Ceramics of Italy 2023 Tile Competition

2023 Tile Competition

Now in its 30th year, the Ceramics of Italy Tile Competition celebrates North American architects, designers, and students who create innovative spaces using Italian ceramic and porcelain tile from Ceramics of Italy brands.

Organized by Confindustria Ceramica (the Italian Association of Ceramics) and the Italian Trade Agency, the competition is open to all architects, interior designers, and students based in North America. Domestic and international new construction and renovation projects completed between January 2018 and January 2023 are eligible for entry in the built categories. Students enrolled at an accredited university in North America are also invited to submit their imaginative renderings, floor plans, and sketches utilizing tile from one or more Ceramics of Italy manufacturer. There is no fee to enter and multiple projects may be submitted. Categories include:
- Institutional
- Multi-Family Residential
- Single-Family Residential
- Commercial
- Student
Winners in the built-project categories will receive a 5-day CEU trip to Italy to attend Cersaie: The world’s largest exhibition of ceramic tile and bathroom furnishings, alongside a delegation of top design media. Also, all category winners will receive an expense-paid trip to Coverings 2023 in Orlando, FL, and present their projects in front of a large audience of design and trade media, manufacturers, and tile industry professionals.

Submissions will be accepted until December 19, 2022 at 11:59 PM EST.

*As this competition celebrates the use of Italian tile, projects must feature a significant amount of ceramic or porcelain tile from at least one Ceramics of Italy member company. Click here for a full list of member companies.

Are you a professional or a student? *
Is the design firm or project manager based in North America?*

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Are you currently enrolled in a North American college or university?*

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SUBMITTER DETAILS

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Entrant Name*
Company*
Email*
Phone*
Street Address (Work)*
Country*
City*
Province*
State*
Postal Code*

PROJECT DETAILS

(Section 2 of 3)
Project Category*
Project Name*
Please enter the name of your project exactly as you would like it to be published.
Lead Architect/Designer*
Firm*
Firm/Designer Website*
Firm/Designer Profile*

Please include a brief description of the architecture firm or designer.0/100
Number of Employees in Firm *
Tile Distributor(s)*
Please include the name of the distributor(s) that supplied Italian ceramic tile for this project, along with a contact email if possible.
Tile Installer(s)*
Please include the name of the contractor(s) who installed Italian ceramic tile for this project, along with a contact email if possible.
Project Location*
Please include the city and state or province in which this project is located.
Date of Completion*
Project must have been completed between January 2018 and January 2023.
Project Description*

Use this field to describe the nature of the project, the client, any design challenges you encountered, etc.0/300
Italian Ceramic Tile(s) Featured*
Please include the name(s) of the manufacturer(s) and collection(s), sizes/formats, and colors/decors; in addition, be very specific about where the tile is located (ie. master bathroom shower, outdoor patio, kitchen backsplash, etc). For a full list of Ceramics of Italy tile companies, visit https://www.ceramica.info/en/aziende-ceramiche-it/.
Reasons Italian Tile Was Used*

Please be specific (ie. sustainability, durability, design aesthetic, etc).0/250
Sustainable Details*

Please include any sustainable attributes of the project, or note any environmental certifications of products used.0/200
Has this project been published?

YesNo
Please Indicate Publication(s) and Date(s)

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Please submit at least 5 high-resolution images (minimum 300dpi, 5x7 inches or larger).
Project Image #1*
Where was Italian tile used in the above photo?*
What is the name (manufacturer & collection) of the tile used in the above photo? *
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Project Description*

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Italian Ceramic Tile Featured*

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(Section 3 of 3)
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Where was Italian tile used in the above photo?*
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