Now in its 24th year, the event featured more than 300 exhibitors showcasing the latest developments in Brazilian tile, ceramics, and natural and engineered stone.
Trends at this year's largest tile and natural-stone trade show in North America included organic minimalism, highly textured surfaces, and artistic graphics.
The annual trade show in Bologna, Italy, highlighted state-of-the-art technology—such as 3D-printed textures and through-body coloration—and new trends.
At the annual tile and stone show in Atlanta this April, an international coterie of exhibitors embraced bold color, offbeat textures, and luxurious design.
As architects seek more environmentally friendly materials, the natural stone industry is embracing more sustainable practices such as water recycling, renewable energy, and site restoration.
A growing movement is reviving load-bearing masonry construction, using innovative techniques to overcome stone's limitations and reduce embodied carbon.