A lakeside restaurant with a focus on design

Shaped like a ship’s hull moored on the shores of Lake Iseo at Paratico, the L’Approdo Restaurant-Pizzeria has recently been expanded through a project that combines creativity, experimentation and a dialogue with art and nature

Bread and croissants, wheels and pedals

In a small tourist town near Lake Balaton, Hungary, an original venue combines a French-style bakery, a bicycle shop and six welcoming hotel rooms

A contemporary Italian restaurant in the heart of Île-de-France

Romaric Le Tiec and Charlotte Vinet have transformed a commercial space into an elegant restaurant where geometry, light and materials create a sequence of intimate, convivial and even hidden spaces

A glamorous break

The refurbished Zacapa Food & Drink bar and restaurant in Taranto combines colour with elegance through lacquered wood panelling, jungle-style wallpaper, brass accents and marble-effect porcelain stoneware flooring

Nostalgia and functionality

The Overlook Café, designed by Arcsine for San Francisco’s historic Olympic Club, received an honourable mention in the Tile Competition 2025

An immersive project of light, matter and colour

Olbos Studio has designed a restaurant that uses handcrafted Italian ceramics to evoke a marine ecosystem with atmospheres in constant transformation

A contemporary classic

Ankestern Interior’s redevelopment project for the Community Centre in Laubach reinterprets traditional Italian terrazzo tile in a modern and versatile ceramic version

Tradition and modernity in the restyling of the Theater of Palermo

In a project that merges tradition and innovation, architect Luigi Smecca redesigned several spaces in the Teatro Massimo opera house in Palermo, including the refreshment bar and garden. The intervention maintains the building’s historic elegance while adopting a contemporary approach that combines functionality, poetry and sophistication

An oasis of relaxation shaped by water and earth

The Limen Wellness Hotel near Cefalù is a paradise of harmony and well-being, an exclusive resort where the sea and nature have inspired both the spatial design and the choice of surface covering materials

Premium materials for the DaV Michelin-starred restaurant

The Michelin-starred DaV restaurant which opened recently in the Allianz Tower in Milan is the latest addition to the Da Vittorio portfolio. Top-quality ingredients are at the heart of this casual dining experience, accompanied by an exclusive sense of hospitality

From a former munitions factory to an eco-friendly conference centre

In San Giuliano Terme in the province of Pisa, a former munitions factory has been transformed into an energy-autonomous multifunctional complex with ventilated façades

The contemporary language of the new church in Cinisi

Designed by Kuadra Studio, the Mater Redemptoris Church in the province of Palermo stands as an example of architecture closely connected with both the holy scriptures and the surrounding landscape

Cosmopolitan ambiences

In Bari, the design of a cocktail bar located inside a historic building reinterprets the site’s architectural features, creating an eclectic, elegant space with striking visual and decorative appeal

From brunch to dinner at Krug Pizza Bar

A new Krug brand restaurant has opened in Viškovo, Croatia, offering an ideal dining venue for any time of day

Ceramic Brutalism

Overlooking the Bay of Santander, the Cantabrian Maritime Museum is an example of Brutalist architecture created in the 1970s by Vicente Roig Forner and Ángel Hernández Morales. The museum’s new extension, designed by Madrid-based practice Zooco Estudio, includes a rooftop restaurant and terrace paved with Italian porcelain tiles

The suspended elegance of Koi Sushi

A space where the rarefied allure of oriental culture meets the vibrant energy of the Fidenza Village shopping outlet, Koi Sushi delivers a surprisingly elegant, timeless design. Natural tones, symbolic details and exclusive materials come together to create an immersive and refined visual experience

Religious architecture in Kornwestheim: rigour and formal purity

Bamberg Architektur has led a new project in Germany where porcelain stoneware enhances natural light and the purity of the white interiors

Flavours of the past and the energy of the present

For Le Marzoline, a restaurant located in the Palazzo Varignana resort, the firm Polistudio converted a traditional farmhouse into a state-of-the-art building while maintaining the rural architectural style typical of the Bolognese hills

A Serbian hotel designed for young people

The Forum Hotel is a modern and cosy four-star establishment located on the main pedestrian street of Subotica in northern Serbia. It combines comfort and functionality without ostentation and stands out for its unique combination of materials

Modernity rooted in the distant past

The new technology park designed by gmp architects in Suzhou is a sustainable research and development centre inspired by the most traditional of all classical Chinese gardens, the Garden of the Humble Administrator.

