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Connecting Indoors . May 2012 Edition
This month is about spaces that not just motivate communication and information, but also bring to us the beauty of the outdoors. The whole spectrum of connection right where we want it.
Welcome, this space is meant to isolate online data, a resource library tailored to
URBAN . AUSTERE . CHIC . INDUSTRIAL . CRAFTSMANSHIP
Enjoy!
Coffee table made of beam ‘shorts’
by Barnwood Naturals Reclaimed Vintage Woods - Oregon
IVANKA Studio and Concrete Company launched these concrete FLASTER “Camelion” floor tiles last week at the London Design Festival.
(Source: muchodeto)
New Inspiration: Modern Concrete Tiles by Daniel Ogassian by Design Collector on Flickr.
(Source: admiringdesign)
“Aguayo Encaustic Cement Tile - Textured Patterns” -Great Britain Tile America’s Wall & Floor Specialists
Eco-Friendly Cement Tiles
“The hydraulic press and air-drying method used to produce these cement tiles uses less energy than the traditional ceramic tile firing technique.” -Pretty Little Green Things
“Our exclusive Villa Lagoon Tile, Wrought Iron pattern tile.” -Villa Lagoon
Kismet Tiles is Moroccan-made Cement Tile crafted according to traditional materials and methods but with bold, modern motifs which highlight the beauty, materiality, and geometric harmonies of these classic tiles.
Some of the 60 colors available to create your own design. Color Palette by Original Mission Tile
Mission tiles are Mexican encaustic cement tiles
Ella Restaurant by UxUS
Featuring Original Mission Tile Floors (Mexican Encaustics)
Encaustic Tile Wallpaper by Hanna Werning
“Posters based on an illustrated tiles pattern inspired by traditional Italian (encaustic) tiles combined with graphic imagery.” -Hanna Werning
“These encaustic cement tiles from Popham Design are durable and non-toxic. We love the bright kelly green and bold hexagonal patterning, and be sure to check out their site for additional (and equally striking) colors and designs.” -dwell
Encaustic Cement Tiles by Granada Tile
“LA-based firm Shubin + Donaldson designed this modern loft kitchen for Biscuit Filmworks” -Remodelista
“Encaustics originated in 18th century Europe and consisted of marble dust, cement and natural granite colors. Today’s less expensive tiles are made by layering cement and then adding pigment.”
