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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. Terra Cotta or Saltillo Tile? Terra cotta tile is a red clay-based tile.

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Cement Tiles Inspired by World Travels

Granada Tile

Ceramic tiles first made an appearance in the ninth or tenth century BC, with cement tile arriving quite a bit later in the 1800s when hydraulic presses were invented and Portland cement was discovered. Moroccan Tile. Zellige tiles are very traditional to this region and are made up of colorful mosaics. Spanish Tile.

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Avente Tile Talk: Thanks to the Tile Heritage Foundation

Tile Talk

Thanks to the Tile Heritage Foundation. 2, 2012) - After publishing this post, I was thrilled to read this article, Foundation crafts artisan-tile archive , honoring the co-founders of the Tile Heritage Foundation and their commitment to preserving our tile heritage. They promote contemporary tile work as well.

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Avente Tile Talk: Relief Cement Tile

Tile Talk

Relief Cement Tile. I will never forget the first time I saw a relief cement tile. The texture was artistically integrated into the pattern to add a complexity to the floor tile. The tile stood out like a little gem and the texture on the surface provided depth and sophistication. Labels: cement tile , relief cement tile.

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Time2Design: Four Corners of Law & Architecture, Charleston South.

Time2Design

Four Corners of Law & Architecture, Charleston South Carolina. It is architecturally a very enchanting and visually interesting place to visit. The Courthouse representing state law (Neoclassical Style), Charleston County Courthouse 1790-92 - architect James Hoban. Four Corners of Law & Architecture, Charleston So.

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Yumi and Hatano Studio: The Yoga of Color and Design

Making Tile Modern

In 1997, I moved to the United States and, after finishing graduate school in Texas, I worked in NYC as a business analyst/project manager for financial firms. We were allowed to choose different materials, paint colors and so on. Most of the NYSID faculty members owned architecture or interior design firms.

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Yumi and Hatano Studio: The Yoga of Color and Design

Making Tile Modern

In 1997, I moved to the United States and, after finishing graduate school in Texas, I worked in NYC as a business analyst/project manager for financial firms. We were allowed to choose different materials, paint colors and so on. Most of the NYSID faculty members owned architecture or interior design firms.

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