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

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

The pizza sharing club

Briscola-Pizza Society is the name of the new Italian restaurant formula launched by the Foodation holding company with the aim of creating the first Italian-owned international restaurant chain. For the interior design project for the first two Milanese stores, one near the Duomo and the other in Porta Nuova, the owners contacted architect Fabio Novembre

The Torre Prada terrace stands out for its striking optical-effect paving

Torre Prada brings to completion the project for the Fondazione Prada complex which was opened three years ago. The terrace offers panoramic views of the city and features a striking optical-effect black and white paving consisting of porcelain laminate panels installed in a slightly curved and visually-striking layout

Mythological residences

The PerovSky residential centre in Moscow, designed by ADM Architects, consists of three 23-storey towers that stand out for their façade finishings and their mythological names of Pegasus, Aquarius and Phoenix

A midsummer night’s dream

A brightly-lit house standing in a dominant position above Byron Bay, Australia looks out onto the natural landscape

Exercises in style

In this recently refurbished apartment in Milan, the refined geometric patterns of the ceramic tiles expand space and create striking graphic effects.

A Horizontal Campus

Drawing inspiration from the settlements of camper vans that form on the beaches of the Camargue, and the wood and steel moorings used in Venice, the architect Anne Démians designed a peaceful work environment built around light, gardens, restaurants and sharing

A window onto Washington D.C.

Turnberry Residence is a luxury condominium close to the US capital. Designed by architecture practice Shinberg.Levinas, it won the Residential Category in the Tile Competition 2016.

Fine living, Italian style

More than just good wine! Passion, culture and history inspired this wine producer's mission to communicate quality through architecture

The house of the giant Matau

This project in New Zealand consists of a house totally immersed in the landscape, from the deep blue of the lake to the dark, rugged mountains. The living space is perfectly integrated with nature, starting out from the choice of ceramic tiles

The Pole House, suspended in space

A well-known landmark along Australia's Great Ocean Road, this "transparent" house designed in the 1970s floats amongst the clouds at a height of 40 metres, offering stunning views

Appealing and eco-friendly

The Carlos Rosario International Public Charter School in Washington is also a building that dialogues with the local community

The senses take to the air

Design and technology make a clear appeal to the senses in this project for the toilet facilities of Rome's Fiumicino Airport

Casa Milan: the Rossoneri find a new home

AC Milan's new headquarters designed by architect Fabio Novembre is an extraordinary communication tool

An Escher effect in the centre of Rome

A meticulously crafted brand image based on the use of Italian ceramic tiles

The dream factory

A high energy class, the strictest seismic safety standards and an exceptional level of occupational well-being. When industrial building becomes architecture

On wings of porcelain

Amongst the new facilities at Utah's airport, the Suspended Bridge appears to take flight thanks to an ultrathin ceramic floor

The many faces of Baku

A plethora of urban projects are dramatically changing the face of the city of Baku. In one development, Baku Boulevard is being extended as far as the new Dövlət Bayrağı Meydanı, the National Flag Square.

Form and performance

The iconic sports car maker Lamborghini has opened its Protoshop, the first multilevel industrial building in Italy to be certified energy class A

Award-winning quality

The coveted Ceramics of Italy Design Competition Award 2012 was won by a successful office complex refit project using high-quality ceramics in the heart of NoMa, a rapidly developing neighbourhood of Washington DC

Embracing history and culture

THE PORTE DE VERSAILLES METRO STATION IN PARIS HAS BEEN RENOVATED TO MARK THE CENTENARY OF ITS OPENING

The realm of shopping

Barton Creek Square in Austin features more than 180 commercial spaces devoted to America's most prestigious brands

The “Caen House” by Beuneiche

The floors are tiled with a honed porcelain laminate

Timeless good taste

CARPI (MO). A LOW-PROFILE APPROACH TO A SOPHISTICATED SPACE IDEAL FOR ANY OCCASION. A DESIGN LANGUAGE THAT GOES AGAINST THE PREVAILING TRENDS, INSPIRED BY GOOD DESIGN AND POST-RATIONALIST FORMS AND PROCEDURES.

A universe of communicating surfaces

A return to minimalist design in the Lea Ceramiche Showroom in Milan represents a splendid tribute to the architecture of the masters of rationalism

Luxury and savoir fair

Patrick Norguet reinvents the Sofitel Lyon Bellecour, the first hotel in the city to boast five stars

The Architecture of Languages

The world's dominant styles have been brought together to create a new jewel in the European hotel sector - the Monte Carlo Bay Hotel & Resort - whose key features include the use of porcelain tiles