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One of the several staircases at Damien Hirst's Newport Street Gallery in South London. Architects: Caruso St John.
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The Yeni Camii (New Mosque) in Istanbul, built between 1597-1665, was commissioned by Safiye Sultan, the mother of Sultan Mehmed III. Located near the Golden Horn, it symbolizes Ottoman imperial power and the influence of royal women. Its large central dome, intricate tilework, and prominent location highlight the empire’s architectural grandeur. The mosque played a significant social role, with adjacent markets and charitable complexes, and remains a key cultural landmark in Istanbul.
Europe, Spain, Valencia, Pla del Remei, Mercat de Colón, Façade (cut ftom L,R & T)
The front inner façade of the Mercat de Colón (Columbus market) It's a striking example of 'Modernismo Valenciano' architecture, a local 'art nouveau' branch. The style's intricate interplay of brick- and tilework is showcased here.
The market was designed by Francisco Mora Berenguer in 1916. Mora Berenguer's work was not considered modernist at the time - modernism was a pejorative term then, used to qualify the architects who were heavily influenced by Brussels or Viennese architects using 'banal shapes or decorations'. It was just seen as something arising from traditional architecture, adapted to the needs of its time with the contest of new materials. In a sense this had a certain logic, the structure has a high/neo-Gothic lineage with its peaked vaulting.
Well, the early times of modernism were confusing - in Holland, the neo-Gothic architect Pierre Cuypers (the designer of Amsterdam Central Station) considered himself to be a true modernist ;-)
The building was gentrified (into a mall / food court) in 2003. From the nineties onwards It had grown considerably dilapidated and many vendors had chosen to stop trading at the market because of that. Luckily the larger Mercat Central was well maintained and not gentrified.
This is number 21 of the Valencia! album and 42 of Valencia & Andalucia.
The Igreja de Santo Ildefonso is an eighteenth-century church in Porto, Portugal. The church is located near Batalha Square.
Completed in 1739, the church was built in a proto-Baroque style and features a retable by the Italian artist Nicolau Nasoni and a façade of 1932 azulejo tilework. [The term azulejo comes from the Arabic word azzelij, meaning “little polished stone]. The church is named in honour of the Visigoth, Ildephonsus of Toledo, bishop of Toledo from 657 until his death in 667. [...].
Constructed of granite, the shape of the church's main body is that of an elongated octagon, with decorative plaster ceilings. The façade, also granite, is regular and mostly plain, with two bell towers and a rectangular recess where a figure of the patron saint of the church stands. The bell towers include decorative cornices and dentils. Each tower is topped with masonry spheres, a stone cross, and a metalwork flag. [...].
Two notable features of the church are the retable and the blue-and-white tiling. [...]. Approximately 11,000 azulejo tiles cover the façade of the church, which were created by artist Jorge Colaço and placed in November 1932. The tiles depict scenes from the life of Saint Ildefonso and figurative imagery from the Gospels. Wikipedia
This vibrant, colorful staircase is just one example of the gorgeous tilework located throughout Pinewood Estates, Lake Wales, Fl.
Happy Saturday for Stairs
A estação de S. Bento, no Porto, é uma das mais belas e históricas do país. Inaugurada em 1916, a estação deve o seu nome ao antigo convento de S. Bento de Avé-Maria, que ocupava o mesmo local.
The S. Bento station, in Porto, is one of the most beautiful and historic in the country. Opened in 1916, the station owes its name to the former convent of S. Bento de Avé-Maria, which occupied the same location.
