An original restyling in Milan’s Washington district

Classic aesthetics meet contemporary trends in the renovation of a Milanese apartment, where a delicate pastel palette and an original selection of colourful ceramic surfaces enhance the character of the various spaces

A balance between simplicity and complexity

A private residence on the island of Cyprus adopts a unique and fluid design language, its harmonious living spaces blending clean geometric forms with the natural environment

Continuity with a fractured profile

A detached house near Madrid merges light and nature through an interplay of volumes, seamlessly blending indoor and outdoor spaces

Equations for living

Studio Asia’s project for the private residence of a foreign entrepreneur in Milan embodies the essence of its design philosophy

Reimagining architecture to embrace nature

A minimalist, contemporary extension to a private villa in Montpellier consists of a suspended transparent volume that redefines the home’s relationship with its natural surroundings

A facelift for sustainability

An energy and seismic retrofit project in L’Aquila has transformed a 1970s apartment building into a modern, energy-efficient structure with high thermal and acoustic insulation performance using porcelain stoneware for the ventilated façades

Rural harmonies

This private residence finds its identity in the interplay between original architectural elements and contemporary interior design. Converted from a rural complex, the building is further enhanced by the expressive versatility of ceramics

A tapestry of surfaces in Barcelona

YLAB Arquitectos led the renovation of an apartment on Barcelona’s central Paseo San Juan, where the study of surfaces was essential in defining the new aesthetic

An exclusive 600 square metre penthouse celebrating design

Located in one of the city’s most exclusive neighbourhoods, the apartment offers modern, functional living spaces with panoramic views, enhanced by iconic furnishings and high-end materials

A wood and stone retreat among the pines

The iconic Den House, located in woodland near Kyiv, stands out for its raw, natural materials and an almost brutalist aesthetic. Over time, its warm textural surfaces are destined to grow even more beautiful in their imperfection

Neutral colours and understated elegance

In Chisinau, Moldova, a home with spacious, comfortable interiors was designed to convey a sense of tranquillity. This was the owners’ main request, embraced by AB + Partners and brought to life through the use of high-quality materials and a carefully curated colour palette

Reflections of nature in Bodrum

A profound connection with nature and the pursuit of harmony guided architect Yeşim Kozanlı in her project for Ladybug House, a residence that looks out over the Aegean Sea

Ivory is the colour of elegance

A house in one of the most upscale residential areas in the county of Surrey to the south-west of London stands out for its neo-Georgian style . The centrepiece of the interior design project is an elegant limestone-effect floor created from large-size porcelain tiles

Ein Wohnbereich unter freiem Himmel

In einem Wohnhaus in Marina di Ravenna wird ein neuer Pavillon zum Filter zwischen dem bestehenden Wohnhaus und dem umliegenden Garten: Eisen, Glas, Feinsteinzeug und Wasser prägen die Räume auf fließende und leichte Weise und verwischen die Grenzen zwischen Innenraum und Landschaft

Colours and shades of well-being in Casa Eudemonia

A well-balanced use of colours and materials creates a cosy ambience in a penthouse apartment in a new residential complex in Rimini

Inmitten der Farben der Amalfiküste

Casa L'Acquolella ist ein Ferienhaus im oberen Teil von Positano. Zu seinen Stärken gehören das atemberaubende Panorama und die frische und luftige Atmosphäre der Innenräume, die mediterranen Stil und rustikale Akzente kombinieren

Seaside elegance

A gem of modern architecture located in the seaside suburb of Blairgowrie on the Mornington Peninsula near Melbourne stands out for its bright, elegant spaces complete with a swimming pool and tennis court. Italian ceramic tiles are used to enhance the interior and exterior design

Made in Italy als Protagonist

In einer Luxusvilla in den ungarischen Hügeln in der Provinz Pest wurde italienische Keramik als zentraler Faktor für die Inneneinrichtung gewählt. Insbesondere für die Bäder und die Küche

Das neue Antlitz einer Florentiner Wohnung

Funktionalität und Nachhaltigkeit im Herzen von Gavinana: natürliches Licht, umweltfreundliche Materialien und innovatives Design verwandeln die Räume und schaffen eine moderne und einladende Oase im Herzen der Stadt

