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NTCA expands training initiative for 2024

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—The National Tile Contractors Association ( NTCA ) trainers will be touring nine states, offering 17 free, standards-based workshops and eight free regional trainings this year—nearly double the number provided in 2023. Regional trainings will be held in: Ariz., Workshops will be held in: Calif., Workshops will be held in: Calif.,

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ASCER Announces the Five Jury Members Presiding the 2022 Tile of Spain Awards

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Eric Parry founded his architecture and design studio in 1983 after studying architecture at the University of Newcastle upon Tyne, the Royal College of Art in London and the Architectural Association in London. . In addition to his work in architectural practice, Eric has held several eminent positions. About the Jury.

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“The New Headquarters of the Valencia Construction Sector Employment Foundation”: A 2021 Tile of Spain Awards Winning Project

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Receiving top honors in the Architectural category of the 2021 Tile of Spain awards is “ The New Headquarters of the Valencia Construction Sector Employment Foundation ” an expansive educational warehouse designed by MRM Arquitectos.

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ASCER Announces the Six Members of the 2021 Tile of Spain Awards Jury

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This year’s panel is led by Carlos Ferrater president of the Office of Architecture in Barcelona (OAB). The most notable is the Paseo de Poniente in Benidorm, where the use of circular ceramics and the use of color earned him the first prize in the architecture category in 2009. About the Jury. Carlos Ferrater (OAB). Earning his Ph.D.

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Five iconic tiled exteriors

Diary of a Tile Addict

3) New Synagogue, Mainz Although less well known than the Eastern Columbia Building and Casa Vicens, the New Synagogue in Mainz, Germany is no less an iconic piece of architecture. The exposed areas are brushed or sponged with a glaze to form unique pieces. A new post by Hanna Simpson, Diary of a Tile Addict, December 2023.

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Employee Spotlight: Corporate Trainer Rachelle Bishop

Architectural Ceramics

AC: Tell us a bit of background about yourself, how did you come into your current role with Architectural Ceramics? After my husband and I moved to the DC area in 2011, I found Architectural Ceramics. From that, we all discovered that I have a knack for training, and that is when I realized what I am passionate about.

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ASCER Announces Highly Distinguished Jury for the 19th Annual Tile of Spain Awards

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After graduating with a degree in architecture from the University of Tokyo, Kengo Kuma completed a two-year postgraduate program as a visiting scholar at Columbia University in New York, before returning to Tokyo to complete his Ph.D. About the Jury. Kengo Kuma (KKAA). Javier Villar Ruiz (KKAA). Javier Villar Ruiz (KKAA).

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