ASCER Announces Call for Entries in 4th Tile of Sp

Miami, FL, October 18, 2005--The Spanish Ceramic Tile Association (ASCER) is now accepting entries in the 4th Tile of Spain Awards of Architecture and Interior Design. The awards recognize outstanding architectural and interior design projects using ceramic tiles from Spain. Prizes totaling 45,000 Euros are being offered; 18,000 Euros each for the architecture and interior design categories as well as 9,000 Euros for the Degree Projects category. A prestigious jury made up of renowned architects, interior designers and representatives of trade press will judge the event hosted by Vodafone Spain and the Port Authority of Valencia. Representing the United States, C.C. Sullivan, AIA, architect, will judge the entries. Sullivan was previously the editor-in-chief of Architecture, editorial director of Building & Design Construction and also served as a contributor for Progressive Architecture, Architectural Review, Architectural Today (London), SD/Space Design (Tokyo), and Buildings, among others. Sullivan has worked with architect Tai Soo Kim of Hartford, CT; Emery Roth and Sons of New York; and Ángel Fernández Alba from Madrid. Sullivan’s passion for Spanish design stems from the time he lived in Madrid in the late 1980’s. He experienced firsthand the effects of the cultural rebirth of the artists and architects as well as the people on the street. Other jurors include: Architect Guillermo Vázquez Consuegra, president of the jury which includes Bendetta Tagliabue, architect; Carlos Quintáns, architect and editor of Tectonia Magazine; Daniel Nebot, designer; Dolores Alonso, architect; Ramón Monfort, architect; Teresa Sapey, architect and interior designer; and Frances Aldrich, from Casa Décor Madrid. “The Tile of Spain Awards gives architects and designers the opportunity to show their creativity and talent. Each year it is awesome to see what they are able to do with the tiles from Spain. The entries are always inspiring,” said Javier Soriano of ASCER. Projects for the Tile of Spain Awards in Architecture will be accepted from professional practitioners. The competition is open to professional architects, interior designers, architectural engineers, landscapers and decorators of all nationalities. Entries may represent new construction, renovation projects, urban development projects or exterior landscaping. Judging for the Tile of Spain Awards in Interior Design will be based upon entries from either new or refurbished buildings as well as settings created for short-term use. The Degree Projects category is open to Spanish Advanced Schools of Architecture that meet the same pre-requisites as the Architecture and Interior Design categories. Projects for both categories must have substantial use of floor and/or wall tiles made in Spain displayed in the formal part of the building. All entries must be for projects completed between January 2004 and October 2005. Entries and supporting information must be received by November 3, 2005. More information regarding rules and regulations can be found by visiting www.spaintiles.info/awards. The Degree Project category is open to Spanish Advanced Schools of Architecture that meet the same pre-requisites as the Architecture and Interior Design categories. The Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturer’s Association (ASCER) is the private organization whose primary 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 in the industry, the Tile of Spain brand comprises 220 manufacturers concentrated primarily in the province of Castellon. 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 www.spaintiles.info.

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