https://www.architecturalrecord.com/rss/2025 en-us http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/18196 Wed, 27 May 2026 07:12:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/18196-record-reports-back-from-expo-revestir-latin-americas-largest-ceramics-and-natural-stone-fair kuthg@bnpmedia.com (Grace Kuth) http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/18195 Tue, 26 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/18195-highlights-from-the-2026-edition-of-coverings-in-las-vegas http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/17895 Thu, 04 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/17895-cersaie-italys-showcase-of-architectural-ceramics-and-tile-returns-for-42nd-edition http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/17366 Mon, 24 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/17366-new-flooring-products-for-winter-2025 http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/17205 Tue, 12 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/17205-at-cersaie-manufacturers-showcase-the-latest-in-ceramics-and-tile http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/16971 Thu, 27 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/16971-coverings-2024-new-trends-in-tile-and-stone http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/16841 Tue, 16 Apr 2024 00:09:07 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/16841-the-latest-in-tile-and-stone-from-cevisama-2024 http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/16842 Tue, 16 Apr 2024 00:08:45 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/16842-amateur-architecture-studio-clads-a-chinese-archive-with-thousands-of-celadon-tiles http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/16820 Mon, 01 Apr 2024 00:05:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/16820-quarriers-adopt-back-to-nature-strategies http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/16821 Mon, 01 Apr 2024 00:02:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/16821-structural-stone-makes-a-comeback http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/16582 Thu, 16 Nov 2023 09:19:56 -0500 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/16582-a-roundup-of-new-looks-and-technologies-in-tile-and-stone-from-the-40th-edition-of-cersaie http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/16374 Wed, 19 Jul 2023 06:00:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/16374-coverings-2023-highlights-from-the-global-tile-and-stone-show http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/16228 Tue, 23 May 2023 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/16228-cevisama-2023-the-latest-trends-in-spanish-tile At this year’s Coverings, green design was a focus in more ways than one.

]]> http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/16217 Tue, 25 Apr 2023 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/16217-in-orlando-thousands-convene-for-the-largest-tile-and-stone-show-in-the-world Coverings 2023.jpg Tens of thousands attended the Coverings 2023 conference in Orlando. Photo courtesy Coverings NEWHeaderTemplate.jpg Deep greens and blues as well as botanical themes dominated new tile and stone products. Photos © Architectural Record texture.jpg Notable trends included three-dimensional texture, 1970s-style geometric patterns, and wood-look tile. Photo © Architectural Record AAA10206_result2.webp Ceramics of Italy's pavilion (in the foreground), Giardino all’Italiana, was designed by HDR. Its modular design showcases the industry group's tile brands and can be re-used each year. Photo courtesy Coverings  AAA15325_result2.webp Inside Imola Ceramics' booth. Photo courtesy Coverings 4111_CROSSVILLE_CIV04_SALON_BARBER_HQ_result2.webp Crossville debuted two carbon-neutral tile collections, each with six color and two finish options; "Civilization" is pictured on the walls and flooring here. Photo courtesy Crossville AAA13675_result2.webp A chef gives a demonstration on ABK Group’s Cooking Surface Prime, a nearly invisible induction stovetop embedded in a ceramic slab. Photo courtesy Coverings. AAA17690_result2.webp Photo courtesy Coverings AAA13968_result2.webp Photo courtesy Coverings AAA13874_result2.webp Photo courtesy Coverings 2023 AAA13564_result2.webp Photo courtesy Coverings http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/15925 Tue, 29 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/15925-cersaie-2022-notes-from-the-annual-tile-exhibition-in-italy http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/15649 Fri, 20 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/15649-new-concrete-masonry-products-for-spring-2022 Architectural Record presents the top HVAC, safety solutions, and flooring of the year.

]]> http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/15416 Wed, 01 Dec 2021 00:08:00 -0500 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/15416-best-building-systems-flooring-of-2021 http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/15394 Mon, 15 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/15394-2021-cersaie-italian-tile-trends This year’s tile and stone exhibition showcased a return to calming neutrals and botanical-inspired motifs.

]]> http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/15228 Mon, 12 Jul 2021 12:12:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/15228-top-trends-from-coverings-2021 Architectural Record presents the best carpet, porcelain, and resilient flooring of the year.

