Tile of Spain USA
JANUARY 4, 2017
. This post originally appeared on Metropolis, written by Dora Vanette. Tile manufacturing, an industry with over 2,000 years of history, has had a remarkably energetic past thirty years. The recent innovation boom began in the 1980s, when the invention of roller kilns sped up the process of firing tile; what once took a full day could now take mere hours.
The London Tile Co.
JANUARY 3, 2017
Happy New Year from London Tile – we hope everyone had a fantastic festive break. With plenty of new ranges already on the way, we can’t wait to help you find your dream tiles in 2017. This month we have picked two very different ranges to feature, hopefully providing some inspiration to anyone looking to revamp their home for 2017. Check out our blog post on our predictions for the top tile trends for the next year , and keep an eye on the blog for more information about our excitin
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The Pulse: Ardex Americas
JANUARY 5, 2017
Cutting Edge Tile, Inc owner Carl J. Leonard recently installed ARDEX UI 740™ FLEXBONE® Uncoupling Membrane in a residential laundry room. They used ARDEX AF 207™ Pre-Mixed, Rapid Set Uncoupling Membrane Bonding Adhesive to adhere the FLEXBONE and then waterproofed and taped seams with ARDEX SK MESH™ Reinforcement Fabric for Waterproofing and Crack Isolation. 8″x 24″x 1/2″ Quartzite tiles were placed in a 50% offset pattern with ARDEX X 77™ MI
Giotile
JANUARY 5, 2017
We launched GIO Architectural Tile & Stone nearly three years ago, with a focus on providing innovative tile and stone products to A&D firms throughout the southeast.
Tile of Spain USA
JANUARY 6, 2017
At Cevisama 2016, presented in part by Tile of Spain, the Materials Systems and Processes group from Harvard University exhibited their latest ceramic tile systems and manufacturing process at the Trans-Hitos exhibit. The new strategy for customizing ceramic tiles entitled “Extruded Tesselation: Ceramic Tectonics” consists of automated cutting of extruded clay-based ceramic in a process whereby all the pieces are produced using the same extrusion die, reducing production costs.
The London Tile Co.
JANUARY 6, 2017
Pantone certainly lead the way when it comes to colour choices for interior design projects, and they have now announced their colour of the year for 2017. In contrast to the calm colours of 2016, Greenery is a bright and bold choice that brings a fresh feel to the new year. Pantone describe the bright green shade as “a refreshing and revitalizing shade, symbolic of new beginnings.
Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine
JANUARY 3, 2017
Located in Targovishte, Bulgaria, Slight Slope Long House is a modern residence envisioned by I/O Architects as a massive horizontal volume. According to the project developers, the topography of the site resembles a cave of an antic theater: “ The long structure is facing the favorable sun orientation and the view in slight opposition of the slope.
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Heath Ceramics
DECEMBER 31, 2016
Happy New Year! Here’s to another great year of designing, making, and celebrating with good friends. Watch our roundup of 2016 highlights at Heath, and have a great new year. .
ISC Surfaces
JANUARY 3, 2017
Nexa Copper Nexa by Florida Tile evokes the rugged, yet refined, patina of weathered metal. The interplay of surface, color, and a high-low effect top glaze creates a distinctive metallic effect with a high degree of shade variation. Colors: Copper, Iron, Sterling Shade Variation : V3 Color Body Rectified Porcelain Field Tile: 12x24, 24x24, 18x36 Trims & Accents : 12x12 3D Mosaic (for walls only), 12x12 Offset Stack Mosaic, 3x12 Bullnose Other Features: Made in the USA, Microban Antimicrobia
JG Kitchens
JANUARY 3, 2017
Happy New Year! If you’re wondering that 2017 looks like in terms of home design and remodeling trends, here’s your read. I wrote this piece for the San Diego Union-Tribune ‘s Home & Garden section for my monthly look at what’s hot on the home remodeling front. This year-end wrap up looks back at what was hot in 2016 and forward to the hottest trends of the new year.
