JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa Venezia, Italy
Matteo Thun, Matteo Thun & Partners + Luca Colombo
The rooms of the hotel use plank-shaped tiles in pastel colours arranged in a herringbone pattern, which is almost reminiscent of the texture of fabric. The design transforms the ceramic material into a permanent, warm, decorative magic carpet, providing a great example of the expressive and technical possibilities of ceramics.