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Minimal
SHOPPING
Usato in modo innovativo per
rivestire pavimenti, arredi
ed elementi architettonici,
il grès porcellanato definisce
uno spazio funzionale e
di grande qualità ambientale
project
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by Livio Salvadori
O
n the street front, a strong and distinctive
architectural element consisting of a double
open entranceway provides direct access to
a portico area with shop windows.fdsafdsa
Inside, a sophisticated, functional and highly
luminous space creates a strong atmosphere and a
personal, rigorous style.
Located in one of the central streets of Digne Les Bains, the
Raoul Colomb boutique is an elegant street-front clothes
shop that projects an image of character and discretion.
Designed by architect Magali Guillemoz, the boutique’s
décor stands out for its minimalist design, essential stylistic
solutions and sober colour combinations.
The meticulous design of all the construction details is
accompanied by thorough attention to the finishes and
colours. In particular, the materials selected for the floor
and wall coverings not only meet the performance
requirements specified for this type of project but also play
a key role in determining the overall quality of the interior
space. The uniformity of the surfaces and the general
consistency of the colours are achieved by skilful use of the
porcelain tiles. The large-format tiles used on the floor and
the thin tiles on the walls and furnishings are an integral
part of the composition as well as technical components
and stylistic elements of the project and help to distinguish
the display and sales space in terms of interior architecture.
The textural consistency and warm, delicate colour of the
LEFT PAGE: INTERIOR VIEW OF
THE EXHIBITION SPACE WITH
DISPLAY UNITS CLAD IN THIN
BUXY KERLITE PORCELAIN TILE
SHEETS
ON THIS PAGE:
LEFT, THE STREET-FRONT
ENTRANCEWAY;
RIGHT, AN INTERIOR
DESIGNER
Magali Guillemoz
TILES
Cotto d’Este
progetto
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floor, laid out in a simple, regular pattern, accompanies
visitors as they move around inside the boutique, from the
external portico where the shop windows face onto the road
through to the entrance zone and on up the steps to the
raised level. The porcelain tiles diffuse light uniformly and
soften colours, enhancing the sensation of well-being and
ambient comfort and ensuring an accurate perception of the
items on display.
The same material, produced in the innovative Kerlite version,
is used to clad the outer façade as well as various furnishings
and architectural elements of the interior decor.
Produced in thin sheets of thickness just 3 mm and an
extraordinary 100x300 cm size, these sheets deliver the
technical characteristics, strength and resistance of porcelain
tile along with light weight, flexibility, workability and ease of
application.
Perfectly coordinated in a darker colour but the same series
as the floor tiles, the Kerlite sheet covers the structure of the
street-front double entranceway and also acts as a support
for the shop sign.
Inside the shop, the porcelain sheet is used as a wall finishing
layer for some architectural volumes and as a textural
enclosure for specific furnishing elements such as the counter,
the display shelves and units that reflect the stylistic motif of
ABOVE: DETAIL OF THE
COUNTER CLAD WITH SHEETS
OF BUXY KERLITE PORCELAIN
TILE, COLOUR NOISETTE
RIGHT: THE FLOOR IS
SURFACED WITH BUXY TILES,
AMANDE COLOUR, IN SIZE
59.4X59.4 CM. THE STEP USES
THE “GRADINO BORDO
BUXY” EDGE STEP PIECE IN A
34X59.4 CM SIZE AND IN THE
SAME AMANDE LUX COLOUR
AS THE FLOOR, WITH NONSLIP RIBS ENGRAVED ON THE
SURFACE
progetto
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ABOVE: THE DISPLAY SHELF,
ENTIRELY CLAD WITH BUXY
KERLITE SHEETS, COLOUR
NOISETTE, HARMONISES
PERFECTLY WITH THE BUXY
COLOUR AMANDE FLOOR TILE
BELOW: EXTERIOR VIEW OF
THE DOUBLE ENTRANCEWAY
TO THE BOUTIQUE.
THE CLADDING OF THE
STRUCTURES AND
THE SUPPORT OF THE SIGN
ARE MADE OF KERLITE
FACING: AN INTERIOR
VIEW OF THE DÉCOR
HIGHLIGHTING THE
AMBIENT QUALITY AND
HARMONIOUS COLOURS
the façade architrave. In these applications the versatility of
the ceramic sheets allows for meticulously finished edges,
corners and surfaces, as in the case of the panels for the
recessed lighting fixtures in the false ceilings and the
alcoves containing the display unit shelves.
