The patterns on the Islamic buildings reminded him of Penrose tiles, which are two simple geometric shapes, usually a kite and a dart or a fat and a skinny rhombus (diamond).

Medieval Islamic designers used elaborate geometrical tiling patterns at least 500 years before Western mathematicians developed the concept. The geometric design, called “girih”, was widely ...

The brand worked with Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA) on the first pattern – named Diamond Decor – which comprises a series of small, intricately shaped geometric tiles laid in a complex sequence ...

Valencia, Spain-based Mut Designs take on their latest exploration into geometric forms with a series of cement tiles. ... 06-27-2013 DESIGN. Modular Tiles That Form Beautiful Kaleidoscopic Patterns.

Extra-large ceramic tiles tie into wellness design, too, as they simplify home maintenance. Large-format tiles now come in sizes up to 5.25 feet by 10.5 feet, and thicknesses ranging from .14 ...