They needed to avoid creating odd shapes, and make sure the math worked out perfectly. For the floors, Ducsik went with a 3-by-12-inch tile in a chevron pattern that carried into the shower.

Two researchers have proved that Penrose tilings, famous patterns that never repeat, are mathematically equivalent to a kind of quantum error correction.

Plywood panels cover the rear walls and were also used to build furniture elements, while ceramic tiles create a chevron pattern – a simplified version of herringbone – on the side walls and ...

“The wide variety of installation options—including straight stack, offset brick pattern, chevron, and herringbone—allows for even a solid-colored tile to bring interest to the space.” ...