A dream home, designed by Alessandro Pasinelli in the Arizona desert, with materials inspired by nature, but boasting high performance and resistance, which dialogue with the imaginary terrain and create a seamless effect between the indoor and outdoor areas. A dream villa, imagined by Alessandro Pasinelli in the mountainous desert, offers ... Read More

A minimalist snowy-white background for assembly with a series of decors created with latest-generation slab printing techniques. A minimalist snowy-white background for assembly with a series of decors created with latest-generation slab printing techniques. The new White Deco collection, in 60x180 cm size and slimline thickness, establishes creative dialogues, stunningly expressed ... Read More

Our esteemed jury is now reviewing the submissions for this year's A+Product Awards. Stay tuned for the winner's announcement later this summer. Ceramic tile lives in that coveted family of architectural materials that is versatile, high-performing and extremely beautiful all at once. It’s no wonder that ceramic tiles have been a ... Read More

 Porcelain is just one of the many varieties of ceramic tile. While the primary ingredient in porcelain is finely ground sand, porcelain tiles are composed of quartz, clay and feldspar. These ingredients are processed using very high pressure and are fired at a temperature ranging from 1200-1400-degrees Celsius. Due to ... Read More

Non-Porcelain Ceramic Tiles: With a significantly higher water absorption rate of around 4%, non-porcelain ceramic tiles are much more prone to wear and chipping than porcelain tiles. Because of this porosity, the top surface of a ceramic tile is typically sealed with a glaze that also determines the tile’s finished ... Read More

In this section, we explore some of the exciting aesthetic possibilities of ceramic tile. For further inspiration, make sure to check out Architizer Journal’s article, 17 Stunning Ceramic Tile Products Every Architect Should Know. Glazing: There is no difference in the manufacturing process between glazed and unglazed ceramic and porcelain tile. ... Read More

Both simple and complex tile patterns can be harnessed to create increased visual interest within a space. Some of the most common patterns to know are stack bond, diagonal, herringbone, basket weave, windmill and cobblestone. However, these represent just a small fraction of the patterns that are possible. Arizona Tile ... Read More