Tile of Spain, the international brand representing more than 100 ceramic tile manufacturers belonging to the Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturers Association (ASCER) announces the winners of the 24th annual Tile of Spain Awards of Architecture and Interior Design. The prestigious panel of judges, led by acclaimed architect Julio Touza Rodriguez, gathered together at ASCER’s headquarters, in Castellón, Spain, last month to review this year’s project submissions and select winners across three categories: Architecture, Interior Design and Master’s Thesis Project.
Winning Projects:
Architecture:
Subcategory Aa:
“Casa Marratxí” by Casas inHAUS
Praised by the jury for its masterful integration of ceramics within the industrialized construction system, “Casa Marratxí” successfully utilizes a single material, applied both indoors and outdoors in standard formats, to clearly reinforce the modular housing concept. This project stands out for its unique building shapes and consistent use of ceramic pieces, showcasing that the material is well suited for prefabricated construction.
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Subcategory Ab:
“Interventions in the Monastery of Santa María de Sijena” by Pemán y Franco Arquitectos / Sebastián Arquitectos
Featuring subtle ceramic paving composed of triangular pieces arranged with an intentionally natural feel and slightly separated from the walls, “Interventions in the Monastery of Santa María de Sijena” distinguishes itself as an elegant and meticulous restoration project. The judges celebrate how this project enhances the monastery’s beauty, adding authenticity and unique character to the space.
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Architecture Special Mentions:
“Ferrobús Pavilion” by EOVASTUDIO and “The Mill Path (El Camino
de la Almazara)” by CARPE STUDIO / Miguel Hernández Alonso –
Piano Piano Studio
Interior Design:
Subcategory Ia:
“Brickell Penthouse Miami” by François Guglielmina – TOGU Miami Design
The jury celebrates “Brickell Penthouse Miami” for its distinctive neo-pop aesthetic, drawing inspiration from American urban style. This spectacular penthouse is also a stand out for its exceptional quality and sophisticated design. Natural light is utilized as another material, interacting with the large-format ceramics whose mineral texture enhances the space’s brightness.
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Subcategory Ib:
“Boc Beach” by Il Mio Design
Admired by the jury for its innovative approach and daring use of ceramic colors and textures, “Boc Beach” features a skillful combination of varied formats to curate a cohesive identity that seamlessly links the interior and exterior spaces. This project’s appeal lies in its distinctly 1960s “rock and roll” character, where ceramics play a defining role and color asserts an undeniable presence.
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Interior Design Special Mentions:
Hotel Kimpton Los Monteros” by El Equipo Creativo, “Lapis Domus” by RUIZVELAZQUEZ STUDIO and “Hipotels
Don Juan” by Il Mio Design
Master’s Thesis Project:
“Manos Cerámicas” by Manuel Alexander Fustamante Mori (CEU San Pablo University, Madrid)
The jury commends this project and its tribute to ceramics, both in their broad expression and deep connection to local tradition. The proposal demonstrates a profound understanding of the ceramic process, utilizing it as a guiding element that shapes the spatial sequence and organizes a route that revitalizes the vacated and deteriorated areas of Los Loros, La Gomera. Special attention is given to the study of compositions and patterns, which creates a dynamic environment that still honors traditional architecture and artisan workshops.
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Master’s Thesis Project Special Mention:
“Garoé” by Marta Morato Costa (ETSA Madrid)
About the Judges
The 2025 panel of judges was led by architect Julio Touza Rodriguez (Touza Arquitectos), who served alongside Martín Lejárraga (Martín Lejárraga Architecture Office), Carmen Baselga (Carmen Baselga Studio), Antonio Jesús Luna (ROOM Diseño) and Susana Babiloni (president of Castellón Architects’ Association (CTAC).
About the Awards
The objective of the Tile of Spain Awards is to promote the use of Spanish ceramic tiles in architecture and interior design projects (both in Spain and abroad). The program boasts a consolidated trajectory and is held in high esteem by architecture professionals.
he Tile of Spain Awards offers cash prizes totaling €32,000 that are divided among four areas. The two main categories –Architecture and Interior Design – each have a cash prize of over €16,000. In all categories, entries are welcome from both Spanish and international participants.
Full details of this and previous editions of the awards are available at www.tileofspainawards.com.
About Tile of Spain
In Spain, tile makers labor as they have for centuries – pushing their passion for design and innovation to new levels of artisanship. With one of the purest and strongest domestic clays available, Spanish manufacturers have an unparalleled ability to make the end product more diverse. From rustic handmade forms; to technical facades that cool buildings and clean the air; to the impossibly slim, sustainable recycled and inkjet masterpieces that fire the imagination.
The Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturers’ Association (ASCER), together with the España Exportación e Inversiones (ICEX) are the organizations whose objective is to support Spain’s ceramic tile manufacturers and the industry as a whole by stewarding and promoting the Tile of Spain brand worldwide. A strong global leader, the Spanish ceramic tile sector is comprised of more than 100 companies concentrated primarily in the province of Castellón.
For more about tile produced in Spain, contact Tile of Spain Center at the Trade Commission of Spain, 2655 Le Jeune Road, Suite 1114, Coral Gables, FL 33134. Call 305- 446-4387 or visit http://www.tileofspainusa.com.
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