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shopping venues
Conad, a nature-friendly shopping centre
The new retail complex in Monsummano Terme in the province of Pistoia demonstrates how it is possible to build without impacting the local area through the use of sustainable materials such as ceramic tile, glass and wood
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
A.Mano, a new shop for ceramic enthusiasts
In New York's eclectic Brooklyn neighbourhood, architect Sergio Mannino has designed the interior of a ceramics studio and shop where people can purchase artistic objects and learn to create using their own hands
Paris meets Italy
In a luxury showroom in Milan, the sophisticated rigour of Italian black and white goes hand in hand with the glamour of French creativity
Blessing boutiques, tiled fashion bunkers that pay tribute to Superstudio
Carmine Abate has designed two clothing boutiques in Naples and Castellammare di Stabia where Italian ceramic tiles become the central focus of the interior design project
Elegance from every angle
Ottica Dragoni combines the technical requirements of an eye clinic with the aesthetic qualities of an upscale boutique thanks to an interior design project that juxtaposes marble-effect ceramic tiles with traditional walnut panelling
A modern but traditional mall
The new shopping centre in Kazan provides all the advantages of modernity while embracing Tatarstan's multi-ethnic and multicultural tradition
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
Fior di Tortona, a Garden of Eden in Milan
Rather than an ordinary flower and plant shop, this is a place where the Del Latte family listens to customers, experiments, designs, proposes ideas and solves problems
Sustainable fashion
Thiel's by Daniel Thiel, a new concept store opened in Wiesbaden at the height of the pandemic, is already a popular location for discerning urban shoppers
Pink, rust and the Memphis style
The Marrow Fine jewellery store in California, designed by Bells&Whistles, is brimming with references to Italian design, from the volumes inspired by Sottsass through to the terrazzo-effect floor
A shopping promenade
Light-filled atmospheres coupled with high aesthetic and functional quality materials make for an enjoyable retail experience in a shopping centre in the east of Rome
Shapes and colours inspired by the ice cream cone
Fresh, natural creativity in an ice cream parlour in Rome
Inclusive exclusivity
A historic shopping mall has been given a new lease of life thanks to a carefully designed renovation project that explores natural themes and a flooring system with a well-balanced combination of sizes and colours
A Mediterranean flavour in Berlin
Design and book art come together in the new Taschen Store in the German capital, suspended over a sea of blue tiles designed by Gio Ponti
Foodvenience in Dublin
Design, service and quality come together in a single urban project: a supermarket chain that combines the Irish tradition of local markets as a place for shopping and socialisation with 21st century aesthetic and functional requirements
The second life of the Frascati Shopping Centre
The shopping centre renovation project is part of an extensive redevelopment plan drawn up by the Dublin City Council for the Blackrock suburb overlooking Dublin Bay
Sweet sensations and pure volumes
The Antoniazzi family's fine pastry art is complemented by the sophisticated design, vintage atmospheres and terrazzo-inspired surfaces of its premises
Full-throttle porcelain
In one of the temples of Milanese motorcycling, where research, exclusivity and style take centre stage, the tyres do not bite into tarmac but an elegant porcelain tiled floor
Scandi-chic with a Mediterranean touch
This is the stylistic mix adopted for the two new US showrooms recently opened by Copenhagen-based clothing brand Ganni. The project combined a careful choice of materials with cheerful, lively colours in keeping with the brand's signature style while maintaining Scandinavian tradition and green credentials
An optical-style beauty salon
Designed by architect Stefano Pigazzani, the new beauty salon in Portogruaro is inclusive and full of character thanks to its striking black-and-white colour scheme
A woman’s world
A high fashion womenswear boutique in the province of Palermo stands out for its curved lines, warm, intimate atmospheres and sophisticated interplay of modernity and vintage elements
Shopping promenade
A colourful ceramic carpet marks out routes in the Eurostop shopping centre in Halmstad
When a showroom design is inspired by the products on display
A unique metal cladding envelops a luxury multi-level car showroom
An icon of modernism and tradition
The guiding principle behind the Italian fashion brand Luisa Spagnoli appears to be a perfect balance between stylistic and technological research and the brand's almost hundred-year heritage of skilled craftsmanship and high-quality fabrics
Savouring the flavour of tea in Muscat
The Al Falaj Hotel in Oman's capital has opened a new tea lounge designed by the same architects who built the hotel itself
A democratic microcosm
Discovery Place in Johannesburg, South Africa is a kind of microcosm designed to foster well-being, creativity and interaction between employees
A temple to shopping
In Selfridges Manchester Trafford, shopping for personal care products in the Hair & Beauty Hall is a multi-sensorial experience that also appeals to a personal sensibility for architecture
