Domus Tiles presents: Tile Design: History, Innovation & Trends (11/05)
This CPD focuses on innovation in tile design and porcelain
production, demonstrating how technology drives trends and how trends drive
technology. The session starts by looking at the history of tiles, with the
earliest known use of ceramic tiles in 4000BC. More recent 20th
century history is also covered, looking at the rapid innovation in the
manufacturing of porcelain over the last 40 years and its influence on tile
design. The CPD incorporates a tour of the Domus showroom in Battersea,
highlighting different examples of porcelain tiles which demonstrate major
advances in technology, and how these have enabled innovative ways to design
with tiles.
To book your place on this CPD please click here
About Domus:
Domus showrooms feature an exciting collection of interior surface
finishes - ceramics, porcelain, stone, metal and glass. Created to serve
designers, architects and the general public, these innovative and
inspirational showrooms are located in Battersea, Islington, Clerkenwell
and West 1 in London and West Molesey, Surrey and are open 6 days a
week. As well as an outstanding selection of classic and contemporary
ceramics tiles and mosaics for bathrooms, kitchens and living spaces,
there is an exceptional variety of natural and composite stone products
in both tile and slab formats ideal for walls, floors, kitchen worktops
and bathroom vanities. Also, in glass, there is a distinct range of
mosaic, tile and sheet glass finishes featuring cool, contemporary
colours and rich surface textures. The showroom is staffed by
experienced industry professionals, has a comprehensive sampling
service, a technical service for bespoke solutions and is backed up with
£1.5 million of stock available for next day delivery. Surface -
inspirational surfaces for living spaces.
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