Livio Salvadori, Casabella
TILES:
Cotto d’Este, Buxy Kerlite series and Buxy series
TYPE:
Unglazed porcelain tile
SIGNIFICANT TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:
Kerlite:
size 100x300 cm (thickness 3 mm)
abrasion resistance: 122 mm3 (UNI EN ISO 10545-6)
stain resistance: class 5 (UNI EN ISO 10545-14)
Buxy:
size 59.4x59.4 cm (thickness 14 mm)
breaking load: > 550 kg (ISO 10545-4)
scratch resistance of surface: MOHS 8 (EN 101)
project
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City Center
SOFIA
The Bulgarian capital’s first
mall clad with
Italian ceramic tiles
by Maria Giulia Zunino
A
DESIGNER
AS-Iliev
BUILDING CONTRACTOR
Glavbulgarstroi
DISTRIBUTOR
IPM Ceramics
TILES
Ceramica del Conca
crossroads between east and west; a city
protected by the Vitosha mountains and
dotted with the minarets of mosques and the
domes of cathedrals; a capital with wide treelined avenues and neo-baroque, neo-rococo
and neo-renaissance architectures blended with Viennese
secession and communist neoclassicism; a centre of music,
literature and art where Ottoman spas rub shoulders with
the oldest university in Eastern Europe: this is Sofia, capital
of new EU member country Bulgaria.
Sofia combines its historic and artistic heritage with a
burgeoning modernity, witnessed by the keen international
interest in the city, the booming economy and tourist
industry and the rapid pace of property development.
Although it has a population of more than 1,200,000
people, the city maintains its elegance without sacrificing
progress. Hotels, new residential complexes, large office
blocks and multifunctional centres are constantly adding
new landmarks to the urban skyline.
Right in the centre of the city, at the crossroads between
Cherni Vruh and Arsenanalski boulevard and close to Hotel
Helmus, City Center Sofia is the city’s first western-style
mall, developed by leading local investor Stroytown.
Outside, the building is defined by the dynamism of the
projecting cornices, steel pilasters that interrupt the
stoneware cladding and glass surfaces. Inside it is
dominated by the imposing full-height atrium. The heart of
this renovation project comprises a contemporary
transposition of an eighteen or nineteenth century
shopping arcade - the examples of Milan, Naples, Turin or
THE LARGE FIVE-FLOOR
SHOPPING CENTRE
CONTAINS MORE THAN
100 SHOPS
A SINGLE MOTIF RUNNING
THROUGH ALL THE SPACES IN
THE BUILDING: THIS IS ONE
OF THE MOST IMPORTANT
RESULTS OF THE
INSTALLATION OF MORE
THAN 9,000 SQUARE METRES
OF PORCELAIN TILE
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THROUGH-BODIED
PORCELAIN TILE WAS
CHOSEN FOR ITS
HIGH BREAKING STRENGTH
AND STRESS RESISTANCE
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Genoa, Paris or Brussels spring to mind - amply illuminated by
natural light filtering in through the large glass panel above
the entrance and through the skylight.
Facing onto the atrium are the balconies of the three upper
floors devoted to shopping and entertainment (there are also
two underground levels, the first containing a 500-space car
park and the second a supermarket). The entire second floor
is set aside for entertainment and offers an astounding choice
of eateries - from the technological sushi bar to the stylish
Italian restaurant with its panoramic view, from fast food to
take-away meals to be eaten at large tables, from the allAmerican Kentucky Fried Chicken to the European style bar,
from ice cream to the finest traditional Bulgarian pastries –
and an equally wide selection of films screened in the
Cineplex cinema halls. The three floors house more than 100
shops offering the finest international products: technology,
beauty products, jewellery, clothing, furniture, food (including
imports), sports articles and services (hairdressers, bank,
chemists, dry-cleaners, travel agents).
The quality of the shops and services is reflected in the
architecture, enhanced by the sophisticated elegance of del
Conca tiles. Given their high resistance to foot traffic, the
elegance and variety of colours and sizes (which allowed
unusual patterns to be used to differentiate between the
different areas), the porcelain tiles were chosen both for the
floor coverings on the three commercial levels and for walls
project
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THE RECURRING
GEOMETRIC MOTIFS
HAVE ALSO BEEN
USED ON A NUMBER
OF WALLS. HERE WE
SEE THE LIFT AREA
requiring special attention.