Like an opulent dressing room
The new Parah Boutique store in Forte dei Marmi, designed by Foro Studio, stands out for its powder pink tones and natural textured surfaces inspired by a sense of authentic femininity and the brand's sophisticated spirit
Architectural appeal for an unforgettable shopping experience
Along with the atmospheres of Prague's old city centre, the stores in The Prague Style Outlets shopping centre recreate the forms of the capital's old buildings together with a touch of modernity
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
Leisure and relaxation in the suburbs of Turin
When completed, the Mondojuve shopping centre will become one of the largest structures of its kind in Italy with a multifunctional outdoor space serving as a year-round event and leisure venue
Functional renovation of the Klauzal Square Market Hall in Budapest
In the renovation project for this historic covered market, the existing structure has been enhanced by the design of the ceramic floor covering, which offers a contemporary reinterpretation of the original pattern through meticulous use of small size elements
The natural choice made by Paragon Architects
The prestigious new headquarters of the financial group Alexander Forbes successfully combines energy efficiency and innovation with a parterre paved entirely with Italian ceramic tile
Brookwood Village, a boutique shopping centre
The Brookwood Village shopping centre designed by TVS Design stands out for its warm, welcoming atmosphere
The legacy and cultural heritage of the Lion City
As an expression of design culture, Singapore and its Plaza Singapura shopping centre bring together history, culture, architecture and the commercial soul of a city
Unexpected, thrilling architecture
The iconic "Il Centro" shopping centre building in Arese, one of Europe's largest retail spaces, stands on the site where the legendary Alfa Romeo cars were built
An architectural gem in Mexico City
The Davide Signorin footwear boutique stands out for its marble-look surfaces
Unexpected, thrilling architecture
The iconic "Il Centro" shopping centre building in Arese, one of Europe's largest retail spaces, stands on the site where the legendary Alfa Romeo cars were built
A controlled-geometry envelope
High-quality stone-effect porcelain ventilated façades have been chosen for a residential building in Morbegno, where industrial heritage, landscape and contemporary architecture blend together through the use of rational materials and geometric shapes
Pure gold of the intellect
In a large futuristic department store, architecture, history and graphic design have been united through skilful use of custom-made finishings and furnishings
A gastronomic store and restaurant in Bolzano
The synaesthesia between food and cooking provided the inspiration for this renovation and expansion project in an 18th century building in the centre of Bolzano
The discreet charm of Japan
The allure of Japanese culture is much in evidence in the new Muji store in Milan, the result of a renovation and expansion project in which the materials and design strategies were specially chosen to forge a link between the cultures of Italy and Japan
A lifestyle brand
The new store located at 350 S Grand Ave in Bunker Hill District of downtown Los Angeles reflects the steady growth of the Moleskine brand
An Italian terrace with a view of Manhattan
The Italian elegance of the Brunello Cucinelli luxury clothing collections is reflected in the porcelain finishings and floor coverings chosen for the terrace of the renowned fashion brand's recently-opened New York store
Where past and present intertwine
A project to convert a former printworks into a craft weaving shop in the central Italian town of Spello aims to introduce new functional solutions while preserving elements of the original architecture and blending in harmoniously with the location
Outdoor living
Country life provides the inspiration for interior design
The Eracle Sports Center expands
The recently expanded Eracle Sports Center, owned by Italian footballer Gianluca Zambrotta, offers an innovative range of multidisciplinary activities, recreational spaces and a spa close to the centre of Como
The cult of wine
In this luminous, ethereal space devoted to the cult of wine, a welcoming table and bench, informal sofas and chairs and artfully-designed lighting create the ideal atmosphere for tasting wine in the company of friends
Nendo redefines the retail experience
Bangkok 1982, Bangkok 2016: one building, two utterly different stories
An urban chic hairstyling experience
The unmistakeable style of Toni&Guy's London's salon, where the Concept Stone porcelain tile collection from Gardenia Orchidea was chosen for its urban chic beauty
The pastry shop reimagined
In Croissanteria Lab, a new pastry shop concept
A Nordic style bakery
A small, elegant boulangerie in a provincial Belgian town combines a range of surface coverings and large size tiles to create a cleanly styled space with a warm, welcoming ambience
Quality reinvents history
Design, innovation, emotion, well-being, energy sustainability and visibility: the new BID ON Fashion store designed by Roberto Drigo is all of this and more
Fashion and trends in Nuremberg
Wormland is a go-to store for metropolitan style menswear.
