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

Italian tiles take pride of place

Italian ceramic tiles feature prominently in the interior design of a luxury home in the hills of Hungary's Pest province, particularly in the bathrooms and kitchen

The Litex showroom in Foshan

RCHA has designed a new headquarters for ceramic tile distributor Litex Surface that brings together international-scale architecture and interior design

A home-like office space

The Budapest Headquarters of the construction and civil engineering company Uni-Invest presents a contemporary, inviting and vibrant image, with both its interiors and exteriors offering a variety of material and sensorial experiences.

Luxury apartments in the Los Angeles hills

The new apartment building designed by William Hefner just outside Beverly Hills is an example of quality and excellence in residential design and the use of simple materials to create sophisticated, timeless spaces

Geometries and colour contrasts

A large villa designed by architect Bényei Istvan in a leafy area of the Hungarian capital stands out for its ultra-modern style and play of colours and shapes

A coffee break in New York

Situated in Brookfield Place, one of New York City’s most iconic locations, the Starbucks Reserve Bar is an exclusive haven for coffee aficionados

Like a town square in the heart of Apulia

Fabio Novembre's project to restyle the Natuzzi flagship store in Via Durini in Milan recalls the Apulian origins shared by the designer and the brand owners. The ultra-thin porcelain floor tiles recreate the warm Mediterranean light typical of the region

Attractive and sustainable

The new Danish offices of Kirk Kapital combines elegant minimalism with a choice of sophisticated materials. The sober architecture and interiors are enhanced by Italian ceramic tiles installed using environmentally-friendly methods

Need for speed

A collector space in Hong Kong designed by the firm A Work of Substance has become a sanctuary for vintage car lovers and design enthusiasts. The spaces are enhanced by the sophisticated material appeal of Italian ceramic tiles

American Dream

A contemporary reimagining of the traditional US shopping mall concept located in the suburbs of New York, combines sober architecture with an elegant selection of materials, finishes and colour combinations

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

In & Out

Portico House is a private residence that makes the most of Florida's favourable climate thanks to its combination of high-quality interiors, liveable outdoor spaces and eco-sustainability

A view of the mountains

Surrounded by the alpine meadows and majestic peaks of South Tyrol, Hotel Milla Montis revisits the vernacular tradition with a contemporary twist. It uses eco-friendly materials, including stone-effect porcelain tiles from Italy

The unifying power of beer

The design process for the BGI Ethiopia brewery in the centre of Addis Ababa reflects the search for a connection between different worlds and global practices

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

Sustainability in the workplace

A large office complex close to Budapest city centre proposes an innovative vision of the workplace that combines a low environmental impact with a focus on quality of living

The modernity of bicycles and history

In Toronto's landmark square, architect Vis Sankrithi has combined the modernity of a new underground parking station for city cyclists with the location's iconic history

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