It is all of this that assures Sofia City Center’s continued
success after being packed out with visitors on the day of
its inauguration. The centre’s spaciousness, its bright
natural illumination and sophisticated details and the
modern elegance of the materials create the sensation of a
hospitable environment where people feel safe, protected
and free to move around at ease amongst the extraordinary
variety of products and services on offer.
Maria Giulia Zunino, Abitare
THE INSTALLATION LAYOUT
FEATURES ALTERNATING TILES OF
VARIOUS SIZES, POLISHED AND
NATURAL SURFACE EFFECTS WITH
TWO COLOURS (BEIGE AND
BROWN)
TILES:
Ceramica del Conca, J’A Porcellana d’Arredo
MAIN TYPE AND SIZES:
Decorated porcelain tile
Sizes 45x45 cm, 15x15 cm and mosaic, thickness 10.5 mm
SIGNIFICANT TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Modulus of rupture: 50 N/mm2
Surface hardness: 6 Mohs
Chemical resistance: guaranteed
project
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Chez
LA GRAMMOIRE
A traditional
French restaurant
with a red
tone décor
PHOTOS Expression Photo
DISTRIBUTOR Maurice Bonnet
TILES Impronta Italgraniti
by Santino Limonta
A
well-designed remodelling project must
take account of a series of intrinsic,
environmental, functional and aesthetic
factors that make it truly unique. Consider
for example a restaurant. The essential
function of a restaurant is to serve food, a function that
from a technical standpoint can be performed admirably
in any interior space, even one that is cold and
impersonal, provided it has a bare minimum of
equipment. But if this function is performed on premises
where the floor and wall coverings, the furniture and the
lighting have been designed not just to serve food but at
the same time to convey a sense of warmth and wellbeing to the clientele and to create an atmosphere, then
this will become a unique, customised project that has a
meaning and a soul and is capable of communicating with
and attracting customers. This is certainly the case of the
Restaurant La Grammoire in Vertou, France, ten
kilometres from Nantes, which was remodelled between
2003 and 2004. Customers immediately feel at ease when
they step inside the restaurant. The dining area is
intentionally informal, aimed at a mid-range clientele
seeking a homely rather than luxurious atmosphere. It is a
rectangular-shaped open space in which ample daylight
enters through the large side windows and central
skylight. Artificial lighting is provided by industrial type
pendant lamps in proximity to the skylight and recessed
spotlights mounted freely on the ceiling. The functional
spaces were divided up essentially through the judicious
use of four elements: the two-level floor connected by a
step of height of about 20 centimetres, the stained wood
slat parapets that protect and further enhance the two
levels, the tile layout pattern and the overall colour
scheme. The tables are in a typical French brasserie style,
as are the wooden chairs, although refined and made
more comfortable by the soft foam seat. Part of the
service counter accompanies the difference in height in
the floor, continuing for about 40 cm along the raised
project
A HIGHLY DISTINCTIVE SPACE
IN A TRADITIONAL FRENCH
BRASSERIE STYLE. THE
EXTENSIVE USE OF CERAMIC
TILES LENDS COLOUR AND
WARMTH TO THE
ENVIRONMENT
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TILES: Impronta Italgraniti, Gitana Series
TYPE AND SIZES:
Through-bodied porcelain tile
colours: Cardinal Red, Ochre, Green, Anthracite,
Blue
sizes: 30x30 cm, 15x15 cm edge-ground
thickness: 10 mm
finish: natural
trim pieces: skirting and step
deep abrasion resistance:
130 mm3 (EN ISO 10545-6)
breaking and bending load:
> 3000 N ± 50 N/mm2 (EN ISO 10545-4)
Stain resistance: resistant
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A VIEW OF THE
RESTAURANT IN WHICH
THE RED OF THE
CHAIRS IS REFLECTED
IN THE COLOURS OF
THE FLOOR TILES
project
project
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THE THREE-TONE CERAMIC BORDER
ENCLOSES A CHEQUERBOARD
PATTERN FLOOR COVERING IN
COLOURS RED AND YELLOW, A
DECORATION EFFECT THAT IS
ACHIEVED THROUGH THE EXCLUSIVE
USE OF CERAMIC TILES
section. Around the edge of the restaurant there are
benches and sofas arranged in such a way as to create a
greater sense of intimacy. Wall-mounted blackboards
advertise the dishes of the day and also have a decorative
function together with the attractive display of vintage
coffee grinders. The restaurant’s pleasing décor is
dominated by the bright colours of the furniture, which
would probably be overpowering were it not corrected by
the colour variations of the floor, consisting of a
meticulously designed layout of porcelain tiles supplied
by Impronta Italgraniti. The designer chose colours Ochre
and Cardinal Red in a rectified 30x30 cm size with a
natural finish and colours Grey, Green and Blue in a 15x15
cm size. The alternation of tile sizes and colours described
above is without doubt the key element in visually
delimiting the restaurant’s functional spaces.
