas. State of the Industry. of its exports.
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Week of August 31st, 2020 – Southern Hospitality & Design
Architectural Ceramics
AUGUST 31, 2020
A brief history and a fun fact about the derby – it began in 1872 when William Clark’s grandson Lewis Clark traveled to Europe and attended their own Epsom Derby in England, which eventually led him to be inspired to create America’s own version, the Kentucky Derby. The Modern Southern Charm. Living Rooms of the South.
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130 Call for entries for the latest edition of ASCER’s Tile of Spain Awards
CTDA's Tiledealer Blog
AUGUST 1, 2019
The awards are divided into three categories: Architecture, Interior Design and Final Degree Project, with prizes totalling €39,000. ASCER (the Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturers’ Association) has announced the eighteenth edition of its Tile of Spain Awards of Architecture, Interior Design and Final Degree Project.
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EnergieKer: Sustainability is the heart of technological advancement
Ceramics of Italy
NOVEMBER 16, 2022
The production facility is equipped with a co-generation system consisting in a turbine connected to a power supply which auto-produces electric energy and exploits the thermal energy produced by the turbine exhaust gas within the atomizer – one of the biggest in Europe.
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My Summer Vacation-”Ace Style.”
The Ace of Space
MAY 17, 2013
This year is going to be a challenge because I really want to go to Europe, but with a seven year old in tow it’s going to be virtually impossible. Well…for Mr. B. actually, because if anyone is good at sneaking off to […].
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Short History of Cement Tiles
Granada Tile
APRIL 25, 2014
The domination of the Moor culture, especially in architecture, is clearly seen even today. The beginning of the twentieth century marks the time when cement tiles begin being utilized throughout Europe and eventually throughout the world. They soon introduce Islam, and in time a Moorish-Spanish culture develops.
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Armstrong Flooring wins three 2019 Good Design awards
Floor Covering News
JANUARY 6, 2020
Founded in Chicago in 1950, Good Design is organized annually by The Chicago Athenaeum Museum of Architecture and Design in cooperation with the European Centre for Architecture, Art, Design and Urban Studies. It recognizes the latest, most advanced products and designs for their innovation and invention.
April Showers Bring May Flowers
Architectural Ceramics
APRIL 26, 2018
If April showers bring May flowers, then Architectural Ceramic’s brings you a twist on the classic rhyme. Architectural Ceramics offers two brands, Laticrete and Schluter , that make shower systems part of their specialty. Architectural Ceramics stocks a few of their products, a popular seller for example, is their grout.
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Styling a European Kitchen
Conestoga Tile Blog
APRIL 14, 2017
This kitchen is streamlined and architecturally pleasing due to contrast. It is popular in Europe to choose brightly colored finishes for cabinets. Generally in Europe space is limited, therefore the design needs to be highly efficient. European kitchens are known for clean lines and noticeable contrast.
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Mosaics: The Beginning of Architectural Ceramics, Part Three.
Tile+Mosaic
JANUARY 8, 2011
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Chinese Tariffs and their Effect on the Tile Industry
Architectural Ceramics
OCTOBER 17, 2019
Keep in mind most importers, like Architectural Ceramics, imported excess stock to get through this transition. If the mosaic is higher priced, it’s from Japan or Europe. Betty Sullivan is the CEO of a majority woman-owned Architectural Ceramics, Inc. The threat of anti-dumping charges is imminent.
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Avente Tile Talk: Spanish Tile as Building Material, Part 3
Tile Talk
AUGUST 7, 2012
As a vital area for Mudejar art, a style influenced by Islamic tradition and more contemporary European architectural styles, Teruel’s extensive use of brick and ceramic tile on centuries-old buildings and façades serves as a timeless testament to the importance of ceramic tile as a building material. Architecture and Design.
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Architecture Student Study Abroad Bag
Life of an Architect
SEPTEMBER 24, 2014
To date we have seen contents from: Architect Architecture Student Drywall Contractor Interior Designer Photographer Graphic Designer Electrician’s Bag Today we get a look into the bag of American architecture student, Kyle Landau, who at the time was studying abroad in Florence for his fourth year.
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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine
JULY 1, 2014
Architecture. Architecture. Modern Fusion of Lighting Design and Architecture: Villa Noord-Brabant. Architecture › Modern Fusion of Lighting Design and Architecture: Villa Noord-Brabant. Architecture › Modern Fusion of Lighting Design and Architecture: Villa Noord-Brabant. Apartments.
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Avente Tile Talk: Mosaic Floors of Fishborne Roman Palace
Tile Talk
JULY 16, 2013
There are many fine examples to be found throughout Europe. Joanne Bradley takes an interest in architecture through the ages. MYD | architecture + design. Architectural Ceramics: Tile+Mosaic. Tuesday, July 16, 2013. Mosaic Floors of Fishborne Roman Palace. Photography by Joanne Bradley. About the Author. at 6:00 AM.
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ASCER Announces Highly Distinguished Jury for the 19th Annual Tile of Spain Awards
Tile of Spain USA
OCTOBER 8, 2020
After graduating with a degree in architecture from the University of Tokyo, Kengo Kuma completed a two-year postgraduate program as a visiting scholar at Columbia University in New York, before returning to Tokyo to complete his Ph.D. About the Jury. Kengo Kuma (KKAA). Javier Villar Ruiz (KKAA).
