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UniCredit Pavilion opens in Milan

Thanks to the distinctively modular configuration of its various areas, this versatile, three-storey building makes an ideal exhibition centre as well as a perfect venue for events, meetings and conferences.

Saie 2015: great 20th Century architects in "Smart House" advertising

The advertising campaign for Saie 2015 embraces the first architects who developed a new approach to design and construction, by putting people at the centre of their work and thus creating fully fledged "smart houses".

Carbon-neutral Hotel Milano Scala in Louis Vuitton City Guide to Milan

The Hotel Milano Scala, located in the Brera district, has earned a review in the prestigious Louis Vuitton City Guide 2015, in the section entitled "HOTELS - 5-star accommodation to concept hotels: where to stay in the city".

2015 Ceramic and Design: Archea Associati and Tagina win award for Chiesa della Misericordia in Terranuova Bracciolini

Constructed using the distinctive Esagona tile produced specifically for façades by Tagina Ceramiche d'Arte, the project won an award in the institutional category.

International Hotel & Property Award 2015: Simone Micheli wins with Barcelò Hotel Milan

The architect took care of the lighting design and interiors, which were conceived as "an architecture within the architecture", giving rise to a harmonious blend of eclectic elements that amaze guests with their innovative technology and content.

Petracer's Holding acquires Pecchioli Ceramica Firenze

The historic Florentine brand is one of the oldest in the ceramic floor and wall tile industry and symbolises the cream of Italian craftsmanship. The aim of this deal is to restore it to its rightful place among the market leaders of the luxury ceramic sector.

Serpentine Pavilion 2015: immersed in colour with Selgascano

The Serpentine Pavilion 2015 in the heart of London's Hyde Park and Kensington Garden offers a memorable sensory experience revolving around colour and creativity. 

Del Conca renews sponsorship of motorcycle racer Sam Lowes

Del Conca, the renowned ceramic manufacturer, has become Main Sponsor of the SpeedUp team for the next three Moto2 races to be held in Sachsenring, Indianapolis and Brno.

Skyway Monte Bianco: the eighth wonder of the world tiled by Cotto d’Este

Sassuolo-based Cotto d'Este contributed to the project with the supply of 4,500 square metres of 14mm-thick porcelain floor tiles from the Buxy Flammè Cendre series, in several sizes, which were chosen for their special non-slip properties, strength and frost-resistance.

Torre Arcobaleno injects colour into Milan skyline

New lease of life for Torre Arcobaleno in Porta Garibaldi, following renovation for Expo 2015 with the patronage of the Municipality of Milan. The project was overseen by the architect Francis Roggero of Original Designers 6R5.

Countdown to The International Surface Event East 2015: online Attendee Registration Opening

Attendee online registration will open July 7, 2015 for The International Surface Event East [TISE East].

Laminam and the Polish Pavilion at Expo 2015

800 sq.m of ceramic tiles from Laminam's Collection line were used in the project produced by Piotr Musialowski of 2PM, in conjunction with a team of designers from WXCA.

Ceramica Made in Umbria gets under way

The aim of the initiative is to cast a new light on artistic majolica, while still adhering to tradition. The collection was overseen by Elisabetta Furin, a designer and lecturer at the Italian Design Institute in Perugia.

Dressage by Graff wins MIAW 2015

Designed by Nespoli e Novara, the collection was voted best product in the bathroom furnishing category at the Muuuz International Awards 2015 organised by ArchiDesignClub.

Urban Avenue by Ceramica Fioranese and the Architizer A+ Award 2015

Already a winner of the first ADI Ceramics Design Award, this tile collection has now won an award from Architizer, the New York-based web platform dedicated entirely to architects, which is now the largest online design and architecture portal.

Marazzi celebrates 80th anniversary

Founded in the Italian ceramic cluster of Sassuolo in 1935, the renowned tile manufacturer celebrates 80 years of leadership in 2015.

Assoposa partners the All About Apple Museum in Savona

Italy's national association of tile-setters has contributed to the construction of the Apple Museum in Savona, which will be inaugurated in October, and is currently the best-stocked museum in the world, containing almost all of Apple's output of personal computers, peripherals, accessories and…

Devon&Devon open flagship store in Copenhagen

The new single-brand store has eight windows overlooking one of the capital's most appealing areas, nestling between the Nyhavn canal, the ancient port, the historic Nyboder district and the royal palace.

Grassi Pietre for the United Arab Emirates Pavilion

Designed by FOSTER+PARTNERS, the UAE Pavilion is one of the largest at Expo 2015. The Nanto-based company took care of the Emir's apartment, the flooring adjacent to the auditorium, and several staircases.

Marazzi Group supplies over 30,000 metres of product for Expo 2015

The Modena-based company's tiles were used for tiling some of the key areas of the exhibition complex, including the Cardo and Decumanus axes and Palazzo Italia.