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ASCER Announces the Six Members of the 2021 Tile of Spain Awards Jury

Tile of Spain USA

This year’s panel is led by Carlos Ferrater president of the Office of Architecture in Barcelona (OAB). The most notable is the Paseo de Poniente in Benidorm, where the use of circular ceramics and the use of color earned him the first prize in the architecture category in 2009. About the Jury. Carlos Ferrater (OAB). Earning his Ph.D.

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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.

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Made In the USA: AC Tile Lines Made in America

Architectural Ceramics

While we’re hyped up on all things red, white and blue, let’s take a look at a few of Architectural Ceramic’s tile lines that are proudly Made in the USA. At Architectural Ceramics, we love family businesses because AC is one too. But to make a great product takes fire and a love for what you do.

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Sophisticated surfaces with Maximum impact

Diary of a Tile Addict

These stunning products are now available in the U.S. 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.

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Expect the Unexpected from Tile Variation

Architectural Ceramics

Architectural Ceramics is here to help you know what type of range, be it subtle or extreme, to expect from ceramic, porcelain and stone; and to know how best to prepare for it. Tiles with a V1 rating have little to no change from one production run of tile to the next. Waverly mosaic via Architectural Ceramics.

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The Bee and Blossom Inn Gets a Buzzing New Kitchen For The CSOL Designer Showhouse

Garden State Tile Blog

This year’s house, located in the heart of Charleston’s vibrant Radcliffeborough neighborhood, was built in 1883 and features several unique Victorian-era architectural details including curving piazzas, neoclassical columns, and wide windows to fill the home with ample amounts of natural light. said Huddleston. “I Photography by Kim Graham.