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
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Fabric Fashionistas
Portodesign was one a just a few factories to show fabric-effect tiles at Revestir. Continue reading Fabric Fashionistas
Modular Modelling
Precisely-modelled modular forms can convert R&D projects into unique 3D surfaces. Continue reading Modular Modelling
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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