Ceramic Tiles of Italy Seeks Contest Entries
New York, NY, Oct. 22, 2008--Ceramic Tiles of Italy is seeking entires for the 2009 Ceramic Tiles of Italy Design Competition.
The Ceramic Tiles of Italy Design Competition, now in its 16th year, recognizes the outstanding work of North American architects and designers who feature Italian ceramic tiles in their institutional, residential or commercial/hospitality spaces.
Ceramic Tiles of Italy's website, which is strictly dedicated to the competition, has been designed to simplify the submission process. Everything from instructions on eligibility, competition guidelines and answers to frequently asked questions as well as a downloadable submission form is easily accessible through the site.
For the 2009 edition, North American architects and interior designers are invited to submit domestic and international new construction and renovation projects completed between January 2004 and January 2009. A panel of design experts will judge the projects based on their creativity, functionality and aesthetic appeal. The official criterion for the jury includes: overall design of the project, innovative use of tile, tile design, quality of installation and degree that tile enhances the setting.
Winners in each category will receive a cash prize of $5,000 and a trip to Coverings, which will be held in Chicago April 21 - 24. Winners will also be treated to a five-day trip to Bologna, Italy to attend Cersaie 2009.