Where history meets modernity

Pizza del Popolo is a boutique pizzeria in the centre of San Miniato, Tuscany, where the architects from Dainelli Studio have created “a harmonious blend of past and present”

New interiors for Gran Caffè Zerilli, a historic café and restaurant in Vico Equense

The bar once owned by Bruce Springsteen’s grandfather has been transformed as part of a meticulous renovation project led by Valentina Autiero, who preserved its identity while revolutionising its colours and materials

A hilltop restaurant

The result of a collaborative, family-oriented project led by architect Cosimo Balestri, Ristorante Montalgeto has a warm, welcoming atmosphere that reflects the history and beauty of the Tuscan landscape

A restaurant with a distinctive character

The Lamì restaurant and lounge bar in San Severo, in the province of Foggia, stands out for its striking combination of colours, fabrics and geometries. The marble-effect porcelain tiles used on the restaurant and toilet floors significantly enhance the overall aesthetic

The delicious taste of churrasco

The Rome-based firm Studio GAD designed a project with ties to Sardinia and Brazil for a new restaurant dedicated to the famous meat grilled on sword-like skewers

A lake-view cocktail bar

The Vista Wine Bar, a contemporary restaurant and cocktail bar with a dreamlike atmosphere, is located in the breathtaking setting of Lake Castel Gandolfo. It invites customers on “a journey to an extravagant and eccentric destination”, say the architects from Studio Gad

Rooftop hospitality

The first hotel to be opened by the Falkensteiner family back in 1957, this family resort based in Casteldarne in Val Pusteria has gradually expanded to cater to families with children. The building has been completely remodelled to a design by the South Tyrolean firm NOA based on an unusual top-down approach starting with the roof

A tribute to contemporary modernism in the countryside near Lake Garda

A ventilated façade system and judicious use of materials were the successful ingredients of the design project for Malcesine Residence, a building located in the middle of an olive grove on the Verona side of Lake Garda

A translucent sculpture that serves as a space for science education

Italian ceramic tiles were chosen for Germany’s largest science museum, which was recently expanded by Berlin-based firm Sauerbruch Hutton with the addition of an open and dynamic 17,600 square metre volume devoted to physics, chemistry, biology and astronomy

Austrian-style hospitality

Arkan Zeytinoglu Architects led the project for the Scheiblhofer resort, a model of high-end hospitality architecture set in the lush green landscape of the Burgenland region

River-view dining

The Maru Makchang Restaurant in Daegu, South Korea is a modern eatery specialising in a traditional local dish. But it also “speaks” Italian thanks to the use of ceramic tiles

Yellow, blue and red: Sicily comes to Milan

The Visca Restaurant in Milan, designed by MARGstudio, serves Sicilian cuisine in a themed setting. The multicoloured ambience allows guests to immerse themselves in the atmosphere of southern Italy

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

A chamber of curiosities

Parì, a recently renovated café in Modena’s historical city centre, is an elegant and functional location with striking perspective effects and soft-coloured surfaces that create a warm, welcoming atmosphere

Delicious custom-made solutions in Berlin

The Caffè e Gelato ice cream parlour in Potsdamer Platz has been restyled with a focus on excellence and artisanal products

First wellness, then sport

For the Emotion Fitness sports centre, interior designer Pavel Vrzák created a project focusing on pure colours and minimalism. The success of the project owes much to the choice of materials, including porcelain tiles

1930s glamour

Designed by the practice OFF Roma, the Glam bar and ice cream parlour in Tivoli combines vintage details and elegant colours with a strong focus on the environment

Engineering for well-being

Designed by CNS Designworks, Atlas Beach Fest stands out for its low environmental footprint and attentive sustainability choices, but without sacrificing style and relaxation

The most sustainable sports arena in the world

Seattle’s famous arena built in 1962 has been renovated as an innovative, eco-friendly version with zero carbon emissions, zero single-use plastic and zero waste

Fragrances, taste, colours and design

The Mediterranean tradition and the Japanese culture of sushi come together in a fascinating new dining venue

