Projekte
urban landscape
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
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
A punctuated façade
Rearth Inc., a leading Korean distributor of smartphone accessories, opened in Bucheon its new headquarters
Fighting pollution with style
Designed by architect Riccardo Stein, Hotel Nodo in Santiago de Chile is the first building in South America to adopt bioactive façade cladding
Mediterranean harmony
In harmony with the island of Ponza, the restyling of the external surfaces of the Grand Hotel Santa Domitilla has created a natural look combining shapes and material effects
Urban carpet
The historic urban promenade in the centre of this town in the Abruzzo region has been given a new lease of life in terms of its collective heritage thanks to an eye-catching paving system made entirely of high-thickness porcelain
A green building in Sibiu
Extending over eight above-ground floors with a 7,500 square metre footprint, the Hattrick Office Building was the first building of its kind in Sibiu to obtain BREEAM certification
Maintaining a façade
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A pixel-effect ceramic envelope
The recent renovation project for the Cagliari-Elmas railway station stands out in particular for the use of large-size ceramic panels combining outstanding technical characteristics with a harmonious aesthetic language that blends in with the surrounding landscape
From the land to the sea
Matter and spirit merge in a renovation project for an old church in Olbia, which now resonates with new light through its architecture
A location spanning tradition and innovation
The Nuovo Picchio residential care centre helps guests feel at home in an innovative space that maintains its links with tradition
A smart and extensive architectural renovation
In this residential renovation, the architects had the opportunity to work on the envelope and roof as a single project, focusing in particular on the new composition of the façades and their energy performance
Humanitas and contemporary humanism
Located just outside Milan, the new Humanitas University Campus brings together innovative form and content to create a fascinating, timeless village designed according to principles of sustainability
Creativity and nature for an outstanding workplace
The large, gently undulating garden connecting the factories with the new Scrigno Lab aims to maximise the well-being of employees and customers
The sapphire house
The astonishing Sapphire residential building designed by Daniel Libeskind, a landmark in Berlin's central Mitte neighbourhood, is a complex volume clad with sapphire-like ceramic panels
A custom dream home
The Residence is a display home where porcelain tiles from express the concept of contemporary luxury
A bright new cladding for the façades of Pécs Zoo
One of Hungary's most popular tourist attractions, Pécs Zoo was recently renovated by architects from the practice Nara Studio who chose laminated porcelain large-size panels for the façade cladding
An eye-catching residential block just outside Paris
This largely residential block in Asnières-sur-Seine, a town on the banks of the Seine to the north-west of Paris, stands out for the use of ceramic tiles on the façade
A high-quality public work
The New Cemetery Complex in Copparo (Ferrara) designed by Mauro Crepaldi is a high-quality public work in terms of both concept and execution.
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
Porcelain tiles that define the architecture
The project by Archea Associati for the local Brotherhood of Mercy has created a new association headquarters and a farewell room that can be used for many of the client's activities
The village without a past
A disused quarry has been converted into a highly eco-sustainable tourist and residential complex
A Vertical Forest in the heart of Milan
Living in nature without sacrificing comfort, security or a central location
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
A school in Massalengo
A new school in the Lodi area combines tradition and technology in a modern version of the country house
Urban spirituality
The ChristChurch Presbyterian in Atlanta is an outstanding example of a religious building that combines contemporary architecture with functional requirements
Rigour and innovation
A high-quality tertiary project is emerging from the ruins of an abandoned industrial site. One of the highlights is an elegant building enclosed in a functional and visually striking ceramic envelope
A powerful contrast of tones and material
This two-unit building is characterised aesthetically by the alternation of a pale-coloured trowelled render with oak effect ceramic surfaces
Malta embraces smart technologies
An environment-friendly technology park is under construction just a few kilometres from the capital
Ceramic tile makes a stylish comeback
The remodelling project for the old Sopot railway station
The story of a rebirth
With a magisterial example of resilience, facing difficulties and transforming them into opportunities, the people of Emilia have overcome the earthquake of 2012 and given new life to this generous land and its rich resources
