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Five iconic tiled exteriors

Diary of a Tile Addict

Now it’s the home of 140 luxury condominiums whose inhabitants are free to enjoy the incredible facade of glossy turquoise terra cotta tiles decorated with sunburst patters, geometric shapes, zigzags, chevrons and stylised animals.

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Philadelphia Apartments: The Ultimate Renters Guide

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Roofdeck Pool at Evo Cira Centre South Philadelphia is one of America’s oldest cities, and its historic and ornate architecture has wowed architects and design enthusiasts since its development in the 18th century. Given the booming growth in this East Coast city, there’s no shortage of sleek, modern apartments to select from, either.

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Main Street SOI 2023: Prospects look promising

Floor Covering News

Influential design trends The Stanton Street decorative commercial concept is influenced by the energy and style of New York City. Sustainability matters Philadelphia Commercial has introduced two products within its inaugural ReWorx collection. The ease of use of carpet tile is also a main decision driver in an education environment.”

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The Mosaic Tile House

Diary of a Tile Addict

We’ve explored the wonderfully vibrant streets of Fusterlandia , Isaiah Zagar’s visionary Magic Gardens of South Philadelphia, and, of course, Barcelona’s famous Park Güell, but still the Tile Addict doesn’t tire from spaces decked out in the most fantastical of mosaics.

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Mannington: A new era in design

Floor Covering News

She attended Philadelphia College of Textiles and Science, where she gained her degree in Textile Design with a concentration in print design. Del Bove majored in Fiber Arts at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia, and then received a Masters in Textile Design from the Philadelphia College of Textiles and Science.

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The Great Reveal 2023

Floor Covering News

i4F Be-Lite is a new, patented technology that enables a significant reduction in the use of core SPC raw materials during the manufacturing process of decorative panels without compromising on performance. i4F – Be-Lite. In hard surface, Shaw adds Utmost, a hardwood collection featuring micro bevels and a wire-brushed finish.

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Ceramics of Italy Tile Competition winners selected

Floor Covering News

In the kitchen, Ornamenta’s geometric wall tiles decorate the backsplash, pairing with tiles by Italgraniti on the floor. Location: Philadelphia, Pa. Marble-look slabs from La Fabbrica construct the accent furniture and window frames in the lobby and decorative wall tiles from Roberto Cavalli can be found in the bathing pools. .

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