Life of an Architect

OCTOBER 23, 2013

Home / Life in General / Letters from a traveling Architecture Student Letters from a traveling Architecture Student Bob Borson — October 24, 2013 — 38 Comments 23 years ago, as a fourth year architecture student, I spent the Fall semester traveling around Western Europe soaking in all the architectural wonders I could find.

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Tile Talk

AUGUST 28, 2012

Now this slate comes in an assortment of sizes so laying out the floor isnt as easy as you would get in a standard tile floor. Slate is a natural stone and you have to seal it before you grout. Comment Policy. design standards. MYD | architecture + design. But lets start at the beginning of the process.

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MAY 21, 2013

At Coverings 2013 , held recently in Atlanta, the Tile of Spain marked its 26th year in exhibiting Spanish innovation at the annual tile and stone show. Tile of Spains pre-Coverings catalog of the 43 ceramic tile and stone manufacturers slated to exhibit at the show. Comment Policy. design standards. www.laplatera.com.

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NOVEMBER 6, 2012

As a result, a distinctive style of Seljuk art and architecture emerged by the 13th century. During the Anatolian Seljuk period, architectural decoration involved the use of glazed and unglazed bricks were used to produce a variety of patterns on the façades of buildings. Comment Policy. Turkish Tile-Making Techniques.

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OCTOBER 2, 2012

With the close of the 30th edition of Cersaie, the International Exhibition of Ceramics for Architecture and Bathroom Furnishings held annually in Bologna, Italy, once again proved itself as the launching pad for newly developed ceramic, porcelain, glass and mosaic tile products that will soon hit showrooms and the marketplace.

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JUNE 24, 2014

Paving for seating areas and walkways could vary from gravel, stone, and concrete, providing it offered practicality, as well as splashes of color and variance in texture. A mosaic could be created using smaller, brightly colored stones, tiles, and gravel. Comment Policy. design standards. MYD | architecture + design.

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MARCH 17, 2013

The matte finish works well with tumbled stone, like travertine or marble. The Chinese believe jade stones represent virtue and beauty. Comment Policy. design standards. MYD | architecture + design. Architectural Ceramics: Tile+Mosaic. The slightly uneven edges create a charming and slightly rustic feel.

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MAY 6, 2014

While Coverings was celebrating its 25th anniversary in Las Vegas, I was celebrating something I hadnt seen much of at this annual tile and stone trade show since Ive been attending: patterned tiles. Comment Policy. design standards. MYD | architecture + design. Architectural Ceramics: Tile+Mosaic. Post a Comment.

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JUNE 18, 2013

From the clothing and accessories they design to their timeless architecture and art work, and of course their legendary sports cars. Philippe Starck also played a role within the ceramic tile sector with the launch of “Flexible Architecture” for Italian manufacturer Ceramica Sant’Agostino. Tuesday, June 18, 2013.

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OCTOBER 23, 2012

At this event, there was also an opportunity to gain a CEU credit but I was interested in learning more about the possibilities and innovations that were coming along and how they related to architecture. Ryan Fasan - Tile and Stone specialist and Tile of Spain consultant speaking about the advances in the ceramic tile industry.

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Tile Talk

AUGUST 6, 2013

You can combine our individual garden tiles with solid colored ceramic or stone tiles, rope borders, pencil liners, or you can opt for our Garden Tile Murals for an increased visual impact for your kitchen backsplash. The matte finish of this collection of matte tiles perfectly accents tumbled stone, like travertine or marble.

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Tile Talk

FEBRUARY 5, 2013

Here’s a glimpse of what new tile and stone products enjoyed the most visibility by the show’s visitors. The collection features a rich assortment of stones of various sizes and colors – all perfectly designed to blend together into a timeless look. Comment Policy. design standards. Post a Comment.