The Reale Group’s new employee recreation centre in Turin stands out for its innovation and sustainability

Designed by PICCO Architetti, the new recreation centre features football pitches and beach volleyball, Padel, basketball and tennis courts as well as 1,700 square metres of modern multifunctional spaces

Environmentally sustainable design

The Little Caesars Arena in Detroit designed by Hamilton Anderson Associates is a multifunctional complex whose dynamic architecture combines a low environmental footprint with the stylish look of Italian ceramic tiles

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

The innovative atmosphere of Hotel Kole and restaurant

Ceramic tiles, wood, exposed brickwork and an irregular grid of metal profiles are the design ingredients of the newly renovated Hotel Kole and restaurant in Serbia

Apulian-style hospitality

With its splendid landscapes, unique architecture, scents, flavours and a slow pace of life, the region is renowned for its high standard of living

Not a conventional pizzeria

Emma Pizza & Cocktails in Belgrade opts for an eclectic and elegant design with unusually sophisticated and glamorous atmospheres enhanced by material contrasts

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

Fullness and harmony, like a circle

A restaurant and cocktail bar near Rome famous for its use of local ingredients stands out visually for its powerful yet harmonious combinations of colours and materials

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

Sushiko, a return to Japanese origins

The porcelain floor tiles blend in with a new concept based on a modern reinterpretation of the iconic elements of Japanese design

Sustainable simplicity

The project by TAMassociati, winners of a design competition held as part of the Percorsi Diocesani initiative, adopts a clear, simple language and a socially-engaged design philosophy. Porcelain tiles from Casalgrande Padana were chosen for their quality and sustainability

The 150th Roadhouse Restaurant in Cremona

A distinctive blend of materials and colours define the spaces of the 150th restaurant opened by the group, which now has a total of 168 locations throughout Italy

An innovative wellness and entertainment venue in Belgrade

Serbia's capital boasts a new spa centre that balances natural and artificial materials, comfort and design

Sweetly retro

With its vintage atmospheres and warm, powder tones, a restyled pastry shop in the heart of the Brianza area combines a classic, timeless design with a sense of emotion and hospitality

Dining amongst precious stones

A two-level restaurant achieves a harmonious tonal balance through the contrast between pale and dark coloured glossy porcelain stoneware tiles reminiscent of rare marble and precious minerals

The many facets of transparency

As part of a project that stands out for its essential design and use of materials, an entirely glass-walled venue has been refurbished to create a restaurant-bar with bright, light-filled spaces during the day and a more intimate atmosphere in the evening

Ceramic surfaces for a five-star campsite

Camping Village Mediterraneo, a campsite in the Venetian lagoon known for its distinctive blend of nature and entertainment, has been given a makeover in a project using stone, wood and concrete effect porcelain tiles

An innovative location in the city of Modena

A café, fitness space and bistro are the individual components of an all-round hospitality concept at a new Modena venue focusing on wellbeing and design

Happily connected

The Tallink City Hotel, opened in the centre of Tallinn in June 2021, is a four-star establishment designed to meet the desires and needs of the contemporary traveller

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 source of life on the outskirts of Bergamo

The Life Source complex devoted to hospitality, catering and wellness is also designed to deliver sustainability over the building's entire life cycle

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 gourmet eatery with a cosmopolitan spirit in Nola

Ro World Experience: Café, Bistro, Patisserie... An elegant space designed by Studioarcho that creates the perfect atmosphere at any time of day

A glamorous location for a relaxing break near Caserta

This elegant and sophisticated venue combining vibrant blues with the material look of stone-effect porcelain was designed by Michele Iacopo Laezza and Giosuè Violante from 2A Architects

Architecture and recipes

Designed by an architect and chef, the Mare Hotel in Savona harmoniously intertwines design, cuisine, technology and sustainability

A sports bar with a sense of sophistication

A visually appealing and lively new bar in Tartu, Estonia stands out for its sophisticated design and welcoming and inclusive atmosphere, breaking away from the stereotype of a location aimed exclusively at sports fans

A harmonious setting

The Ta-kumi restaurant in Marbella, Spain offers an all-round sensorial experience worthy of its fine cuisine

