The 2016 Ceramics of Italy Tile Competition is now open for entries. For the past 22 years, the competition has served as a unique platform to showcase the work of North American architects and designers who utilize the high technical and aesthetic qualities of Italian tile.
Each year an international jury of design experts selects three winning projects as well as honorable mentions in the residential, institutional, and commercial/hospitality sectors. Projects displaying the highest level of functionality, creativity, sustainability and aesthetic appeal will be rewarded with valued prizes as well as exposure in the industry.
To qualify for the competition, projects must be designed by North American based architects and designers, completed in the past five years (January 2011 to January 2016) and feature a significant portion of Italian ceramic or porcelain tile.
Domestic and international projects, renovations and new buildings, and all scales and styles will be equally considered in three categories (residential, commercial and institutional). The jury's official criteria includes: overall design of the project; aesthetic and technical quality of tile installation; degree to which the tile enhances the setting; and the project's sustainable attributes.
The deadline for entries is January 22, 2016.
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