Tolquhon Castle (pronounced: "toh-hon", and sometimes spelt 'Tolquhoun') is located in Aberdeenshire, north-east Scotland. It lies about 1.5 miles (2.4 km) north-west of Pitmedden, and 2 miles (3.2 km) south of Tarves. The castle was built by William Forbes, 7th Laird of Tolquhon, between 1584 and 1589 as an extension to the earlier tower house known as Preston's Tower. Although ruined, the castle has been described as "the most characteristic château of the Scots Renaissance". It is in the care of Historic Scotland and is open to the public. Preston's Tower was constructed in the early 15th century, either by Sir Henry Preston or by his son-in-law Sir William Forbes, who inherited part of the Preston lands in 1420, following Sir Henry's death. His descendant William Forbes, 7th Laird of Tolquhon (died 1596), began work on a new castle in 1584, retaining the Preston Tower but adding new, more comfortable accommodation. He also improved the gardens and parkland around the house. King James VI was entertained at Tolquhon in 1589. The new buildings were arranged around a courtyard, and included an elaborate gatehouse, and a first-floor gallery. An inscription on the gatehouse records that "AL THIS WARKE EXCEP THE AULD TOWR WAS BEGUN BE WILLIAM FORBES 15 APRIL 1584 AND ENDIT BE HIM 20 OCTOBER 1589". The home of a "Renaissance man", Tolquhon was designed for show rather than defence, and was the work of the mason-architect Thomas Leper or Leiper. Leper's distinctive triple shot-holes flank the main entrance, and are also found at nearby Arnage Castle and Dean Castle in Ayrshire. Also unusual is the stone tilework in the main hall. After William Forbes' death his descendants continued to occupy Tolquhon until 1718, when they were forced to move out due to debts incurred by the failure of the Darien scheme. The castle subsequently decayed and is now a ruin. It is in the guardianship of Historic Scotland and is open to the public. Tolquhon is also a category A listed building and a scheduled monument.
Who learns will love and not destroy
The creatures life and flowers joy
The Moravian Pottery & Tile Works is a history museum which is located in Doylestown, Pennsylvania. It is owned by the County of Bucks, and operated by TileWorks of Bucks County, a non-profit organization.
The museum was individually listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972, and was later included in a National Historic Landmark District along with the Mercer Museum and Fonthill. These three structures are the only cast-in-place concrete structures built by Mercer.
Handmade tiles are still produced in a manner similar to that developed by the pottery's founder and builder, Henry Chapman Mercer. Tile designs are reissues of original designs. Mercer was a major proponent of the Arts and Crafts movement in America. He directed the work at the pottery from 1898 until his death in 1930.
Mercer generally did not affix a potter's mark to tiles made while he directed the work at MPTW. Following his death, there were several marks used to indicate that a tile had originated at MPTW.
A estação de S. Bento, no Porto, é uma das mais belas e históricas do país. Inaugurada em 1916, a estação deve o seu nome ao antigo convento de S. Bento de Avé-Maria, que ocupava o mesmo local.
The S. Bento station, in Porto, is one of the most beautiful and historic in the country. Opened in 1916, the station owes its name to the former convent of S. Bento de Avé-Maria, which occupied the same location.
Irregularly shaped tiles have been used to cover a shop wall in Bloomsbury, London. They've probably been there for a while. They contrast with the stark rendering on the adjoining facade.
The Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque is a Shi'ite mosque, located on the eastern side of Naqsh-e Jahan Square, Isfahan, Iran. Construction of the mosque started in 1602and was finished in 1618. It is one of the masterpieces of Iranian architecture from the Safavid era. It was designed by the chief architect Muhammad Reza during the reign of Shah Abbas the Great. On the advice of Arthur Upham Pope, Reza Shah Pahlavi had the mosque restored in the 1920s.
Beautiful Guastavino tilework in a spiral staircase at the Cathedral Of St. John the Divine
Guastavino was a Spanish immigrant whose tilework is very distinctive.
From Wikipedia:
Based on the Catalan vault, he created the Guastavino tile, a "Tile Arch System", patented in the United States in 1885, which was used for constructing robust, self-supporting arches and architectural vaults using interlocking terracotta tiles and layers of mortar. His work appears in numerous prominent projects designed by major architectural firms in New York and other cities of the Northeast. Guastavino tile is found in some of New York's most prominent Beaux-Arts landmarks and in major buildings across the United States. It is also used in numerous architecturally important and famous buildings with vaulted spaces.
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I visited my favourite Modernist building in Vancouver recently. I just adore this tilework.