New look for Coop’s Tuscan shopping centres
The Coop's refurbished shopping centres in Siena, Poggibonsi, Castelfiorentino, Borgo San Lorenzo and Agliana are all signed by Milanese architects Lombardini22, who also set new general guidelines for refurbishing and upgrading the Coop's structures and image.
A beauty salon inspired by thirties film stars
The Thy Madame beauty salon recently opened in Pistoia is a point of reference for women with sophisticated tastes who in addition to having their hair styled are in search of an all-round aesthetic and emotional experience
A luxury boutique in Pistoia
A remodelling project by Andrea Piccinelli updates the identity of a well known, historic boutique in the centre of Pistoia, with styling with an international flavour and a focus on materials
More than just shopping
Stories, memories, life, from the floor up! This concept store in Scandiano offers outfits and emotions.
Bigger in size, warmer in welcome
This supermarket in Skopje is the latest addition to the Macedonian Tinex chain, which has always understood the value of a familiar, welcoming atmosphere.
LePur: Beijing learns to love yogurt
Authenticity, freshness and health are conveyed with creative flair in LePur's flagship yogurt shop, designed by Stefano Avesani and Marcella Campa
New lease of life for historic Tsum in Kiev
An ultra-modern new shopping centre emerges behind a discerningly restored, historic Art Deco façade
Next stop: Scalo Milano City Style
Fashion, food and design: ceramic and luxury go hand-in-hand
A shopping centre in the form of a green hill
This project in a historically important location has cleverly minimised impact on the environment by adopting an original underground solution
Combining innovation and tradition for a new customer experience
Not far from Notre Dame in Paris, a new concept in community supermarkets is transforming the daily chore of shopping into an exciting sensory experience that blends tradition with innovation.
The most beautiful house in the world
A Baroque building in the heart of Turin's old city centre has been restored to its former glory as part of a meticulous renovation project combining old and contemporary decorative elements. Starting out from the choice of materials
Sculptural transparency
The most prestigious sports centre on Australia's Gold Coast has been expanded with a transparent, lightweight multipurpose building resting gracefully on the coastal plainvvvvvv
Home of bread
Combining ancient and modern elements, the practice DFG Architetti has created a warm, welcoming project for Panificio San Giuseppe in Ragusa
Bright reflections
Striking, iconic surfaces take centre stage in the Offside Sport store in Faenza
Urban style in North London
The new Morrisons store recently opened in the northern suburbs of Britain's capital city chooses Italian ceramics for its interiors
PlusCity in Pasching, Upper Austria, almost a city of its own dedicated to leisure activities
The extension has added 20,000 sq.m to the floor surface of what is now the biggest shopping centre in the region, featuring 220 stores, 48 restaurants, a multiplex cinema, a fitness centre and a family entertainment centre
Ceramics as a living material
The historic dock buildings are given a new lease of life in a carefully designed redevelopment project in which ceramic tile plays a key technological and emotional role
Fabulous shoes for a fabulous town
In this new Skechers store, materials that reassuringly evoke local traditions underscore the contemporary spirit of the brand's footwear
Traditional Sicilian flavours in vintage and retro atmospheres
The thousand-year-old Sicilian food and wine culture meets the vintage spirit of Sicilia's bar-restaurants, the ideal places in which to feast on the culinary delights of Sicily in a retro style ambience
Little Shoes in Barcelona guides children’s first steps
Opened in 2015 to a design by Nábito architects, the children's footwear store has a luminous, uncluttered style in which everything is made with its young customers in mind
Creativity, elegance and domestic appeal
Light and modernity take pride of place in the Lorenzo il Parrucchiere hairdresser shop, where functionality meets tradition
A question of sport
The Puma Store between physical movement and digital technology
Design and a minimalist style in keeping with tradition
In Klerksdorp, South Africa, a shopping centre narrates the rich history of the region through the use of sophisticated and essential forms and materials.
Redeveloping the Le Officine complex in Savona
A judicious use of colour gives new life and architectural unity to the essential volumes of a new multifunctional centre
Thai Landmark
Located within the former gardens of the British Embassy on Bangkok's main shopping street, Ploenchit Road, Central Embassy is an ultra-luxury shopping mall with a futuristic aluminium façade inspired by ancient Thai temples
Footwear in an art gallery
The balance between innovation and tradition that is part of the Lithuanian national character is clearly evidenced in the Shoe Gallery in Vilnius
An open central space
Jersey Gardens Mall is a crossroads between pedestrian flows and retail activities.
