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Cersaie, the International Exhibition of Ceramic Tiles and Bathroom Furnishings, reaches the 26th edition and it happens again as an irremissible date for sector operators who want to know or to show new aesthetic and technologic solutions and who want to meet and to compare about emerging trends in design and in architecture.
Cersaie is promoted by Confindustria Ceramica in cooperation with BolognaFiere and organised by Edi.Cer. SpaPromos.
A series of enterprises aimed to experimentation and to pursuit of innovative solutions both of aesthetical and qualitative point of view are designed around the two expositive sections, Ceramic and Bathroom Furnishings, that represent the foundation points of Cersaie. in cooperation with
Cersaie is promoted by Confindustria Ceramica in cooperation with BolognaFiere and organised by Edi.Cer. SpaPromos.
A series of enterprises aimed to experimentation and to pursuit of innovative solutions both of aesthetical and qualitative point of view are designed around the two expositive sections, Ceramic and Bathroom Furnishings, that represent the foundation points of Cersaie. in cooperation with
Ceramic, versatile and resistant product, establishing as functional material for itself, is perfectly adaptable to every stile, from modern to classic one, from ethnic to country one, thanks to a wide range of purposes that spaces from natural stone to porcelain stoneware, creating the preciousness of materials like marble and wood and using inserts, decors, and mosaics.
At Cersaie, Ceramic section show ideas of uses for big and small spaces, following traditional uses and purposing every year new opportunities of use.
At Cersaie, Ceramic section show ideas of uses for big and small spaces, following traditional uses and purposing every year new opportunities of use.
Place of wellness and relax: at Cersaie, the Bathroom is conceived as a well designed and furnished space.
Taps and fittings, hydromassage baths, showers, covering materials and furnishing are elements purposed for transforming, customizing and make functional the Bathroom, without to omit the quality of the product and the harmony of the spaces.
The Programme
- Tuesday, 30th September 2008
Official Opening - Ribbon cutting ceremony
11:00 a.m. - Europa Hall at Palazzo dei Congressi
Opening Symposium
6:30 p.m. (5:45 p.m. departure from Costituzione Square for Maggiore Square, center of town)
International Press Conference Ceramic Tiles of Italy
Assignment of CTI Journalism Award 2008
- Wednesday 1st October 2008
The various functions of ceramic tiles
The technical conferences by Centro Ceramico Bologna
11:30 a.m. - Service Centre
Opening "Ceramic Tiles of Italy Architectural Food" Exhibit
3:00 p.m. - Service Centre, Ouverture Hall - Block D
Ceramic tiles and sustainable architecture
The technical conferences by Centro Ceramico Bologna
- Thursday 2nd October 2008
Sanitaryware and tiles with antibacterial properties, will explore the superior hygiene characteristics of ceramic products
The technical conferences by Centro Ceramico Bologna
11:00 a.m. - Italia Hall at Palazzo dei Congressi
Beautiful Minds. Il design a CERSAIE
Design Symposium
3:00 p.m. - Service Centre, Ouverture Hall - Block D
Non-slip flooring: standards and design
The technical conferences by Centro Ceramico Bologna
- Friday 3rd October 2008
Certification, protection and promotion of Italian products
The technical conferences by Centro Ceramico Bologna with the collaboration of Certiquality
3:00 p.m. - Service Centre, Ouverture Hall - Block D
Art and industry in Italy
The technical conferences by Centro Ceramico Bologna
- Saturday 4th October 2008
Regularity and size tolerances: from purchased tiles to installed tiles
The technical conferences by Centro Ceramico Bologna
Exhibition sectors
Ceramic tiles
Double firing - Clinker - Terracotta - Porcelain stoneware - Red stoneware - White single firing - Red single firing - Mosaic - Skirting boards, inserts, strips, other trims - Ceramic sun breakers and grilles - Special trims for swimming pools - Roofing tiles - Curtain walls - Floating floors
Sanitary installations
Sanitary fittings - Shower stalls - Bathtubs and whirlpool baths - Sanitary taps and fittings - Wall radiators - Saunas
Bathroom furnishings
Bathroom fittings and decor - Bathroom furniture - Mirrors and dressing-tables - Curtains, carpets and matching bathroom sets - Sinks - Marble tops, composite and natural stones
Fireplaces, ceramic stoves, tiled kitchens
Fireplaces for interior - Ceramic stoves - Tiled kitchens
Raw materials, equipment for ceramics
Biscuit - Colorings, glazes and flux - Silk-screen printing products and decalcomania
Materials and tools for installation, showroom displays for ceramic products
Machines and equipment - Adhesives, waterproofing materials and sealing products - Finishing and surface treatment products - Displays, sample collection displayers, showroom furnishings
Service activities
Technical press - Forwarders - shipping agents - Associations, research and information centres - Services to companies
Cersaie and art
In 2007, CreativiTiles was the name of the exhibition organized to celebrate the Cersaie 25th edition. The idea at the basis of the exhibit was to use tiles that were on the market to create the atmosphere of famous pictorial works.
The 2008 exhibition, named Ceramic Tiles of Italy Architectural Food purposes that even food has its own architecture and that Italian tiles have the necessary compositional flexibility to offer new and original solutions for food consumption areas.
The event focuses on two fundamental aspects of ceramic tiles: industrial-level production, based on technical and aesthetic innovation, and the creativity of designers who use mass-produced products to interpret the theme of food, one of the key sectors of Italian production.
