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Interlocking Circles: The Power and History of Pattern in Design

Tile Talk

In the case of our Geo 10 cement tile design , we have four overlapping/interlocking circles. According to John Lockerbie of catnaps.org , "It is a common pattern in Arabic and Islamic geometrical design work. Example of Islamic geometry in mosaic tile art form. Image via Math Munch. Image via Sacred Geometry.

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Avente Tile Talk: California Dreaming: A Profile on ARTO Brick and.

Tile Talk

With history on their minds, I, as well as several architects and design professionals, recently toured the ARTO Brick and California Pavers factory complex in Gardena, CA. In his birthplace of Egypt, Arto got his start in the business world by helping his father as a shoe cobbler. backsplash designs. bathroom design.

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Välinge adds new Liteback licensee

Floor Covering News

Viken, Sweden— Välinge Innovation has chosen Jiangsu Success Wood Products—better known as Pridon—as a global non-exclusive licensee for the use of both Liteback and Välinge’s 5G locking systems, including 5G-i Push Down and 5G Fold Down.

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MIA Technical Expertise Showcased at the Middle East Stone Show

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Additionally, Jim Hieb facilitated two panel discussions which brought together leading architects and designers from the Arabic peninsula: Innovative Surface Design. Masters of Architecture – Harnessing the Potential of Natural Stone Exteriors in Design Modern Yet Culturally-Relevant Buildings.

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