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

A new Asian dining experience

The fifth restaurant in the Sushi Club chain in Cesano Maderno has won the Commercial category of the "Ceramics and Design" award in recognition of its role in pioneering a new Asian culinary experience within a new aesthetic and formal context

Design and a maritime identity

An itinerant showcase of surfaces and colours that sails the Mediterranean

A meat boutique

With its intriguing atmospheres and sophisticated spaces, a former 1950s factory near Naples has been converted into a meat boutique and eatery

Sofia’s central bus station is a unique city landmark

An imposing building with a dramatic glass curtain wall and a high-performance ventilated ceramic façade, Sofia's central bus station is a vital hub of national transport and a major city landmark

From fork to interior design: green as a cross-cutting concept

The desire to create a new space devoted to healthy and well-balanced dining is fulfilled in an architecture and interior design project inspired by nature

An exclusive retreat in the hills outside Turin

A multi-stage project has transformed a historic 17th-century residence used for hundreds of years as a leisure and holiday retreat for the Savoy nobility into a contemporary event venue

Suspended between past and present

The project to transform an old building in Rome's city centre into the Pantheon Iconic Hotel restores and emphasises original structural elements while introducing a skilful play of architectural references to the Pantheon

Drink & stay at home

Marble veining and metallic finishes dominate this futuristic space

Shapes and colours inspired by the ice cream cone

Fresh, natural creativity in an ice cream parlour in Rome

When architecture “talks” to the surrounding area

A hotel complex in the heart of the Canary Islands creates a magical dialogue between the built environment and nature

Waves upon waves

The Multiplex Aquatique Saint Gilles Croix de Vie, built in a Natura 2000 area, fits in perfectly with the surrounding landscape of salt marshes, ocean and river

Venice and roses

Amid history and nature, imagination and elegance, the Island of Roses is now home to a luxury 5-star hotel

Elegance and good taste

The centre of Nola, a town just outside Naples renowned for its history, culture and commerce, now offers a new gourmet restaurant called Habitué-Vin&Cuisine

English mood and Italian Style for the “.IT” restaurant

A restaurant in Rome's Fiumicino neighbourhood offers fine dishes accompanied by selected wines in an elegant and cosy atmosphere

An inclusive and multicoloured restaurant

The new project for Gustavo's Pizza in Piacenza was created by the practice Vanda Designers as a location promoting integration and hospitality

Design and sustainability at high altitude

Sustainability coupled with a passion for landscape and local history are the hallmarks of a successful restoration project for a mountain lodge in the Alpe di Siusi

Travel and food rub shoulders in the Toast to Coast experience

The restaurant located in the Bicocca area of Milan stands out for its use of eclectic materials and furnishings to create a strongly international feel and New York-style industrial atmosphere

‘Ammare’! Let’s go to the seaside!

This is the name of a new restaurant located in a historic bathing establishment on Tuscany's Maremma coast. The project is entirely inspired by the sea: from the colours of the chosen materials to the use of light and the freshness of the spaces and furnishings

Sumptuous contemporary hospitality for an age-old ritual

When food becomes an artistic presentation and engages all five senses

Stone, marble and natural inspirations

The Florence-based practice Cipiuelle has completed the project for a 500 square metre wellness area combining aesthetics and functionality in a perfect blend of materials, colours and finishings

An evocation of the East

In the Kaori Japanese Restaurant, opened in Varedo in late 2018, each element is designed to interact with the light and create a play of visual references and allusions

Palm trees on the horizon

A resort on the north coast of Sicily where handcrafted details and elegant design come together to create a luxurious summer retreat

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

The club concept that is revolutionising the restaurant business

The Sushi Clubs commissioned by chef Andrea Li are proliferating throughout the Milanese hinterland. The architectural quality of the spaces where diners can enjoy Japanese food is a major factor behind their success

Decorative inlays

A tropical oasis of hospitality in the city of Bangkok, the Sindhorn Kempinski Hotel stands out for its sophisticated design and unique blend of European taste and traditional Thai style

A theatre-like space facing onto Mount Zugspitze

The project by noa* network of architecture faces onto the Alpine landscape like a theatre complete with relaxation areas, a panoramic sauna, a lounge and a swimming pool surrounded by the mountains

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