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September 2015 | KitchenBathDesign.com | 15 Daltile Opens Miami Studio Miami, FL — Daltile has opened a new, 4,600-sq.-ft. design studio in Miami. The two-story studio space, complete with tile library as well as communal and private workspaces, is accompanied by a KeysGranite stone and slab yard. "The space provides not only a place to view and select product, but a professional environment where designers and architects can feel comfortable staying to work for a few hours, or bringing their customers in for consultation," said April Wilson, di- rector, brand marketing, Dal-Tile. The Daltile/KeysGranite Miami Design Studio welcomes visitors with a byzantine glass mural of a bird of paradise fower. The tropical palette and South Beach-inspired ambiance encompasses the studio as customers take in products displayed on foors, walls and vignettes. "The space emulates the other Daltile design studios in some ways, but has a character of its own that re- ally refects what is hot in Miami right now – whites, neutrals and big, bold shapes," said Glenn Isenmann, associ- ate for Gensler, the global architecture, design, planning and consulting frm that designed the studio for Daltile. Precious and exotic stones, as well as large-format tile options, are dis- played prominently due to the high demand among local designers. At the center of the space, a custom chande- lier made with tile pieces hangs over a large meeting table. The Miami studio is the fourth Daltile design studio to open its doors, joining Dallas, Philadelphia and San Francisco as a regional design hub for the brand. Tile of Spain Begins Contest Miami, FL — Tile of Spain has announced an open call for the 14th Tile of Spain Awards competition. The awards honor international excellence in proj- ects with Spanish ceramic tile in three categories: Architecture, In- terior Design and Degree Project in Architecture. Projects entered need to incorporate ceramic tiles made in Spain. The awards have a total prize fund of over $42,500, which will be divided amongst the three categories. The two main categories of Architecture and Interior Design are awarded over $15,500 each. Honorable men- tions may also be given in both of these categories, according to consideration of the jury. The third category, Degree Project, is aimed at students of architecture, and is awarded over $5,000. The deadline for submitting entries is October 28th, 2015. To enter, visit www.tileofspain awards.com. w w w . m o c k e t t . c o m • 8 0 0 - 5 2 3 - 1 2 6 9 ardware Arc itectural Your for Fine "Fine Furniture" ® h Space-Saving Door! SDH1 is a luxurious, space-saving alternative to traditional hinged door hardware. Create new space previously used by the hinged door swing radius. Or just give your space a decorative, rustic feel. Offers an exquisite feeling of panache! Made of top quality Satin Stainless Steel, rail bar is 78 3 /4" long, for use with openings 30" to 44". Can hold doors up to 150 pounds. All mounting hardware is included. For a video, please visit mockett.com/sdh1 Circle No. 9 on Product Card