Spanish Ceramic Tiles Gain Momentum in UAE's Green Construction Boom
The 24th edition of the Tile of Spain Awards recognising excellence in Architecture, Interior Design, and Final Degree Projects (MTP) is now open for entries. Organised by ASCER (Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturers' Association), the international competition champions innovation in the use of Spanish ceramic tiles across global design and architecture projects.
This year's awards present a timely opportunity for design professionals in the UAE, where material innovation is a growing focus. The inclusion of Spanish ceramics in local projects continues to align with the country's push for aesthetically distinctive, technically robust, and environmentally responsible design solutions.
The 2025 edition introduces new subcategories in the Architecture and Interior Design segments, distinguishing projects based on the type of ceramic used such as dry-pressed porcelain and other ceramics including mosaics, terracotta, and extruded stoneware.
The Tile of Spain Awards are supported by the Regional Ministry of Finance of the Generalitat Valenciana. The jury will be chaired by the architect Julio Touza Rodríguez and includes several leading figures from the fields of architecture and design.The deadline for submitting projects is 20 October 2025.
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