Architects

Luis Pedro Silva (© Gilson Fernandes)

The collective importance of architecture

What is the state of architecture in Portugal today? It has maintained a substantial degree of precision and rigour but is losing much of its artisanal character, believes architect Luís Pedro Silva, founder of the practice Luís Pedro Silva Arquitecto Lda and a professor at the Porto School of Architecture FAUP since 2000.

Facing a paradox while looking ahead to better times

The Italian ceramic tile industry finds itself in one of the most paradoxical situations in its history. On the one hand, it is flooded with orders for its products from Italy and other countries around the world; on the other, it is facing huge increases in the costs of all production factors

The European ceramic industry towards 2050

The energy transition in hard-to-abate industrial sectors can only be achieved through a diversified portfolio of solutions, some of which are not currently available. Energy efficiency, the circular economy, green fuels, CO2 capture and electrification could cut expected direct emissions by up to 40% within 10 years

decarbonizzazione

Italian ceramic tile industry: what path to decarbonisation?

The decarbonisation process is necessary for the health of the planet but is fraught with risks and potential social and economic impacts if governed by ideology rather than pragmatism

Cersaie marks the reopening with 63,000 visitors (including 38% from abroad)

Les chiffres du Cersaie 2021, le Salon International de la Céramique pour l’Architecture et des Ameublements pour salles de bains, qui s’est tenu à Bologne la dernière semaine de septembre confirme la centralité de cet événement dans le paysage mondial.

Café della Stampa The Plan a Cersaie 2021

The Materials of Architecture

A Press Café entitled “The Materials of Architecture - Customisation in the interior design and contract sector” was held on Thursday 30 September during Cersaie 2021

Ceramics of Italy at ICFF 2021

After a year off, Ceramics of Italy will be participating for the 14th time in ICFF, the leading US exhibition dedicated to the contemporary habitat, with a joint display of Italian-made ceramics.

Carlo Alberto Maggiore

Supermarket architecture

Following his experience working with Ignazio Gardella on the Esselunga supermarket projects, Carlo Alberto Maggiore continued to modernise the architectural image of these retail spaces with his design for the new Migross supermarket chain’s flagship store in Bozzolo in the province of Mantua

Cersaie 2021

Cersaie 2021 attended by over 62,000 visitors (including 24,000 from abroad)

Safe participation was ensured by the Green Pass. The exhibition offered an extensive programme of cultural initiatives and events. The Contract Hall and Cersaie Digital were the new features of this year's show.

The entire ceramic tile and bathroom furnishing value chain is represented at Cersaie 2021

The innovative strategy of bringing together all segments of the downstream value chain at a single event has played a key role in the success of Cersaie, the International Exhibition of Ceramic Tile and Bathroom Furnishings.