In most professional industries, including design, diversity is a welcomed word. It denotes risk taking. It conveys experience. It means expertise. But the interpretation of diversity and what it means in the design world can change at a moment’s notice. Suddenly the idea of diving into uncharted waters has become a red flag for some companies, the idea being: stick …
Fu-Tung Cheng and Cheng Concrete Hit the 2009 Trade Show Circut
International Builders Show: Las Vegas: Jan. 20-23, World of Concrete: Las Vegas: Feb. 2-6 BERKELEY, CA (January 5, 2009) — If concrete is your medium, you’ll want to hear Cheng’s message. Join industry expert Fu-Tung Cheng and leading concrete countertop product supplier Cheng Concrete for presentations, seminars, and live demonstrations of concrete for the home, focusing on concrete countertops, at …
Cheng Receives Good Design Award
Cheng Design by Zephyr Trapeze Hood Wins Chicago Athenaeum Good Design Award Fu-Tung Cheng, master designer and craftsman, has been honored with the prestigious Chicago Athenaeum GOOD DESIGN™ Award for his island ventilation hood, Trapeze. This kitchen hood was selected from thousands of applications worldwide and received the GOOD DESIGN™ Award in the Kitchen/Appliances category. The Chicago Athenaeum’s GOOD DESIGN …
Business Savvy
The Leader in Concrete Countertops Launches New Seminar Designed to Help Professionals Grow Their Concrete Business BERKELEY, CA (August 28, 2007) — In response to the ever-growing demand for concrete countertops and concrete formations within the home, CHENG Concrete Exchange is pleased to announce the development of its most focused, business-specific concrete countertop training program to date. Concrete Countertop Fabricator …
Smooth Operator
World-Renowned Designer and Best-Selling Author Introduces Best-in-Class Professional Polishing Pads BERKELEY, CA (July 30, 2007) — Fu-Tung Cheng, award-winning residential designer and bestselling author of Concrete Countertops and Concrete at Home has just announced the newest addition to his concrete countertop product line: CHENG Professional Polishing Pads. At 4 mm, this new pad boasts a 60% increase in polishing surface. …
Fu-Tung Cheng Selected as Keynote Speaker
World-Renowned Designer to Headline the 2007 Concrete Countertop Industry Conference July 2007, Berkeley, CA – The 2007 Concrete Countertop Industry Conference, to be held October 25 – 27, 2007 in Charlotte, NC, will feature Fu-Tung Cheng as keynote speaker and design seminar presenter. Fu-Tung Cheng, an expert on interior concrete applications and a pioneer in the decorative concrete industry, is …
Fu-Tung Cheng and Cheng Concrete Exchange Go Vertical
Newest Training Program From Cheng Concrete Exchange Takes Concrete Design to New Heights July 2007, Berkeley, CA – Back by popular demand, Cheng Concrete Exchange held its one-of-a-kind training, “Design and Construction for Fireplaces, Islands and Architectural Walls,” June 18-22, 2007. Throughout the course, fifteen students – professionals based nationwide – furthered their education in the design and fabrication of …
Rock, Wood, Glass and Concrete: Innovative Options for Countertops
When designing a kitchen, one of the biggest decisions you make concerns the material you select for your countertops. Start with your style and how you function in your kitchen. Then consider appearance, durability and of course, expense. Here are some exciting choices available today.
Counter Revolution
In the busiest room of the house, kitchen countertops bear the brunt of daily activity. Scratches, stains and dings add up over time. New countertops revive the heart of your home without the expense of a complete remodel. While budget is a critical factor in choosing materials, remember to also consider performance, durability and style. Whether you choose glass, natural …
Cheng Design Wins IIDA Honor Award
Cheng Design Wins International Interior Design Association Honor Award for Commercial Interior February 19, 2007, Berkeley, CA — Cheng Design, led by award-winning and internationally recognized designer Fu-Tung Cheng, has been named one of twelve Honor Award winners by the Northern California Chapter of the International Interior Design Association (IIDA-NC) for the commercial interior design of Teance tea bar. Teance, …