Life of an Architect
JANUARY 4, 2017
Maybe this will be exciting, maybe it won’t, but I am going to start writing a few articles a month on architectural graphics and what I’ve done to get my drawings to look the way they do. I might talk hardcore technical computer specifics from time to time but for the most part, I am going to focus on the really small details. The idea for this series came to me the other day when I was asked by one of my employees to walk through some cabinet shop drawings and explain exactly what
Heath Ceramics
JANUARY 3, 2017
heathceramics : Sorry, we can’t tell you who the stars are (and besides, everyone’s a star), but we can certainly tell you a little about Tressa, our Registry Specialist, who’s been a part of so many big celebrations – not just weddings and commitment ceremonies but New Homes, Big Birthdays, or Just Because. A member of our Customer Service team, Tressa’s been our Registry Specialist since 2012.
Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine
JANUARY 4, 2017
The driving concept behind the Balancing Home , a project of Luigi Rosselli Architects , is simple: Infusing the comforting collective memory of tradition with a modern understanding. Part of a growing suburb on Sydney’s North Shore, the Balancing Home Creates an equilibrium between traditional architectural styles and contemporary sensibilities by using bold finishing features and details deferential to tradition.
The Pulse: Ardex Americas
JANUARY 1, 2017
January 4, 2017 marks the 25th anniversary for Tommy Threlkeld with The W.W. Henry Company. Tommy has worked in several areas of the Dallas, Georgia Manufacturing Facility including the pail line. Tommy later worked in shipping to become the Shipping Leader on day shift. Tommy has been a great asset to the company’s success and is a very dedicated employee.
KB Culture
JANUARY 6, 2017
Pantsuit Nation was but a gleam in the eyes of us 'girls' in 1968; back then, we felt more at home in Pucci-print palazzo-legged jumpsuits [coordinating the color with a major appliance was optional]. Fashions have certainly evolved since then, but some boundaries have yet to be broken.
The A to Z of Building
JANUARY 6, 2017
The new Marvin Clad Ultimate Bi-Fold Door features one of the industry's widest glass panels at 3 feet, 6 inches in a frame up to 10 feet high, letting the outdoors in with less to block the view.
Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine
JANUARY 1, 2017
Henbest Residence is a private house recently redesigned by Robert Sweet , located in Rancho Palos Verdes, California. Initially planned and designed in 1966 by the iconic mid-century modern Architect Pierre Koenig, the building is considered a rejuvenation of a classic California home: “The new design upgrades the building envelope, MEPs, updates finishes, and gently renovates and expands the floor plan to accommodate the current owners program, while paying special attention to respect t
The Pulse: Ardex Americas
JANUARY 3, 2017
The ARDEX Man in the Van never rests… here he is conducting an ARDEX CD™ Concrete Dressing job start at IKEA in Burbank, CA!
KB Culture
JANUARY 5, 2017
Brutalism—sadly, I feel it's necessary to clarify that I'm referring not to human behavior, but to the architectural style—is having a resurgence. So welcome this concrete-handled faucet. Granted, the Haptic's slightly rounded shape might fall short of Paul Rudolph-level geometric standards, but materially speaking, it's spot on. ritmonio.it.
The A to Z of Building
JANUARY 4, 2017
Although concrete is not regarded as a plastic, plasticity at small scales can boost the utility of concrete as the most-used material in the world by allowing it to continually adapt to stress,
Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine
JANUARY 2, 2017
Architectural firm LGA Architectural Partners designed the Garden House as vertically stacked living spaces, so that the green space extends under large floor-to-ceiling windows, and sliding doors open at garden level. The owner of this beautiful garden house wanted to remain in her neighborhood, and did so by updating her old Edwardian house for a new construction in Toronto’s west end.
Stone Update
JANUARY 6, 2017
Spanish tennis star’s facility includes more than 430,000 ft² of sintered surface for everything but the courts.
KB Culture
JANUARY 4, 2017
For better or worse, it's sauna season. This model, with the minimalist name 'Air', features suspended interior elements, which allows the unit to be installed on an existing floor. Locating the heater in the center of the sauna, rather than the usual corner or sidewall spot, makes the steam-bathing experience that much more of a communal affair—more true to its nature, I think. effegibi-perfect-wellness.com.
