ASCER (The Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturers’ Association) has announced the winners ofthe 23rd edition of the Tile of Spain Awards of Architecture and Interior Design – a long-established programme aiming to highlight national and international projects that make important and innovative use of ceramic tiles manufactured in Spain.
The Architecture prize was unanimously awarded to “A Circular Viewpoint” by Javier López Bautista, whilst the Interior Design category winner was “Hill House” by studioNOLET, a complete renovation of a house with ceramic flooring as the key element. In addition to the winners, the judging panel (pictured) also awarded several special mentions to projects covering various types and uses of ceramics, including façades, homes, museums and restaurants.
Chaired by renowned architect Rafael de La-Hoz, the judging panel was made up of experts from the fields of architecture and design. The awards offer a total prize fund of €35,000 and are divided into 3 categories. The 2 main categories, Architecture and Interior Design, are awarded €15,000 each, while the third category, Final Degree Project, encourages entries from architecture students and is worth €5,000.
The purpose of the Ceramic Awards is to promote the use of Spanish ceramics in architectural and interior design works (both within Spain and abroad). The Ceramic Awards have a solid track record and are highly recognised among professionals in the field of architecture. The Awards are sponsored by the Port Authority of Valencia, Torrecid and PwC Spain, and have the support of the Ministry of Finance, Economy and Public Administration of the Generalitat Valenciana.
