Architecture Mosaics Painted Portugal 
Diary of a Tile Addict
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
Earlier this year Diary of a Tile Addict was invited on a four-day ceramic tile study tour of Portugal. As a long-term admirer of Portugal’s long and influential ceramic tradition, DOATA’s founder, Joe Simpson readily accepted the invitation. Photo credit: Portugal Ceramics: Vasco Duarte. Location: Viuva Lamego. Unforgettable!
Diary of a Tile Addict
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
Earlier this year Diary of a Tile Addict was invited on a four-day ceramic tile study tour of Portugal. As a long-term admirer of Portugal’s long and influential ceramic tradition, DOATA’s founder, Joe Simpson readily accepted the invitation. Photo credit: Portugal Ceramics: Vasco Duarte. Location: Viuva Lamego. Unforgettable!
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Tile Talk
DECEMBER 10, 2013
Portuguese Ceramic Tile: Architectural History and Preservation Through the Ages. Ceramic tile façade in Portugal. Portugal is a land of Medieval castles, cobblestone villages, captivating cities and golden-sand beaches, history, great food and wine, and beautiful scenery. Map of Portugal. Above image by Robert L.
Tile Talk
DECEMBER 3, 2013
Photo by Joaquim Alves Gaspar, Lisboa, Portugal. In that period, the azulejos used in Portugal came from Seville, the only supplier manufacturing center in the first half of the 16th century. Before that, and until the second half of the 15th century, only the alicatado (mosaic formed of polygonal, colored glazed tiles) was in use.
Floor Covering News
APRIL 26, 2024
Roca/Lamosa USA (Hall C, Booth 7520) received Best in Show for a captivating fusion of architectural trends, highlighting the seamless integration of their diverse product collections, including the notable Kronos and Suit Abbey collections.
Architectural Ceramics
AUGUST 2, 2019
While sites like Travel.com offers suggestions of where to go with their article, the Top 10 Most Searched Summer Destinations , at Architectural Ceramics, we’ve come up with our own 10 cities, as well as tile collections inspired by each popular place. Lisbon, Portugal. The European Traveler. Barcelona, Spain. London, England.
Diary of a Tile Addict
OCTOBER 28, 2019
We have a few unique and incredible artists and projects to share – a whole raft of wonderful work with tiles, mosaics, and more. Kneaded Memory”, Beaufort04, Belgium, 2012 / Public ART, Porto Cit, Portugal, 2015. Hand painted ceramic tiles moulded on cement volumes. Variable Dimensions. Dalila Gonçalves.
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