Archinect

DECEMBER 12, 2022

What began as a joint venture between Confindustria Ceramica and the Italian Trade Agency in 1994 to celebrate the work of North American architects and designers using Italian ceramic tile has evolved into a 30-year survey of the built environment and the creative ways in which tile can be used to achieve a designers’ vision.

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Avontuura

JANUARY 17, 2023

The post Mecanoo completes Villa BW cladded with multicoloured glazed tiles appeared first on Åvontuura. The sloping landscape embraces Villa BW, with a building characterised by a double-curved roof with an unmistakable expression of the facade.

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Avontuura

MARCH 12, 2024

The post WALLMAKERS design circular home with a verandah supported by toys and old Mangalore tiles appeared first on Åvontuura. The cantilevered verandah that is held up by corbelling toys, ran all around the house that had no relegated “front” and “back” elevations.

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Archinect

MAY 31, 2022

London-based architecture studio Bureau de Change and Lulu Harrison , a postgraduate student in Central Saint Martins ' Material Futures program, have collaborated to create a series of cladding tiles made from glass using mussel shells.

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Avontuura

MAY 27, 2022

Feilden Fowles has completed a striking new faience-tiled dining hall at Homerton College, University of Cambridge. The post Feilden Fowles completes striking new faience-tiled dining hall at Homerton College appeared first on Åvontuura.

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Avontuura

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

With a façade of woven carbon and glass fiber tiles, the building stands as a symbol of the potential for innovative fiber-based materials. The post allmannwappner design research and innovation building with a woven carbon and glass fiber tile façade appeared first on Åvontuura.

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Japanese studio Kengo Kuma and Associates has completed UCCA Clay Museum in China , creating a peaked form clad in handmade ceramic tiles to celebrate the "warmth of craftsmanship". The post Kengo Kuma and Associates cloaks Chinese clay museum in handmade tiles appeared first on Dezeen.

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Deezen

JANUARY 14, 2025

Dezeen Showroom: handmade in Morocco, the Terra tile collection by manufacturer Mosaic Factory gives a nearly endless choice of ways to bring terracotta into the home. We have worked hard to create what we think is the perfect terracotta tile," said Mosaic Factory creative director Louisa Alice.

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Archinect

DECEMBER 20, 2024

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designboom

JULY 18, 2024

The post matte terracotta tiles in dynamic patterns outline athletes’ village in paris appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine. village des athlètes by brenac & gonzalez & associés transitions from temporary athlete housing to long-term residential use.

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

A variety of patterned tiles throughout the interior were sourced from Morocco, along with decorative tables They decided to keep the same footprint, height and general layout of the original building, then develop the interior concept around music. The photography is by Jordan DeGaetano.

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Archinect

APRIL 4, 2023

” Image credit: HISM, courtesy of Snøhetta The varying sizes of tiles in the Flyt system create different interlocking spaces between each stone, allowing for greater control over the extent of permeability through the system. The team estimates that their system allows for up to 28% permeability per square meter of water.

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Deezen

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Chicago architecture firm Studio Gang has completed the Verde tower, which is covered in green-glazed tiles and terraces that give the building "a rhythmic play of light", for San Francisco 's Mission Rock development. It contains 254 apartments and amenities throughout the building, as well as ground-level retail spaces and a rooftop deck.

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designboom

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

artist olafur eliasson works with ranieri to design the intricate composition of lava tiles in twenty-four individual colors. The post breathing earth sphere: olafur eliasson installation in south korea comprises 1,200 lava tiles appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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designboom

DECEMBER 28, 2024

The post handcrafted burgundy tiles clad window frames of renovated 70s bungalow in madrid appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine. originally part of a 1970s hotel complex, the hybrid character of the bungalow is preserved and revitalized.

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Archinect

APRIL 27, 2023

Titled ‘Walk the Talk,’ the board game saw over 400 energy-harvesting luminescent tiles form multiple pathways and crossroads across the landscape, engaging players in what the team calls “a discourse underlying the future of mobility.”

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Dwell

JANUARY 13, 2025

When David and Monica initially toured this first-floor flat in Valencia, Spain, there was a different color of tile in every room. Modest fishermens houses with tiled and colorfully painted facades line the streets of Valencias El Cabanyal neighborhood. We didnt want to remove the old wood doors and the tiles," says David. "We

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Archinect

OCTOBER 21, 2022

A mixture of matte and glossy ceramic panels clad the complex in five “stratified” tones of gray, with dark matte tiles concentrated near the ground and lighter, glossier tiles to the upper levels.

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ArchDaily

JANUARY 30, 2024

If opting for a color change, explore painting the walls or tiles to revitalize the environment. Image: © Milena Villalba Give your bathroom a fresh look with a modest investment, avoiding the hassle of extensive construction. Transform the space by adding plants, reconsidering lighting, or experimenting with new colors.

