Hybrid Between a Wallpaper and a Tile Pattern: Decotal Tiles

Hybrid Between a Wallpaper and a Tile Pattern: Decotal Tiles

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Hybrid Between a Wallpaper and a Tile Pattern: Decotal Tiles

Posted: 09 Jul 2014 04:26 AM PDT

architecture modern tiles Hybrid Between a Wallpaper and a Tile Pattern: Decotal Tiles For today we would like to present a breakthrough development, which unites metal and cast stone in a tile less then 2mm (~1/16") thick! Decotal Tiles are the result of a unique patent-pending process which utilizes advanced technologies, deep material research and meticulous handcraft. Each tile is made of EPCTM (Engineered Polymer Concrete), a highly durable warm feeling material, used for the first time in tiles, which combined with a reflecting metal decoration, creates a luxurious contrasting effect.

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Metal graphics are unlimited and can be custom ordered to any required shape opening the way for bespoke designs and art works. The type of metal and plating used depends on application type, specific physical and aesthetic demands. The current offer includes over 50 graphics/ patterns which can be used in sizes ranging from 200mm x 200mm up to 600mm x 600mm in a square or rectangular forms. Custom graphics/ patterns, tile sizes and stone colors are available on demand.

Thanks to their ultra-light weight and minimal thickness, Decotal tiles can be applied directly over existing tiles, eliminating the time and costs of removal. They are perfect for overlaying existing surfaces with minimal disruption and do not require sealing or any expensive maintenance other than regular cleaning with soap & water. [Photos and informtaion provided via e-mail by Adi Fainer on behalf of Decotal]

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Contemporary Loft in London Disguising Its Former Warehouse Function 

Posted: 09 Jul 2014 01:35 AM PDT

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Provocative in its industrial aesthetic, this London loft showcases an alternative lifestyle filled with contrasting details and a respectful admiration for the original architecture. A brainchild of Inside Out Architecture, this contemporary London loft mixes together the original raw nature of the space that used to be a warehouse with sublime textured concrete. The now modern warehouse residence was refurbished to access its potential as a modern home, where social and private activities occur naturally within an open space.

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The Clerkenwell Loft – as it is known – is welcoming and bright thanks to large windows and a fantastic aluminum lighting piece of large proportions floating over the main living area. Brick and concrete mix in a unique manner, providing the modern background for setting up a functional and elegant interior design. Exposed concrete beams shape a pronounced industrial feel, while the furnishings, plants and decorations make the modern loft homey.  Everything was calculated to perfection and the result is an inviting warehouse residence in London.

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“We began by stripping the old apartment back to its basic shell and exposing the dramatic geometry of the concrete beams. We then "inserted" a number of spaces including a TV room, 2 bedrooms, separate family and guest bathrooms, a utility room and an adaptable guest bedroom. By stopping the new partitions short of the undersides of the beams, we expressed these inserts as something added to the space, secondary to the primary structure. In the large open plan living space we added a bespoke island kitchen to provide a focal point of activity. ”

Photographed by Chris Parker, the loft makes a powerful impression from the first glance. We’d love to know what impression it made on you.

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Bold and Modern Ideas for Corporate Spaces by Henrique Steyer

Posted: 08 Jul 2014 01:02 PM PDT

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Corporate spaces shouldn’t be synonymous to boring, lifeless public spots. People that spend a majority of their days holed up in companies know how important it is for their work-spaces to be comfortable and pleasing. Considering this, furniture maker Florense hired Brazil-based architect and designer Henrique Steyer to create five bold and creative projects that cater to many styles of corporate customers, for the release of the Lumina line.

The first setting is inspired by the stock universe, where large screens display graphs from international markets. Highlighting the scene, the black, red and white ZigZag bookshelf, was also designed by Henrique Steyer for Florense.

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The second proposal is based on companies that deal in fashion, trend analysis, or even the editing room of a cool magazine. Books, magazines and mirrored globes create an ideal setting for the trendsetters.

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How We Got Our Hacked Facebook Page ( 1 Million+ Likes ) Back

Posted: 08 Jul 2014 08:52 AM PDT

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This weekend ( 5-6 July 2014 ) Freshome Facebook page was hacked and unpublished and more than 1,000,000 people who liked our page were not able to see any updates from us. We wrote a more detailed post about how we got hacked in a previous post for those of you who want to know more details.

During these two stressful days we tried to do everything to get our page back, but without to much success ..maybe because it was it was weekend and more exactly the 4th July weekend. We submitted reports to Facebook, tweeted about the story, wrote on our website about this, posted in Facebook Help Community, sent emails to some people who might help …and waited …and waited. When you have an online business and a Facebook Page that you’ve built over the years waiting for a solution or an official answer from Facebook is …painful, because you don’t really know what is going to happen next …but we had a SURPRISE.

The guy who hacked our page reactivated the page and posted a message on our wall asking the previous owner to get in touch with him. We were online always checking if the page is back or what we can do to activate it again and we immediately saw his message and we got in touch with him and what happened next you can see in the screenshoots attached below ..

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In conclusion we were lucky that they guy who took our page decided to give it back to us and we can say that this stressful event ended with a happy end. There are still lots of pages who were hacked with this method and we hope that Facebook will take care of this problem this week.

P.S – Sorry for interrupting our normal interior design & architecture postings but we wanted to let you know about this problem and also thank you all for constantly sharing the things we present here at Freshome.

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