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Blackhorse Road station was opened as part of the first phase of the Victoria line in 1968 and was the only significant surface building constructed as part of this very Underground Underground line. The buildings were very minimalist '60s style, designed by the consultancy the Design Research Unit and due to a number of factors such as 'mid-age', 'out of fashion' and a consequent gentle decline the station has become rather dowdy. One feature of note is the 'Black Horse' sculture by David McFall that sits on mosaics by Trata Drescha. Next to this was, originally, a window but over time this has been panelled over with dreadful architectural effect.
At present our Art on the Underground team are working on a Victoria line based project and have been working with artist Giles Round on what has the working title of 'Design Work Leisure' that is designed to introduce works on stations influenced by several pertinent Vic line factors - DRU, William Morris (just up the road at Walthamstow) and the line colours. One of the first interventions has been at Blackhorse Road and this week a set of striking vitreous enamel panels, designed by Giles and manufactured by one of our enamel sign manufacturers (A J Wells) have been fitted to the exterior. They've made such a difference to this grim setting for the sculpture and, to my mind, it sits well both on its own merit and also how it brings together the colours in both the panel and the building.
In the ticket hall this panel of Giles's tiles have been fitted. The tiles again represent a material so often used in LU stations - ceramic tiles - and these have been hand produced by one of the few UK companies who can still undertake such works and who do make new and replica tiles for us - Craven Dunnill Jackfield in Shropshire. These individual tiles, designed to be used to create such panels, will be fitted to other Victoria line stations as the opportunity arises.
Detail of one of the mosque's four massive "elephant foot" piers that support the arches and great dome above them.
During my visit, the scaffolding that took up a fair portion of the interior obscured, among many other things, the lower portions of the fluted elephant's feet. What's visible here is the painted upper section. And, under the beautifult inscription band, there's a small part of marble-clad portion.
So far I haven't come across sources that reveal what the piers' internal structural materials are, but most likely its either brick, Bakırköy Limestone, or both. I suspect the marble sheathing is the Proconnesian variety, quarried on the isle of Marmara (also known as Prokonnesos/Proconnesus), in the Sea of Marmara.
What's much more evident, however, is another geologically derived ornamental material, the splendid İznik Tile. There are reportedly over 20,000 glazed ceramic pieces in the Sultan Ahmed Mosque, each is hand-painted. And, as we'll see in succeeding photos of this set, the predominantly floral and vegetative designs they bear are a botanist's delight.
To see the other photos and descriptions in this series, visit my Architectural Geology of Ottoman Istanbul album.
During the growth of 'modern' architecture during the 1950s and '60s, the use of tile or mosaic panels as features was widespread and this advert shows one such feature panel. In tubeline decoration it shows a variety of market produce and was to be found in the Market Hall in Accrington, Lancashire. The works are credited to the Borough Engineer and Surveyor, Bernard Hartley. I wonder if this work survives?
One of the many tile makers in the renowned Potteries towns of Staffordshire, Richards eventually were such large producers they had three factories in Tunstall. In 1968 they merged with H & R Johnston, that company being one of the few survivors and now the UK's largest producers of ceramic tiles.
Two Uzbek men sit talking at the entrance to Mir-i-Arab Medressa in Bukhara, Uzbekistan. One man works as a security guard at the madrassa, and his companion works as a security guard at the neighboring Kalon mosque. Photo taken on July 8, 2012.
On the campus of UNAM, Coyoacan Borough, Mexico City
UNAM has a number of buildings in its Coyoacan campus festooned with murals, many made with coloured ceramic tiles.
So a quick trip to visit the ones not under restoration.
A closer upper look at this building. The mural on the ceramic tile wall will be restored in summer 2016.
This mural by David Alfaro Siqueiros "El Pueblo a la Universidad", 5 students are depicted holding objects that symbolize the knowledge they have acquired at university. They are climbing stairs, heading back to their respective pueblos, to use their knowledge for the betterment of their communities.
The university has a network of bike paths on the campus and the bikes are free for use by the students. UNAM also provides a free bus shuttle service between different areas of the campus.
The entire campus was built at one time using designs by various Mexican architects in the early 50's.
The campus was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2007.
