Wit & Whimsy
Among the many funny, twisted, fascinating, astonished, elegant and elongated figures penned by Maddalena Sisto, who died in Milan in July 2000, Chef deserves a place of honour. Continue reading Wit & Whimsy
Tag: Italy
Timeless Transformation
For Centro, a traditional restaurant located in Rome, architectural studio RPM Proget specified Ceramica Senio rustic wall tiles in four shades of white and five shades of red. Continue reading Timeless Transformation
Marazzi Makes A Move
Marazzi’s new 3.200 sq. ft. showroom in St. John Street, Clerkenwell features a black and white entrance: a monumental portal that creates a theatrical space and gives the visitors a bottleneck perspective of the ground floor. Continue reading Marazzi Makes A Move
Sardinian Scene Setting
Cerasarda’s Abitare la Terra project, created by designer and ceramist Maria Luisa Brighenti, is inspired by the colours of the rich, fertile land of Sardinia. Continue reading Sardinian Scene Setting
Augmented Actuality
Augmented Surface, designed by Antonio Citterio Patricia Viel, consists of six metre high mirror panels, obliquely lit from below. This theatre-style installation showcases Marazzi porcelain tiles, delivering a breathtaking double-vision. Continue reading Augmented Actuality
The Pull Factor
Through creativity, technology and experimentation Sicis has developed an extensive portfolio of mosaic products that are used in prestigious projects across the world. Typical is the new collection of micro-mosaic door and furniture pulls. Continue reading The Pull Factor
Colourful Compositions
The new May range from Iris comes in an eclectic palette of 11 colours, including Mediterranean hues – White, Graphite, Brown, Beige, Amber, Azure, Grey, Olive, Fern, Red and Bordeaux. Continue reading Colourful Compositions
Mohawk Motors
Mohawk Industries has reported a further 2% growth in sales in the first quarter of 2017 to $2.22 billion. Global Ceramic Segment sales also increased approximately 2%, further underscoring its position as the world’s largest manufacturer and distributor in the sector. Continue reading Mohawk Motors
Whiteness, Warp & Weft
White in the City will explore whiteness in all its chromatic and symbolic possibilities using mosaics: Mosaico+’s updated 10 by 10mm Fabric tesserae and the Pulsar collection designed for the company by Giugiaro Design. Continue reading Whiteness, Warp & Weft
Tile Tourism
Palazzo Morelli offers a catalogue of Italian surfaces; with terracotta sitting alongside marble and other stones, onyx and semi-precious stones, mother-of-pearl and wood. Continue reading Tile Tourism
Sensual Stones
Authentic and characterful recreations of natural stone, granite and marble are delivered forcefully in the new Uniquestone range from Ceramiche Piemme. Continue reading Sensual Stones
Familial Flourishes
Carefully-controlled modernisation of the production processes, has allowed Giovanni de Maio to expand from an artisanal operation into a craft-based industry. Continue reading Familial Flourishes
Red Dot Reward
Castello from Cedit’s Storie range, designed by Giorgia Zanellato and Daniele Bortotto, has been named Best of the Best in the Red Dot Awards. Continue reading Red Dot Reward
Launching Lamgea
System’s Lamgea is a mouldless press, capable of manufacturing slabs up to 4,800 by 1,600mm using standard atomized porcelain powders. It is possible to create any effect on the slabs, even structured surfaces with a relief up to 2mm, digital decorations and 3D effects. Continue reading Launching Lamgea
Interactive Installation
ABK’s Wide&Style displays a kaleidoscope of graphic effects that stand out for their taste, style and inspiration. Based on the creativity of young designers, graphic artists and illustrators, these products are capable of transforming spaces with an artistic and original touch. Continue reading Interactive Installation
Ribbon Development
Gianni Arnaudo’s commission at Fossano is a fitting statement to mark the 50th anniversary of this iconic Italian patisserie company, that started in 1964 as a small confectionery laboratory in Turin. It features porcelain tiles from Casalgrande Padana. Continue reading Ribbon Development
Rock Redefined
Waterfall by Lea Ceramiche realistically and physically represents slate. Recreating, on the stoneware surface, the iridescence typical of sedimentary rocks, Waterfall has surface texture, pattern irregularities and variations in colour; all natural expressions of the passage of time. Continue reading Rock Redefined
Timber Typologies
At Coverings, CIR Ceramiche presented Alaska and Kentucky, two exclusive interpretations of the charm of wooden flooring, ideal for creating elegant, original floors. Continue reading Timber Typologies
Strange Superimpositions
I want to draw attention to Filigrane, the latest decoration from Lea Ceramiche designed by Philippe Nigro. This design is based on a regular geometric pattern of iridescent effects that extends outwards randomly like the characteristic veining of fine marble. Continue reading Strange Superimpositions
Moody Blues
Materia by NovaBell offers all the beauty of hand-made terracotta. It does not seek to imitate; rather it has redesigned a collection that recalls the past for contemporary spaces. Continue reading Moody Blues