Offene Räume in der Stadt

Die Renovierung des Oxford-Turms im Herzen von Christchurch, der bei Erdbeben schwer beschädigt wurde, ist eine Gelegenheit, das Gebäude zu sichern und in eine luxuriöse Eigentumswohnung mit 16 neuen Wohnungen plus einem Penthouse zu verwandeln

A fluid and continuous connection between exterior and interior

The design of this private residence immersed in the natural landscape of Central Bohemia is defined by the close relationship between open and closed spaces, a connection enhanced by the seamless continuity of the surface coverings

Zuhause bei Nicola und Roberta

Eine Wohnung in Mailand wurde vom Architekten Carlo Giorcelli für ein junges Paar im industriellen Stil umgestaltet. Schwarz und Grau sind die vorherrschenden Farben; unter den Möbel befinden sich Stücke der Meister des Designs, von Alvar Aalto über Le Corbusier bis Achille Castiglioni

Kontemporäre Zeichen

Geometrische Strenge, kontrastreiche Farben, ein gelungener Mix aus Materialien und Oberflächen. So charakterisieren sich drei Gebäude einer Wohnanlage in Viterbo, denen die Ausdruckskraft der Keramik eine starke und erkennbare Identität verleiht

Generationengerechtes Design

ADX Architects entwirft ein Wohnhaus in Singapur, in dem Funktionalität, Eleganz, Privatsphäre und Geselligkeit eine Umgebung schaffen, die für alle Altersgruppen geeignet ist. Auch dank der erlesenen Verwendung von Keramikverkleidungen

Variationen des Themas

Das architektonische Projekt des Büros Cino Zucchi Associati für den Wohnkomplex in der Via Valtorta - im Mailänder Stadtteil Turro - schlägt eine interessante Lösung für den Wohnblock vor. Eine Wahl, die die städtebauliche Gestaltung des 20. Jahrhunderts berücksichtigt, aber neue Hypothesen und visuelle Identitäten zulässt

Beispiel für gute Architektur

Am nordöstlichen Stadtrand von Mailand hat Simone Dominoni ein ästhetisch ansprechendes und äußerst nachhaltiges Gebäude geschaffen. Mit Photovoltaik-Paneelen zur Wassererwärmung und hinterlüfteten, mit Kunststein verkleideten Fassaden zur Verbesserung der Energieeffizienz

Neugestaltung mit Designkontaminationen

Angesichts einer umfassenden Sanierung wird ein Gebäude aus den 1960er Jahren in der Toskana zu einem eleganten und funktionsfähigen Haus in einer energieeffizienten Hülle

A tailor-made project

A tailor-made apartment and office space for the young owners stands out for the use of highly functional colours, materials and minimalist designs. This includes concrete-effect porcelain stoneware flooring throughout both the living and sleeping areas.

Der Jugendstil lebt am Gardasee wieder auf

Ein Anwesen aus dem frühen 20. Jahrhundert wird in ein Heim für eine junge Familie verwandelt. Eine tugendhafte Renovierung, die den Charme der Vergangenheit wiederherstellt, entworfen von den Architekten Alberto Bassi und Chiara Tenca von PadiglioneB

Von den 70er Jahren bis heute

Ein fünfzig Jahre altes Haus wurde komplett überarbeitet, indem eine zeitgemäße Raumaufteilung mit historischen Bezügen auf die Zeit des ursprünglichen Entwurfs kombiniert wurde

Luxuswohnungen in den Hügeln von Los Angeles

Die neue Residenz von William Hefner, nur einen Steinwurf von Beverly Hills entfernt, ist ein Beispiel für Qualität und Exzellenz im Wohndesign, zwischen einfachen Materialien für anspruchsvolle und zeitlose Umgebungen

Welches ist meine Eingangstür?

