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Tile of Spain at the 2012 AIA Convention Showcased Several Unique Architectural Solutions … and a Memorable New Use for Wooden Pallets

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The Tile of Spain booth at this year’s AIA Convention and Design Expo in Washington, DC was a showstopper! But, more importantly, the cutting-edge ceramic tiles featured at the Tile of Spain booth were the real standouts. Blog 2012 AIA Apavisa Grespania peronda tile of spain Wooden Pallets'

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Design Thoughts – Winter Restaurant Week 2020

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The Spanish Diner at Mercado Little Spain is bright and fun, “evoking the bustling eateries in Barcelona and Madrid”. Visit one of our DC, MD, or VA tile showrooms for a free tile design consultation. For us, there is one obvious tile that would fit this design perfectly, and that is our Raku glazed handmade Euphoria ceramic.

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It’s Only Natural: AC’s Glass Tile Collection

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Better yet, let’s collect bits of sea glass off the beaches of southern Spain. AC’s Naturals Collection, made of fused glass, has several features that make it a favorite among homeowners and DC-metro area designers alike: various glass field tile and trim sizes, ranging from 3×6 to 6×24. glossy or matte finishes.

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Week of July 15th, 2019 – Cultural Inspirations

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Visit one of our DC, MD, or VA tile showrooms for a free tile design consultation. When Sacchi and his wife restored their 12th century Florence watchtower they preserved existing glorious elements and added black slate probably sourced from Northwestern Italy along with contemporary elements. She tells their story.

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Back to Basics: AC’s Ceramic Tile Collections

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Countries like Spain, Italy, France and the Netherlands all have signature styles: Photo: A wall in the Alhambra; image via Libby Turner Dickstein for Architectural Ceramics. Spain: Because the Moors came up from Africa and occupied southern Spain for nearly 800 years, it’s not hard to see why ceramic tile here often looks Moroccan.

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Week of October 5th, 2020 – School Building Design and Architecture

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From stunning colors and communal spaces in Singapore, to a unique green-turf wrapped campus outside of Spain, CNN shows it all off. Visit one of our DC, MD, or VA tile showrooms for a free tile design consultation. (Bet you never imaged being this excited for thinking about back-to-school, huh?) Kindergarten in Circles.

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10 Hot Summer Destinations & Tile Inspirations

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Barcelona, Spain. Barcelona, Spain is a city of contrast, where white sandy beaches meet the colorful tile work of Park Güell, and organic architecture like Gaudí’s Casa Milá or Sagrada Familia stand proudly above gridded city streets. Visit one of our DC, MD, or VA tile showrooms for a free tile design consultation.

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