Fri.Oct 04, 2019

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The Paseo Marítimo: Where the City Meets the Sea

Tile of Spain USA

The Paseo Marítimo (Promenade) by Carlos Ferrater and Xavier Marti of OAB is a colorful esplanade built along West Beach in Benidorm, Spain. The promenade is not meant to be a border, rather a transition where the city meets the sea. Designed as a dynamic space, the esplanade suggests different walking paths that provide a scenic view of the beach while providing multiple areas where people can sit and enjoy the rich landscape of Playa de Poniente, without any architectural limitations.

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Weekend Playlist: Oktoberfest

Architectural Ceramics

Cheers to the weekend – Or Prost! if you’re in the Oktoberfest spirit! We’re rolling out the weekend with some German jams and the tiles they remind us of. 1. Nena – 99 Luftballons. Island Stone, Paragon Hex. “You and I in a little toy shop buy a bag of balloons with the money we’ve got…”. Paragon Hex interlocking tiles from Island Stone embody the spirit of Nena’s 1983 hit 99 Luftballons.

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Wacky Wood

Diary of a Tile Addict

Wood-effect tiles don’t have to be limited to simple planks, and the companies at Cersaie did a good job of showing just how versatile they can be. Ceramica Rondine was the first to draw Tile Addict’s attention with its curious multi-layered effect wood-look planks. With the collection consisting of predominantly traditional wood-effects, the decors have a very different take on the style.

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Do’s and Don’ts to Deter Burglars | Direct From the Mouths of Intruders

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Your home should be a safe haven where you feel comfortable and protected. However, if you are a victim of a burglary, you will feel unsafe and violated that a stranger has set foot in your home and rummaged through your things. The investigative team at KGW reached out to inmates serving time for burglary in the Oregon Department of Corrections and asked various questions about each burglary.

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Sherwin-Williams Flooring Systems Gain Accreditation from Dubai Central Laboratory

The A to Z of Building

High-performance floor coating systems offered by Sherwin-Williams Protective & Marine Coatings have been approved by the Dubai Central Laboratory accreditation body (DCL). Inspectors from the.

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Trane Heating & Cooling

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Make sure your Trane HVAC can sit unobstructed. Image: John Royal/Shutterstock. Trane Heating & Cooling. Trane is a highly regarded brand in the heating and cooling industry. From design and assembly to testing and installation, Trane utilizes more than 100 years of expertise to deliver high-quality products that are built to last. Celebrated for reliability, Trane parts and systems can withstand intense temperatures and weather situations while keeping your home comfortable season after sea

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NUS SDE4 Awarded Prestigious WELL Certification

The A to Z of Building

The National University of Singapore (NUS) has been presented the WELL Certification at the Gold level by the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) for its SDE4 building. The building is the.

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Which States Are Paying the Most for Internet?

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

These days, people depend on the internet as their connection to the world. You can get minute-by-minute news updates, check up on old friends, mindlessly scroll through social media feeds, or watch cute animal videos. But the freedom of the web comes at a cost — heavier in some states than others. . The post Which States Are Paying the Most for Internet?

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