]]> http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/14894 Tue, 01 Dec 2020 00:14:00 -0500 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/14894-best-flooring-products-of-2020 http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/14554 Thu, 09 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/14554-new-tile-stone-for-spring-2020 This year, Bologna, Italy’s annual trade show highlighted the industry’s continual achievements—thicker formats, more responsive surfaces, and increasingly realistic patterns and textures.

]]> http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/14322 Thu, 24 Oct 2019 09:30:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/14322-the-best-of-cersaie-2019 Terrazzo MaxiMini Fioranese Ceramica reimagined the classic paving in Mini and Maxi pattern (shown) for walls as well as floors in light commercial and residential settings. The tiles are available in 24" x 48" and 48"-square units, in white, black, and gray. fioranese.it Ergon Medley Collection In line with a trend celebrating terrazzo, Emilgroup’s Ergon brand has rolled out colorful, exaggerated porcelain versions in three styles: Pop, Classic, and Rock. These marble-and-concrete effects are digitally printed on backgrounds in white, gray, dark gray, blue, green, and pink. Tile sizes range from nearly 1' x 23⅝" to just short of a yard square, and a large-format 23⅝"x 47¼" tile in an optional thickness of circa ¾" suitable for outdoor applications. emilgroup.it Massive Stone This collection of outdoor pavers is Coem’s interpretation of the ancient building blocks emblematic of archaeological sites, down to the simulated wear marks stamped on their unpolished rectified surface. Massive Stone is available in four sizes, including planks (24" x 36", 12" x 36", and 16" x 24") and four stone patterns— Desert, Ash, Ground, and Moon (shown). coem.it Risseu Inspired by pebbled walkways, Risseu is the latest addition to Refin Ceramiche’s Out 2.0 collection. The new 35"-square paver features a stamped texture to match its digitally printed 3-D graphic of stones in sand for an authentic appearance. Available in a light or dark version, the 1"-thick slab is engineered for outdoor applications. refin-ceramic-tiles.com Limpha For cladding exterior walls, manufacturer CasalGrande Padana has designed largeformat 4' x 7' slabs of porcelain, which incorporate both photo-realistic imagery, such as roses or ivy, and a self-cleaning technology codeveloped with bath-fixture manufacturer Toto. Recommended for commercial and public buildings, Limpha (shown in Arborea) is available in four additional patterns: Coral Rose, Larix, Gelsomino, and Helix. casalgrandepadana.com Blend A new collection being rolled out next year by ABK simulates the art of combining materials—in this case, concrete, marble, and terrazzo fragments—on one tile face. Blend (shown in Concrete Grey Combo) will be available in 3'-square tiles. Check the manufacturer’s website for availability. abk.it Trust Designed for use around gardens and pools, Trust is a frost-resistant outdoor paver collection from Atlas Concorde that comes in a durable 1"-thick, 24"-square rectified format. What appears to be a naturally quarried stone is actually a pattern digitally printed on the tile. atlasconcorde.com Boutique Fragments from different marbles fused into one is the concept behind the enlarged close-up graphics that distinguish Boutique, a new porcelain collection from Del Conca, shown here in Bloom. Manufactured in a large-format 4' x 8½', for maximum visual impact, the slabs are also available in 12" x 24", 24" x 48", and 24"- or 48"-square units. Additional styles include Calacatta Oro and Onice Fantastico. delconcausa.com Akoya This line of 3"-thick rectified porcelain tile features the rich veining of the type of pearl it is named for, printed on a grand scale to add interest to walls and floors. Akoya comes in White, Ivory, Silver, and Ocean (shown) as slabs measuring 3' x 6' or in mosaic tiles, for design versatility as well as visual effect. ceramicasantagostino.it B&W Marble To update its Floor Gres collection, Florim has rolled out B&W Marble, a line of porcelain floor tiles printed with exaggerated veining patterns and available in slabs as large as 4' x 9', 4' x 7', and 5' x 10½', and 2" thick. Eight colorways are available in a natural or high-gloss finish. florim.com Advanced technologies for tile and stone have enabled manufacturing larger-than-ever formats and surprising applications.