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OCTOBER 30, 2012

It looks fabulous and sets the standard for style. Large format tiles and stone tiles are are available in relief, too. I love these stone tiles by Galrão Group from Portugal. They transform stone into textured landscapes that are absolutely captivating. Galrão Groups Wave Stone Tile. Comment Policy.

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

I met Esther of Lilywork Tile about eight years ago at Coverings, an annual tile and stone trade show. Lilywork owners gain inspiration from travels, pulling ideas from architecture and cultures across Europe and the Near East. Comment Policy. design standards. MYD | architecture + design. — Bill Buyok. .”

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APRIL 30, 2013

Comment Policy. design standards. MYD | architecture + design. Architectural Ceramics: Tile+Mosaic. The Tile and Stone Industry, Social Media and the. Labels: accent tile , backsplash designs , bathroom tile , decorative tile , glass tile , kitchen backsplash , mixed mosaics , mosaic tile , mosaics , wall tile.

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OCTOBER 16, 2012

Cement tiles work well with stone to create a focal point that draws your attention to the space, while adding color and interest, such as the cement tile rug created in this master bathroom using two of our tile patterns: Sosua and Geometric 10. Comment Policy. design standards. MYD | architecture + design. Newer Post.

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MAY 13, 2014

This annual tile and stone trade show, now in its 25 th year, brings together manufacturers from all corners of the globe to showcase the latest designs, materials, colors, and patterns available with cement, porcelain, ceramic or glass tiles. Comment Policy. design standards. MYD | architecture + design. Post a Comment.

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JANUARY 8, 2013

Our Celtic ceramic relief tile simulates the look of hand-carved antique stone. Comment Policy. design standards. MYD | architecture + design. Architectural Ceramics: Tile+Mosaic. Posted by William Buyok. at 6:00 AM. Post a Comment. Newer Post. Older Post. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Lets Talk Tile.

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Tile Talk

APRIL 9, 2013

Avente Tile works closely with its tile artisans and we can often beat the standard delivery time, or find ways to improve delivery with expedited freight or shipping. Comment Policy. design standards. MYD | architecture + design. Architectural Ceramics: Tile+Mosaic. Post a Comment. Newer Post. Older Post.

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Tile Talk

MARCH 26, 2013

Avente works closely with its tile artisans and sometimes, we can beat the standard delivery time or find ways to improve delivery with expedited freight or shipping. The tiles stony matte finish accents natural stone beautifully and you can see that Tom took the same cue. Comment Policy. design standards. at 6:00 AM.

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Tile Talk

OCTOBER 15, 2013

Handmade cement tiles start as a mixture of natural materials including crushed limestone, Portland cement, aggregate (small stones), sand, and water. Comment Policy. design standards. MYD | architecture + design. Architectural Ceramics: Tile+Mosaic. Post a Comment. Newer Post. Older Post. Lets Talk Tile.

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Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

JUNE 13, 2014

Architecture. Architecture. While you don’t have a genie in a bottle to predict all of your life’s needs, you can certainly foresee if this home will meet most of the standard ones. Wood and Stone Log Home. Architecture. modern architecture. Privacy Policy. Apartments. Living Room. Apartments.

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Tile Talk

FEBRUARY 25, 2014

Fireplaces that use pattern tiles and field tile or some other material, like a stone mantle. Comment Policy. design standards. MYD | architecture + design. Architectural Ceramics: Tile+Mosaic. You can add decorative tile as accents or create a pattern with plain tile using two or three different colors of tile.

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Life of an Architect

MARCH 18, 2014

link] Bob Borson I choose not to make this a forum for religious or political commentary, but rather an appreciation of the architecture at hand. If you are only able to appreciate buildings that contribute in a positive way (by your definition whatever that may be) to society, there is a lot of good architecture you are missing out on.

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Life of an Architect

DECEMBER 4, 2013

Marble is a calcium-rich stone, porous, has relatively low abrasion resistance,and is susceptible to expansion and contraction. It’s STONE, people, a natural material, and an incredibly beautiful one at that. As an investigative stone scientist I have to look into these issues on a near-daily basis. Are you kidding !!!

