Ceropegia's photos with the keyword: Guastavino tiling

Vaulted Ceiling

22 Jul 2011 371
This timbrel vaulted ceiling of the south arcade of the Manhatttan Municipal Building located at the intersection of Chambers and Centre Streets was constructed using a tile arch system that was patented in 1885 by Rafael Guastavino which involves using interlocking terra cotta tiles to make self-supporting arches and vaults. New York City, New York. Scanned 35mm negative. (5X008)