Modernizm Ceramic Tiles Collection

Modernizm Ceramic Tiles Collection is an innovative ceramic tile design that masterfully combines traditional craftsmanship with contemporary functionality, distinguished by its rediscovered corset tiles featuring characteristic notches and embossments. Inspired by the aesthetic principles of the 1920s and 1930s, this versatile collection showcases a harmonious blend of patterns, formats, and subdued colors that cater to both historical preservation and modern architectural applications. The collection employs mass-colored stoneware technology, achieving exceptional durability and resistance while offering multiple format options including 59.8 x 59.8 cm and 19.8 x 19.8 cm baseline tiles, 19.8 x 17.1 cm hexagons, and intricate mosaics measuring 29.8 x 29.8 cm with 4.8 x 4.8 cm cubes. Designed by Maja Ganszyniec, this Bronze A' Design Award-winning collection in the Building Materials and Construction Components category represents a significant achievement in ceramic tile innovation, drawing inspiration from pre-war Polish architectural elements while incorporating modern production techniques. The collection's versatility extends to both floor and wall applications, making it particularly suitable for heritage buildings, tenement houses, contemporary restaurants, retail spaces, and residential interiors. The design process involved extensive research of surviving historical mosaic patterns in Polish architecture, resulting in a contemporary interpretation that maintains the essence of traditional corset tiles while enhancing their practicality through advanced manufacturing processes. The collection's development focused on creating a perfect balance between preserving architectural heritage and meeting contemporary design requirements, offering architects and designers the freedom to create abstract, geometric patterns through various compositional possibilities.

Author: Adam Dawson

Keywords: ceramic tiles, architectural preservation, modernist design, geometric patterns, stoneware technology, interior surfaces

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https://competition.adesignaward.com/101118

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