Tolquhon Castle (pronounced: "toh-hon", and sometimes spelt 'Tolquhoun') is located in Aberdeenshire, north-east Scotland. It lies about 1.5 miles (2.4 km) north-west of Pitmedden, and 2 miles (3.2 km) south of Tarves. The castle was built by William Forbes, 7th Laird of Tolquhon, between 1584 and 1589 as an extension to the earlier tower house known as Preston's Tower. Although ruined, the castle has been described as "the most characteristic château of the Scots Renaissance". It is in the care of Historic Scotland and is open to the public. Preston's Tower was constructed in the early 15th century, either by Sir Henry Preston or by his son-in-law Sir William Forbes, who inherited part of the Preston lands in 1420, following Sir Henry's death. His descendant William Forbes, 7th Laird of Tolquhon (died 1596), began work on a new castle in 1584, retaining the Preston Tower but adding new, more comfortable accommodation. He also improved the gardens and parkland around the house. King James VI was entertained at Tolquhon in 1589. The new buildings were arranged around a courtyard, and included an elaborate gatehouse, and a first-floor gallery. An inscription on the gatehouse records that "AL THIS WARKE EXCEP THE AULD TOWR WAS BEGUN BE WILLIAM FORBES 15 APRIL 1584 AND ENDIT BE HIM 20 OCTOBER 1589". The home of a "Renaissance man", Tolquhon was designed for show rather than defence, and was the work of the mason-architect Thomas Leper or Leiper. Leper's distinctive triple shot-holes flank the main entrance, and are also found at nearby Arnage Castle and Dean Castle in Ayrshire. Also unusual is the stone tilework in the main hall. After William Forbes' death his descendants continued to occupy Tolquhon until 1718, when they were forced to move out due to debts incurred by the failure of the Darien scheme. The castle subsequently decayed and is now a ruin. It is in the guardianship of Historic Scotland and is open to the public. Tolquhon is also a category A listed building and a scheduled monument.
"Moravian Pottery and Tile Works is a working history museum and contemporary pottery in Doylestown. TileWorks is a rare surviving early 20th century American Arts and Crafts tile factory. The site maintains and preserves the original architecture, kilns, and tile molds while continuing to promote American Arts and Crafts ideals through the production of its founder Hennry Mercer's tiles. TileWorks mission is to engage communities locally and abroad by curating Mercer and Mercer-inspired products, experiences, and events suited to the contemporary lifestyle through interdisciplinary arts, research, and experimentation while working to preserve a national historic landmark and Henry Mercer's vision for future generations to treasure."
Sé, Porto, Portugal
Azulejo is a form of Spanish and Portuguese painted tin-glazed ceramic tilework. Azulejos are found on the interior and exterior of churches, palaces, ordinary houses, schools, and nowadays, restaurants, bars and even railways or subway stations. They were not only used as an ornamental art form, but also had a specific functional capacity like temperature control in homes.
"Moravian Pottery and Tile Works is a working history museum and contemporary pottery in Doylestown. TileWorks is a rare surviving early 20th century American Arts and Crafts tile factory. The site maintains and preserves the original architecture, kilns, and tile molds while continuing to promote American Arts and Crafts ideals through the production of its founder Hennry Mercer's tiles. TileWorks mission is to engage communities locally and abroad by curating Mercer and Mercer-inspired products, experiences, and events suited to the contemporary lifestyle through interdisciplinary arts, research, and experimentation while working to preserve a national historic landmark and Henry Mercer's vision for future generations to treasure."
Porto, Portugal | October 2025
The Igreja de Santo Ildefonso is an eighteenth-century church in Porto, Portugal. The church is located near Batalha Square.
Completed in 1739, the church was built in a proto-Baroque style and features a retable by the Italian artist Nicolau Nasoni and a façade of 1932 azulejo tilework. The church is named in honour of the Visigoth, Ildephonsus of Toledo, bishop of Toledo from 657 until his death in 667.
