A sanctuary between sky and memory

Inside the Lotte World Tower, Listen Communication has created “Layered Seoul”, a meditative retreat where Korean tradition meets contemporary minimalism. It is a space where wood, mulberry paper and Italian ceramics converge to blend craftsmanship, light and natural materials

Living close to nature

A large single-family home in the town of Saborsko in inland Croatia combines modern design with references to the region’s vernacular architecture. Porcelain stoneware enjoys pride of place, creating a dialogue with the surrounding natural environment

A house in the woods

A contemporary retreat with a warm, welcoming colour palette is beautifully located alongside a stream with waterfalls in the Utah woodland. At the iconic Whisper Falls Lodge, nature is both inspiration and scenery, a living material to be shaped and experienced

A sculptural presence overlooking Lake Lugano

Villa Tree in Castagnola is a new upscale residence overlooking Lake Lugano. With a distinctive form consisting of two stacked golden parallelepipeds, the house combines natural, sustainable materials such as wood, stone, glass and Italian ceramics and opens onto ever-changing panoramic views

The contemporary formula for sustainability

The energy retrofit of an apartment building in the province of Bergamo combines an integrated architectural language with respect for the building’s original identity

The importance of close collaboration between architects and their clients

In a home renovation project in Montmorency, a town north of Paris, the architects from Studio Cameleon Design collaborated closely with the owners of the property

A new look for an old Sicilian home, guided by a systemic approach

The renovation of a historic farmhouse in northern Sicily has become a model for future architecture, combining bio-architecture, BIM and biophilia to deliver sustainability, comfort and high-quality finishes

Slow living among the fields of Veneto

A meticulously restored country house has been transformed into an oasis of relaxation among olive trees, flowers and a swimming pool

An artistic redevelopment on the outskirts of Vienna

A former office building has been given a new lease of life as a residential complex thanks to a major renovation project carried out by a multidisciplinary team. The project focused on the environment, the surrounding landscape and a distinctive handcrafted aesthetic, which also provided the inspiration for the striking Italian-made façade cladding

A country home with a strong personality

An apartment in a renovated farmhouse has been transformed into a bright, welcoming space where colours, materials and furnishings balance modern living with rustic charm

Geometry and colour bring new life to a Turin bathroom

In a bathroom designed by Laura Cugnidoro for a Turin apartment, the interplay of colour and geometry creates an elegant, welcoming and imaginative space

The home as a backdrop to everyday life

An urban interior in Bucharest stands out for its soft geometries, bold colour contrasts and textured surfaces that enhance the natural light and create a harmonious dialogue between spaces, people and functions

In Udine, ceramic tiles bring colour and new life to an entire neighbourhood

A major energy and architectural redevelopment project has transformed an entire neighbourhood through the bold use of colour and ventilated porcelain façades

Natural, contemporary elegance in Montpellier

A recent renovation stands out for its understated elegance and stylistic consistency, using the flooring to unify the spaces and define their identity

Inspired by nature and the Modern Movement

Located in the heart of Versilia, Glass House is more than a residence, it is a poetic dialogue between architecture and landscape

An oasis of peace in the heart of bustling Bangkok

A dream villa immersed in nature, with a calm and secluded atmosphere

All under one roof

The dream home of a Thai family in Bangkok combines an original sloping roof with open, interconnected and meticulously designed interiors

Working in an art gallery in Miami

An office complex is housed in an exhibition space, amid paintings and sculptural furnishings

A hilltop house with a view

In a hillside neighbourhood of Oslo, a colourful penthouse with pop-inspired touches offers sweeping views over the Norwegian capital and the sea

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 a private residence in the heart of the province of Monza and Brianza 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

Design takes centre stage in an exclusive São Paulo penthouse

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

An open-air living room

In a home in Marina di Ravenna, a new conservatory serves as a transitional space between the existing residence and the surrounding garden. Iron, glass, porcelain stoneware and water shape the spaces in a fluid and light manner, seamlessly blurring the distinction between the interior and the natural landscape

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

Among the colours of the Amalfi Coast

Casa L’Acquolella is a holiday home situated in the upper part of the town of Positano. Its standout features include a breathtaking panoramic view and interiors with a fresh, airy atmosphere that blend a Mediterranean style with rustic accents

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

A Florence apartment gets a facelift

Functionality and sustainability in the heart of the Gavinana neighbourhood: the spaces are transformed by natural light, eco-friendly materials and innovative design to create a modern and welcoming oasis in the heart of the city

Open city spaces

After being severely damaged in the 2010-2011 earthquake, Oxford Tower in central Christchurch underwent renovation to secure the structure and transform it into a luxury residential building with 16 new apartments and a penthouse

