Sassuolo, October 28, 2014 – The renovation of the Hotel Riu Gran Canaria (Spain) is the winning project of the Quinquennial Tile Award, third edition, of the Fincibec Group. Over 4000 square meters of ceramic brands Monocibec and Century have given a new face to the resort located on the island of Gran Canaria, just a few steps from the sea and the picturesque dune beach.

The large hotel was completely renovated in spring/summer of 2013, according to a project curated by the studio of architect Agustín Díaz De Aguilar Cantero with particular attention to the swimming pool and outdoor areas dedicated to catering. The link with surrounding nature has been emphasised by the use of the Echo by Monocibec and Arbor by Century collections, both in wood-effect porcelain stoneware. The different colours and finishes selected by the designer masterfully interpret the versatility of ceramic materials to combine aesthetic and technical requirements.

In particular Echo by Monocibec, in the Siusi colour with grip R11 A + B + C finish, was installed in the area surrounding the spectacular infinity pool ensuring usability in total safety of one of the busiest and most popular areas of the hotel.

In the bars and restaurants Arbor by Century has been used, in Brown and White, giving a sense of openness and natural appearance to the spaces ensuring outstanding performance in terms of durability and hygiene required in these areas with frequent and intense transit.

Registered for the competition by the contractor Juan Francisco Gomila, the renovation project of Hotel Riu Gran Canaria was particularly appreciated by the jury of the Quinquennial Tile Award precisely for the way in which the ceramic materials found a place in the renovation works, responding to technical and design requirements of an intensely lived public area.

The fourth edition of the Quinquennial Tile Award of Fincibec Group is currently in progress. Registration is open until 31 March 2016. For information and registration www.tileaward.it .