The 24th annual Ceramics of Italy Tile Competition named outstand- ing projects that honor the admi- rable use of Italian tile in North American architecture and design. Sponsored by Confindustria Ceramica (the Italian Association of Ceramics) and the Italian Trade Agency, the competition attracted high-quality submissions in each of the three categories: residential, commercial, and institutional. An international jury of design indus- try experts reviewed and evaluated the projects, using the following criteria: the creative and effective use of Italian tile, the overall qual- ity of the installation, the aesthetic beauty and functionality of the design, and the sustainable attri- butes of the overall project and materials used. The winning firms each received a prize of $3,000 as well as an all- expenses-paid, CEU-accredited trip to Bologna, Italy, to attend Cersaie – the world’s largest exhibition of ceramic tile and sanitaryware – as part of a VIP delegation of specifi- ers and journalists. Contractors and distributors involved in each win- ning project were awarded a cash prize for their valued contribution. Winners include: Residential Winner: Bromley Caldari Architects, for Ocean View House in Fire Island Pines, N.Y. Tile Manufacturer: Emilceramica Distributor: Artistic Tile Contractor: Artistic Tile Tiles from Emilceramica’s Fashion series blur the line between the indoor space of the guesthouse and the adjacent outdoor pool area, providing a consistent design and level of durability that could withstand moisture and the high traffic resulting from a typical day at the beach. Residential Honorable Mention was awarded to Cord Struckmann, Architect for the Case Study House 26 Remodel in San Rafael, CA. This historic remodel included tile from Gigacer, supplied by Statements Tile and installed by Escarlata Tile. CERAMICS OF ITALY ––––––––––––––––––– Ceramics of Italy announces award winners Ocean View House Photo credit: Rob Jordan of Rob J Photos 92 TileLetter | June 2017