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MEET CHRISTIAN P. ARKAY-LELIEVER

Having received international recognition for his creative lead in the fields of exhibit, product and hospitality design; Christian's imagination and inspiration transforms brands into experiences. He crafts an emotional connection between the consumer and the brand through innovation and hospitality.

"I like to be on the bleeding edge of design with each and every project. I am fortunate enough to be blessed with the opportunity to travel, admire foreign culture, people, colors, architecture, native materials and more. With this in mind there are so many details to acknowledge and be inspired by; the trends seem to reveal themselves over time.  Manufacturers and vendors try to transpose these characteristics into their own material language. I do believe what is on the horizon is a melange of vivid colors, elements of “bling" and a most crafted form of natural materials to make the end user feel closer to nature yet in a very modern adaption.  It truly becomes about the materiality of the end product and the method of crafting it; whether poured, CNC’d, hand-made or other, this is what our future holds."

- Christian P. Arkay-Leliever

"I have been collaborating with the team from Tile America for almost two decades.

They have been a great source of inspiration and we continue to share and grow together.  Of course trust grows over time; our working relationship continues to evolve and grows stronger with every project.  The team has a good handle of what inspires me from a color and textural point of view, functionality and of course, cost. I trust that they will do their best to accommodate my desires while making sure to meet our client’s needs and deadlines no matter what. It is always about aligning expectations and continuing to communicate throughout each step of the project. Tile America takes an honest approach; if they cannot meet our needs, they seek ways to accommodate us with options which is always appreciated. In the end, when we craft an amazing guest experience together, trust is what helped realize our goal."