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
Beyond the image
A new commercial complex recently completed in South Africa's economic capital highlights the role of ceramic envelopes in architecture and in technological and energy performance
Dynamic facade
Compositional rigour and high technical specifications characterise the curtain wall of this residential building in Chiasso
A virtuous example in Stockholm
A high tech building with Art Nouveau styling
A roof that combines aesthetics and symbolism
The parish complex of San Pio da Pietrelcina has become the landmark of the Malafede neighbourhood in the suburbs of Rome
A new church for earthquake-hit Medolla
A contemporary interpretation of the place of worship but in keeping with the Christian tradition
The Olympics and public transport
The stations on Line 1 of the Athens metro were completely remodelled in anticipation of the Greek Olympic Games
Architecture, an unfolding of routes
This highly effective architecture project explores a new approach to the interiors and exteriors of a single-family dwelling
Simply red
A renovation project carried out by the Archisbang architecture practice provided an opportunity to make skilful use of a ceramic finish on the various scales of the project
The thin silver line
An outstanding blend of Italian design and technology envelops and enhances an upmarket business centre in Seoul
Corporate culture meets ceramic architecture
Productivity, vitality and harmony in the façades of Juniper's HQ
Big is beautiful
Architecture as a way of reaffirming the quality of urban planning. Ceramic as a high-quality material that combines aesthetics with energy efficiency and sustainability
An eco-friendly office restyling project
Research, environmental sustainability and aesthetics come together in the renovated Mirage headquarters
Spezzano gets a town centre
The complex made up of the Corte Corsini business centre, the Casa Corsini civic centre and the new Piazza Falcone e Borsellino square give Spezzano the town centre it has always lacked.
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.
The pride and joy of Soweto
Designed by young architects from the local practice Afritects, the Soweto Theatre carries on the great theatrical and musical tradition of South Africa
Camplus Bononia:
a city university residence
The new university residence is a modern structure immersed in greenery and equipped with the latest energy-saving solutions
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
Park view
The Ogroby Grabiszynskie complex is located in a prestigious residential district of Wroclaw. The project devoted considerable attention to the finishing materials, including the porcelain ventilated façade panels
A new home for Maggio Musicale Fiorentino
The Nuovo Teatro dell'Opera complex is an international-level opera house and an urban space that interacts with the city and its history
A diaphragm-like surface covering
The project successfully explores the dynamic relationship between cladding and architecture, making creative use of a well-established clay ventilated façade system
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.
Simplon Udvar in Budapest
A prestigious residential complex located in the South Buda area which makes innovative compositional use of colour on the external elevations
BLA: a new cultural centre opened in Fiorano Modenese
A modern building clad with a large porcelain tile façade has been constructed in the heart of the Emilia-Romagna ceramic district to house a town library, play centre and municipal archives
A skin made of ceramic
An innovative ceramic cladding was the successful solution adopted on this building. Like a tailor-made second skin, it assures perfect protection against the elements and outstanding aesthetic appeal. When the sun shines, the house appears to radiate pure light thanks to its snow-white skin
Sant’Agostino Multifunctional Centre
An innovative ceramic tile installation layout and unusual colours lend architectural strength to a building with simple shapes
A variable colour configuration
Helsingborg (Sweden). New IKEA office building. When architecture becomes a means of promoting intercultural lifestyles through the symbolism of colour and experimentation with sophisticated brand communication languages.
Mediatheque in Mokrá
A remodelling project has transformed an old coal-fired power station into a multifunctional centre for cultural, social and recreational activities
Filled and empty Palladian spaces
A SHOPPING MICRO-CITY WITH AN ANCIENT HEART AND AN OUTER SKIN THAT GLITTERS LIKE TRENTINO ROCK
Water and sun by the sea
The new Piazza Borgo Prino in Imperia sheds its grim weight of tarmac and transforms a car park into a social meeting place, enlivened by designs and elements inspired by nature.
Strips and functional flows
The new Zamet multifunctional centre in Rijeka
Olympic Village
Used to clad external facades, ceramic tile is a major feature in the urban design of Turin
A square from the past
A remodelling project using hand-decorated Italian ceramic tiles in the capital of the former Spanish colony