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"Moravian Pottery and Tile Works is a working history museum and contemporary pottery in Doylestown. TileWorks is a rare surviving early 20th century American Arts and Crafts tile factory. The site maintains and preserves the original architecture, kilns, and tile molds while continuing to promote American Arts and Crafts ideals through the production of its founder Hennry Mercer's tiles. TileWorks mission is to engage communities locally and abroad by curating Mercer and Mercer-inspired products, experiences, and events suited to the contemporary lifestyle through interdisciplinary arts, research, and experimentation while working to preserve a national historic landmark and Henry Mercer's vision for future generations to treasure."
How many ducks can you count? This was taken yesterday while walking with Quincy in Toronto. Best seen large by clicking on the photo.
Thanks for your visits and comments. Enjoy your week as this is the first official day of Fall 2019 .
Look at this amazing tilework in this room-sized mosaic in this old cathedral in France. It's worth zooming in to see the hi-rez version... it must have taken ages. Can anyone name the cathedral? via Trey Ratcliff on FB at ift.tt/1v05hWZ Snapchat: treyratcliff ift.tt/1qx3iMJ Instagram: treyratcliff ift.tt/1c7s6Uy
Tunisia is a country that has been influenced by many empires and cultures. The lovely Berber people, who still lead a simple and quiet life, were the original natives. The Phoenicians entered the picture with their sea- faring empire and then the Romans came. Much later the French came along.
So as one travels through the country side it is possible to see the remains of Carthage, Utica, visit the desert and visit with the few remaining Berber families.
Much of this heritage could be found in the Bardo Museum in Tunis. Housed in a 15th century palace was a prestigious display of remnants from all of these periods. That is until a terrorist attack in 2015 killed many tourists and destroyed parts of the museum.
This is a fun fish in mosaic tiles from the days of the Roman empire take photographed before the attack. Sadly, I have read that very few people visit the museum now and once it was the jewel of Tunisia's prestige.
Tolquhon Castle (pronounced: "toh-hon", and sometimes spelt 'Tolquhoun') is located in Aberdeenshire, north-east Scotland. It lies about 1.5 miles (2.4 km) north-west of Pitmedden, and 2 miles (3.2 km) south of Tarves. The castle was built by William Forbes, 7th Laird of Tolquhon, between 1584 and 1589 as an extension to the earlier tower house known as Preston's Tower. Although ruined, the castle has been described as "the most characteristic château of the Scots Renaissance". It is in the care of Historic Scotland and is open to the public. Preston's Tower was constructed in the early 15th century, either by Sir Henry Preston or by his son-in-law Sir William Forbes, who inherited part of the Preston lands in 1420, following Sir Henry's death. His descendant William Forbes, 7th Laird of Tolquhon (died 1596), began work on a new castle in 1584, retaining the Preston Tower but adding new, more comfortable accommodation. He also improved the gardens and parkland around the house. King James VI was entertained at Tolquhon in 1589. The new buildings were arranged around a courtyard, and included an elaborate gatehouse, and a first-floor gallery. An inscription on the gatehouse records that "AL THIS WARKE EXCEP THE AULD TOWR WAS BEGUN BE WILLIAM FORBES 15 APRIL 1584 AND ENDIT BE HIM 20 OCTOBER 1589". The home of a "Renaissance man", Tolquhon was designed for show rather than defence, and was the work of the mason-architect Thomas Leper or Leiper. Leper's distinctive triple shot-holes flank the main entrance, and are also found at nearby Arnage Castle and Dean Castle in Ayrshire. Also unusual is the stone tilework in the main hall. After William Forbes' death his descendants continued to occupy Tolquhon until 1718, when they were forced to move out due to debts incurred by the failure of the Darien scheme. The castle subsequently decayed and is now a ruin. It is in the guardianship of Historic Scotland and is open to the public. Tolquhon is also a category A listed building and a scheduled monument.
