2024-11-05T09:51:08-05:00 https://archinect.com/news/article/150246866/deadline-approaching-1-month-to-enter-the-ceramics-of-italy-tile-competition Sponsor 2021-01-28T11:51:00-05:00 >2024-10-25T04:07:38-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/c5/c516cf3f5f3ac1dff12893b85133a3dc.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p><strong></strong><strong><em>This post is brought to you by&nbsp;<a href="http://www.tilecompetition.com/" target="_blank">Ceramics of Italy</a>&nbsp;with support from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and the Italian Trade Agency</em></strong></p> <p>The Longest-Running Awards Program of its Kind Includes New Categories for Single-Family and Multi-Family Residential Spaces.</p> <p><strong>Confindustria Ceramica&nbsp;</strong>(the Italian Association of Ceramics) and the<strong>&nbsp;Italian Trade Agency</strong>&nbsp;are proud to announce the official call for entries for the&nbsp;<strong><a href="http://www.tilecompetition.com/" target="_blank">2021 Ceramics of Italy Tile Competition</a></strong>. Now in its&nbsp;<strong>28th year</strong>, the competition recognizes top&nbsp;<strong>North American architecture and design firms</strong>&nbsp;and design students for their creative use of Italian ceramic and porcelain tile. Winning projects will exemplify innovative design while demonstrating the superior technical and aesthetic qualities of Italian tile. An international jury of design experts will select winners in four built categories - Residential (Single Family), Residential (Multi-Family), Commercial, and Institutional - as well as a winner in the Stude...</p> https://archinect.com/news/article/150239576/students-from-harbin-institute-of-technology-create-a-memorial-design-to-pay-homage-to-those-impacted-by-covid-19 Katherine Guimapang 2020-12-01T13:21:00-05:00 >2024-10-25T04:07:38-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/1e/1e5d1576a38483d4e7b7c8c906066730.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p>DesignClass created an open call for designers to create a local memorial that honors those affected by the Covid-19 pandemic.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.godesignclass.com/courses/CCMDC?ref=322d7e" target="_blank">The competition brief explained</a>, "This incredible loss is compounded for many families who were not able to say goodbye to their loved ones in person due to hospital safety measures or hold proper funerals because of the incredible scale of the situation."</p> <figure><p><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/69/69ea84f63689aac10686102b08a377db.jpeg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=1028" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/69/69ea84f63689aac10686102b08a377db.jpeg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=514"></a></p><figcaption>According to DesignClass, the competition brief was inspired by Brazilian architect Leonardo Dias and his design entry that he later turned into a real life memorial for his town. Image courtesy of DesignClass</figcaption></figure><p>"In the face of these tragedies, how may a local community memorial honor those who have passed and bring solace to families [...]&nbsp;This is your challenge, design a local memorial that honors those who have been lost to Covid-19 and brings solace to your community."</p> <p>The competition received 145 project entries worldwide, and through public voting, the top projects were nominated. To learn more about th...</p>