Architects

Sustainability in the spotlight at Cersaie

The theme of sustainability dominated Cersaie 2019, taking centre stage everywhere from the architecture conferences to the inaugural convention, from installation materials to ceramic slabs. And while ceramic products were...

Cersaie and the world of contract design

Held for the very first time at Cersaie 2019, Archincont(r)act served as a meeting point between international design professionals and exhibitors. During the five-day show, ten leading Italian and international architecture firms had a chance to present their architectural projects.

Video clips exploring the many different applications of ceramics

Best known for its use on architectural surfaces and furnishings, ceramic tile is in fact a high-value material that adapts well to a wide range of applications. While the aim...

Alberto Ferlenga and Giovanni Chiaramonte for a discussion at Cersaie 2019

On Friday 27 September, the Architecture Gallery will welcome Alberto Ferlenga and Giovanni Chiaramonte for a discussion of the San Cataldo Cemetery in Modena, designed by 1990 Pritzker Prize winner...

Economics and Sustainability in the architecture of Anupama Kundoo

As part of the 11th “building, dwelling, thinking” cultural programme to be held at Cersaie 2019, architect Anupama Kundoo will give a conference at 4:00 pm on Wednesday 25 September in the Architecture Gallery.

The digital technology as a conceptual tool for architecture

Dominique Jakob and Brendan MacFarlane from the eponymous architecture firm will be amongst the guests of the “building, dwelling, thinking” cultural programme of Cersaie 2019 (Bologna, 23 to 27 September) with a conference to be held on Thursday 26 September at 10:30 in the Architecture Gallery.

Ceramics and interior design products

An age-old material is discovering fresh creative and productive opportunities through the use of cutting-edge design and manufacturing technologies. Traditional skills are being revisited with a view to consolidating and preserving time-honoured craft techniques.

The Italian ceramic industry and the UN 2030 Agenda

A Review of the ceramic industry’s sustainability projects linked to the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the UN 2030 Agenda

The Italian ceramic industry and the UN’s SDGs

The Earth’s future depends on shared choices that must be made by all the world’s countries without leaving anyone behind. In its 2030 Agenda, the UN has defined 17 Sustainable...

Open Cersaie embraces the contract sector

Open Cersaie, the new configuration of the International Exhibition of Ceramic Tile and Bathroom Furnishings, adds yet another element to the overall mosaic that will be completed at the 2020...