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Week of July 15th, 2019 – Cultural Inspirations

Architectural Ceramics

Frescoes, white travertine, antique terra cotta, and stucco are in ancient Italian architecture. 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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Expect the Unexpected from Tile Variation

Architectural Ceramics

Whether it’s marble from Italy, travertine from Turkey, or limestone from France, we’re always looking for natural beauty to offer a range of options that make your tile project one-of-a-kind. ” — David Benson, Vice President of Sales.

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10 Hot Summer Destinations & Tile Inspirations

Architectural Ceramics

Paris, France. The honed and unfilled natural travertine tile is 16″ wide but varies in length. Rome, Italy. Rome’s Colosseum, one of Italy’s most famous landmarks. A rooftop view of Paris and the iconic Eiffel Tower, image via On The Luce.

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