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Miami, FL August 2025 – The Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturer’s Association (ASCER) has officially opened the call for entries for the 24th edition of the Tile of Spain Awards in Architecture and Interior Design. The prestigious annual competition celebrates projects that demonstrate exceptional design, technical expertise, and creativity through the use of Spanish ceramic tile.
Showcasing design ingenuity and a deep respect for materiality, the Tile of Spain Awards recognize projects that push the boundaries of what ceramic tile can achieve. From artistic expression and architectural clarity to innovative applications and expert installation, the awards spotlight the power and versatility of Spanish ceramics in both interior and exterior spaces. With the 2025 edition now accepting submissions, ASCER invites architects, interior designers, installers, students, and other industry professionals to share their completed work for consideration in this internationally respected program.
The jury for this year’s edition will be chaired by acclaimed architect Julio Touza Rodríguez of Touza Arquitectos. Joining him are leading voices in architecture and interior design, including Carmen Baselga of Carmen Baselga_Taller de Proyectos, Antonio Jesús Luna of Room Diseño, and Susana Babiloni of the Colegio Territorial Arquitectos Castellón. Together, the panel will evaluate entries based on design quality, innovation, and the thoughtful integration of Spanish ceramic tile.
Entries must be submitted under one of two main categories, Architecture or Interior Design, with each further divided into two subcategories: projects using dry-pressed porcelain stoneware and projects using any of the following ceramic types: extruded porcelain stoneware, rustic stoneware, glazed stoneware, wall tiles, mosaic, terracotta, and more. A grand prize of €8,000 (approximately $8,700) will be awarded in each subcategory. In addition, the jury reserves the right to award up to two special mentions in each category to acknowledge outstanding achievements.
Project submissions are being accepted now through Monday, October 20, 2025. Winners will be announced in September 2026 during Cevisama Contract, one of Spain’s leading trade fairs for ceramic tile and bathroom furnishings. For complete entry guidelines, project submissions, or more information about the Tile of Spain Awards, visit tileofspainawards.com/current-edition.
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.
The 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.
The award ceremony will be held in Valencia, Spain during Cevisama Contract 2026. 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 Manufacturer’s Association (ASCER), together with España Exportacióne 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 manufacturers concentrated primarily in the province of Castellón.
For more about tile produced in Spain, contact the 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 tileofspainusa.com.
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