If you have completed a project using Emilgroup collections, now is the time to showcase it to the world!

Applications are now officially open for the Emilgroup Project Awards 2026, the annual recognition that celebrates the most creative and innovative projects realized with our materials.

The awards ceremony will take place at the Emilgroup headquarters, where the selected projects will be acknowledged in the categories Inspiration, Creativity, Prestige and Evolution.

Taking part is easy: in just 5 steps you can submit your project to the Emilgroup Project Awards 2026 and give your signature design global visibility.

👉 Find out more and apply on <a href="https://www.emilgroupawards.com/en/" target="_blank">www.emilgroupawards.com</a><a href="https://www.emilgroupawards.com/en/" target="_blank"> </a>

Emilgroup Project Awards 2026

Architect Svetlana Azarova chose the <a href="https://www.emilgroup.com/collections/brand/ergon/pigmento/" target="_blank">Pigmento by Ergon</a> surfaces when designing the new Moscow stores of clothing brand 12 STOREEZ. It was a pleasure to interview her and find out about her design vision and the creative approach underlying the project for these locations.

Every detail of the stores has been precisely designed to deliver a shopping experience consistent with the brand&rsquo;s identity, with a seamless blend of style, luxury and practicality.

<h2 class="heading2">What is the philosophy that inspires your interior design projects?</h2>

For me, architecture isn&rsquo;t a matter of building walls; it means following a natural flow, which guides the entire project. It springs from a pathway that runs from inspiration to light, from materials to the character of the space, with every phase helping to create coherent, unique interiors. Every project is an experience of total immersion, and no two are the same: each one evolves continually, adapting to its context and the relative needs. My golden rule is simple: be flexible, never predictable and always extremely effective.

<h2 class="heading2">What was the most exciting thing about this project?</h2>

The most exciting thing was transforming the store into an authentic extension of the 12 STOREEZ philosophy. I wasn&rsquo;t just designing a retail space; I was building a location that would express an idea of understated luxury through every detail: materials, lighting, surfaces and furniture. Working on such a complex project, carefully planned in every detail and in a prestige context, was particularly stimulating and enabled us to conceive the architecture as a genuine product of the brand in all respects.

<h2 class="heading2">What did you most appreciate about the Emilgroup materials?</h2>

The things I appreciated most about the Emilgroup materials were the surfaces&rsquo; excellent quality, the strong customer-orientation and the outstanding advice and support provided. 
What&rsquo;s more, the surfaces integrated wonderfully into the design scheme, ensuring uniform light distribution while providing excellent technical performance. These characteristics make them especially suitable for heavily-used commercial locations and particularly severe climates.

<a href="https://www.emilgroup.com/projects/12_storeez_style_and_design_in_the_new_moscow_stores/" target="_blank">Discover the project</a>

12 STOREEZ: interview with the architect

Emilgroup will be present at Coverings 2026, the leading North American event dedicated to the world of ceramics and surfaces.

An international stage where design, innovation and technology come together, offering a unique opportunity to discover the latest industry trends and be inspired by Emilgroup&#39;s new solutions.

📍&nbsp;Las Vegas Convention Center &ndash; Las Vegas, Nevada 
🗓️&nbsp;March 30 - April 2, 2026 
👉&nbsp;Booth 1131

<a href="https://registration.experientevent.com/ShowTIL261/" target="_blank">Register now.</a>

We look forward to seeing you there!

Emilgroup at Coverings 2026

From 15 April to 4 June 2026, <a href="https://www.emilgroup.com/collections/brand/emilceramica/tele-di-marmo-lumia/" target="_blank">Tele di Marmo Lumia by Emilceramica</a> will be on display at the ADI Design Museum in Milan as part of the exhibition for the 29th edition of Compasso d&rsquo;Oro ADI Award, one of the most prestigious awards in Italian design.

A special opportunity to take a closer look at a collection that highlights the light, depth, and allure of the material, transforming marble-inspired designs into surfaces with striking visual appeal.

📍&nbsp;ADI Design Museum, Milan

🗓️&nbsp;15 April &ndash; 4 June 2026

See you in Milan!

Emilgroup at the ADI Design Museum

Collections used in the project

Tele di Marmo Lumia

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