From the 1920s the W H Smith chain of newsagents and bookshops developed a strong corporate identity based on a consistant style of shop front, lettering and where possible the use of marvellous ceramic tiled panels such as this. Salvaged this is one of a series of panels in the Jackfield Tile Museum.
Exterior of Mir-i-Arab Medressa and Kalon Minaret. Two tourists are sitting at the entrance to Kalon Mosque. Photo taken on July 08, 2012 in Bukhara, Uzbekistan.
Park Güell, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
Park Güell is a garden complex with architectural elements situated on the hill of El Carmel in the Gràcia. It was designed by the Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí and built in the years 1900 to 1914. It has an extension of 17.18 ha (0.1718 km²), which makes it one of the largest architectural works in south Europe. It is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site "Works of Antoni Gaudí".
The park was originally part of a commercially unsuccessful housing site, the idea of Count Eusebi Güell, after whom the park was named. It was inspired by the English garden city movement. The intention was to exploit the fresh air (well away from smoky factories) and beautiful views from the site, with sixty triangular lots being provided for luxury houses. Ultimately, only two houses were built, neither designed by Gaudí. One was intended to be a show house, but on being completed in 1904 was put up for sale, and as no buyers came forward, Gaudí, at Güell's suggestion, bought it with his savings and moved in with his family and his father. Gaudí lived in this house from 1906 to 1926.
Flight of steps
From the entrance esplanade there rises the double flights of stepsa twin flight of steps soars up, flanked by two walls with merlons that form terraces. The stairway is divided into three sections, along which runs the water from a fountain that fedruns, once supplied from the tank under the hypostyle room. On the first landing are some capricious shapes like goblins, while halfway up the steps is the emblem of Catalonia and further up the dragon, or salamander, covered with decorative tile-shard mosaic which has become the most popular image of the park. On the last flight of steps, sheltered under the hypostyle room, is a Greek-theatre shaped bench.
The luminous centre
“There is no inner path without an outer perimeter. The path connects the practical and public dimension of life (the outer perimeter) to the mystical knowledge of divine reality (the luminous and ineffable centre).” — The Sufi Way
Stonepaste, painted and glazed in cuerda seca technique
Museo Calouste Gulbenkian
The Topkapı Palace (Turkish: Topkapı Sarayı) is a large palace in Istanbul, Turkey, that was the primary residence of the Ottoman Sultans for approximately 400 years (1465-1856) of their 624-year reign. It is now a major tourist attraction and contains important holy relics of the Muslim world, including Prophet Muhammad's cloak and sword. The Topkapı Palace is among the monuments contained within the "Historic Areas of Istanbul", which became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985, and is described under UNESCO's criterion iv as "the best example[s] of ensembles of palaces
of the Ottoman period."
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Drinking water fountain decorated with Azulejo style ceramic tile painting in the village of Deia, Mallorca.
Same people in the previous shot farm4.static.flickr.com/3247/2442045901_e00a7426a5_o.jpg
So again we are at the mosque of the Valide Sultan ('Yeni Cami, Valide Sultan Camii') on a warm Saturday afternoon in the Eminönü area of Istanbul, Turkey. This time it's easier to see the ceramic tiles on the front of the mosque as people enjoy their ice creams.
One of my conacts who is off to Barcelona in January has asked me which I preferred, Casa Batllo or La Pedrera ? I honestly find it hard to choose. La Pedrera is larger and the roof terrace is a particluar highlight but the interiors are less inventive. Casa Batllo is older but smaller. I'm afraid really you need to visit both. Being only a five minute walk apart this wouldn't be a problem except for there is usually a large queue at both so whilst it's possible to get to one for when it first opens in the morning by the time you've spent an hour or two there you'll have to queue to enter the other.
Pack of three Geranium leaf tiles, mixed colors of red and green. These were pressed from the leaves of my geranium plants for first firing, then hand applied high fire glazes before re-firing.
Great for home decor, 3D Scrapbooking or to finish off your nature themed mosaics or mosaic themed crafts
I hope these tiles will help in the inspiration in your creative juices whether it be for your mosaics, pottery or just to decorate in a home.