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Archinect

MARCH 25, 2022

The main column is clad in mirrored tiles and surrounded by a curving wall that displays the history of Canada’s Gay Purge from its beginnings during the Cold War to its eventual end in the early 1990s.

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Archinect

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Rotterdam-based Studio RAP has transformed a boutique facade in Amsterdam with 3D printed ceramic tiles. “Gradually, as the line of vision moves, new elements within the custom ceramic tiles are unveiled, resulting in a luxur. The Ceramic House sits along the city’s famous P.C.

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Archinect

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Sandwiched within the 3D printed structure, wall and roof insulation are made of wood, while floor tiles are made from recycled materials. Titled BioHome3D, the single-family project was printed offsite in four modules before being transported to its current site and assembled in half a day. The house itself is also fully recyclable.

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Archinect

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

The latest updated edition now includes an interior materials catalog, covering options like wallboards, tiles, countertops, and finishes. The first catalog, focused on exterior materials, was released in 2022.

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ArchDaily

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

With its sleek design, this building brought to life by Tash&Partners features a ventilated façade made of extruded porcelain tiles by Faveker. These tiles, in addition to being recyclable, enhance sustainability and efficiency. Read more »

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Archinect

APRIL 18, 2023

Each of the 1,000 ceiling tiles is formed using 400 pieces of oak timber (reportedly sustainably sourced) arranged in a lattice woven pattern. The ceiling is made up of a triangular grid of 450,000 individual timber elements. This was inspired by the work of cane an.

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Archinect

JUNE 30, 2022

A number of marble tiles on the floor of the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, which was turned back into a mosque in 2020 after serving as a historical museum for decades, have reportedly been cracked by heavy machinery used to clean the building last week.

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ArchDaily

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Courtesy of Serapool Serapool, a leading brand in porcelain pool tiles and complementary porcelain products, has been innovating and producing sustainable design solutions for residential, spa and wellness centers, hotels, water parks, and Olympic-size pools globally for 40 years. Read more »

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Avontuura

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

As if it was a fallen trunk, the project proposes a wooden bar suspended between the trees, using larch tiles as a covering. The post Escape to this Chilean house inspired by a fallen log in the forest appeared first on Åvontuura.

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ArchDaily

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

During the construction, workers recycled nearly 5,000 pounds of steel, 2,000 pounds of concrete, and significant amounts of carpeting, ceiling tiles, and various wood- keeping 22,000 pounds of debris out of Ohio’s landfills. Sixty million dollars went into its restoration and transformation into a retail and office complex. Read more »

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Archinect

JUNE 1, 2022

Photo: João Morgado Photo: João Morgado Photo: João Morgado Photo: João Morgado Photo: João Morgado Photo: João Morgado The monolithic tower is wrapped in Perla Bianca limestone, which is accentuated by a subtle tiling pattern throughout the façade.

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Archinect

JUNE 28, 2024

Image: William Jess Laird Both the 39-story mixed-use condominium tower and its 55-story rental neighbor feature an iridescent porcelain tile-clad facade designed to change color throughout the day as they reflect and shift to meet the evolving sunlight.

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ArchDaily

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

years, with an impressive 350,000 square feet of tile installed within a mere six months. Courtesy of Schluter The Choctaw Casino and Resort expansion in Durant, OK, USA, completed in 2021, included enlarging the casino, adding 1,000 hotel rooms, conference areas, shops, and other amenities. The entire undertaking was accomplished in just 2.5

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ArchDaily

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Azulejo Tiles in Portugal. Image © Maremagnum/Getty Images Historically, architecture has served as a canvas for artistic expression.

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Archinect

APRIL 19, 2023

They are little fortresses of tile roofs, stucco walls, hardscape patios, and covered eaves. Each home was considered to be built to shelter-in-place standards, with ignition-­resistant construction and materials—a cutting-edge approach for the time, though the standards have since been adopted into state and local codes.

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Archinect

DECEMBER 9, 2022

In the bathrooms, large format floor tile and subway wall tile allow for excellent water pr. A large brise-soleil reduces solar gain and glare from the interior and helps shade the expansive wrap-around deck. The interior materials consist of dark bamboo floor, maple cabinets, and black quartz countertops.

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ArchDaily

JULY 18, 2023

Depending on the region and environmental conditions, salt rock has been found in diverse applications in architecture, such as a construction material that uses blocks of salt to build structures, bricks, or tiles.

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Archinect

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

The horizontal cladding is something we choose to bring back in the design, partially in wood, and partially in custom earth color baked clay tiles that match the hue of the main house. The design of Studio Shed references the typical wooden sheds of the area, with their horizontal wooden siding, which is typically black or dark green.

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