Contract - September 2015 - 88

DESIGNERS SELECT

Surfacing
Designers name their favorite new products
and finishes for retail settings

Alex Shapleigh

Concrete Collaborative: Venice

EGE: Montgolfier

TerraMai: Commercial Line

concrete-collaborative.com
Reader Service No. 210

ege.us
Reader Service No. 211

terramai.com
Reader Service No. 212

Design Principal
Callison
Seattle

"I appreciate the subtle tones and finishes of many
of Concrete Collaborative's concrete tile products.
Their newer Venice line has some great warm-toned
terrazzo tiles. I like the Pewter and Fossil options
because they have great color depth with just
a little bit of movement."

"I love how new technologies and manufacturing
techniques are helping to create a new breed
of fashion-forward carpet patterns and textures,
such as the Montgolfier collection from EGE.
I especially like the abstract blend of grays with
hints of chartreuse in the Etosha broadloom."

"TerraMai's Commercial Line of reclaimed wood
flooring and wall planking has a number of beautiful
species and finish options that all have wonderful
patina and character. The precision- manufacturedand-engineered planks are also cost effective.
I particularly like the clear oil Mission Oak
and the weathered LC Redwood."

Mare Weiss, IIDA

Stone Source: Type 32

OKITE: Translucent Panels

Architectural Systems, Inc: Crossfuse Wood Panels

stonesource.com
Reader Service No. 213

okite.us
Reader Service No. 214

archsystems.com
Reader Service No. 215

Senior Associate
Bergmeyer Associates
Boston

"This porcelain tile has a contemporary Art Deco
look. It brings a new meaning to the trendy
herringbone pattern I see popping up everywhere
in retail. I imagine using it as a backdrop for a nicer
modern brand or adding it to a mix of finishes
for a hospitality setting."

"I love working with solid materials that can form
seamless objects. Tie that in with translucency,
and you can create a major attraction. The Translucent
Panels are really cool, and work well with focals,
cash wraps, or restaurants where a little drama
is warranted."

"The texture of the Crossfuse Wood Panels
creates a fascinating backdrop for a feature area.
The depths of the wood tones are both rich
and warm. I haven't used these yet, but I would
love to introduce them to a boutique store
or department store focal area."

Heesun Kim

AfroditiKrassa: Pleat Mirror Panel

Phillip Jeffries: Watercolor Washi

Lasvit: Hydrogene

afroditi.com
Reader Service No. 216

phillipjeffries.com
Reader Service No. 217

lasvit.com
Reader Service No. 218

"This mirror panel conveys an abstract expression
of an urban Art Deco style. I love the idea of adding
a poetic motion through mixing different sizes of
beveled-edge linear tiles. It can be a perfect choice
for a focal wall to bring a sense of elegance!"

"With its subtle stripe effect and tactile surface,
Watercolor Washi appears as though it's
an artistically hand-applied plaster. In reality,
it is handcrafted but has both the ease and
convenience of a wallcovering installation. For
retail applications, it's especially useful because
of its stain-repellent finish and durable surface."

"Hydrogene can provide a beautiful, timeless
architectural solution to decorate walls, floors,
ceilings, and outdoor surfaces. This artistic glass
also allows designers to play with lights and
multiple color temperatures."

Vice President, Creative Director
FRCH Design Worldwide
Cincinnati

contractdesign.com

SEPTEMBER 2015

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