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Form Fitted Fixtures

Diary of a Tile Addict

In Blankenbergue Square, Belgium, a collection of curious shapes gather – a scattered family of boulders collectively named “Kneaded Memory” – designed to comment on the fading use of architectural decoration, particularly in regards to traditional materials (such as tiles) and decorative façades.

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Paris-based Ceramic Custodians

Diary of a Tile Addict

Almaviva is a Paris-based tile atelier that makes Delft tiles, azulejo panels and a huge diversity of hand-made glazed tiles in a variety of time-honoured designs. The atelier uses manual Renaissance techniques to produce tiles, with the clay stamped by hand and decoration hand-painted with natural oxides. Almaviva Renaissance tiles.

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Unilin introduces pressed bevel technology

Floor Covering News

Waregem, Belgium— Unilin Technologies introduced its patented pressed bevel technology for resilient flooring to its continuously growing licensing base. “Thanks to the pressed bevel, a rigid floor will also feel more pleasant to the touch, since all sharp edges are eliminated.

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Time2Design: Wallpaper Wednesday | Given Campbell

Time2Design

In March 2011, I connected with Given Campbell on twitter, and it was there I discovered that Given is a custom wallpaper designer. She graciously agreed and I did a Wallpaper Wednesday post in March of 2011, about a commemorative wallpaper design she had recently completed --> click here to read. are you in the design business?" "Im

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Decorator On Demand: Paris Time

Decorator on Demand

My Mom and I arrived in Belgium and of course immediately had to taste all that they are known for.Chocolates, beer, french fries and waffles, almost in that order and you know what.They are all better there! I used to live in Belgium and I miss it. I want to SHARE, INSPIRE and GUIDE you to the next level of design in your own home.

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March: San Francisco

The Perfect Bath

There was always something special about the pieces whether it was the finish, the scale or or the uniqueness of the design. In its’ first incarnation, MARCH sold European antiques and contemporary furniture; but not just any furniture. Sam has now focused her energy exclusively on kitchen/hearth/pantry/home and great food.

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The Red Ball Playhouse – Profile

Life of an Architect

The 3rd annual 2014 Life of an Architect ‘Playhouse Design Competition’ is just about over … and things have been amazing, far more exciting and rewarding than I had hoped. I was excited that this playhouse was selected as one of the winners, seeing the design come to life was a real pleasure for me. How old are you?

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