GIO Looks at Architectural Styles in the US: Art Deco
giotile.com/gio-looks-at-architectural-styles-in-the-us-art-deco/With sharp-edged looks and distinctive geometrical details, Art Deco is an easy architectural style to recognize. As one of the first American architectural styles to...
GIO Looks at 7 Hot Retail Store Design Trends
giotile.com/gio-looks-at-7-hot-retail-store-design-trends/Knowing what is current and what will be the next big thing are essential when creating retail environments that will set the stage for great...
New Office Building in High Point Features GIO’s “Midtown” Porcelain Stoneware in its Lobby
giotile.com/new-office-building-in-high-point-features-gios-midtown-porcelain-stoneware-in-its-lobby/Home Meridian International, the parent company of Pulaski Furniture, Samuel Lawrence Furniture and other brands, recently relocated its High Point, North Carolina corporate headquarters to...
GIO Looks At Evidence Based Design Beyond Healthcare
giotile.com/gio-looks-at-evidence-based-design-beyond-healthcare/Evidence based design (EBD), in short, is when decisions about physical space are based on research and data. EBD has its roots in health care...
GIO Looks at 4 Trends in Interior Design for Higher Education
giotile.com/gio-looks-at-4-trends-in-interior-design-for-higher-education/The design of educational facilities should contribute to enhancing the teaching environment and supporting meaningful academic and social student interactions. Who wouldn’t prefer to spend...
In Honor of Michael Graves, Postmodern Pioneer in Architecture and Design
giotile.com/in-honor-of-michael-graves-postmodern-pioneer-in-architecture-and-design/“I don’t care what people call me, labels have the negative value of making smaller boundaries for people.” ~ Michael Graves The world lost a...
Sustainable and Green Design Practices for Hospitality Projects
giotile.com/sustainable-and-green-design-practices-for-hospitality-projects/Sustainability is no longer a trend; it has become a way of life for many, including a large percentage of America’s travelers. According to the...