Sicis mosaics at the Italian Pavilion at the Dubai Expo: within the theatre of memories a veil of light for David’s twin brother

Often times, when people hear the word “tilework,” the traditional 4- x 4- or 8- x 8-inch subway tiles that are commonly seen on kitchen walls may come to mind. However, there is an entire universe of tile artists creating custom artworks with different varieties of mosaic tile.

The eternal charm of wood, with its naturalness, grain and color shades, is reflected in the Sequoia collection by Realonda Ceramica, and shown in different formats and reliefs. The 40- x 120-cm rectified porcelain is inspired by the warmth of the Nordic style with thin and irregular wood strips.

Island Stone's Glass Essentials offers go-to, everyday-use shapes and colors that blend effortlessly with the company's designer offerings. With nine different colors and two finishes, the tiles are suitable for nearly any application.

After more than one decade in the making, the state-of-the-art Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford in Palo Alto, CA, recently opened. The 521,000-square-foot building was designed to depict California’s diverse ecosystem and natural beauty, with each floor representing a native eco-region.

Capri from Cancos Tile is a gorgeous marble-inspired porcelain tile collection, which has very unique offerings. Applicable on both floors and walls, the collection is available in three colors and four standard sizes. Capri also offers decorative items, including torellos and pencils.