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Pivoting Doors Welcome Nature Inside This Family Retreat in Mexico

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Envisioned as a family retreat for a couple’s retirement, Casa Meztitla makes the most of the rocky landscape at the foot of Tepozteco mountain in Mexico. Studio EDAA used volcanic rock and cement blocks to partially camouflage the building walls.

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Tile Trends 2015 : Variety is the Spice of Tile

Tile Talk

Last week was action-packed as I made my annual pilgrimage to Coverings, a trade show for tile and stone. Concave Hexagon in black with a waxed finish is a new cast cement line from Aguayo. Now these different material looks (wood, stone, metal, and pattern) are being subtly blending on a tile to create very sophisticated designs.

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The 20 Most Visually Enticing Stone Facades Ever Presented on Freshome

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Charming and mysterious at the same time, stone facades continue to be a widespread exterior design choice at a time when new construction materials are being developed at a fast pace. We love walking through cities and stumbling on a stone house that strikes us with its romantic appearance.

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¡Esperamos su visita en EXPO CIHAC! See you at EXPO CIHAC!

The Pulse: Ardex Americas

October 11-14, ARDEX will be at the EXPO CIHAC trade show at the Centro Banamex in Mexico City. The Myth of White Mortar: Mortars for Moisture-Sensitive Stone ). Cement-Based Waterproofing Systems ). Visit us at stand D731 in the TCNA Pavilion to see what solutions we have for your challenging jobs! Epoxy Grouts ).

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

Tile of Spain USA

Kuma has received coveted awards and distinctions, such as the Architectural Institute of Japan Award, the Spirit of Nature Wood Architecture Award (Finland), and the International Stone Architecture Award. Kengo Kuma was also made an Officier de L’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres in France in 2009. Javier Villar Ruiz (KKAA).

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