Designer Gordon Guillaumier drew his inspiration for Shades by Ceramiche Piemme from classic hand-decorated majolica. The tiles realistically replicate the delicate and imperfect marks left by the designer’s brush strokes; while the colours overlap to create unique shades. Continue reading Shades Of Sophistication
One of my favourite new tile designs at Cersaie was Fresco by Naxos. I love the tonal balance of the contrasting colours, the deepness of the hues, the geometric elements that break up the surface of this XXL tile, and the subtle use of gold detailing that adds glamour and richness without falling over into bling. Continue reading Fresco For Forward Fashion
The next time you are suffering from an overdose of tile show minimalism, seek out Codicer 905 as these Castellon-based pioneers deliver a truly refreshing dose of daring design. Continue reading Projecting Pattern & Pizzazz
Mosaique Surface latest collection – French Quarter – showcases over 30 different mosaic patterns, available in nearly 100 natural stones, 16 colours of Venetian glass, and various metal inlay options. Continue reading Mosaique Merveilleux
the Ceramics of Italy Tile Competition’s Residential award went to Ziger/Snead Architects for the Baltimore Slate House in Baltimore, Maryland; a striking design featured tiles by Imola Ceramica. Continue reading Slate Sophistication
In the Commercial category in the 25th Ceramics of Italy Tile Competition, the prize went to Studio Libeskind for the Sapphire project in Berlin, Germany which carved out 73 desirable one to four bedroom apartments on a plot measuring a little less than half an acre and features a sophisticated ceramic façade. Continue reading Fractal Façade
The winners of this year’s Ceramics of Italy Tile Competition, sponsored by Confindustria Ceramica, included an apartment building with self-cleaning and air-purifying tiles designed by Studio Libeskind; a contemporary home that pays homage to its fire-stricken past by Ziger/Snead; and a prestigious Engineering School, with a focus on sustainable design, by ZAS Architects + Interiors. Continue reading Italy Inspired
Adopting an architectural form reminiscent of Brazilian cogobós, in Mutina’s Celosia range, designed by Patricia Urquiola, standard two-dimensional wall coverings are translated into experimental three-dimensional bricks. Continue reading Elementos Extruidos
Ceramiche Caesar has brought a sophisticated finish to a new luxury private residence on the Côte d’Azur, providing nature-inspired ceramic collections for the indoor and outdoor environments, as well providing the functional reliability demanded. Continue reading Ceramic Cover for Côte d’Azur
While the pursuit of sustainability can be accompanied by humourless earnestness, WOHA stands apart. This is evident in the Oasia Hotel, which combines sustainability with delight; two terms that are prominent in the WOHA’s design philosophy. Continue reading Verdant Verticality
Feature floor tiles deliver plenty of practical benefits. They are easy to cut and install, as well as being simple to maintain. The most popular collections are those with a repeating individual pattern. Continue reading Feature Floor Fashion
Aesthetics, functionality and practicality were entral to the design of Aqua Maximum by Fiandre. The high-density core of each element is lined with Maximum Extralite porcelain stoneware that deliver all the aesthetic and technical qualities of porcelain stoneware. Continue reading Aesthetic Assonance
