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Portugal: tile tradition and technology

Diary of a Tile Addict

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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Portugal: tile tradition and technology

Diary of a Tile Addict

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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Surface showcase selections

Diary of a Tile Addict

The event’s main USPs – strong interior design and architectural audience, convenient location, restricted stand space, and eclectic product mix – thankfully remain intact. Once again the Surface Design Show – the Islington-based specification showcase – provided plenty of grist for Tile Addict’s mill.

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Surface showcase selections

Diary of a Tile Addict

The event’s main USPs – strong interior design and architectural audience, convenient location, restricted stand space, and eclectic product mix – thankfully remain intact. Once again the Surface Design Show – the Islington-based specification showcase – provided plenty of grist for Tile Addict’s mill.

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Surface showcase selections

Diary of a Tile Addict

The event’s main USPs – strong interior design and architectural audience, convenient location, restricted stand space, and eclectic product mix – thankfully remain intact. Once again the Surface Design Show – the Islington-based specification showcase – provided plenty of grist for Tile Addict’s mill.

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Patterned Tile: What the Portuguese Can Teach Us About Style

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Just so you are aware, Freshome may collect a share of sales from the links on this page. Portugal has been famous for its patterned tile – called azulejo – for centuries. Look to the Portuguese for patterned tile that transforms a room. Image: CTI Kitchens We hope you like the products we recommend. That’s right, centuries.

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Handcrafted Origami-Inspired Lampshade Adding a Stylish Touch Where Needed

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Portugal-based studio blaanc borderless architecture shared photos and information regarding one of their latest works. Photos and information provided via e-mail by blaanc borderless architecture]. Orikomi is a lightweight lampshade, made of high quality paper and carefully hand-crafted. Ideas Lamphade origami lighting'