Architectural Ceramics

MAY 3, 2019

Handpainted Terracotta Tile, like our Duquesa Collection offers a fresh take on a decades-long tile tradition. 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. Hasta pronto!

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Mexico Tile Terracotta France 172

Granada Tile

DECEMBER 23, 2017

Popular colors are blue, gold, yellow, green and terracotta. Home to many masterpieces of Renaissance art and architecture, Florence has terracotta-tile domed cathedrals, sculptures, and beautiful tiles around every corner. France is known for being a fashion capital and style influencer to the world. Firenze Tile.

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Cement Terracotta Tile Colombia 100

Diary of a Tile Addict

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

We also took in some suitably ceramic-heavy heritage sites, from mosaic murals and former brick factories, right through to the architectural gem that is Leixoes Cruise Terminal in Porto: one of the most impressive ceramic-clad buildings Tile Addict has ever seen. Photo credit: Portugal Ceramics: Vasco Duarte. Location: Viuva Lamego.

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Portugal Tile Ceramics Spain 52

Diary of a Tile Addict

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

We also took in some suitably ceramic-heavy heritage sites, from mosaic murals and former brick factories, right through to the architectural gem that is Leixoes Cruise Terminal in Porto: one of the most impressive ceramic-clad buildings Tile Addict has ever seen. Photo credit: Portugal Ceramics: Vasco Duarte. Location: Viuva Lamego.

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Portugal Tile Ceramics Spain 52