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

At Nicola and Roberta’s home

Architect Carlo Giorcelli redesigned a Milan apartment in an industrial style for a young couple. The dominant black and grey colour tones enhance the iconic furniture created by design masters such as Alvar Aalto, Le Corbusier and Achille Castiglioni

A contemporary design vision

The three buildings of a residential complex in Viterbo stand out for their geometric rigour, contrasting colours and an exquisite blend of materials and surfaces, where the aesthetic appeal of ceramics lends a strong and distinctive identity to the architecture

Multigenerational design

ADX Architects has designed a residence in Singapore where the use of ceramic tiles has helped to bring functionality and elegance to private and shared spaces suitable for people of all ages

Variations on a theme

The architectural project by Cino Zucchi Associati for the residential complex in Via Valtorta in Milan’s Turro neighbourhood represents an interesting corner block solution. The project takes twentieth-century urban design principles into consideration while embracing new ideas and visual identities

An example of good architecture

On the northeastern outskirts of Milan, Simone Dominoni has designed an aesthetically pleasing and highly sustainable building with photovoltaic panels and ventilated façades clad in stone-effect porcelain to improve energy efficiency.

A renovation project with multiple design influences in a building in Tuscany

As part of a comprehensive upgrade, a 1960s building in the province of Prato has been transformed into an elegant and highly functional home with designer furniture and an energy-efficient envelope.

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.

An Art Nouveau-style home on Lake Garda is given a new lease of life

An early 20th century villa has been transformed into a home for a young family. This virtuous renovation project recreates the charm of the past and was undertaken by architects Alberto Bassi and Chiara Tenca of PadiglioneB

Revisiting the 1970s

A completely redesigned fifty-year-old home combines a modern spatial layout with vintage touches that reference the period of its original construction

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

Which door is mine?

Colour takes centre stage in the project by CBArchitects, which won second prize in the residential buildings category of the Grand Prix award 2019-2021

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

Natural elegance

The contemporary architecture of Waterfall House designed by Greenbox Design Co. captures the aesthetic power of elements such as water and stone in a language composed of essential forms. The marble-effect porcelain tiles used for the interiors faithfully reproduce the textures of natural stone

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

A delicate balance of solids and voids

This villa located in a green area of the city of Budapest stands out for its ultra-modern design and exquisite craftsmanship

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

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.

1950s Revival

The restyling of a small apartment recaptures the style, colours and materials of that golden age of design but integrates them with contemporary design choices with a sense of balance and originality

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

A contemporary style with echoes of classicism

Contrasting materials and colours are combined harmoniously in an apartment in Cefalù that stands out for its contemporary design, decorative ceramic details and an artistic and sophisticated spirit

In search of a new sense of harmony in the Città Studi district of Milan

The firm Ingegneria Dominoni has designed a residential complex on a site formerly occupied by the Rizzoli graphic arts institute. The project reimagines a portion of the historical city in a contemporary manner, in no small part through the use of Italian ceramic tiles

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.

Material narratives

House NB combines a rich tapestry of historical stylistic references with a design vision that emphasises the contemporary side of modern living. It stands out for its elegant, minimalist colour and material palette, as well as the expressive versatility of surfaces such as ceramics

Towards sustainability

The style and beauty of Italian ceramic tiles take centre stage in a project by Danish architectural firm BIG - Bjarke Ingels Group. This innovative architectural project celebrates biodiversity through a close connection with nature and low-impact design

A new approach to city centre living

Domus Lascaris in Turin is a result of the conversion of a 1950s building into a sustainable residential complex which experiments with new forms of interaction between residents and the city

Architecture on a grand scale

In the Residenza Catullo1 apartment complex, the sense of harmony and living quality are inspired by the idea of a “reconciliation with nature” based on energy-saving techniques, the use of locally sourced and environmentally friendly materials, and well-balanced forms

Atlas Residence in East Bay: upscale living

Innovation, style and sustainability were the key design criteria followed by McCartan Architects for Atlas, a new LEED Gold-certified residential building in Oakland. An effective choice of ceramic tiles played an important part in the project

An eco-sustainable high-rise building

The architecture firm Beretta Associati has designed a new 86-metre skyscraper in Milan that stands out for its sober neo-rationalism and high level of environmental sustainability

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

A customised but versatile space

A traditional 60-square-metre Rome apartment has been transformed by Brain Factory into a minimalist white open-plan space. Warmth and decorative appeal are provided by a wood floor and porcelain stoneware tiles with randomly positioned wood inserts

Functionality and emotions

The renovation project for a unique and stunning Rome penthouse by the practice Brain Factory made effective use of the steeply sloping roofs

Is destiny written in a name?

The city of Faenza is famous for its age-old artistic ceramic tradition combining creativity, craftsmanship, technology and 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