Transcript of Threshold Madelaine Jane Dowd: DOW13384582 Original Features A traditional flooring specialist. With...
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- Threshold Madelaine Jane Dowd: DOW13384582 Original Features A
traditional flooring specialist. With focus on creating Victorian
style, tile flooring using the traditional methods. This involves
using only five different tiles (shown on the page) with a specific
range of colours. Established more than 25 years ago. They use the
same production methods and styles as the classic designs that they
are selling. Victorian features are often changed from darker
colours to brighter colours. Geometric tiles are still make with
the same techniques. Made from clay dust for durability. The use of
tiles were used in more opulent surroundings, during the Victorian
era. They were not used in places that were seen as common or not
worth the beauty. The use of traditional tiles could then be used
to create more opulent interpretations. The designs were said to be
influenced by the artwork surrounding the Victorian era. History of
production Clay floor tiles were originally hand crafted by
Cistercian monks in the twelfth century. In medieval Britain every
respected building worth any large sum of money would be full of
these tiles creating the most beautiful displays. As well as plain
tiles, the monks developed the designs by creating the encaustic
tile(, this involved the process of layering different colours of
clay rather than painting the surface and glazing). In the 1540s
demand for these tile fell, as they fell out of fashion. However in
the 19 th century as excavations were found of these masterpieces
the desire for these came back. Herbert Minton chose to revive the
dying art, in 1828 and in 1830 he began experimenting with these
tiles and shared the patent with Samuel Wright. In 1842 they got
their first large commission, this was for the Temple Church of
London.
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- Threshold Madelaine Jane Dowd: DOW13384582 Commonwealth
Institute residential towers under construction Fitzwilliam Museum
High-street Kensington Station
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- Threshold Madelaine Jane Dowd: DOW13384582 Tottenham Hale
Station view
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- Threshold Madelaine Jane Dowd: DOW13384582 Barbican Exhibition
Liverpool Street Masonic Temple