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Tratto is included in the ADI Design Index 2026

ADI Permanent Design Observatory has selected Tratto, a porcelain collection by Atlas Concorde Habitat, for the ADI Design Index 2026. This marks the first step in the two-year cycle leading up to the 2028 ADI Compasso d’Oro Award. Considered proportions and clean lines characterise the Tratto range, which was designed by Piero Lissoni. With Tratto, ceramic becomes a table, a bench, a planter, a storage … Continue reading Tratto is included in the ADI Design Index 2026

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Awards, Design & Technology

Marazzi’s Grande Lume wins Red Dot Award

Marazzi has received international recognition, with Grande Lume winning the Red Dot Award Product Design 2026, one of the most prestigious awards in the global design landscape. The Red Dot Award celebrates products each year that stand out for their design quality, innovation, and aesthetic value. With Grande Lume, Marazzi has reinterpreted the heritage of Crogiolo Lume on an architectural scale, transforming the large format into an … Continue reading Marazzi’s Grande Lume wins Red Dot Award

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Design & Technology, Iconic Designs, Motifs & Materials

Indigo by Novoceram: eclectic and original

Novoceram’s Indigo collection showcases a modern take on traditional azulejos, featuring 63 unique designs that blend bright backgrounds with deep blue shades. Inspired by ten centuries of artistic and cultural influences, this eclectic range reflects the playful and distinctive style of the French manufacturer. Continue reading Indigo by Novoceram: eclectic and original

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Design, Design & Technology

Cerdomus takes stone-effects to a high level

Cerdomus has captured the essence of Trani stone – used for centuries in cathedrals, palaces, and Mediterranean city squares – using traditional methods but with cutting-edge technology. The result is Effetto Pietra di Trani; a modular collection that combines material strength and compositional freedom. Digital technology with special inks, chiselled edges and specially designed molds in pure original Cerdomus style, for a result that goes … Continue reading Cerdomus takes stone-effects to a high level

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Design, Design & Technology, Italian tiles

Casalgrande Padana’s versatile Pebble patterns

Casalgrande Padana has launched Pebbles, a new collection featuring random patterns formed by different shapes and sizes of pebbles. The random combination of stones and pebbles with different textures form a richly detailed pattern on the tiles. With a perfect balance of simple colours and casually arranged elements, no two tiles are ever alike. These new ceramic surfaces respond perfectly to contemporary interior design requirements, … Continue reading Casalgrande Padana’s versatile Pebble patterns

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Design & Technology, Floor Tiles

Decocer’s geometric floor revival

Decocer’s new Lythos collection reinterprets the compositional language of historic stone pavements through a contemporary perspective. In this design, a system of four geometries – octagons, stars, crosses, and insets – showcases the compositional potential of small-format ceramic tiles. In Lythos, geometry, material, and design come together to create surfaces of timeless, understated elegance. As the four different shapes can be combined in multiple ways, … Continue reading Decocer’s geometric floor revival

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