Hospitality/Commercial Design

Innovative uses for stone and tile for floors, walls, reception desks, bar tops and other elements.

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High-quality installation achieves posh hotel design

January 11, 2012
An upscale contemporary interior was created at the new W Boston Hotel and Residences with a showcase of stone and tile that was installed with products from Laticrete


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Large-format tile for a large-scale project

January 11, 2012
The Brocade Communications campus in San Jose, CA, houses more than 3,000 employees, and large-format tile was a key component of the design


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Travertine adds to “James Bond” image

January 11, 2012
Italian travertine panels create a sophisticated yet neutral backdrop for Aston Martin luxury vehicles at 16 new showrooms throughout the U.S.


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Drawing new life into Downtown St. Louis

January 11, 2012
A specialist in architectural detailing — including one-of-a-kind tile artwork — Mark Pitliangus of Antique Architectural Decor recently restored two classic buildings in Downtown St. Louis, MO


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The art of mosaics evident in Key West commercial design

September 07, 2011
A local artist dresses up the exterior of the Poinciana Royale building in Key West, FL, with a 14- x 18-foot hand-made mural of custom-cut ceramic tile 


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Spa design reflects garden setting

September 01, 2011
A variety of tile products, including a spectrum of mosaics, join to create a garden-themed design at Bliss Spa® in the new W Boston Hotel and Residences in Boston, MA


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Resort’s stone palette reflects Texas Hill Country

September 01, 2011
With a design heavily featuring Lueders and Jerusalem Gold limestone, the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa provides a sense of rustic elegance to its guests


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Glass tile elevates experience for California retailer

July 14, 2011
Modono glass tile™ assists in creating a sleek upscale atmosphere at two Custom Comfort Mattress retail locations in California.
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Spanish tile provides a casual feel in Belgium

July 13, 2011
For a large bar/coffee house in Genk, Belgium, the designers specified large-format tiles from Spain to help create a warm, comfortable environment.
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Tile and stone enhance campus parking structure

May 17, 2011
Duke University's recently completed 1,900-car parking garage has become the first freestanding parking structure in the U.S. to achieve LEED certification. Bill Browne, FAIA, LEED AP, Principal and President of RATIO Architects Inc. in Indianapolis, IN, led the architectural team, and Todd Lohman of Walker Parkign Consultants, Inc. led the overall project team.
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Vitoria 2011

Over the course of the past decade, the Vitoria Stone Fair in Brazil has made a name for itself as a major international event. The country's vast natural stone resources -- centered in the State of Espirito Santo, where the fair takes place -- have made it a draw for attendees around the world.

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The Spring 2012 issue of Contemporary Stone & Tile Design showcases the use of stone and tile in Kitchen and Bath design. Additionally, it includes a focus on sustainability and green design as well as highlighting some of the latest tile innovations that were on display at Cevisama this year, which was held in Valencia, Spain. Check out the new issue here!

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