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Deadline extended for 2013 Ceramics of Italy Tile Competition

February 7, 2013

The submission deadline for the 2013 Ceramics of Italy Tile Competition has been extended to Friday, February 15. Judges are looking for projects with the most innovative use of Italian ceramic tile by North American architects and designers for the chance to win $4,000 and a 5-day trip to Italy.

Ceramics of Italy Tile Competition

Sponsored by Confindustria Ceramica (the Italian Association of Ceramics comprised of 150+ ceramic tile manufacturers) and the Italian Trade Commission, the 2013 edition is open to architects and designers based in North America who have used Italian ceramic tile in their institutional, residential and commercial/hospitality projects completed between January 2008 and January 2013. Projects can range from hotels and shopping centers to hospitals and single family homes.

The competition is completely digital and free to enter. Winners in each category will be awarded $4,000 and a five-day trip to Italy to attend Cersaie 2013.

2013 Ceramics of Italy Tile Competition
$15,000 in prizes. 3 Trips to Italy
Deadline: February 15, 2013
www.tilecompetition.com

For live updates, follow @CeramicsOfItaly. For a photo archive of past winning projects, visit Ceramics of Italy on Pinterest.

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