Sicis, the design brand based in Ravenna and one of the leaders in decorative mosaic art, has purchased a five-floor buildinglocated at 240 Fifth Avenuein the heart of NOMAD, Manhattan's leading district for cutting edge art and design.

The showroom, which is expected to be completed by the end of 2015, will house the jewelry and mosaics, together with furniture, lighting and accessories collections. The townhouse will be a think tank location that will house unique and experimental art pieces along with innovative limited edition art.

After the first flagship in Soho, inaugurated in 2006, the purchase of the showroom in Manhattan confirms the real estate expansion that will increase Sicis' footprint and which marks a further step towards major evolutions in the U.S. market.

Sicishas evolved into a destination for its exclusive collection of mosaics, unique expression in furniture and accessories. "Our DNA is the history, our mission is the future. We're continually developing new techniques and products, inventing ways of working with mosaics respecting the art and details from history," said Maurizio Placuzzi, founder and CEO of Sicis.

For inquiries in North America regarding Sicis, visit www.sicis.com.