]]> http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/13866 Sat, 09 Feb 2019 08:00:00 -0500 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/13866-new-tile-stone-products-for-spring-2019 Garden With a digitally printed all-over pattern, this porcelain wall tile looks like textile. The units are available in a 24" x 48" format, as well as a 24" square, with a background in Green or Sun. unicaceramiche.com Tropic To mimic the effect of a fresco, designers can match three different patterns in Unica’s Tropic collection. Manufacturer Fuoriformato uses a special screen-printing technique and a large surface, available in up to 3' x 9' 10" porcelain slabs. fuoriformato.net Tahiti 14 OraItaliana’s porcelain Tahiti tiles can be used to create a tactile feature wall suitable for applications ranging from hospitality to dramatic residential interiors. The rectified tiles come in 24"-square and 2' x 4' sizes, and the pattern features a mix of highly glazed and matte leaves. 14oraitaliana.com Dark Edition ABK has expanded its Wide & Style line of “ceramic wallpaper” with Dark Edition, a collection of porcelain slabs that feature photorealist graphics. The company uses a proprietary hot four-color process to print patterns such as Papillon. Dark Edition is available in units ranging from 2' x 4' up to 5' 4" x 10' 7". abk.it Level Marmi What appears to be a marble slab is actually one of Emilgroup’s large ceramic units, roughly 5' x 11', offered in a rectified or unrectified format. At less than ½" thick, Level Marmi is suitable for use as a kitchen or bath countertop, for flooring, and as a wall covering. Available in 11 patterns, including Quarzo, it can also be installed outdoors. emilgroup.it Bath Design Ariana Ceramica’s latest offering provides tile for use on bathroom elements such as washbasins, vanities, and shower trays as well as on floors and walls. Called Bath Design, the collection is produced using the manufacturer’s existing WIDE line of large-format thin ceramic slabs. About ⅜" thick, these tiles come in 48" x 108" and 48" x 96" units, and can be installed with the company’s other lines. ariana.it The Perception Collection This three-dimensional wall covering is actually a screen of stone panels, whose alternately flat and angled edges are printed to create a dynamic visual effect that changes as the viewer walks by. The effect and pattern can be varied by the arrangement of the vertical stone panels. antolini.it Dekton Stonika Collection Made from a blend of quartz, porcelain, and glass, Dekton Stonika provides a sustainable alternative to quarried stone. The solid surfacing material from Cosentino is available in 4' 7" x 10' 6" panels in four thicknesses. dekton.com Florim Stone While it appears to be made of natural stone, this countertop is made of porcelain. Florim’s Stone, made from a blend of clays and mineral colors, is available in slabs greater than 5' 3" x 10' 6" and in three thicknesses. Designed for kitchen and bath applications, the collection is easy to clean, temperature- and scratch-resistant, waterproof, and food-safe. Colors include cement, marble, metal, stone, and wood. florim.com.com Lentzl@bnpmedia.com (Linda C. Lentz) Bologna, Italy's annual trade show, held in September, showcased a welcome return to color, pattern, and texture, along with technology-driven larger formats.

