The Perfect Bath
MARCH 11, 2015
An early version of it is documented in the dwellings and public buildings of Pompeii and Herculaneum; archeologists found small chards of glass or stone embedded in cement-like floors. Like stone or handmade ceramic tile, subtle variations are expected in cement tiles; no two pieces are exactly alike. I love cement tile.
Kitchen and Residential Design
DECEMBER 3, 2013
I make it a point to keep an eye out for them though, and they tend to figure into my my photography when Im documenting farm life and local agriculture. Thats a somewhat sad turn of events, however none of the stone or timber used in those old buildings goes to waste. bath design. bath fixtures. (67). kitchen design.
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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. Put carrara in one bath, and Brazilian travertine in another. It’s STONE, people, a natural material, and an incredibly beautiful one at that. LOL I have just renovated some of my place.
Tile Talk
DECEMBER 4, 2012
They include stone carving, brick work, stucco and tile panels. Over the centuries, creative artisans used colored stones and brick to create geometric patterns on structures. Its unfortunate that this glorious form of art wasnt extensively documented throughout the ages. Cupboards Kitchen and Bath. 1 month ago.
Life of an Architect
MAY 26, 2014
Matthew Quinn is a kitchen and bath designer based out of Atlanta, Georgia and his work has been featured in a multitude of publications including Metropolitan Home, Veranda, Cottage Living, Robb Report Luxury Home, Traditional Home, Southern Accents, and Renovation Style. This is a wonderful blog btw, glad to have found it.
Life of an Architect
FEBRUARY 14, 2014
Architect: Peter Zumthor complete 1996 One of my favorite buildings is the thermal baths in mountain village of Vals, Switzerland. From those who have experienced the baths, it is said to be a multi-sensory experience as you move through the different rooms constructed from slabs of the local stone quartzite taken from below the site.
Life of an Architect
APRIL 30, 2014
Just think of me as your kitchen research accomplice … Cheers, Disclosure of Material Connection: I have partnered with Sub-Zero and Wolf to provide my professional opinion about kitchen design and document its Kitchen Design Contest. Don’t forget us little guys with limited budgets! Can’t wait for it.
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