terra-cotta
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Beyer Blinder Belle, lead developer on the building's exterior, enlisted a speciality manufacturer in California to replicate and restore thousands of terra-cotta pieces from the facade, reinstalling each by hand.
From BBC ● Jul. 26, 2026
Hansen chose patterned terra-cotta tile from Foothill Tile & Stone Co. in Pasadena for the walls, and just outside, she used wallpaper from House of Hackney with mythical animals.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 29, 2026
The resulting facade ranges from iron ore at the bottom to a light tan at the top, finished with lighter-toned terra-cotta caps that recall snow-capped rock masses and spires.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 3, 2023
In addition: Formal gathering rooms, three-story round tower, exterior embellished with terra-cotta tiles, formal porches, mature trees, patio and traditional landscaping.
From Washington Times ● Apr. 20, 2023
I squint into the light, holding back a gasp as I take in the majestic onion-shaped domes and mustard and terra-cotta walls that connect four minarets, each topped with bright tiles.
From "Amina's Song" by Hena Khan
