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Iconic Designs, New Tile Designs

Harlequin Huzza

Portinari presented Carmen, designed by Alessandro Mendini, at the International Furniture Show in Milan. The diamond format, vibrant colours, and subtle relief reflect Mendini’s interest in the masks worn by Harlequin, the medieval puppet famous for his multi-coloured garments. Continue reading Harlequin Huzza

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Some of the top entries in 2016
Competitions, Design Students, New Tile Designs

Competition Call

The Tile of Spain Awards are back for the 16th time with a refreshed identity and a total prize fund of €39,000 across three categories: Architecture, Interior Design and Final Degree Project. Projects can be located anywhere in the world, but must make significant use of Spanish ceramics. Continue reading Competition Call

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Competitions, Design Students, Design Weeks & More, New Tile Designs

Plymouth Pattern

Heidi Wyett created the winning design for British Ceramic Tile’s competition, creatively embracing the pretty garden trend, with flower-inspired light and dark prints. Continue reading Plymouth Pattern

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Church of the Misericordia in Terranuova Bracciolini
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Church Cladding Complexity

The Church of the Misericordia in Terranuova Bracciolini, Arezzo, Italy, one of the winners of the Adi Ceramics Design Award at Cersaie 2014, features a ceramic façade built up using tridimensional hexagonal glazed cotto tiles developed by Tagina. Continue reading Church Cladding Complexity

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