Item Details:
• Stoneware ceramic
• Various glazes
• Leaf #1 = Approx. dimensions 3.5" x 3" x .375"
• Leaf #2 =Approx. dimensions 3.313" x 3" x .438"
• Leaf #3 = Approx. dimensions 2.875" x 2.5" x .438"
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Designed by English architect George Coles in 1930 and now a Grade II listed building, the Carlton is Islington's answer to the Coles' other notable landmarks: the Troxy in Stepney Green, and several other Odeon cinemas across the UK.
Typical of Coles' style, the façade of the building is in the form of an Egyptian 'pylon' temple and is decorated with Egyptian iconography including lotus flowers and buds. It is faced with brightly-coloured ceramic tiles.Inside, the is building decorated with Empire style fittings, with more Egyptian-style touches in the auditorium. It was equipped with plush balcony seating and a cafe for patrons, and once housed a large organ to be played during silent movie performances.
At the time of its opening, the cinema was owned by C&R Theatres, but it was later taken over by ABC Cinemas until its closure in 1972. After this is operated as a Mecca bingo hall, which ran right up until 2007.
This striking corner building on Rua do Alecrim in Lisbon showcases the city’s love affair with azulejos—traditional ceramic tiles that bring everyday architecture to life. Covering the facade in geometric patterns of soft greens, yellows, and blues, the tiles glisten under the afternoon light, creating a rhythmic surface that contrasts beautifully with the wrought-iron balconies and arched windows. Each balcony seems to invite a pause above the bustling street, where pedestrians and cars weave through Lisbon’s historic center. The corner perspective highlights the elegance of 19th-century design adapted to the city’s steep hills, where architecture and artistry meet seamlessly in daily life.
Park Güell, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
Park Güell is a garden complex with architectural elements situated on the hill of El Carmel in the Gràcia. It was designed by the Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí and built in the years 1900 to 1914. It has an extension of 17.18 ha (0.1718 km²), which makes it one of the largest architectural works in south Europe. It is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site "Works of Antoni Gaudí".
The park was originally part of a commercially unsuccessful housing site, the idea of Count Eusebi Güell, after whom the park was named. It was inspired by the English garden city movement. The intention was to exploit the fresh air (well away from smoky factories) and beautiful views from the site, with sixty triangular lots being provided for luxury houses. Ultimately, only two houses were built, neither designed by Gaudí. One was intended to be a show house, but on being completed in 1904 was put up for sale, and as no buyers came forward, Gaudí, at Güell's suggestion, bought it with his savings and moved in with his family and his father. Gaudí lived in this house from 1906 to 1926.
Porter's Lodge
The main entrance to Park Güell is on the south side, on Carrer d’Olot. To either side are the two pavilions that form the porter’s lodge. The one to the left was the one actually used as a porter’s lodge, with a waiting room and telephone booth.
The building has very beautiful roof, built with the traditional Catalan clay tiles covered with “trencadís”, a mosaic made of tile shards.
The skyline of Bukhara includes Kalon Mosque, Kalon Minaret, and Mir-i-Arab Medressa, as well as a bazaar and small shops. Photo taken on July 09, 2012 in Bukhara, Uzbekistan.
Prior to demolition. Tape was holding a few tile in place. The tiles around the soap dish (not shown) had fallen off the wall along with the indented soap dish. The wall behind was rotting away... A plastic shopping bag had covered the hole for over a year. Finally, mother got tired of looking at it. So the bathroom was completely gutted in 1997.
The fish tiles are tucked safely away in a box in the basement.
Park Güell, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
Park Güell is a garden complex with architectural elements situated on the hill of El Carmel in the Gràcia. It was designed by the Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí and built in the years 1900 to 1914. It has an extension of 17.18 ha (0.1718 km²), which makes it one of the largest architectural works in south Europe. It is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site "Works of Antoni Gaudí".
The park was originally part of a commercially unsuccessful housing site, the idea of Count Eusebi Güell, after whom the park was named. It was inspired by the English garden city movement. The intention was to exploit the fresh air (well away from smoky factories) and beautiful views from the site, with sixty triangular lots being provided for luxury houses. Ultimately, only two houses were built, neither designed by Gaudí. One was intended to be a show house, but on being completed in 1904 was put up for sale, and as no buyers came forward, Gaudí, at Güell's suggestion, bought it with his savings and moved in with his family and his father. Gaudí lived in this house from 1906 to 1926.