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Tile installation: When you can (& can't) stagger tiles in a brick pattern

Being an interior designer, one of my absolute favorite parts of a bathroom remodel is picking out stunning tiles to bring the space to life. With millions to choose from, when you have finally ...
LancasterOnline

'D' is for diapering, a repeating decorative brick pattern on historic Lancaster buildings [architecture column]

The Architects’ Alphabet is a 26-part series describing design elements featured in Gregory J. Scott’s upcoming book “Urban Legend, The Life & Legacy of C. Emlen Urban,” Lancaster’s most renowned ...
Daily Mail

Think you can spot a repeating pattern in this image? Well you're WRONG! Mathematicians discover a new shape that can tile a wall without EVER replicating

Ever wanted an actual one-of-a-kind bathroom or kitchen? Well, mathematicians have found the perfect tile for you. A team from the University of Arkansas have discovered the first shape that can cover ...
Scientific American

Newfound Mathematical ‘Einstein’ Shape Creates a Never-Repeating Pattern

Creatively tiling a bathroom floor isn’t just a stressful task for DIY home renovators. It is also one of the hardest problems in mathematics. For centuries, experts have been studying the special ...