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Celebrating Distinctions in Mexican History and Tile

Architectural Ceramics

Mexico is a country whose customs are rich in tradition, be it celebrating a day in history like Cinco de Mayo with an elaborate festival, or hand-crafting Saltillo tile almost the same way today as was done at its conception decades ago. Americans often mistake Cinco de Mayo for Mexico’s Independence Day. Hasta pronto!

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Tacobout Trencadis

Diary of a Tile Addict

In the Roma district of Mexico City stunning examples of Art Deco architecture and design can be found all over. A random stylised scattering of fractured ceramics wash across the floor and wall of rough and ready taqueria Los Alexis. Designers of the space RA!

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Private Contemporary Home in Mexico Balancing Seclusion and Openness 

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

With an illuminated facade composed of sleek design lines, this 7,168 square feet villa in Hermosillo, Mexico, is a private home holding great inspiration. Capturing views of treetops and the minimalist interior courtyard through dark-framed floor-to-ceiling windows, the architecture was imagined elegant and contemporary.

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Martha Salazar named 2022 Coverings Rock Star

Floor Covering News

Martha Salazar, director of marketing for TCNA-Mexico, is a Coverings Rock Star Award recipient for 2022, according to the Tile Council of North America (TCNA). She is credited with a foundational role in establishing Obra Blanca Expo, a tradeshow in Mexico for ceramic tile and installation materials and other construction finishes.

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Cinco de Mayo: 5 Ways to Use Mexican-Inspired Tile

Architectural Ceramics

Authentic Talavera pottery and tile reign from Puebla, Mexico. Before making its way to Mexico, the Romans used Terra-cotta or fired red-clay vessels to carry water throughout their ancient baths. Today, homeowners and designers are crushing over Terra-cotta’s usage as a popular flooring material. Photo Credit: Pinterest.

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Design Based on Expectation and Surprise: Barrancas House in Mexico City

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

A 1970s house in Mexico City was converted by EZEQUIELFARCA architecture & design into a contemporary family home with a bold look. Photography: Jaime Navarro, Roland Halbe ] The post Design Based on Expectation and Surprise: Barrancas House in Mexico City appeared first on Freshome.com.

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Design Based on Expectation and Surprise: Barrancas House in Mexico City

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

A 1970s house in Mexico City was converted by EZEQUIELFARCA architecture & design into a contemporary family home with a bold look. Photography: Jaime Navarro, Roland Halbe ] The post Design Based on Expectation and Surprise: Barrancas House in Mexico City appeared first on Freshome.com.

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