A shopping centre with its roots in industrial archaeology
Built on the site of a disused paper mill, the shopping centre fits perfectly into the surrounding urban history
A family-run pharmacy
This pharmacy located in the splendid Piazza Indipendenza in Bellinzona, a 3-minute walk from the road leading up to the Castle of Montebello, is owned by the Tamò family
Eating out at the market
The Archea firm of architects has redesigned the commercial spaces of Florence's San Lorenzo market in a modern vein for food artisans
Shopping in the shadow of Mount Etna
Built near Catania, the "Centro Sicilia" shopping centre is an eloquent example of the power of modern architecture
Brea Mall enjoys Italian-style renovation
Built in 1977, the large Orange County shopping mall has been completely renovated using Italian tiles
Casa Milan: the Rossoneri find a new home
AC Milan's new headquarters designed by architect Fabio Novembre is an extraordinary communication tool
The Budapest whale
Two nineteenth century granaries built on the banks of the river Danube encounter the visionary architecture of Kas Oosterhuis
When mosaic becomes a jewel
Opened in Milan's fashion district, the Sicis boutique showcases masterpieces of micromosaics
The secret garden
A St. Petersburg department store has been refurbished as part of an interior design project inspired by nature, a concept enhanced by the original use of porcelain tiles
A rediscovered plaza
In Dallas, Texas a covered plaza has been given a new lease of life as an oasis for all seasons, where fountains and vegetation are immersed in a controlled microclimate.
An Escher effect in the centre of Rome
A meticulously crafted brand image based on the use of Italian ceramic tiles
Bassetti Home Innovation makes its debut in Milan
Flagship store at 52 Corso Buenos Aires expresses new brand image
Oakley @ Luxottica Group Headquarters, Milan
The new Oakley flagship showroom for the EMEA area opened in Milan
A city-centre flagship store
In the old centre of Augsburg, a portion of a 16th-century building has been converted into the store of Greenglam, a leading brand of natural and organic cosmetics
Contemporary ceramics for time-honoured flavours
In a recently refurbished historic grocery store, ceramic tiles and wood complement traditional culinary products
Dynamic flow
An elegant retail and socialisation venue uses an array of finely waterjet-cut porcelain tiles to break away from traditional compositional layouts
Shopping with a view
Located on the south-eastern coast of the island of Hong Kong, the Stanley Plaza shopping centre offers a cosmopolitan shopping experience that combines nature and architecture
Retail Art
The Hirshleifer's Shoe store blends Italian culture with an American design idiom
Out of time, but absolutely on time!
A contemporary neoclassical building in the centre of Belgrade is home to a luxury watch boutique
On the road
A renovation project for a historic dealership features eye-catching graphics and bright colours, plus a ceramic tiled road for KTM's two and four-wheeled vehicles
The discreet glamour of ceramics
In the giant shopping mall called The Avenues in Kuwait City, porcelain tile plays a key role in the store of a leading international luxury and fashion brand
Shopping in the modern age
The remodelling of a Helsinki shopping centre
Ceramic tiles and fashion
The recent opening of a boutique store in the centre of Milan by one of the leading international fashion houses has highlighted the natural alliance between two world-famous areas of Italian excellence
For a relaxing break
A place that meets motorists' every need. A comfortable and relaxing rest stop offering high-quality functional services
The Le Terrazze shopping centre in
La Spezia
One of the largest shopping centres in the Liguria region, it is inspired by the unique colours and landscapes of the renowned Cinque Terre coast
Ceramic tiles, charm and perspective
Porcelain floor tiles serve as the unifying element in a clothes retail space
Diffuse micro-urban planning
"FARMACIA DOTT.CERIALI": NEW FUNCTIONS AND AN EFFECTIVE COORDINATED BRAND IMAGE
Camper Stores by Tomás Alonso
The personal style of the young Spanish designer at the Camper stores in Genoa, London and Glasgow
Thin, hard-wearing and elegant
In a new and sophisticated fashion showroom, the ceramic surfaces take on more than just an aesthetic role
Ladies and gentlemen, ceramic tiles!
A vibrant new development by Renzo Piano puts ceramic on London's architectural map
A new complex in Flower Square
The new Cvjetni multifunctional complex opened in Zagreb's central "Flower Square" in May last year adds to the elegance and discreet charm of this cosmopolitan city.
