2025 Title Sponsor: Louisville Tile
Beyond the Blueprint: Crafting Iconic Designs with Louisville Tile
In the dynamic world of architectural design, selecting the right materials is paramount to transforming visions into tangible, inspiring spaces. For architects across the Tri-State region, Louisville Tile stands as a steadfast partner, committed to fostering design excellence through unparalleled service, deep expertise, and a finger firmly on the pulse of cutting-edge trends. Proudly supporting the AIA Cincinnati Chapter, Louisville Tile understands the intricate dance between aesthetic ambition and functional necessity, offering a collaborative journey from concept to stunning completion.
Louisville Tile’s commitment to architectural collaboration is evident the moment one steps into their 6,000sf state-of-the-art showroom. Whether an architect or designer visits independently or brings their clients along, the design process transcends simple selection; it becomes an immersive experience for tile selection, specification, and sourcing. Guests can "see and feel" an expansive array of tiles in person, exploring various options like ceramic, porcelain, and natural stone, considering diverse colors, patterns, finishes, and sizes. Your dedicated A&D representative will guide the conversation around crucial factors such as durability for high-traffic areas or slip resistance for wet environments, ensuring suitability for the project's specific needs. Architects often bring samples of other design elements, like paint colors or fabric swatches, to ensure the tile selections seamlessly complement the overall design vision. With direct access to an extensive line card of top-tier vendors and a full breadth of offerings—including their exclusive Wilcox Fifty Five private label tile collection with its variety of styles and formats, alongside intricate biophilic designs, trending large format tiles and even Seamless Porcelain Panels, and locally handcrafted materials—the showroom truly functions as a "one-stop shop."
Their dedicated design team provides expert assistance, helping architects navigate selections based on design preferences, functional needs for diverse applications like floors, walls, countertops, patios, and pools, and crucial budget considerations.
This robust service is rooted in a rich history. Tracing back to 1955, when Judd Wilcox founded it as a one-truck operation, Louisville Tile has evolved into a reputable, family-owned business with locations in five states. This deep-seated legacy of "Surface Solutions Since 1955" underpins their unwavering focus on customer service and quality. The company prides itself on building lasting relationships, fostering a family-like internal environment, and promoting from within—values that directly translate to a more personal and technically proficient service experience for their clients. In a testament to this exceptional culture, Louisville Tile was just named the #3 Best Place to Work among companies with 150-499 employees in Kentucky by the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce and the Kentucky Society for Human Resource Management. For over 70 years, this commitment to integrity, honesty, and a thriving workplace has ensured consistent delivery of top-notch products and support.
Louisville Tile takes immense pride in delivering both timeless and streamlined solutions, continuously staying on top of tile trends from around the world. Their continuous trend forecasting and curated collections mean architects are always presented with the latest innovations and aesthetic directions. Beyond just the tile itself, they offer complete, comprehensive product selections, including everything underneath the tile: grout, setting materials, waterproofing systems, transitions, and even advanced exterior options like rain screens and ventilated facades. This holistic approach, coupled with a dedicated account management team, project tracking from initial concept to installation, and on-demand order fulfillment with job-packed orders for specification integrity, streamlines the entire procurement process.
With over 70 years of industry knowledge, a local and nationwide presence across 12 different branches and showrooms, collaborative manufacturer relationships, and tailored, competitive pricing, Louisville Tile stands as an indispensable resource. Their support for the architectural community, particularly through their proud affiliation with AIA, underscores their dedication to advancing design excellence. For architects seeking not just materials, but a genuine partner in creating character-rich and expressive spaces, Louisville Tile offers a comprehensive solution built on trust, expertise, and a shared passion for exceptional design.
Louisville Tile is a long-time supporter of AIA Cincinnati’s CRANawards and is a 2025 Title Sponsor. Learn more at https://www.louisville-tile.com/.
