One of our interior design favourites (Masquespacio) has yet again made a big show of tile in their continued collaboration with Italian burger chain, Bun. In their decoration of Bun’s Milan store, a colourful combination of green and purple saw square tiles, bare brick, and captivating curves form a distinct restaurant personality. Set in Turin, this most recent restaurant revitalisation utilises the brand’s exisiting colour … Continue reading Be Water My Friend
It has been a long time since we took a look at the otherworldy Gem Glass collection from Sicis, but it is at the forefront of our minds again due to the supernatural presence it brings to this interior. At an exclusive perfumery in Milan’s via Monte Napolene, the hypnotic slabs create a magical focal point, evoking distant galaxies and mythical landscapes. The Gem Glass … Continue reading Powerful Perfumery
The Casalgrande collections have been given a new space to shine at the Creative Centre 2. Joining the existing Casalgrande headquarters, this new 500sq.m area enables the company’s ranges to be presented in a variety of realistic settings. Visitors now have the chance to fully imagine ways to utilise the creative surface solutions on offer, and to grasp the atmosphere each style can deliver. Additionally, … Continue reading Casalgrande’s Creative Centres
As Cersaie 2019 approaches, Tile Addict is treated to a few previews of what’s in store. Marca Corona‘s stand seeks to take us beyond Italy, and on a journey around the world. Translating the essence of a few select locations onto tile has led to an eclectic range of 9 collections, taking us from New York to Thailand. StoneCloud These stoneware floor and wall tiles … Continue reading Around the World with Marca Corona
Earlier this year Milan welcomed another showstopping showroom to their streets. Located at Foro Buonaparte 60, right in the heart of the city, leading marble masters Budri can be found. Patricia Urqiuola, one of the brands creators and collaborators, and renowned architect and designer was enlisted to design the space. The idea was for the showroom to be more than a display centre, but to … Continue reading Creative Space
From CEDIT by Florim comes a truly magical collection. The brains behind these bold and beautiful pieces is artist and graphic designer Federico Pepe. Here he took inspiration from marbled paper, a technique that results in a paper surface with an uncanny resemblance to natural stone and marble, yet with the creative freedom afforded by a multitude of colour pigments. This effect is most commonly … Continue reading Awesome Araldica
In Milan, Italy, the Briscola Pizza Society is staying true to its name. With help from Lea Ceramiche, and architectural design from Fabio Novembre, these two new locations in Porta Nuova and Duomo transform the classic Italian playing cards into ceramic decor. Continue reading In Lea Ceramiche We Trust
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
Concreto by Lea explores the possibilities of concrete through a hyper-realistic representation of cement surfaces. The design process started with aesthetic and material analysis to fully capture the features of the material. These were then warped and selectively emphasised so that the different textures and colours of cement could become the range’s background. Continue reading Concrete Collaboration
Portinari’s new Carmen collection, that will officially make its debut at Salone del Mobile in Milan in April, is the latest fruit of Alessandro Mendini’s highly successful partnership with A Lot Of Brazil and its designer Pedro Franco; Continue reading Carmen Is Best In Show
For his new Milan restaurant, Alessandro Borghese used Neolith sintered stone to amplify his colourful, dynamic and fast-paced approach to cooking, encapsulating his flamboyant personality and cosmopolitan location. Continue reading Rock ‘n’ Roll Gastronomy
Combined with floor tiles from the Take Care collection, the PAD surfaces used in Lea Ceramiche’s Milan showroom emphasize the expressive potential of the material: its tactility and softness, the iridescent effect with gentle relief of the designs that generate movement and fluidity on the ceramic. Continue reading Sloping Showroom Surprise
Neolith’s lightweight, easy-to-handle slabs can be easily applied to existing surfaces, from kitchen and bathroom worktops through to cabinets and flooring. This keeps hotel room closures to a minimum, while the inherent wear-resistance is ideal for such high-footfall environments. Continue reading Helping Hotels Face Forward
Tile Addict’s favourite Italian coffee brand Lavazza has created a flagship store and café in the centre of Milan, where it is seeking to engage customers in a multi-sensory themed coffee experience. UK agency JHP has designed the space, which seeks to present the everyday ingredient of coffee in surprising new ways, while embodying every aspect of the Lavazza brand. The store pioneers Coffee Design, an ‘artform’ created by Lavazza to offer innovative and unusual flavour combinations. Continue reading Lavazza Luxury
Neolith by TheSize has been specified by Italian architects and design collaboration, Colombo Experience for the interior fit out of Sonia’s Factory; TV chef Sonia Peronaci’s new HQ. Neolith adds a luxurious look and feel to the kitchens and renovated space which pay homage to traditional Italian design. Continue reading Cooking Colombo Style
The renovation of the Studio Tenca & Associati offices in Milan centred on this need for freshness and a dynamic aesthetic in keeping with these modern working practices. It features Marazzi’s Brooklyn concrete-effect porcelain tiles. Continue reading Contemporary Co-working
Marazzi Triennale, designed for Marazzi in 1960 by Gio Ponti and Alberto Rosselli, lays claim to be the very first collaboration between design and industrial ceramics. It recently featured in a project for La Rinascente in Milan.
Continue reading Celebrating Collaboration
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
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
The Analogia Project is a fictional interpretation of design that integrates a real space with unreal entities exploring the consequential relationship between them. Continue reading Analogia Project
