Arpi on Tile
Bold New Tile Designs at the Forefront of Cersaie 2022
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By Arpi Nalbandian Tileometry
BOLOGNA, Italy -- With emerging designs, trends and patterns, the 39th edition of Cersaie 2022 presented many upcoming tile products to dazzle members of the design, architectural, retail and distribution sectors in attendance. Reimagined concepts and innovative solutions to upcoming projects were met with mind-blowing discoveries – thanks to the 354 tile-exhibiting companies, who combined art, technology, functionality, and design with dynamic results. The boundless creativity and versatility of the presented products further cements tile’s impact not only as a surface, but also as one offering personality and adaptiveness to the various needs of individual environments. “Ceramic products continue to increase their share of international markets thanks to their intrinsic characteristics such as healthiness, hygiene, and durability,” said Giovanni Savorani, chairman of Confindustria Ceramica. “The Italian ceramic industry’s commitment to sustainability was the common thread running through the entire show.” Clearly, Italian and Spanish tile manufacturers keep their eyes and ears open on what designers and architects are seeking when specifying for their clientele’s projects. Perfectly on trend with natural talc, sand, and vibrant Mediterranean colors – such as blues, reds, and earthy shades – the following new ceramic and porcelain tile collections met and exceeded any preconceived notions of repetitive, boring, and out-of-touch designs. From large-format tile panels/slabs, to undulated surfaces, to gleaming glazes, there was something to please everyone’s design palette.
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Atlas Concorde
Inspired by five natural stones with intrinsic beauty, Marvel Gala from Atlas Concorde is a collection of exclusive surfaces. Each features intense colors, with a well-defined, uncompromised, and attention-grabbing identity. (Image courtesy Atlas Concorde)
Sicis
Boasting 15 slabs inspired by onyx's fascinating motifs, Sicis’ Onigem collection offers several variants that can be placed next to each other to create connective designs without book-matching. (Image courtesy Sicis.)
Lea Ceramiche
Pigmenti, by Italian architect Ferruccio Laviani, is an ultra-thin Slimtech Plus ceramic slab collection that offers natural hues to help architects and designers deliver unexpected interpretations of any surface. (Image courtesy Lea Ceramiche)
Wow Design
Rebels is a collection of 5cm X 15cm small-format rectangular tiles in 18 colors, from different clay shades to glossy, brightly glazed hues. Given their small size, the tiles are perfect for living spaces of all kinds. (Image courtesy Wow Design).
Atlas Plan
Atlas Plan from Atlas Concorde, is a new series of large porcelain-tile slabs. The wide range of sizes and thicknesses -- including 160 cm X 320cm (rectified) -- are available through several U.S.-based distributors and fabricators. (Image courtesy Atlas Plan)
Florim
Inspired by the noble hues and majestic veining of marble, the Heritage Luxe collection from Florim takes us on an imaginary journey to rediscover an artistic and architectural heritage of inestimable cultural value inherited from Mother Nature. (Image courtesy Florim)
MIPA
Optical Trips is the first collection developed from the blending of two creatives – MIPA, and the architectural studio of Meneghello and Paolelli. The collection features four different geometric patterns which result in various combinations of vertices, diagonals, medians or decentralized rectangular patterns. (Image courtesy MIPA)
Versace Ceramics
The new Gemstone series from Versace Ceramics takes its inspiration from the opulence and bright colors of precious stones. These large porcelain stoneware slabs have been designed to create a sophisticated backdrop for upscale, luxurious projects. (Image courtesy Versace Ceramics)
Arcana Ceramica
Les Bijoux d’Arcana enhances the excellence of marble with its beautiful aesthetic. Designed for residential and commercial spaces, this collection speaks of distinguished and sophisticated settings. (Image courtesy Arcana Ceramica)
Caesar Ceramiche
The Deco Solutions Collection (shown here in Leaf) features nature-inspired textures, motifs and colors in modular formats designed to stylize architectural and interior design projects seeking creative attributes. (Image courtesy Caesar Ceramiche)
Vives Ceramica
The Niza Series from the Stravangaza Collection touts the aesthetics of Venetian terrazzo. A cement base filled with small, finely pressed materials adds to its graphic richness, Niza is fired a fourth time in a technology that implements precious materials. (Image courtesy of Vives Ceramica)
Ceramiche Brennaro
Mood is a project that showcases the perfection of details. Available in White, Gray, Sand, Mire, and Iron (in a rectified porcelain format), Mood’s surface is enriched by materials and applications offered by the latest cutting-edge technology. (Image courtesy Ceramiche Brennero)
Gardenia Orchidea
Slabs, a collection of large 160cm X 320cm slabs in 6mm, 12mm, and 20mm thicknesses, features aesthetically stunning hi-tech marble-effect surfaces. Slabs features hyper-realistic reproductions of marble, stone, and metal. (Image courtesy of Gardenia Orchidea)
Cercasa Ceramica
Couture Bio from Ceracasa Ceramica is a new porcelain-tile series that elevates nature to a new level with hyper-realistic imagery. (Image courtesy of Ceracasa Ceramica)
Equipe Ceramicas
The glossy finish of Equipe Ceramicas’ Wave series is the optimal surface for providing multi-directional beauty as it illuminates its surroundings. (Image courtesy Equipe Ceramicas)