Shimmering star-like reflections
Made from 40% recycled material, the ceramic floor coverings in the Singapore Hard Rock Cafe appear to be studded with thousands of jewels, shimmering star-like reflections created by a blend of selected raw materials and haematite powder.
The Seattle Design Center
A permanent furniture show inside a shopping mall constructed around a large covered square.
Jewels of sophistication
PALE AND DARK STRIPS OF CERAMIC MATERIAL ENHANCE THE SPACES IN THE HEADQUARTERS OF WESTA BY OLIVER WEBER
Meier Garden Center
NOT FAR FROM ZURICH, A LARGE, AIRY COMPLEX DEVOTED TO THE WORLD OF GARDENING COMBINES RETAIL AREAS WITH A LARGE HOTHOUSE-LIKE SPACE FOR PLANTS AND FLOWERS
Flowing spaces and soft atmospheres
THE NATURAL LIGHT AND THE DYNAMIC DESIGN OF THE CERAMIC SURFACES REVEAL THE COMPLEX STRUCTURE OF THE TROYKA SHOPPING CENTRE
Space, light and emotion
HOW THE CITY CHANGES. VIEWING MILAN THROUGH WELL-LIT SHOWROOMS
A new retail dimension
The redevelopment and expansion of Scarborough Town Centre in Toronto marks a strategic new approach to shopping centre design.
The Mazda Showroom in Nef
With its porcelain floor tiling, the Mazda dealership in Nef, Switzerland is an authentic showroom that represents a new architectural trend in the sector.
Outstanding overall vision
An optical store in the province of Milan provides an outstanding example of an appealing but discreet space that displays products to the full
A human-scale shopping centre
With their large floor spaces and open areas, shopping centres are destined to redraw the landscape of the suburbs, in the best cases forging new territorial identities.
The realm of shopping
Barton Creek Square in Austin features more than 180 commercial spaces devoted to America's most prestigious brands
A newly designed Rinascente department store in Palermo
Five floors of design and exclusive offerings in a vintage building
Ceramic tiles take centre stage
Exercises of luxury and design from a new player on the international fashion shopping scene.
Shopping and the city
The ceramic floor tiling in the Focus Mall in the Polish city of Piotrkòw Trybunalski, opened in 2009, explores the theme of urban itineraries through a design concept that combines harmony with strong visual impact.
The new Tiburtino Shopping Centre
The 50,000 square metre mall also serves as a social meeting point in the Aniene valley
Sant’Agostino Multifunctional Centre
An innovative ceramic tile installation layout and unusual colours lend architectural strength to a building with simple shapes
Gulskogen Kjøpesenter Shopping Mall in Drammen
A new shopping mall in Norway exploits the aesthetic qualities of ceramic tiles to organise pedestrian routes and flows
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
Wind Store chooses tech fashion ceramic
IMAGE COORDINATED WITH THE REFERENCE BRAND AND COMPOSITIONAL MODULARITY COMBINED WITH ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY
Filled and empty Palladian spaces
A SHOPPING MICRO-CITY WITH AN ANCIENT HEART AND AN OUTER SKIN THAT GLITTERS LIKE TRENTINO ROCK
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
Italian ceramic tiles played a key role in the spectacular remodelling project for Terminal 4 in Arizona's largest airport
A microcosm of urban consumption
The Granada Mall: a space of intercultural relations
A non-place with a strong identity
LE TORRI COMPLEX, A CONTEMPORARY AGORA IN VILLA VERUCCHIO (PROVINCE OF RIMINI)
Shopping Mania
An elegant ceramic tile carpet forms the backdrop for a kaleidoscope of colours from the world of textiles
Historic renovation
In Weimar, home to Goethe and the Bauhaus movement, the renovation of a large historic building features the use of porcelain tiles with a high aesthetic and technological content from Ceramica del Conca
Discreet charm
Outlets, tertiary centres, fashion districts and shopping malls: contemporary places whose exceptional design characteristics must be enhanced by an appropriate use of materials
Ceramic architecture in Kuwait City
The Avenues Mall is the largest shopping centre in Kuwait and in under a year has become the country's leading attraction
The new Ponte Milvio market
Market, shops, public spaces: architecture for a new urban location
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Car dealerships are places that serve to convey the brand values of innovation and research. In the new Toyota dealership in Zagreb, the cars are like jewels set into the splendid architecture.
