An exhibition and a book bring renewed attention to Sergio Asti, a leading figure in twentieth-century Italian design. From household products to ceramic coverings, his work reflects a creative era in which industry, design and craftsmanship helped shape the identity of Made in Italy

This year’s International Exhibition of Ceramic Tile and Bathroom Furnishings welcomes 600 exhibitors from 24 countries. For one week, industry professionals are gathering in Bologna to discover the latest products and cultural trends

At Cersaie 2026, in a conference organised in collaboration with THE PLAN, UNStudio, Settanta7 and Infra.To present the project for Turin’s new Metro Line 2. A discussion on the role of major infrastructure in urban transformation, focusing on the quality of spaces, sustainability and innovation

Cersaie Business 2026 strengthens its international incoming programme with delegates from 42 countries, selected from among architects, designers, contract professionals, companies and trade operators. The project, organised with the support of the Italian Trade Agency (ITA) and the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI), consolidates Cersaie’s role as a strategic platform for international networking and business

Openfabric, founded in Rotterdam by Francesco Garofalo, is an architecture practice with an international portfolio ranging from urban installations to large-scale landscape strategies. Its approach centres on the design of public space, placing human experience and interaction at the heart of the design process

Reliefs, engravings and controlled irregularities combine with beige, clay, ochre, earthy browns and natural greens. Ceramic surfaces transform touch, light and colour into tools for shaping spaces that feel more tangible, measured and connected to the landscape

On Thursday 24 September at 2.30 pm in the Bologna Exhibition Centre, Cersaie’s “Building, Dwelling, Thinking” cultural programme will feature a lecture by the renowned German architect and founder of New York-based practice Selldorf Architects

The boundary between the space dedicated to wellbeing and the rest of the home is becoming increasingly blurred. New collections of modular furniture, sculptural sanitaryware and coordinated colour palettes allow for seamless visual transitions, transforming the bathroom into a living space that is fully integrated into the home’s overall design language

The Chilean architect, winner of the 2016 Pritzker Architecture Prize and founder of the practice Elemental, will deliver the Keynote Lecture at Cersaie 2026. The event will explore a design philosophy that combines architecture, social responsibility and sustainability through work spanning social housing, urban regeneration, post-disaster reconstruction and innovation in low-carbon building materials

Cersaie 2026 confirms its international standing not only as a leading trade fair for ceramics and design, but also as a hub for culture and professional training. Among this year's new features are courses for showroom staff aimed at enhancing sales techniques and promoting premium products more effectively