Those wondrously intricate tile mosaics that adorn medieval Islamic architecture may cloak a mastery of geometry not matched in the West for hundreds of years. Historians have long assumed that sheer ...

Round and geometric tiles are an unexpected choice in the bathroom. Soften an unorthodox tile shape with neutral tones, or amplify the effect with splashes of color. Browse our gallery of powder rooms ...

Researchers uncover the mathematical structure behind mesmerizing tiling patterns, linking their visual appeal to the ...

Tilers and bathroom designers now have a reason to rejoice. Three scientists have made maths history by finding a new type of pentagon that can tile a floor without overlapping or leaving any gaps. It ...

Self-affine tiles and fractal geometry form a rich field where geometric precision meets the complexity of nature’s form. At its core, the subject examines how self-affine tiles—constructed via affine ...

Floor designs with the free-form tile Tie present a visual highlight through the combination of structures and colours, and fulfil demands for both the highest quality and sustainability in equal ...

A new study by mathematicians at Freie Universität Berlin shows that planar tiling, also known as tessellation, is far more than a decorative ...