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Art and Artists, Design Students, Glass Mosaics, Mosaics & Glass Tiles, Public Art

Mosaic Masterclass

Spanish manufacturer Reviglass the material for students at Escola Massana to create striking murals in 25 by 25mm glass mosaic tiles. Continue reading Mosaic Masterclass

diaryofatileaddictMay 4, 2017September 15, 20231 Comment
Lamgea continuous pressing plant by System
Atomisation

Launching Lamgea

System’s Lamgea is a mouldless press, capable of manufacturing slabs up to 4,800 by 1,600mm using standard atomized porcelain powders. It is possible to create any effect on the slabs, even structured surfaces with a relief up to 2mm, digital decorations and 3D effects. Continue reading Launching Lamgea

diaryofatileaddictApril 26, 2017September 15, 20231 Comment
Art and Artists, Ceramic Curiosities, Creative Grouting, Mosaics & Glass Tiles, Public Art, Street Art

Magical Myaamia

Based upon Myaamia, an original painting by Santos Mendez named after a Native American Algonquian language spoken by the Seminole Indians, the mosaic mural at TD Bank, Florida, reflects harmony and friendship among all living creatures. Continue reading Magical Myaamia

diaryofatileaddictApril 25, 2017September 15, 20234 Comments
ABK's Wide&Style launch event
New Tile Designs

Interactive Installation

ABK’s Wide&Style displays a kaleidoscope of graphic effects that stand out for their taste, style and inspiration. Based on the creativity of young designers, graphic artists and illustrators, these products are capable of transforming spaces with an artistic and original touch. Continue reading Interactive Installation

diaryofatileaddictApril 24, 2017September 15, 2023Leave a comment
Neolith Calacatta Gold features in Italo Bassi’s new ConFusion restaurant
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Calacatta ConFusion

Renowned Italian chef Italo Bassi has specified Neolith Calacatta Gold for the wall cladding, worktops and flooring of his new ConFusion restaurant in Sardinia. Continue reading Calacatta ConFusion

diaryofatileaddictApril 23, 2017September 15, 2023Leave a comment
Dekton surfaces at Ichiryu, Oxford Street, London
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Cantina Cosentino

Architectural and interior surface specialists, the Cosentino Group, has been selected to provide design solutions for an increasing number of popular London restaurants. Continue reading Cantina Cosentino

diaryofatileaddictApril 22, 2017September 15, 20232 Comments
Maison by Peronda
New Tile Designs

Pure Peronda

At Cevisama 2016, Museum, Harmony and Peronda all offered cutting edge designs; many of which were the best examples of their type on the show floor. Continue reading Pure Peronda

diaryofatileaddictApril 21, 2017September 15, 2023Leave a comment
Fluorite Azul by Inalco.
Design Delights

Fluorite Fashion

Inalco’s Fluorite is a new porcelain tile collection inspired by the terrazzo floors of yesteryear, but one with an innovative revamped air. The range was developed in collaboration with Katty Schiebeck. This talented young designer has delivered a collection offering neutral tones, plus white, black, blue and green, that delivers harmony and balance. Continue reading Fluorite Fashion

diaryofatileaddictApril 19, 2017September 15, 2023Leave a comment
Waterfall by Lea Ceramiche
New Tile Designs

Rock Redefined

Waterfall by Lea Ceramiche realistically and physically represents slate. 
 Recreating, on the stoneware surface, the iridescence typical of sedimentary rocks, Waterfall has surface texture, pattern irregularities and variations in colour; all natural expressions of the passage of time. Continue reading Rock Redefined

diaryofatileaddictApril 17, 2017September 15, 20231 Comment
American Elm by CIR Ceramiche
New Tile Designs

Timber Typologies

At Coverings, CIR Ceramiche presented Alaska and Kentucky, two exclusive interpretations of the charm of wooden flooring, ideal for creating elegant, original floors. Continue reading Timber Typologies

diaryofatileaddictApril 15, 2017September 15, 2023Leave a comment
Exhibitions, New Tile Designs, Revestir

Fabric Fashionistas

Portodesign was one a just a few factories to show fabric-effect tiles at Revestir. Continue reading Fabric Fashionistas

diaryofatileaddictMarch 12, 2017June 27, 2024Leave a comment
Fernanda Marques
Motifs & Materials, New Tile Designs

Modular Modelling

Precisely-modelled modular forms can convert R&D projects into unique 3D surfaces. Continue reading Modular Modelling

diaryofatileaddictMarch 2, 2017September 4, 2025Leave a comment
Glass mosaic by Melanie Watts
Art and Artists, Mosaics & Glass Tiles, Public Art

Mosaic Movement

Melanie Watts create stunning mosaic murals for a public art project raising awareness of endangered species. Watts has recently created a stunning glass mosaic of an endangered white barn owl for the Gyosei Art Trail on the Grand Union Canal in Milton Keynes. Continue reading Mosaic Movement

diaryofatileaddictMarch 1, 2017September 4, 2025Leave a comment
Tribute to Nicanor Parra Remix, 2014.
Art and Artists, Mosaics & Glass Tiles, Public Art, Street Art

Presenting Pixel Power

In Santiago, Chile Jorge Campos, A.K.A. Pixel, is taking mosaic street art to a whole new level.
Pixel shares his images of cultural heroes, and riffs on art icons, with the people of Santiago by bringing mosaic art to local neighborhoods. Continue reading Presenting Pixel Power

diaryofatileaddictFebruary 25, 2017September 4, 20252 Comments
Lea Ceramiche's Naive Slimtech
New Tile Designs

A Nod to Norguet

Naive Slimtech, the Lea Ceramiche collection designed by Patrick Norguet, received the prestigious Good Design Award for 2016. Continue reading A Nod to Norguet

diaryofatileaddictFebruary 19, 2017September 4, 2025Leave a comment
Terracruda by Ragno
Mosaics & Glass Tiles, New Tile Designs

Topical Terracruda

Ragno’s new Terracruda range draws inspiration from historic construction materials in the form of sun-baked clay and straw. Continue reading Topical Terracruda

diaryofatileaddictJanuary 23, 2017September 4, 2025Leave a comment
New Tile Designs

Fabric Fantasy

With Tailorart, colour, pattern and 3D textured surfaces are combined to produce a porcelain tile that meets the world of fashion with refined aesthetic, stylistic exclusivity and material power. Continue reading Fabric Fantasy

diaryofatileaddictJanuary 9, 2017September 4, 2025Leave a comment
Relieve by Alicer
New Tile Designs

Surface Sculpture

Relieve explores the possibilities of sculpting the face of tiles to create a three-dimensional aspect that maximises the impact of light. Continue reading Surface Sculpture

diaryofatileaddictJanuary 4, 2017September 4, 2025Leave a comment
Mosaics & Glass Tiles, New Tile Designs

Factory Finish

Pieza Blanda explores the possibilities of modular factory-finished mosaic elements which can be easily laid on site to create complex geometric patterns. Continue reading Factory Finish

diaryofatileaddictJanuary 3, 2017September 4, 2025Leave a comment
Pavimento Filtrante
New Tile Designs

Porous Pavements

Porous pavements have been exercising the imagination of designers and planners for decades. The concept is now been taken forward be Alicer. Continue reading Porous Pavements

diaryofatileaddictJanuary 2, 2017September 4, 2025Leave a comment

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