The eleven different showcased solutions each have a unique identity while sharing a common aspect: they are all homely, hospitable objects that bring creativity to the culinary tradition, particularly that of Italy.
Adriano Design for Edilcuoghi Ceramiche
Enrico Azzimonti for Casalgrande Padana
Odoardo Fioravanti for Majorca
Nicola Gallizia for Florim Ceramiche
Lorenzo Gecchelin for Ragno
Luca Nichetto for Marazzi
Matteo Ragni for Etruria design
Maurizio Sala for Emilceramica
Dodo Arslan for Polis Manifatture Ceramiche
Suardi e Aksu for Ceramica di Vietri Francesco de Maio
Lorenzo Damiani for Antiche Fornaci d’Agostino
The 2008 exhibition, named Ceramic Tiles of Italy Architectural Food purposes that even food has its own architecture and that Italian tiles have the necessary compositional flexibility to offer new and original solutions for food consumption areas.
The event focuses on two fundamental aspects of ceramic tiles: industrial-level production, based on technical and aesthetic innovation, and the creativity of designers who use mass-produced products to interpret the theme of food, one of the key sectors of Italian production.
The eleven different showcased solutions each have a unique identity while sharing a common aspect: they are all homely, hospitable objects that bring creativity to the culinary tradition, particularly that of Italy. Adriano Design for Edilcuoghi Ceramiche
Enrico Azzimonti for Casalgrande Padana
Odoardo Fioravanti for Majorca
Nicola Gallizia for Florim Ceramiche
Lorenzo Gecchelin for Ragno
Luca Nichetto for Marazzi
Matteo Ragni for Etruria design
Maurizio Sala for Emilceramica
Dodo Arslan for Polis Manifatture Ceramiche
Suardi e Aksu for Ceramica di Vietri Francesco de Maio
Lorenzo Damiani for Antiche Fornaci d’Agostino
The Cersaie Seminars
The 26th International Exhibition of Ceramic Tiles and Bathroom Furnishings will have a packed programme of seminars organised by Centro Ceramico Bologna in cooperation with Confindustria Ceramica and addressing highly topical themes for the ceramic sector, including technical issues and discussions with professionals about the most innovative aspects of Italian tiles.
The first technical and scientific meeting, to be held on Wednesday 1 October at 10.30 a.m., will be entitled The various functions of ceramic tiles and will discuss the new intrinsic qualities of these products.
Environmental issues will be addressed at 3.00 in the afternoon with a meeting entitled Ceramic tiles and sustainable architecture.
The seminar held on Thursday 2 October at 10.30 a.m. entitled Sanitaryware and tiles with antibacterial properties, will explore the superior hygiene characteristics of ceramic products.
The afternoon session, held once again at 3.00 p.m., will focus on Non-slip flooring: standards and design.
Friday 3 October is the Quality Ceramic Day. The seminar Certification, protection and promotion of Italian products, organised in cooperation with Certiquality, will be held at 10.30 a.m. This theme will be further discussed during the afternoon session at 3.00 p.m. entitled Art and industry in Italy.
The technical conferences held at Cersaie will come to an end on the final day of the show, Saturday 4 October at 10.30 a.m., with a special meeting for tile setters entitled Regularity and size tolerances: from purchased tiles to installed tiles.
The afternoon session, held once again at 3.00 p.m., will focus on Non-slip flooring: standards and design.
Friday 3 October is the Quality Ceramic Day. The seminar Certification, protection and promotion of Italian products, organised in cooperation with Certiquality, will be held at 10.30 a.m. This theme will be further discussed during the afternoon session at 3.00 p.m. entitled Art and industry in Italy.
The technical conferences held at Cersaie will come to an end on the final day of the show, Saturday 4 October at 10.30 a.m., with a special meeting for tile setters entitled Regularity and size tolerances: from purchased tiles to installed tiles.
The image of Cersaie 2008
“Architecture is becoming more fluid. The standard is no longer the square tile only. Formal language emerges from lines of force and space develops fluidly in response to rapidly evolving conditions and technologies. Process and materials need to evolve and adapt to contemporary conditions to remain relevant and current in architecture. Fluidity enables the continued emergence of innovation of materials; materials that accommodate the double curve or the 3rd dimension for curvilinear spaces represent immense potential and creativity for architecture and design.”
This is the idea that inspired Thom Mayne in his design for the poster for Cersaie 2008.
Thom Mayne is the director of Morphosys Studio, one of the foundators of Southern California Institute of Architecture and he has held teaching position at UCLA School of the Arts and Architecture of Los Angeles.
At least, he is the ninth internationally renowned architect/designer to have created the poster for the international show, following in the footsteps of Toyo Ito (Cersaie 2007), Antonio Citterio (Cersaie 2006), David Palterer (2005), Hani Rashid (2004), Denis Santachiara (2003), Massimo Iosa Ghini (2002), Alessandro Mendini (2001) and Ettore Sottsass (2000).
Official web site: www.cersaie.it.
Thom Mayne is the director of Morphosys Studio, one of the foundators of Southern California Institute of Architecture and he has held teaching position at UCLA School of the Arts and Architecture of Los Angeles.
At least, he is the ninth internationally renowned architect/designer to have created the poster for the international show, following in the footsteps of Toyo Ito (Cersaie 2007), Antonio Citterio (Cersaie 2006), David Palterer (2005), Hani Rashid (2004), Denis Santachiara (2003), Massimo Iosa Ghini (2002), Alessandro Mendini (2001) and Ettore Sottsass (2000).
Official web site: www.cersaie.it.
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