]]> http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/13728 Fri, 02 Nov 2018 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/13728-november-2018-product-briefs-ceramics-of-italy 1811-November-2018-Products-Ceramics-of-Italy-01.jpg Dark Edition These digitally printed ceramic “wallpapers” from ABK’s Wide&Style collection evoke the comforts and charms of an Italian nonna’s home, but in the form of durable ¼"-thick porcelain slabs as large as 5¼' x 10½'. The series of lush nature motifs includes Sicily (above), Wild Berry, Tropicana, Rain Forest, and Papillion. abk.it Pittorica Designed by the Milan-based Studiopepe for Ceramica Bardelli, these rectified indoor tiles are made of glazed stonewear with a silky finish. Available in a range of solid colors and three shapes—10" square, 2½" x 10" rectangle, 10" x 10" x 14" triangle—Pittorica can be arranged to create myriad patterns on floors and walls. ceramicabardelli.com Shades A contemporary variation on traditional majolica, this line by Milan-based designer Gordon Guillaumier for Ceramiche Piemme captures deft watercolor effects and textures with digital printing on high-performance porcelain tiles and slabs. The urbane color palette ranges from shades of white, beige, and gray to rich earth tones, blues, and black. ceramichepiemme.it Creos Ceramiche Refin captures the sensuous sheen and slightly irregular hand of a resin finish in this versatile group of ¼"- to ⅓"-thick large-format tiles and porcelain slabs. Sizes range from 2' x 2' up to 4' x 9'. Colors, for walls only, include coral, teal, and lime green. Neutrals for floor and wall round out the line. refin.it 3D Wall Design This range of white-body ceramic wall reliefs by Atlas Concorde includes the new 3D Twist, in Sage. Inspired by braided ropes on moored boats, this three-dimensional wall surface comes in three rectified formats and four colors, including white, in matte and gloss finishes. atlasconcorde.com Gradient D-Segno Studio’s Davide Tonelli developed the ombre effect of these porcelain-body wall slabs, for Ornamenta, based on current Pantone hues. Measuring 4' x 8' at about ⅓" thick, the line comes in five chromatic blends, including Sand, all in a natural finish. ornamenta.com Titan Over is a new brand specializing in large-format porcelain stonewear slabs at Fincibec, and Titan is among the first of its offerings. Mimicking the appearance of concrete and popular metals like Corten, Titan is available in 4' x 8½' and 5¼' x 10½' formats, at approximately ¼" and ½" thicknesses, respectively. Appropriate for indoor and outdoor applications in residential and commercial projects, this versatile material can even be used as cladding. overfincibec.it 1811-November-2018-Products-Ceramics-of-Italy-08.jpg Kuro The Emilgroup’s Viva brand has taken its design cues from Japan’s Yakisugi charred-wood preservation techniques to develop Yaki, its new interior collection. There are two plank sizes—8" x 48" and 4" x 12"—and four finishes. Kuro resembles the deep black of burnt cedar, while Shiro has the look of scorched wood with a coat of white paint. Beju appears burnt and brushed; Guré simulates burnt, brushed wood painted gray. emilgroup.it/viva Dot Fioranese Ceramica collaborated with architect Andrea Maffei to develop this unique interpretation of a popular reinforced-concrete surface in three shades of through-body gray porcelain. Available in 24"-square and triangular shapes as well as 12" x 48" and 24" x 48" formats, Dot is only appropriate for wall applications. To compensate, the company offers plain coordinating field tiles for floor use. fioranese.it Slimtech Delight While stone lookalikes in porcelain are not new, advanced printing technologies are enabling manufacturers to offer larger slabs with more realistic detail and options such as bookmatching and continuous chained veins. Delight, from Lea Ceramiche’s Slimtech range, features realistic Marquina Nero, Calacatta Oro, and Venato Bianco designs. These are approximately ¼" thick and come in three sizes: 48" square, 48" x 102", and 2" x 48". A traditional glossy, and two matte finishes, are available. ceramichelea.it 1811-November-2018-Products-Ceramics-of-Italy-11.jpg Artwork Designed to emulate an array of terrazzo techniques—surfaces found in Venetian palazzos, Art Deco hotels, or Memphis-style apartments—Artwork, from Florim's Casa Dolce Casa-Casamood brand, is a collection of through-body porcelain tiles and slabs, 12 with glasslike inserts, in a choice of five formats, two thicknesses, seven colors, and three particulate sizes—micro, basic, and macro. Glossy and matte finishes are available. florim.com/en/casadolcecasa-casamood At Milan's annu​al design fair, a number of creative inventions were on display. 

]]> http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/13483 Tue, 12 Jun 2018 10:00:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/13483-june-2018-product-briefs-products-at-salone-del-mobile Harbor Sofa A two-seater is the latest extension of the Naoto Fukasawa–designed Harbor collection for B&B Italia. It features a zipper in back for easy slipcover removal, which also serves as a striking detail. bebitalia.com Helios Rising Nigerian-American designer Ini Archibong created this family of marble-topped tables with glazed ceramic bases for London furniture manufacturer Sé. Available in 8", 13", and 20" heights, they’re part of the Below the Heavens collection, which also includes seating and lighting. se-collection.com Products-at-Salone-del-Mobile-03.jpg 1 Inch Reclaimed This year, Jasper Morrison extended Emeco’s classic stackable family of chairs to a version that is 15% waste wood fiber and 75% post-consumer polypropylene. emeco.net Diarama Mix Ceramic tile maker Mutina collaborated with acclaimed industrial designer Hella Jongerius on Diarama Mix, which offers a random combination of colored glazes on a single porcelain clay body. mutina.it I-table A work/dining table that incorporates an induction cooking element under its glass top stands out among Kartell’s latest offerings. Designed by Piero Lissoni, the I-table comes in black or white. kartell.com Rainmoon Dornbracht’s Rainmoon showerhead combines minimalist design, atmospheric lighting, and variable spray settings to evoke the experience of a soothing moonlit shower. lifespa.dornbracht.com Combine Boffi’s Combine by Piero Lissoni offers reconfigurable modules that can be linear, angular, or zigzag in layout. Provided in a wide variety of sizes, separate blocks containing cooking, washing, and food-preparation stations can be specified alongside tables on casters for compact and extension dining setups. boffi.com These materials combine commercial toughness with retro colors, classic patterns, and handcrafted details.

