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David Wakely Photography 4757 Tile Plant Road P.O. Box 69 New Lexington, Ohio 43764 800-945-TILE (8453) www.ludowici.com | www.terrealna.com Ludowici and Terreal North America are your premier source for architectural terra cotta roof tiles, quarry tile flooring, wall cladding and solar shades. For more information please visit www.ludowici.com and www.terrealna.com. Get Social with Ludowici: www.ludowici.com/social LRT-612-0718 ARCHITECTURAL TERRA COTTA: INSPIRATIONS ON CAMPUS

Since 1888, architects, homeowners, universities, commercial and government clients have turned to Ludowici for uniquely beautiful architectural terra cotta products that stand the test of time. Our clay tiles are the highest quality available, which is why they adorn thousands of historic and newly built structures around the world. Meticulously crafted in New Lexington, Ohio from locally sourced raw materials, our products are infinitely customizable and carry a 75-year warranty. This book has been curated to provide an inspirational sampling of Ludowici’s extensive product line,...

LUDOWICI COLLEGIATE ARCHITECTURAL TERRA COTTA inspiration & resources THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY Matt Simmons Photography

Ludowici’s legacy of terra cotta craftsmanship began nearly 400 years ago in Rome when the Ludovisi family became known for their expertly crafted roof tile. As demand grew for their tile, the family moved to Germany and began producing tile under the Germanized name Ludowici. In the late 1800s, Carl Ludowici, looking to expand his family’s business into the new world, moved to Chicago, Illinois and an American tradition was born.

Rebuilding after the Great Fire of 1871, Chicago quickly grew into a technological hub for new building and manufacturing techniques. The skyscraper, elevator and modernized manufacturing facilities were all born of the rebuilding boom. Carl Ludowici saw the opportunity that the upcoming World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago afforded and quickly formed the Ludowici Roofing Tile Company in 1893 with Henry W. King and Cyrus I. McCormick. The first Ludowici manufacturing facility was built in Chicago Heights, Illinois. The plant produced tile for the exposition and continued to grow and...

The early 20th century was fraught with challenges. Plant fires, a stagnating economy and the resulting Great Depression forced Ludowici-Celadon to adapt through plant consolidations and product diversification. By World War II, Ludowici-Celadon had just two operational facilities on line, including the New Lexington, Ohio plant, now the country’s largest clay tile manufacturing facility. As the war escalated and nearly all construction ceased, the factory shifted gears. Employing about 200 women, the factory converted to a decorative pottery plant producing hand decorated cookie jars,...

For over a century, through wars and peace, booms and busts, thousands of architects have chosen Ludowici terra cotta tile for their projects’ roofs, walls and floors. From residential homes to Ivy League universities to medical facilities to government buildings to the White House, Ludowici has been the choice for architectural terra cotta. It is trusted. Ludowici tile is uniquely beautiful. With gorgeous colors that never fade, it has adorned buildings of all architectural styles for over 100 years. It never goes out of style. In both its design and structure, it is timeless. From the...

YALE UNIVERSITY

ARCHITECTURAL IDENTITY There is nothing quite like a college campus. The buildings where so many of us spend our formative years fill us with a sense of pride and community. As custodians of the iconic image of your campus, facility managers and campus planners are in a truly unique position to safeguard the tradition and to develop the future of their institution. The architectural identity of the most astonishing campuses, such as Yale University, University of Texas, University of Colorado, Duke University, Louisiana State University and Emory University all begin with the continuity of...

YEAR WARRANTY PEACE OF MIND FOR A LIFETIME Ludowici roof tiles and floor tiles manufactured in New Lexington, Ohio, are backed by a 75-year material warranty — unmatched in the industry — delivering peace of mind to even the most demanding jobs. Our world-class warranty is included in the cost of your terra cotta tiles and includes color fastness, guaranteeing your roof will remain just as beautiful as the day it was installed. OUR GREEN PROMISE Terra cotta is an energy-efficient, sustainable choice for your building project. At Ludowici, we are committed to manufacturing architectural...

DUKE UNIVERSITY PRINCETON UNIVERSITY TRADITION & TERRA COTTA Since 1888, Ludowici has been the premier choice for colleges and universities seeking uniquely beautiful architectural terra cotta for their campuses. We have a proud history of partnering with some of the most beautiful and prestigious colleges and universities across the country. Harvard’s Sever Hall showcased its original 1893 Ludowici tile roof until 2007, when it was replaced with a new Ludowici roof. Sever Hall, Harvard University From traditional roof tile profiles for classic collegiate style, to quarry tile for...

Alfred University Agnes Scott College Arcadia College Aurora University Clemson University Cornell University Duke University East Carolina University Emory University Flagler College Harvard University Indiana Purdue University Iowa State University James Madison University Louisiana State University Miami University Monmouth University Muskingum College Northwestern University Oberlin College Ohio State University Ohio University Princeton University Salem College St. Bonaventure University St. Pauls College Texas A & M University Texas Christian University Texas Tech University Trinity...

PROJECT Lakeside Graduate Student Housing -Princeton University PRODUCTS LudoSlate and NeXclad 16" LudoSlate COLORS Custom Impressionist SL2/SL3/018-09M SM with Custom 130-11M SM accent tiles AREA 250,000 sq. ft. of roof & wall tile covering 50% of wall area and 100% of roof area ARCHITECT Studio MA, Princeton, NJ and Phoenix, AZ ROOFING/WALL CONTRACTOR Baker Roofing, Raleigh, NC AWARDS/CERTIFICATIONS LEED Silver Certification A STUDY IN SUCCESS: PRINCETON TURNS TO LUDOWICI FOR UNIQUE, SUSTAINABLE GRADUATE HOUSING In 2005, Princeton University set out to develop a 10-year plan to revitalize...