[Orlando, Fla.] Now in its 22nd year, the Ceramics of Italy Tile Competition announced seven outstanding projects that wholly represent the competition’s goal of honoring commendable use of Italian tile in North American architecture and design. Sponsored by Confindustria Ceramica (the Italian Association of Ceramics) and the Italian Trade Commission, the competition attracted high-quality submissions in each of the three categories: Residential, Commercial, and Institutional. An international jury of design industry experts reviewed and evaluated the projects, ultimately selecting three winners and four honorable mention among the steep competition.
According to the company, the jury made this difficult selection under the following criteria: the creative and effective use of Italian tile, the overall quality of the installation, the aesthetic beauty and functionality of the design and the sustainable attributes of the overall project and materials used.
The finalists were officially announced at Coverings in Orlando, Fla., on April 15, 2015 during the Ceramics of Italy international press conference. Winners received a prize of $4,000 as well as a five-day trip to Bologna, Italy to attend Cersaie (September 28-October 2, 2015) as part of a VIP delegation.
RESIDENTIAL WINNER
Firm: DKOR Interiors
Project: A Contemporary Moody Home
Location: Aventura, Fla.
Tile Manufacturer: Atlas Concorde
Distributor: Atlas Concorde
Contractor: Amazon Construction
RESIDENTIAL HONORABLE MENTION
Firm: Natalie Kraiem Interiors
Project: Brooklyn Kitchen
Location: Brooklyn, N.Y.
Tile Manufacturer: Rex Ceramiche
Distributor: Florim Solutions
Contractor: Partinico Construction
RESIDENTIAL HONORABLE MENTION
Exterior Installation Recognition of Excellence
Firm: Tectonic Design
Project: Hanes Residence
Location: Andersonville, Tenn.
Tile Manufacturer: Cotto d’Este
Distributor: Ciot
Contractor: Private
COMMERCIAL WINNER
Firm: RSP Architects
Project: Target Northern Campus
Location: Brooklyn Park, Minn.
Tile Manufacturer: Provenza, Casamood, Ceramiche Caesar
Distributor: Tile by Design, RBC Tile
Contractor: Grazzini Brothers & Company
COMMERCIAL HONORABLE MENTION
Firm: Alexander Gorlin Architects
Project: Bell Works
Location: Holmdel, N.J.
Tile Manufacturer: ImolaCeramica, Mirage
Distributor: New Jersey Tile and Stone
Contractor: Interface Tile
INSTITUTIONAL WINNER
Firm: Shinberg.Levinas Architects
Project: Carlos Rosario International Culinary School
Location: Washington, D.C.
Tile Manufacturer: Lea Ceramiche
Distributor: Atlantic Link
Contractor: Jud Tile
INSTITUTIONAL HONORABLE MENTION
Exterior Installation Recognition of Excellence
Firm: Gertler & Wente Architects, LLP
Project: Christ Church Presbyterian
Location: Atlanta, Ga.
Tile Manufacturer: Marazzi
Distributor: Marazzi NY
Contractor: Southern Wall Systems