Stagetecture
JANUARY 1, 2017
A Southern favorite, black eyed peas are served traditionally on New Year’s Day this New Year Blackeyed Peas recipe is said to bring good luck. While there are variety of stories for the symbolism of black-eyed peas each communicates new hope for good things yet to come. If you don’t have time to soak the peas overnight, don’t worry. Just follow this 3-hour recipe for a delicious as well as lucky dish.
Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine
JANUARY 3, 2017
When designing Madison Residence in Kansas City, Missouri, the architects at KEM Studio sought to create something inspired by the owners’ lifestyle. Three main directions were identified during the research process: “The first was for the new house to be modern, minimal and sustainable: focus on the experience with volume, light, and interactions more than square footage.
Granada Tile
JANUARY 5, 2017
To download the guide, click here. According to an article in the New York Times , tiles are the new most popular trend in home décor and renovation. But not just any tile. While not a new invention, cement tile is catching the eye of homeowners and designers all across the country. No matter if your style is traditional, contemporary or eclectic, cement tiles offer something for everyone, including the not-so design inclined who are more focused on practical features and benefits.
KB Culture
JANUARY 3, 2017
The simplicity of this bathroom is beguiling. [As is its square footage!] Imagine the space with the two mirrors a matching pair, rather than the geometric variants they are, and appreciate the power of the considered detail. india-mahdavi.com.
Stagetecture
JANUARY 5, 2017
Is your kitchen storage in need of some organizational help this season? If there’s a place in your home that needs more storage, it has to be your kitchen. This area needs to be equipped with dining utensils, electrical appliances, cooking equipment and tools. These essential items are sometimes too many to handle especially if you have limited space.
Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine
JANUARY 1, 2017
Parsonson Architects were behind the redesign of Matai House , a welcoming family home in Wellington, New Zealand. The early 1900’s villa had a simple layout, with rooms situated on each side of a central hallway and a bathroom area in the back. A better connection between interiors was needed, as well as a larger living space and two more bedrooms for a growing family.
Life of an Architect
JANUARY 2, 2017
2017 has started and I am already trying to decide what it is I am supposed to be doing. Not in “ Why I am I Here? ” existential way, but more in the “ I need to change out the filters at the blower unit up in the attic ” sort of way. While most people are busy making their New Year’s resolutions, I am busy thinking about all the things around my house that need my attention.
KB Culture
JANUARY 2, 2017
Let's start off the new year gently, shall we? For anyone who was bruised by the events of 2016, I'm sure you can appreciate this approach. Designer Christian Ghion's Alice kitchen is filled with subtle, studied touches that simultaneously soften and enhance the cabinetry. The legs, most obviously, which are also found on coordinating casegoods and coffee tables; the graceful, outward curve of the top drawers, which works to expand the counter surface; the asymmetrical composition of the island
Stagetecture
JANUARY 1, 2017
Start your new year right by eating healthy and delicious meal especially your breakfast. With a great breakfast, you’ll definitely have a greater chance to keep up with challenges at work or in school. If you don’t have a recipe yet, we will show you how to make cornbread. If you are from the south you know that cornbread and blackeyed peas are a favorite this time of year!
Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine
JANUARY 4, 2017
asdfg Architekten converted the oldest heritage building of Prenzlauer Berg in Berlin, Germany, into an original home for a family with three children. The challenge was immense, as the authorities requested the main facade to be reconstructed exactly as depicted on a drawing from 1844. “The history and special situation of the building was a big challenge, but we also saw a high potential in it to become a very unique single family house with a garden in the center of one of the most pop
Stagetecture
JANUARY 4, 2017
Disclosure: This post is sponsored by American Home Shield but all opinions are strictly my own. Now that the New Year has begun it’s time to put attention back on your home maintenance checklist for the colder months ahead. I know in our household we need New Year’s resolutions we vow to tackle for our home. What home maintenance checklist items have you been vowing to get to?
Stagetecture
JANUARY 3, 2017
Kids organization is one of the most challenging parts of decorating for you and your kids. I think one of the hardest parts about having kids, is teaching them organization. I’ve noticed it easier to teach young children organization and then they usually keep the habits… while teenager’s… well that may be a bigger challenge.
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