Die Farbe ist von grundlegender Bedeutung für das Projekt von CBArchitecs, das den zweiten Preis in der Sektion Wohngebäude des Grand Prix 2019/2021 gewonnen hat

Where history meets design

Designed to offer a contemporary accommodation experience in the heart of Turin’s old city centre, the Madama suite is one of the nine Q71 Timeless Suites

Natürliche Eleganz

Die zeitgenössische Architektur des von Greenbox Design Co. entworfenen Waterfall House dekliniert im Zeichen einer essentiellen Formensprache die Ausdruckskraft von Elementen und Materialien wie Wasser und Stein. Die Texturen der Feinsteinzeugverkleidungen in Marmoroptik, die in den Innenräumen verwendet werden, geben sie getreu wieder

A sophisticated renovation project based on the concept of memory

A Rome apartment renovation was inspired by the ancient Japanese technique of kintsugi, an art form that highlights the signs left by the passage of time. The spaces are coherent and harmonious, based on a holistic design approach unified by the use of very special ceramic tiles

An eclectic style and custom-made terracotta elements

The renovation and extension project for a 1920s building in Milan, led by the architectural firm deamicisarchitetti, sought to optimise available floor space while preserving stylistic consistency through the thoughtful use of materials, including terracotta cladding

An urban style interior in a traditional nineteenth-century farmhouse

A traditional exterior that blends in with the surrounding context conceals an elegant contemporary interior with modern design elements and ceramic tiling. This project by the practice B+P architetti demonstrates that it is possible to retain an old-fashioned country atmosphere while meeting contemporary stylistic needs

The New York lifestyle recreated in Syracuse

In Syracuse, the “Salt City” situated in upstate New York, a nondescript 1970s building has undergone extensive renovation to create a luxury commercial and residential complex

Ein ausgewogenes Verhältnis zwischen vollen Volumen und leeren Räumen

Ultramodernes Design und hohe handwerkliche Qualität kennzeichnen diese Villa im Grünen in der Stadt Budapest

Im Rhythmus der Geometrien und Farbkontraste

In einer grünen Gegend der ungarischen Hauptstadt sticht eine großzügige Villa des Architekten BényeiIstvan durch ihren ultramodernen Stil und ihr Spiel mit Farben und Formen hervor

Exotic atmospheres

Paraiso 354 is a vacation home looking out onto a beautiful tropical landscape. Its close relationship with the natural environment is reflected in the sophisticated, minimalistic interiors where natural materials such as wood contrast with the chic elegance of marble-effect porcelain.

Revival 50er Jahre

Die Neugestaltung einer kleinen Wohnung nimmt den Stil, die Farben und die Materialien jener glücklichen Designzeit wieder auf, integriert sie aber mit Designentscheidungen, die einen zeitgenössischen Touch haben. Mit Ausgewogenheit und Originalität

The renovation of a historic home

The appeal of the past meets modern design in a one-of-a-kind home renovation project in Milan

Zeitgenössisch mit klassischer Anmutung

Verschiedene Materialien und kontrastierende Farben bilden das harmonische Puzzle einer Wohnung in Cefalù: zeitgenössisches Ambiente mit dekorativen Keramikdetails in einem künstlerischen und eleganten Geist

Auf der Suche nach einem neuen Gleichgewicht in der Città Studi in Mailand

Studio Dominioni entwirft einen Wohnkomplex, der das ehemalige Angelo-Rizzoli-Gebäude umgestaltet und einen Teil der historischen Stadt in einem zeitgenössischen Stil neu interpretiert, auch dank der italienischen Keramik

Dynamic geometries

A building designed by PEK Studio in the Sicilian town of Floridia stands out for its dual personality: intimate yet extroverted. Its unconventional compositional style is distinguished by visually arresting yet rigorous volumes where both the envelope and the interiors are dominated by the many different material inspirations and colours of porcelain stoneware.