]]> http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/13318 Thu, 12 Apr 2018 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/13318-april-2018-product-briefs-finishes Origami Field Lunada Bay Tile’s Origami line includes three-dimensional glass field tiles in six shapes. Moxie imitates the look of unfolded origami paper. This and the additional shapes come in nine opalescent colors including Crystal, Silver, Latte, Bancha, and Clear, plus blues Cottage, Java, Aqua, and Midnight. lunadabaytile.com 1804-Products-Finishes-02.jpg Paint Dot The simple hand-printed appearance of Designtex’s Paint Dot wallcovering is a biophilic design intended to stimulate room occupants’ sense of discovery and exploration. Made from latex, cellulose, and polyester, the covering is also low-VOC—an SCS Indoor Advantage Gold–certified alternative to PVC. designtex.com Inner Strength Carnegie’s line of woven upholstery features two retro patterns. Cross Stitch combines delicate florals and commercial durability. The 100% polyester fabric holds up under abrasion tests of 50,000–100,000 rubs. This design and Beam, which features stripes, are available in five colorways. carnegiefabrics.com Natural Selection Perennials Fabrics’ Natural Selection features mildew-, stain-, and UV-resistant, solution-dyed acrylic upholstery with classic looks. The 6" horizontal pattern repeat on the collection’s Go To Stripe can be specified, in bolts measuring 54" wide, in 12 colorways. perennialsfabrics.com Eastern Hemisphere Designer Suzanne Tick based this Luum Textiles line on her impressions of Tibet’s colorful Plateau region. Eastern Hemisphere includes Dhurga, a direct-glue wallcovering; Monotex, a coated, bleach-cleanable, polyurethane upholstery; Ghat, a polyester, wool, and nylon blend for walls and upholstery; and Thangka, a polyester upholstery. luumtextiles.com If you want to get a sense for what’s next in ceramic tile innovation, the annual Cersaie exposition in Bologna, Italy is not an event to glaze over.

]]> http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/11934 Fri, 30 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/11934-fit-to-be-tiled-cersaie-2016 Textile-inspired tile designed by Ceramica Sant’Agostino. Photo © Ceramica Sant’Agostino 3D wall tiles made a strong showing at Cersaie as well. These are by Atlas Concorde. Photo © Atlas Concorde Ceramica Bardelli’s “Eve” tiles, designed by Marcel Wanders. Photo © Ceramica Bardelli Ceramica Francesco De Maio unveiled “Blu Pointi” which reproduces 12 boldly-patterned blue and white tiles designed by Giò Ponti. Photo © Architectural Record 41zero42’s 3.5mm Paper41 collection in “musa.” Photo ©41zero42 Rustic parquet tiles by Peronda in “Foresta Pivell.” Photo © Peronda Norman Foster delievered the 2016 Cersaie keynote speech. Image courtesy Foster + Partners The performance artist Marina Abramović designed an unusual award for Foster at the Scopus Awards gala—a golden model of the architect’s brain as well as a “brain cozy.” Photo © David Vexelman Lentzl@bnpmedia.com (Linda C. Lentz) From decorative to structural, this month’s roundup represents the state of the art and technology involved in such innovative materials and processes as versatile steel-frame formworks, light-transmitting concrete panels, special flooring finishes, and veneer cladding systems.

]]> 0804concrete-1.asp Sat, 19 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/7048-concrete-masonry Lentzl@bnpmedia.com (Linda C. Lentz) From decorative to structural, this month’s roundup represents the state of the art and technology involved in such innovative materials and processes as versatile steel-frame formworks, light-transmitting concrete panels, special flooring finishes, and veneer cladding systems.

]]> 0804concrete-2.asp Sat, 19 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/7049-concrete-masonry