The Ceramics of Italy Tile Competition awards the top North American and European architects in alternating years that showcase inventive uses of Italian ceramic and porcelain tile from member brands.

International Jury Selects Five Winners and Three Honorable Mentions Showcasing Exceptional Use of Italian Tiles by Leading North American Architecture and Design Firms.

Winners will also receive an expense-paid, CEU-accredited trip to Cersaie, the leading international exhibition of ceramic tile and bathroom furnishings, taking place in Bologna, Italy from September 22–26, 2025.

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Winners 2025
U.S., Canada, Mexico

Residential

Living Lounge

Design: 

Secter Architecture + Design

Location: 

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Tiles: 

Laminam, Mirage
Residential

House in the Hill

Design: 

These Architects

Location: 

Pelham, Ontario, Canada

Tiles: 

Emilceramica, Mirage, Marazzi
Non Residential

Tikka Charcoal Grill

Design: 

Olbos Studio

Location: 

Hicksville, New York

Tiles: 

AcquarioDue
Non Residential

Academic Research Building at Wharton School of Business

Design: 

MGA Partners

Location: 

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Tiles: 

Florim
Design and New Applications

2020 Stradella

Design: 

DI Group, Adeet Madan Home Design

Location: 

Bel Air, California

Tiles: 

Ceramiche Refin, Florim, Infinity, Laminam, Supergres

Mentions 2025
U.S., Canada, Mexico

Residential

Hidden Pond House

Design: 

Mojo Stumer Associates

Location: 

Old Westbury, New York

Tiles: 

CEDIT
Non Residential

The Overlook Cafè

Design: 

Arcsine

Location: 

San Francisco, California

Tiles: 

Settecento
Design and New Applications

Ft. Lauderdale Waterfront Homely Estate

Design: 

DKOR Interiors

Location: 

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Tiles: 

Emilceramica
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