Materielle Erzählungen

In House NB wird eine reiche Bildersprache mit stilistischen Referenzen aus der Vergangenheit mit einer Vision verwoben, die die zeitgenössische Dimension des Wohnens privilegiert. Dies ist auch einer Farb- und Materialpalette von elegantem Minimalismus zu verdanken, die nicht auf die ausdrucksstarke Vielseitigkeit von Oberflächen wie Keramik verzichtet

Im Zeichen der Nachhaltigkeit

Der Stil und die Schönheit italienischer Keramik sind die Protagonisten einer Intervention des dänischen Designstudios BIG – Bjarke Ingels Group. Die originelle Architektur zelebriert die Artenvielfalt durch einen engen Dialog mit der Natur und ein umweltfreundliches Design

Eine andere Art, das Zentrum zu erleben

Domus Lascaris in Turin ist das Ergebnis der Umwandlung eines Gebäudes aus den 1950er Jahren in eine nachhaltige Residenz, in der mit Formen der Interaktion zwischen den Bewohnern und der Stadt experimentiert wird

Vielfältige Architektur

In der Residenza Catullo1 werden die Harmonie und die Qualität des Wohnens über eine „Versöhnung mit der Natur“ inspiriert, durch energiesparende Techniken, lokale und umweltfreundliche Materialien, ausgewogene Formen

Atlas Residence in East Bay: hochwertiges Wohnen

Innovation, Stil und Nachhaltigkeit bestimmen den Weg, den das Architekturbüro McCartan Architects für Atlas, ein neues LEED Gold zertifiziertes Wohngebäude in Oakland, eingeschlagen hat, unter anderem dank der klugen Wahl der Verkleidung

Ein tugendhafter Turm

Das Architekturbüro Beretta Associati entwirft einen neuen, 86 Meter hohen Wolkenkratzer in Mailand, der sich durch einen nüchternen Neo-Rationalismus und ein hohes Maß an Umweltfreundlichkeit auszeichnet

A refurbished apartment

The interiors of a brightly lit sea-view apartment located in the far western suburbs of Genoa stand out for the original colour patterns of the ceramic tiling

Ein individuell gestalteter, flexibler Raum

In Rom verwandelt Brain Factory eine herkömmliche 60 Quadratmeter große Wohnung in einen weißen, minimalistischen, offenen Raum, der durch Holz und Feinsteinzeug, gemischt mit Holzsplittern, die zufällig platziert verschiedene Dekors bilden, erwärmt wird

Funktionalität und Emotionen

Das Projekt des Studios Brain Factory für dieses einzigartige und überraschende römische Penthouse kann nur „M'inclino“ genannt werden

Liegt das Schicksal im Namen?

Faenza hat schon immer Keramik dargestellt. Sie ist eines ihrer Aushängeschilder, eine perfekte Synthese aus Kreativität, Handwerkskunst, Technologie und Innovation

In the pine forest of Forte dei Marmi

A 1960s villa in the most famous resort on Italy's Versilia coast harks back to the legendary summers at "Il Forte" while embracing a contemporary look and modern interiors that are more in tune with a third-millennium lifestyle

Green architecture

A new residential building in Milan uses porcelain tiles to create an envelope that combines living comfort, energy performance and a low environmental footprint

Among skyscrapers and pagodas

Italian-made products stand as a guarantee of all-round quality in an apartment designed for a discerning client in the far west of China

Swimming in the London sky

A futuristic water feature has appeared in the London sky: a transparent swimming pool made of acrylic, glass and steel spanning the space between two residential towers at a height of 35 metres from the ground in the luxury Embassy Gardens development, bordered by stone-effect Italian ceramic tiles

Student housing in Milan’s museum district

A modern, youthful cohousing project that fits in with the historical context and the latest trends in communal living confirms Milan's leading role in the field of aesthetic and functional research for the residential sector

Tiled façades, Milanese style

The façade of a building in Milan's city centre has been renovated using a classic solution with a touch of innovation: cladding the façade with three-dimensional green tiles

Chaos outside, calm within

The multi-family building at 250-260 Gold Street in downtown Brooklyn rejects showy opulence in favour of a more relaxed aesthetic

Street art and a post-industrial atmosphere at Rheingold Bushwick

With its graffiti, shipping containers and rusted-metal-look ceramic tiles, the new Brooklyn housing complex features six amenity zones devoted to modern socialisation

