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Cement Tile Spotlight: Inspired by France

Granada Tile

Few countries boast a richer design tradition than France. From textiles to furniture to fashion to architecture, it simply can’t be beat—there’s beauty around every corner. The discreet geometry of the pattern would work well in a floor tile installation—anywhere a bold, large-scale pattern is needed.

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Celebrating Distinctions in Mexican History and Tile

Architectural Ceramics

Cinco de Mayo or the 5th of May is a holiday that celebrates Mexico’s unlikely military victory over France at the Battle of Puebla in 1862 during the Franco-Mexican War. The color of the clay as it comes from the earth (and thus the tile), will vary depending on where it is from, like Spain, France, Italy, etc. Hasta pronto!

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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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Playful Architecture in Poland Intelligently Expanding Towards the Sky

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Architecture. Architecture. Playful Architecture in Poland Intelligently Expanding Towards the Sky. Architecture › Playful Architecture in Poland Intelligently Expanding Towards the Sky. Architecture › Playful Architecture in Poland Intelligently Expanding Towards the Sky. Apartments.

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Week of July 15th, 2019 – Cultural Inspirations

Architectural Ceramics

Frescoes, white travertine, antique terra cotta, and stucco are in ancient Italian architecture. Spanish influences are popular in Southwestern architecture. Dark-stained wood paired with clean white walls, custom patterned floor tiles and rustic shower fixtures. A Spanish Revival Bathroom in LA , Homepolish.

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Sophisticated surfaces with Maximum impact

Diary of a Tile Addict

Also available in a book-match version, Arabescato Orobico is ideal for prestigious architectural projects and interiors, both residential or commercial. In addition to wall and flooring applications, the material can also be used to customise furniture and architectural details. Rock Salt in brown and grey by Fiandre.

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These 3D-Printed Houses Can Be Printed Today and Move-In Ready Tomorrow – for Under $10K

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

A family in France may be the first to move into a 3D-printed home. The first inhabited 3D-printed house in France These homeowners splurged on their 3D-printed home, spending roughly $220,000 on the four-bedroom, 1,022-square-foot structure. The cement follows the architect’s digital blueprint in layers for high strength.

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