Teruel, Spain, Spanje
Mudéjar Architecture of Aragon: Mudéjar architecture can be found on the Iberian Peninsula. The Mudéjar style is the result from Muslim, Jewish and Christian cultures living side by side. In 711 Arab rulers conquered Spain and remained in control of some parts of Spain for almost 800 years. They brought their culture and exerted a strong influence on Spanish architecture. The Mudéjar Architecture developed from the 12th century until the 16th century. The Mudéjar style is characterised by the use of brick as the main material, adorned with tilework, wood carving, plaster carving and ornamental metals. The Mudéjar style reached his peak in the city of Teruel in Spain. During the 13th, 14th and 15th centuries many Mudéjar style towers and churches were built in Teruel. Other important Mudéjar Architecture can be found in Toledo. The Mudéjar Architecture of Aragon gained the status as an UNESCO World Heritage in 1986.
Mudéjar architectuur van Aragon: Mudéjar architectuur komt alleen voor op het Iberisch Schiereiland en dan hoofdzakelijk in Spanje. Mudéjar architectuur is het resultaat van een samenleving, waarin christenen, moslims en joden naast elkaar woonden. De mudéjar architectuur en cultuur ontstond tijdens de middeleeuwen: Spanje werd in de 8ste eeuw door Arabische heersers bezet. Ze brachten hun cultuur mee en hebben de architectuur en cultuur in Spanje heel sterk beïnvloed. Vanaf de 11de eeuw nam de macht van deze heersers af, doordat christelijke vorsten Spanje heroverden. Joden, moslims en christenen bleven in eigen gemeenschappen wonen, uit culturele contacten ontwikkelde zich de mudéjarstijl in zowel architectuur, literatuur en sierkunst. Mudéjar architectuur kenmerkt zich door het gebruik van baksteen, hoefijzervormige- en blinde bogen, arabesken en keramiek. Het interieur werd uitbundig verrijkt met stucwerk, schilderwerk, inlegwerk van hout, keramiek en metalen ornamenten. De belangrijkste periode waarin de mudéjarkunst zich ontwikkelde was van de 12de tot de 16de eeuw. De meeste mudéjar architectuur in Teruel werd gebouwd in de 13de tot en met de 15de eeuw. Andere mudéjar architectuur is te vinden in de stad Toledo. De mudéjar architectuur van Aragon kreeg in 1986 de status Werelderfgoed van UNESCO en staat vermeld op de Werelderfgoedlijst van UNESCO als: Mudéjar Architecture of Aragon.
"Moravian Pottery and Tile Works is a working history museum and contemporary pottery in Doylestown. TileWorks is a rare surviving early 20th century American Arts and Crafts tile factory. The site maintains and preserves the original architecture, kilns, and tile molds while continuing to promote American Arts and Crafts ideals through the production of its founder Hennry Mercer's tiles. TileWorks mission is to engage communities locally and abroad by curating Mercer and Mercer-inspired products, experiences, and events suited to the contemporary lifestyle through interdisciplinary arts, research, and experimentation while working to preserve a national historic landmark and Henry Mercer's vision for future generations to treasure."
The Igreja de Santo Ildefonso is an eighteenth-century church in Porto, Portugal. The church is located near Batalha Square.
Completed in 1739, the church was built in a proto-Baroque style and features a retable by the Italian artist Nicolau Nasoni and a façade of 1932 azulejo tilework. The church is named in honour of the Visigoth, Ildephonsus of Toledo, bishop of Toledo from 657 until his death in 667.
Azulejo painted tin-glazed ceramic tilework. Azulejos are found on the interior and exterior of churches, palaces, ordinary houses, schools, and nowadays, restaurants, bars and even railway or subway stations. They are an ornamental art form, but also had a specific function, such as temperature control in homes. There is also a tradition of their production in former Portuguese and Spanish colonies in North America, South America, the Philippines, Goa, Lusophone Africa, East Timor, and Macau. Azulejos constitute a major aspect of Portuguese and Spanish architecture to this day, and are found on buildings across Portugal, Spain and their former territories. Many azulejos chronicle major historical and cultural aspects of Portuguese and Spanish history.
In Spanish azulejo is simply the everyday word for (any) tile