Ceramic Tile: The Past and Future of Healthy Design
Natural, non-toxic, non-porous, and durable enough to last several lifetimes, Italian ceramic tile is the material of choice for designers with an eye on wellness.
Natural, non-toxic, non-porous, and durable enough to last several lifetimes, Italian ceramic tile is the material of choice for designers with an eye on wellness.
The September 2020 issue of Metropolis featured 26 articles exploring how the superficial world goes much deeper.
With the multiplying risks of urban heat and the pandemic, a city's streets and sidewalks tend to highlight vulnerabilities in urban communities.
How Tedlar® protective film helps interior surfaces stand up to rigorous cleaning.
Los Angeles–based visual artist discusses the surface as it relates to painting and assemblage.
Investigations by architects and scientists may cause us to reconsider two familiar surface qualities: opacity and porosity.
One of the most widely used plastics in the world, vinyl is made with some concerning ingredients, but safer and greener alternatives are on the horizon.
When it comes to mirrors, these four designers aren’t afraid to play up vibrant colors and lustrous materials.
On-trend woodgrains, metals, and acrylic surfaces from Formica Corporation are the perfect fit for today’s commercial interiors.
Various metals and chemical agents have long been touted for their antimicrobial properties, but the effectiveness and safety of the materials are far from certain.
Less campy, more camping. Right now, designs in lighting, furniture, and surfaces are all about the great outdoors.
Cambria’s technical services team helps architects and designers find novel uses for quartz surfaces.
From furniture to accessories, surfaces to lighting, Metropolis digs up the latest designs that rock.
Versatile, sustainable, and resilient, the Glowing Metals collection from Chemetal is a material all-rounder.
The latest materials and finishes bring together great aesthetics, high performance, and smart technology.