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Tile Talk

APRIL 23, 2013

Comment Policy. design standards. MYD | architecture + design. Architectural Ceramics: Tile+Mosaic. The Tile and Stone Industry, Social Media and the. Labels: backsplash designs , design ideas , hand painted tile , handpainted tile , kitchen backsplash , kitchen tile , Spanish ceramic tile. Post a Comment.

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Tile Talk

JANUARY 22, 2013

Its a porcelain tile with the look of lightly weathered stone. Comment Policy. design standards. MYD | architecture + design. Architectural Ceramics: Tile+Mosaic. A Thermador microwave and a Thermador Emerald Series Dishwasher with matching cabinet facing provides good looks with function. Post a Comment.

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Life of an Architect

FEBRUARY 16, 2014

That means she allows for architectural excursions, while also allowing for more family centric activities and things where my daughter might have a higher tolerance level. Went on one this week; well worth the time for the anecdotes alone, let alone the architecture. Architectural (strictly for me ) 2.

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Life of an Architect

SEPTEMBER 11, 2013

Home / Architects / Architectural Models Architectural Models Bob Borson — September 12, 2013 — 33 Comments One of the biggest changes I have seen since moving over to my new office is that the number of scale models has gone up considerably. Can’t wait to go to architecture school.

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Tile Talk

DECEMBER 4, 2012

Sheikh Lutf Allah Mosque is one of the architectural masterpieces of Safavid Iranian architecture, standing on the eastern side of Naghsh-i Jahan Square, Isfahan, Iran. It holds an important position among the various decorative arts in Iranian architecture. They include stone carving, brick work, stucco and tile panels.

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Life of an Architect

OCTOBER 17, 2013

The living and dining rooms are one large space which is divided by a monumental stone fireplace that is constructed of the same stone used to build the retaining walls, water table and foundation of the house itself. Off the main house is a swimming pool with a stone edge, set flush with the grass. If so, how is that handled?

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Life of an Architect

FEBRUARY 14, 2014

One of Scarpa’s few ground up commissions, it is an exquisite lesson in architecture telling a story through metaphor. Architect: Le Corbusier completed 1956-1960 I met my first architectural love in the summer of 2003 during a whirlwind tour of European architecture.

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Life of an Architect

MAY 26, 2014

We are renovating a very old stone home and it will definately have some modern industrial influences in it. Pages Comment Policy Privacy Policy about me Let’s Work Together Frequently Asked Questions Do you want to be an Architect? This is a wonderful blog btw, glad to have found it. Send to Email Address.

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Life of an Architect

SEPTEMBER 29, 2013

Since architects – dating way back to the long hours spent in the architecture studio in college – listen to music while they work, today we are going to answer the question: What are the 5 albums you would take with you on this deserted island? John Coltrane – Standard Coltrane 5. Steely Dan – Aja 2.

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Life of an Architect

APRIL 30, 2014

Robbie Darling Bob I am an architecture student, and recently I got to design a small dwelling, which included its own small kitchen. As such, SubZero and Wolf and I have come to an agreement that will allow me to dedicate my time to this project to do it right, up to my standards – that’s the takeaway here.

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Life of an Architect

NOVEMBER 12, 2013

Over the past 40 years, the requirements for architectural licensure have increased tremendously in terms of time and cost to the candidate. Last week The Path to Architectural Licensure was presented to the Executive Board at the Texas Society of Architects who unanimously endorsed the task force findings.

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Tile Talk

AUGUST 20, 2013

• Stone tiles with metal insets. • Water-jet cut mosaic tile and stone panels. • Mosaic tiles (stone, glass, and mixed). Comment Policy. design standards. MYD | architecture + design. Architectural Ceramics: Tile+Mosaic. • Metallic tiles. • Glass tiles. Post a Comment.

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