In researching some of the latest tile and stone construction methods, I recently met with representatives from Marazzi, a large Italian manufacturer of porcelain tile. Through its U.S. operation, Marazzi USA, the company supplies everything from large-format tiles to glass mosaics to distributors across the country. Of note, the company has begun a campaign to market its ventilated tile wall system -- which has gained a measure of popularity overseas -- here in the U.S. To read more,
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Tau Group's trademark subsidiary, Porcelanatto, a Tile of Spain branded manufacturer, announced a partnership with prestigious international designer Karim Rashid in a line called NO-Stalgia. For more information on this product, click here
The 2010 American Institute of Architects (AIA) National Convention and Design Exposition was recently held from June 10 to 12 in Miami, FL. Approximately 18,000 people came together for the 142nd edition of the Expo, which included approximately 200 program offerings and 950 exhibitors. In particular, the exhibition included a stone and tile pavilion where exhibitors from these industries presented attending architects with their latest innovations. The displays featured everything from large-format sizes to mosaics to maintenance and installation products. For a sampling of new products that were introduced at the 2010 AIA exhibition,
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Stretching for nearly a mile along the coast of southern Spain, the Benidorm West Beach Promenade is a vibrant pedestrian walkway that reflects the colors of a rainbow. Rebuilding the promenade with brightly colored circular porcelain tile, which were custom made by Tile of Spain branded manufacturer Keramia Cerámicas of Castellón, Spain, was part of the city of Benidorm's revitalization efforts to breathe life back into its seaside community.
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Recycled glass tile contributes to posh green design
by Jennifer Adams, Editor
While the design of a young girl's bathroom in an upscale home in Demarest, NJ, is vibrant and full of personality, it is also an example of designing with the environment in mind. Tile and stone designer Anna Marie Fanelli of Floor & Décor in Tenafly, NJ, introduced her client to custom glass mosaics and recycled glass floor tiles that are not only fashionable, but are also considered to be green products.
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AIA and Hanley Wood form integrated media partnership
WASHINGTON, DC -- The American Institute of Architects (AIA) reached agreement on a five-year integrated media partnership with Hanley Wood, LLC that will increase the value of AIA membership as well as expand the reach and impact of member knowledge and expertise. The AIA/Hanley Wood agreement, unprecedented in its proposed use of digital media, integrates AIA member knowledge and thought leadership through Hanley Wood magazines, Web sites, events, the AIA Annual Convention, joint research initiatives and support for AIA chapters. To read more,
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Cosentino launches stylish new LOVE2YOU Series in partnership with the American Cancer Society
NEW YORK, NY -- Cosentino, a Spanish manufacturer that is among the leaders in quartz surfacing, recently announced the launch of Silestone LOVE2YOU, the latest series to expand the Silestone color offering. Inspired by the latest European trends in bold vibrant colors for the home, the LOVE2YOU series features two signature colors: "Love," a beautiful pink hue, and "You," a stylish lavender color. The LOVE2YOU series is specially designed to raise awareness for the fight against cancer, with a percentage of all sales benefiting the American Cancer Society.To read more,
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Florida Tile continues aid to Haiti earthquake reconstruction
LEXINGTON, KY -- Six months into the rebuilding of Haiti's homes and businesses, Florida Tile has thus far donated more than 90,000 square feet of porcelain floor tile -- nearly 20% of the entire humanitarian request for these materials. To read more, click here
ITC displays a showcase of Italian stone at 2010 AIA Convention
MIAMI, FL -- The Italian Trade Commission (ITC), with the collaboration of the Italian regions of Liguria, Apulia, Sardinia, Sicily, Tuscany and Veneto, recently hosted a dimensional stone exhibition at the 2010 American Institute of Architects (AIA) Convention that was held last month in Miami, FL. The Italian booth displayed over 160 dimensional stone samples -- quarried in the six above-mentioned Italian regions -- as well as an exhibition of designer items carved in stone. To read more,
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