THE BEAUTIFULLY RESISTANT PORCELAIN TILES BUILDING
THE JUDICIAL CITY OF LIMOGES
Location: Limoges, France
Date of construction: 2013-2016
Info: The Judicial city of Limoges is special. Its square, symbolized by a huge cantilevered canopy placed on only two sides, presents another typically local characteristics; it is covered with porcelain tiles, the inseparable material of the city.
The specialist Bernardaud was chosen to supply the 12,800 small tiles that cover the two sections of the wall that support the awning. The porcelain tiles, contrary to popular belief, is not fragile but on the contrary very resistant.
