Notable Installations
Ceramic tile—from around the world and through the ages—inspires design with beauty and versatility.
Timeless, global, and endlessly versatile, ceramic tile shapes buildings from ancient mosaics to modern landmarks. Historic monuments, iconic interiors, and contemporary sites all showcase lasting tile craftsmanship and its ability to perform in any climate or style.
Explore our tile history for more or visit the Tile Heritage Foundation for archival examples and deeper research.
Nebraska State Capitol
The Nebraska State Capitol’s beauty begins on the exterior with the building’s gleaming gold tile tower dome that can be seen from miles around.
Union Terminal
When designers Paul Cret and Roland Wank developed the striking Art Deco design for the Cincinnati Union Terminal, they planned large interior spaces for displays of public art.
Guardian Building
A National Historic Landmark, the Guardian Building is known as a striking example of Art Deco architecture.
Bridgemarket
The real showstopper of the area known as Bridgemarket is the 5,000 square foot arcade with a tile vaulted ceiling designed by the Spanish building engineer, Rafael Guastavino.
Lincoln Park Steps
Lincoln Park in San Francisco, California, renovated and brightened its main stairway with a ceramic tile mural installation.
Faces of Petaluma
The Faces of Petaluma Fountain in Petaluma City, California, is a collection of self-portraits of local citizens, young and old alike, who participated by sculpting their faces out of clay.
New York’s Old City Hall Subway Station
On each side of the street in front of New York’s City Hall, a staircase leads to an abandoned subway station like no other.
