Xian tile by El Barco
Dezeen Showroom: Spanish tile brand El Barco draws a connection between the Mediterranean and ancient China with its Xian porcelain tiles, celebrating the enduring appeal of terracotta. More about Xian tile by El Barco
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ARO transforms Green-Wood Cemetery greenhouse in New York into welcome centre
New York architecture studio ARO has restored a historic greenhouse at the storied Green-Wood Cemetery in Brooklyn, surrounding the structure with a new welcome centre and entrance courtyard. More about ARO transforms Green-Wood Cemetery greenhouse in New York into welcome centre
Iki Builds uses local stone and earth for "cascading" vaulted home in India
A geological palette of rammed earth, local stone and terracotta tiles reflects the rugged, rocky character of the nearby Deccan Plateau at this home in South India, designed by local architecture studio Iki Builds. More about Iki Builds uses local stone and earth for "cascading" vaulted home in India
AB+AC Architects uses natural materials and sculptural furniture for House of Green Patios
Lebanese-Italian studio AB+AC Architects has created an "urban retreat" with terracotta floors in Lisbon, Portugal, for clients who wanted to feel like they were living in the countryside. More about AB+AC Architects uses natural materials and sculptural furniture for House of Green Patios
Perforated brick wall fronts breezy home in Vietnam by Live Out Studio
Perforated brick walls and planted courtyards characterise Terracotta Breath, a multi-generational "home that breathes" in Vietnam, designed by architecture practice Live Out Studio. More about Perforated brick wall fronts breezy home in Vietnam by Live Out Studio
AACM designs kindergarten in Italy to feel like "a small village"
An "abstract ensemble" of pyramidal roofs cloaked in terracotta tiles was designed to evoke the feel of a small village at Kinder Rain, a kindergarten in Italy recently completed by local architecture studio AACM. More about AACM designs kindergarten in Italy to feel like "a small village"
Hacker Architects designs stepped senior housing to "balance togetherness with independence"
Fluted terracotta siding and stepped terraces cover the exterior of a Portland building by Hacker Architects, which was designed for a group of seniors who banded together to create their own age-in-place housing. More about Hacker Architects designs stepped senior housing to "balance togetherness with independence"
CottoMilano tiles by Domenico Orefice for Ceramiche Keope
Dezeen Showroom: designer Domenico Orefice worked with Italian brand Ceramiche Keope to create this range of tiles that combines terracotta, contemporary aesthetics and Milanese architecture. More about CottoMilano tiles by Domenico Orefice for Ceramiche Keope
Karamuk Kuo creates jagged addition to Houston architecture school
Swiss architecture studio Karamuk Kuo has designed an extension to the Rice School of Architecture in Texas composed of "linear forms that slip and slide", with facades wrapped in glass and terracotta. More about Karamuk Kuo creates jagged addition to Houston architecture school
Fernanda Canales creates community centre next to Mexico City prison
A wavy, terracotta lattice stretches along the front of the concrete Iztapalapa PILARES Community Center, which was designed by architectural studio Fernanda Canales to "empower community members". More about Fernanda Canales creates community centre next to Mexico City prison
Eight homes with hardwearing and decorative terracotta floors
For our latest lookbook, we've gathered eight homes with decorative and practical terracotta floors, from a living room in a Menorcan barn to a Los Angeles home informed by ryokans. More about Eight homes with hardwearing and decorative terracotta floors
Green terracotta covers Disney New York headquarters by SOM and Gensler
American studios SOM and Gensler have completed a headquarters for media company Disney in New York City that references the local architecture but uses stand-out terracotta cladding. More about Green terracotta covers Disney New York headquarters by SOM and Gensler
Cake Architecture creates "hedonistic" spa with UK's largest sauna
London studio Cake Architecture has completed a communal wellness facility in Canary Wharf with a sauna for 65 people and an amphitheatre-style lounge designed to evoke the energy of a nightclub. More about Cake Architecture creates "hedonistic" spa with UK's largest sauna
Terra tile collection by Mosaic Factory
Dezeen Showroom: handmade in Morocco, the Terra tile collection by manufacturer Mosaic Factory gives a nearly endless choice of ways to bring terracotta into the home. More about Terra tile collection by Mosaic Factory
Formafantasma nestles biodiverse installation in Champagne vineyard for Perrier-Jouët
Design studio Formafantasma has created a series of hollow terracotta pillars to house birds and insects, which surround a biodiverse garden in a vineyard for French champagne house Perrier-Jouët. More about Formafantasma nestles biodiverse installation in Champagne vineyard for Perrier-Jouët
Spasm Design wraps 12-storey home in terracotta facade
A single family home is contained within the Sarvasva tower, which Indian studio Spasm Design created to stand out from the neighbouring grey buildings in Mumbai, India. More about Spasm Design wraps 12-storey home in terracotta facade
Dream completes mass-timber office building for Athletes' Village in Paris
French architecture studio Dream has completed an office building in Paris, which is clad with terracotta tiles to "evoke the history" of the industrial site in the Saint-Ouen district. More about Dream completes mass-timber office building for Athletes' Village in Paris
Nossa Terra exhibition showcases Portugal's "cultural habits" at Lisbon Design Week
French designer Sam Baron has curated the Nossa Terra exhibition, which displays designs and artefacts made from terracotta to showcase the customs of different Portuguese regions. More about Nossa Terra exhibition showcases Portugal's "cultural habits" at Lisbon Design Week
London extension by Collective Works blends Scandinavian and Mediterranean influences
Terracotta-coloured facades and warm wood-lined interiors define Mid Terrace Dream, a terraced house in north London renovated and extended by local studio Collective Works. More about London extension by Collective Works blends Scandinavian and Mediterranean influences
Emil Eve Architects brightens London house with terracotta tile-clad extensions
Local studio Emil Eve Architects has revamped the Aden Grove house in east London, adding loft and rear extensions characterised by angular forms and terracotta tiles. More about Emil Eve Architects brightens London house with terracotta tile-clad extensions