A feminine-style interior north of Amsterdam

Fluid spaces, delicate powder pink and beige tones, glamorous furnishings and floor tiles inspired by the look and feel of marble are the distinguishing features of a radically redesigned Dutch home

Northern atmospheres

Immersed in the crisp northern light on the outskirts of Iceland's capital Reykjavik, a two-floor home stands out for its essential yet warm interior architecture. Italian ceramic floor tiles make an important contribution to the sensation of harmony and serenity

Contemporary simplicity

A villa situated south of Lake Garda in the province of Verona stands out for its use of two materials: ceramic tile and clay brick. While inspired by tradition, it also looks to the future in terms of comfort and innovative solutions

An upscale home in the hills outside Austin

In one of the most prestigious neighbourhoods of the Texan capital, an upscale project stands out for its meticulous attention to detail and an authentic Italian look in the choice of splendid floor and wall tiles

Museum House

The condo building at 805 Washington Avenue in New York was given a distinctive and elegant identity by Aldo Andreoli and Claudio Delmonte with a look that references the nearby museum

Fresh life for a ‘balcony house’ in Milan

In the heart of the Brera design district in Milan, two artistic ceramic carpets serve as the visual focus of a small apartment located in a traditional "balcony house" which has been renovated with good taste and sobriety on a limited budget

A home in Huzhou conveys a sense of poetry and lightness

A green baby dinosaur stands guard at the entrance to an upscale apartment in the Chinese city's new residential area

Casa Luna: an emotional journey

When designing the project to renovate her new home, Diana De Lorenzi sought out beauty in all its forms while fully exploiting the light and the view

A relaxing and secluded swimming pool

A newly built condominium in the northern Italian seaside town of Jesolo has a swimming pool area designed to ensure relaxation and privacy within a bustling, lively urban context. The pool has an understated, elegant look

A facelift and functional upgrade

The remodelling of a late 1960s apartment building in Milan achieves a major energy upgrade and functional improvement while highlighting the original architectural structure

A new lease of life for the former Schmidt Brewing Company in Philadelphia

To add visual appeal to The Piazza, a new mixed-use residential and commercial complex in the vibrant Northern Liberties district, Italian ceramic tile was used to cover all surfaces in the central area referred to as The Cove

A jewel-box penthouse in Miami

A Miami penthouse created by interior design firm Mojo Stumer Associates has large shared and communal spaces divided up by partition walls clad with large-format ceramic tiles. A jewel-box apartment, it is perfect for showcasing the client's artworks and design objects.

Living in Milan’s Maggiolina neighbourhood

What's so unusual about this new sustainable, green, flexible and modular residential complex? Every apartment has a different façade

1800 Oak Street: an award-winning project

The renovation project for the communal spaces of a multi-family building in Virginia was based on two design principles: reinforcing the oak theme and creating a hotel-like ambience

A house open to the outside world

A remodelled house located in one of Cagliari's historic neighbourhoods has been expanded with outdoor living spaces

A radical conversion project

A 1970s residence located to the north of Madrid has been radically transformed to create a modern home with a neutral, timeless design

A residential club

The Waterline Club is a large amenity centre and the vibrant hub of Waterline Square, a new luxury residence in Upper West Side of Manhattan. Designed by the Rockwell Group, the Club connects the three high-rise towers to a single lobby with spaces for music, art, work, sports and swimming pools.

Living in harmony with nature

In Aragón in northern Spain, i2G Arquitectos has designed a single-family home based on ecodesign and passive house principles, incorporating solar collectors, CO2 sensors, a geothermal system, a green roof and scenic architecture totally integrated into nature

A panoramic view of the Indian Ocean

A new and contemporary form of modernism provided the inspiration for this home with large spaces and high-quality finishes on Australia's west coast

A contemporary style

A single-family home in the Po Valley follows a modern and rational style in terms of construction and materials

Mi20, a forward-looking rationalist style

The architects from Spazi Multipli reinterpret Marcello Piacentini's rationalist building in a futuristic vein in the restyling project for Enterprise's Milan headquarters

Japanese-style interiors

A small apartment in the province of Ravenna stands out for its unexpectedly exotic interiors, where the architect has resolved the critical design issues with solutions that combine functionality and aesthetics

