International Coverage

porcelain stoneware tile from Casalgrande Padana’s Metallo series

A Corporate Makeover with Glass and Porcelain Tile

For the renovation of KPMG’s office in Vancouver, Canada, a diverse palette of porcelain and glass tile was used to create a relaxed, contemporary working environment

Heather Fiore

October 22, 2018

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Recently, the company decided to expand its six-floor office space in Vancouver to a nine-floor, 160,000-square-foot workplace for its 1,000 employees. The project included a detailed functional space program and full interior design services.

Featured Product: Cement Project by Cotto d'Este

September 26, 2018

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Cotto d’Este USA’s Cement Project is a versatile collection in which the typically “urban” nature of cement is expressed in a new way — in vast and architectural contexts. Surfaces and colors echo cement effects with aesthetic and sensory fidelity.

Tile adds definition to deluxe skyscraper

Shaped like a falcon and inspired by Persian tradition, the new 24-story skyscraper contains apartments and a luxury hotel with 270 rooms and suites, which feature ceramic decorations by Fabbrica Marmi e Graniti of the Iris Ceramica Group

Heather Fiore

September 24, 2018

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“A marvellous story unfolding in every little corner” is Marcel Wanders’ curious description of the Mondrian Doha, a 24-story skyscraper recently added to the skyline of Doha, Qatar’s capital and biggest city.

Register for TISE 2019

September 19, 2018

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Registration is officially open for The International Surface Event (TISE) 2019, which will be held at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, LV, from January 23 to 25, with the education sessions starting on January 22.

Porcelain and glass tile shape workout studio

Industrial porcelain tile and decorative glass mosaics highlight the newly designed Vixen Workout headquarters in Miami, FL

Heather Fiore

September 10, 2018

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Vixen Workout is taking the female fitness industry by storm. They use commercial choreography, music remixes and stage lighting so you can experience yourself as a performer. According to Jones-Veloso, “you get to pretend you're opening for the VMAs and perform the moves you see by your favorite artists.”

Editorial: Preparing for the fall

Heather Fiore

September 4, 2018

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As the summer winds down, one of the busiest times of the year approaches for us here at TILE. Traveling season. A time when we are able to get out of the office and explore all of the new products and standards that have been developed over the last year.

TCNA Bill Griese TCNA’s director of standards development and sustainability initiatives

The latest news from the tile industry

July 30, 2018

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A compilation of the latest news stories from the tile industry, including updates on Stonepeak, TCNA, MSI, USG Corporation, and Laticrete.

Editorial: Live in the sunshine

Heather Fiore

July 24, 2018

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It’s officially summertime — arguably the best time of the year. A time when wildlife thrives, warm weather brings a smile to your face and spontaneous adventures become daily activities. Of all seasons, summer has the tendency to just wrap its arms around you like a warm blanket, wouldn’t you agree?

Unicera: Broadening Turkey’s reach

The largest international ceramic and sanitaryware tradeshow in Turkey increases its square footage and international reach

Heather Fiore

May 21, 2018

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Istanbul, Turkey hosts an international ceramic tradeshow each year, known as Unicera. As the country’s largest international event covering this sector — as well as bathroom and kitchen furnishings — the show’s organizers plan diligently to make it as grandiose as possible.

Cevisama Celebrates 36 Years

The international tradeshow, held annually in Valencia, Spain, highlights the best in ceramic tile

Heather Fiore

January 24, 2018

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This year marks the 36th edition of Cevisama, slated to take place from February 5 to 9, 2018, at the Feria Valencia Center in Valencia, Spain. The international ceramic exhibition showcases the newest products relating to the industry.