Winners of the 24th Tile of Spain Awards from ASCER announced

ASCER (The Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturers’ Association) has announced the winners of the 24th edition of the Tile of Spain Awards of Architecture and Interior Design. The latest edition includes new subcategories and acknowledges proposals ranging from modular homes to heritage restoration, as well as highly disruptive design spaces. The awards once again highlighted the versatility of Spanish ceramic tiles, featured in national and international projects. The panel of judges awarded a total of 5 prizes and 6 special mentions in the three categories.

In the Architecture category, the top 2 prizes were awarded to Casa Marratxi by Casas inHAUS and Interventions in the Monastery of Santa María de Sijena by Pemán y Franco Arquitectos – Sebastián Arquitectos, whilst the Interior Design category top 2 prizes were awarded to Brickell Penthouse Miami by François Guglielmina – TOGU Miami Design and Boc Beach by Il Mio design. Within both categories, the judging panel also awarded several honourable mentions to projects.

In the Interior Design category, the judges highlighted the neo-pop aesthetic of the Brickell Penthouse Miami project, inspired by an American urban style, as well as the degree of quality and sophistication achieved in this spectacular penthouse. Natural light is incorporated as an additional material, interacting with the large-format ceramic tiles whose mineral character amplifies the sense of luminosity in this space. A dynamic and elegant proposal in which ceramic tiles occupy a consolidated central role.

Winner of the Interior Design Subcategory Ib, the judges appreciated the creative approach of the Boc Beach project, pictured, together with the bold use of colours and textured ceramic tiles. The magnificent mix of formats adds character and coherence, dynamically integrating the interior and exterior spaces. Its strength lies in an excessive expressiveness – with a definite influence of 1960s rock ‘n roll – with ceramic tiles taking a leading role, combined with a forceful use of colour.

Pictured: Boc Beach by Il Mio design