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Modern Marble Design Pioneers

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The word ‘marble’ is derived from the Greek word for ‘shining stone’, aptly describing this masonry dream, which was highly regarded and often used by master painter and sculptor, Michaelangelo. A beautiful natural mineral, marble was the fundamental construction material in Greek architecture for 3 400 years.

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Avente Tile Talk: Pavers, Tiles and Fountains: Mediterranean.

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The courtyard focuses on a babbling fountain designed in exquisitely crafted, boldly colored tile and a seating area surfaced in clay pavers where friends and family congregate over a bottle of wine and plate of cheese and fruit. Emphasis was given to the pools and fountains and there was great variety in these designs. Product Plug.

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