Whether for unwinding, working, or enjoying entertainment, outdoor areas are increasingly seen as continuations of both homes and workplaces. Research indicates that a connection with nature will be the primary influence on home design decisions. Employers and facility planners are now recognizing the need to provide employees with chances to disconnect from tech and enjoy rejuvenating outdoor breaks. Commercial properties, from office buildings to multifamily complexes, have been experiencing an unprecedented amenities craze, and outdoor amenities are what tenants, employees, travelers, and even hospital patients and visitors need and want. In 2025, we will continue to see a surge in outdoor amenities in all segments. Let’s explore commercial outdoor design.
Hospitality
As travelers increasingly look for immersive outdoor experiences, the hospitality industry is seeing a heightened demand for premium outdoor accommodations. Outdoor lounging spaces, pools, and rooftop bars are becoming standard features for any hotel that can host them. Moreover, the concept of fitness is expanding beyond conventional indoor gyms as hotels are incorporating varied fitness alternatives, including outdoor yoga studios and exercise areas.
Workplace
A study from Texas A&M revealed that disconnecting from the office and spending time outdoors can enhance our relationships, both at home and work. Recognizing this, employers and facility designers are prioritizing opportunities for employees to detach from technology and enjoy rejuvenating breaks outside. Patios with adaptable seating arrangements offer spaces for employees to congregate or enjoy meals in the open air. Wellness-focused outdoor areas provide employees, visitors, and tenants with access to natural light, fresh air, and tranquil settings. These spaces vary widely, including therapeutic gardens, wellness trails, pocket parks, and rooftop gardens or balconies that provide peaceful outdoor retreats.
Multifamily
Outdoor living spaces are influencing more than just residential design—they’re also becoming increasingly essential in multifamily settings. Today’s residents have elevated expectations, seeking outdoor areas that support a diverse range of activities, from relaxation and social events to fitness routines. In response, multifamily properties are developing versatile outdoor zones for fitness classes, movie nights, communal meals, and social interactions.
Healthcare
In the healthcare sector, facility design is evolving from focusing solely on optimizing diagnosis and treatment to creating environments that foster health, healing, and recovery. Outdoor spaces at hospitals have become key design elements, catering to the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual well-being of patients and staff.
Whether for commercial or residential use, the choice of surfacing is critical to the design of outdoor spaces. Outdoor flooring needs to be as safe as possible, with all materials requiring high durability to endure the elements. It’s also essential that these surfaces are easy to maintain and resistant to chipping or cracking. Most importantly, outdoor surfacing should be aesthetically pleasing.
GIO Pavers
Natural stone looks in our large-format Pavers collection include Concrete, Vein Cut Travertine, Quartzite, Cross Cut Travertine, Stone, Wood, and Limestone. Many of the tiles are appropriate for indoor use as well — perfect for seamless indoor-outdoor transitions!
Quartzite
The quartzite-look porcelain pavers are available in three colorways, 24 x 24 rectified.
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Cross Cut Travertine
The cross-cut travertine look pavers come in 4 colorways, 24 x 24 rectified.
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Concrete
Our concrete paver lookalikes are available in seven looks in 24 x 24 and 24 x 48 and include a textured option (some rectified).
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Vein-Cut Travertine
These vein-cut travertine porcelain pavers come in two hues, 24 x 24 and 24 x 48, all rectified.
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Stone
Our stone paver lookalikes are available in six looks (including two cool versions of Pennsylvania Bluestone) in 24 x 24, 12 x 48, and 24 x 48 (some rectified).
Wood Looks
The wood looks are available in a range of six hues, 12 x 48 and 24 x 48, all rectified.
JURA Porcelain Tile & Pavers
Jura offers rich, neutral, and light organic tones blended with fossils and shells in a timeless limestone interpretation. The line offers matching porcelain 20mm pavers in 24 x 24 and 24 x48 for designs that blend seamlessly indoors and outdoors.
Special Accessories
Special accessories for our porcelain pavers include coping/stair treads, coping/stair tread corners, grip stair treads, pool grids, and pool grid corners. Pedestal supports for raised laying are available at multiple heights (raised laying facilitates ease of care and maintenance for wiring and piping systems).
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