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Wienerberger announces the 11th Brick Award 2024
Ceramics of Italy
MARCH 19, 2024
For almost two decades, wienerberger has been celebrating the outstanding achievements of brick architecture and highlighting the transformative power of this material in contemporary design. The category winners and the overall winner of the Brick Award 24 will be announced at the award ceremony to be held on 6 June 2024 in Vienna, Austria.
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Highlights From the 4 Winners of the 2018 Young Talent Architecture Award
Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine
JULY 11, 2018
The four winners of the 2018 Young Talent Architecture Award. Each year, the Fundació Mies van der Rohe and Creative Europe organize the Young Talent Architecture Award (YTAA). of Madrid’ Julio Gotor Valcárcel graduated from the Madrid School of Architecture at the Polytechnic University of Madrid.
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75 The 31 Best Residential Design Blogs Featuring Awesome Cement Tile (A Definitive List For Encaustic Tile Enthusiasts)
Granada Tile
JUNE 27, 2018
As I’m sure you know, in the last few years, cement tiles have grown in popularity not only for their beauty but also for the durability and easy care that’s long made them a popular decorative element in the piazzas, public buildings and cafes of Europe, South American, North Africa, the Middle East and Southeast Asia.
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Avente Tile Talk: Interview with Lilywork Artisan Tile, LLC
Tile Talk
SEPTEMBER 17, 2013
Lilywork owners gain inspiration from travels, pulling ideas from architecture and cultures across Europe and the Near East. MYD | architecture + design. Architectural Ceramics: Tile+Mosaic. .” Herringbone Backsplash by Lilywork Artisan Tile, LLC. As an artisan, what inspires your creations? Inner Piece Art Tiles.
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Kitchen and Residential Design: Architects and designers, wanna.
Kitchen and Residential Design
NOVEMBER 8, 2012
The trip will end in Valencia when everyone on the Passport of Creativity tour will attend Cevisama, one of Europes (and therefor the worlds) largest tile and bath trade shows. Labels: architecture , bath design , interior design , mosaic , tile , travel. I was in Europe not too long a go and the Architecture is amazing.
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Design Inspirations – Paris
JG Kitchens
MARCH 20, 2018
More than a tourist attraction, the Eiffel Tower is an architectural treasure! Photo Courtesy: Travel Europe ). Here are a few inspirations in a new Pinterest board. If you have tips on the City of Light, please do leave them in the comments!
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Stunning Cement Tile in Tone-on-Tone Gray
Cement Style
JANUARY 2, 2015
Peterssen / Keller Architecture – Minneapolis used our Nuevo Castillo stock cement tile in a sun-room (below) which proved to be a hit with everyone who saw it in the newspaper “Living” section and online. “Nuevo Castillo” encaustic cement tile, in-stock UK & Europe.
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SieMatic introduces the latest from Beaux Arts and FloatingSpaces
Kitchen and Residential Design
JUNE 13, 2012
EuroCucina is Europes largest kitchen trade show and its attended by hundreds of thousands of people from all over the globe who descend on Milan to see the latest in kitchen design and innovation. architecture. (39). Architecture Thursday: Renée and Henry Segerstrom. Posted by Paul Anater. at 9:00 AM. kitchen design.
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67 Kitchen and Residential Design: Cotto d'Este rethinks what tile can do
Kitchen and Residential Design
DECEMBER 19, 2011
My travels to Europe in the last year have shown me that there are a lot of ways the US can improve on our business as usual. The rage these days in Europe in architecture is to install ventilated facades. Labels: architecture , design , sustainability. architecture. (39). Isnt it time to look for another answer?
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Laticrete hires director, marketing communications
Floor Covering News
JULY 27, 2022
Rothberg previously served as the integration project manager and acting marketing manager for the Laticrete Europe business unit, where she helped establish the marketing and product management team in Italy.
Architectural Studio - 4 Questions | Life of an Architect
Life of an Architect
MAY 7, 2014
Architectural Studio – 4 Questions Architectural Studio – 4 Questions Bob Borson — May 8, 2014 — 30 Comments A large percentage of the articles I write on this site are the result of receiving the same sorts of questions over and over again. Home / Do you want to be an Architect?
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What Classifies A House Style: What Makes An International Style Home?
Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine
DECEMBER 17, 2018
We’ve been marveling over feats of international style architecture for the past four decades. Keep reading to learn more about the history behind this architectural movement, as well as for an explanation of some of the defining characteristics of its buildings. History of the international style home.
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Floor Covering News
MARCH 24, 2023
We are thrilled to have our cutting-edge embossing technology recognized with patents in Europe and the United States,” said Lin Li, CEO of Northann Corp., By offering enhanced precision and control over embossing, Northann’s DSE Embossing Technology is poised to redefine the capabilities of 3D printing in home improvement applications. “We
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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog
JULY 7, 2015
My daughter Gigi, Betty Sullivan of Architectural Ceramics and I got an early start to visit the Grand Bazaar and to do some shopping. Istanbul is a transcontinental city in Europe and Asia, located between the Black Sea and the Sea of Marmara in northwestern Turkey. Thursday, June 4th. Day three was quite an adventure.
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