Living in the Blu

This is the name chosen for a new residential complex in the Lambrate former industrial area of Milan. It is inspired by the bright ceramic façade tiles, which reflect the colour of the sky and project the image of a vibrant new neighbourhood

Leninsky 38, living and having fun in Moscow

A new residential complex in the heart of the Russian capital features a shopping centre, restaurants, cafés, a fitness club, a spa, a garden, a play area and underground parking

Mediterranean atmospheres

A multi-family residential building in Badalona, Spain combines a local style with modernity and bioclimatic architecture

Colour and design for a remodelled garden

A long-neglected garden has been given new life in this urban regeneration project, winner of the residential category of the 2020 Ceramics and Design competition

A rustic yet contemporary home

The material appeal of wood is used to great effect in a house in a quiet town outside Rome, evoking distant atmospheres and referencing the grand tradition of North American architecture

Living amongst the greenery of a new Moscow

Ceramic tiles take centre stage in a luxury Millennium Park home recently designed by Elena Ivanova and Luche Mesto

Rebus (7-2-6 4+4)

In tribute to Ettore Sottsass, a colourful eighties-style pop-art residential interior celebrates the 40th anniversary of the Memphis Group

Spatial choreography

In one of Naples' most exclusive neighbourhoods, the project by Nicola Liguori - winner of the 2020 INARC award in the young architects category for social housing - adopts interesting architectural solutions to ensure that the extraordinary surroundings become an integral part of the apartment owned by a young professional

A contemporary home in London

Materials that do not belong to the British building tradition have been used to create trend-setting interiors without sacrificing the distinctive London style

Drink & stay at home

Marble veining and metallic finishes dominate this futuristic space

A Rome bathroom with a retro feel

The colours white and burgundy light up a wellness space in a brightly lit penthouse in the city's Trieste neighbourhood

Atmospheric spaces high up in the mountains

A run-down chalet in the Slovenian mountains has been given a new lease of life in an interior design project that combines past and present, starting out from the ceramic tiling

Classic Edge

Winner of the first Ceramics of Italy People's Choice Award, The Rodney in Portland pays tribute to the city's cultural heritage with a custom-made project

Brownstone 2.0

The residential building at 426 Tompkins Avenue successfully combines past and present and is inspired by the classic red brick houses that populate the historic neighbourhoods of Brooklyn, New York, while adopting a contemporary design based on innovative formal and material choices

Eternal present

In an interplay of memory and innovation, an old building is given a new lease of life through a sensitive design project and an iconic hi-tech envelope created from ultra-thin ceramic panels

Dream residences close to the sea and golf courses

The Dunes Beach project designed by SC Arquitectos offers guests an unforgettable experience in a setting of international luxury and comfort

The third dimension

When a historic building in the centre of Milan was completely renovated to meet the needs of contemporary living, porcelain floor tiles were used to create an intriguing trompe-l'oeil effect linking past and future

Life in the social media age

In Taiwan, a young KOL ("key opinion leader") couple from the social media generation were in search of a home they could use to share every moment of their lives with their thousands of Instagram followers

Combining two houses into one

This interior design project reflects the lifestyle choice of a young couple in search of a large home for a large family. Located in the Ukrainian city of Dnipro, the apartment adopts highly functional spatial solutions and materials

The beauty of building techniques past and present

The renovation of a nineteenth-century house provided an opportunity to create fresh beauty by combining contemporary technology with age-old expertise

A vintage soul

The interiors of Vivian Apartments in Chicago reflect the eclectic and somewhat quirky spirit of the American artist who captured some of the most beautiful images of the city and its inhabitants

In the heart of Queensland

A prestigious residential complex inspired by the local tradition while displaying global influences and a touch of Italian style in the interiors

A vibrant envelope

A stone-effect porcelain ventilated façade and paving chosen for the Jungfrau Center complex

A three-sided fireplace as focal point of the home

A home renovation project in provincial Lombardy created a warm, welcoming space with a large living area organised around a modern fireplace. The natural, textured look of the ceramic tiling gave the interiors a unique style