Santino Limonta, Ottagono
trends
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4
A UNIVERSE OF
by Barbara Gerosa
Tactile and visual
qualities, elegant plays
of light, a refined
aesthetic concept...
Innovative qualities that
invite the observer to
touch the walls and
admire the splendid
floor coverings, unique
yet replicable surfaces
T
he secret to a successful architectural project
often lies in the materials that are used. The
overall quality and technological, functional and
stylistic characteristics of these materials are crucial to the success of the project, whether it is an
urban plaza, an up-market mall or a residential sauna. In all
these aspects, ceramic tiles offer considerable support for
designers. Their enormous variety makes them ideal for use
in public spaces, while in residential applications they create a sense of continuity between the interior and the terrace or garden. These properties are the end result of tireless research into new products capable of adapting to the
ever-changing needs of contemporary architecture. Out of
the various characteristics of this multifunctional and versatile material, we have chosen five, one for each major trend
in architecture and interior design.
1. STEELWORK SERIES FROM
2. GREGORIANA SERIES FROM
4. GEA SERIES FROM SASSOLART,
20X20 CM GLOSS FIELD TILE
CERAMICA FIORANESE, PORCE-
PHORMA, COLOUR CLARUS
STONE-EFFECT PORCELAIN TILE,
6. RACCONTI COLLECTION FROM
LAIN TILE AVAILABLE IN COLOURS
3. XENO SERIES FROM IMOLA
50.5X50.5 CM
COTTOVENETO, BLOOMING
ARGENTO, ORO, ACCIAIO AND
CERAMICA, METALLIC-EFFECT
5. MILLE ‘900 SERIES FROM
TRINA, COLOUR MENTA 30X60 CM
BRONZO
GLAZED PORCELAIN TILE
BARDELLI, FLORAL ACCENT ON
7. TIFFANY SERIES FROM
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9
trends
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6
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CERAMIC TILES
THE SEDUCTION OF MATERIAL
NEODÉCOR
This trend is dominated by “metropolitan chic” tones with
a predilection for all shades of grey (concrete, loft look).
It favours textures and unique three-dimensional shapes
that change their appearance according to the incident
light, as well as tiles that feature a play of opposites:
black designs on a white background, metallic and oxidation effects.
This creates an original, surprising contrast between the
luminous appeal of materials such as steel and the warmth
and comfort of leather. These tiles tend to be used on
free-standing baths with clean, clear-cut styles and on
ventilated facades where they absorb vibrations and compensate for thermal expansion. They can also have an
interesting function as a wall painting that becomes the
highlight of a sitting room or kitchen.
The use of pastiches and free combinations of historical periods and floral motifs to create exotic arabesques and visual
patterns with a strong seventies appeal. This trend makes
extensive use of flowers in interior design: extra-large,
stylised but always graphic. Ranges with saturated, glossy
colours are enjoying a revival, as are old-fashioned surfaces
such as Chinese lacquer. We are also seeing a boom in heterogeneous collections that include a range of materials such as
micro-mosaic, glass strips, porcelain tile, painting and stucco.
Designers create daring, nonchalant combinations of shapes
and sizes (very often rectangular) and listels, which become
the words of a new domestic lexicon just waiting to be discovered. This gives sensational visual qualities to an interior and
creates panels and perspectives that alone determine the
character of the entire domestic or non-domestic installation.
EDILCUOGHI, 20X50.2 CM DOU-
COLOUR MANHATTAN 59.4X59.4
HTV 9 30X30 CM AND 15X15 CM
11. TESSUTI COLLECTION FROM
BLE FIRED TILE WITH 3 DIFFERENT
CM
10. NEW BAROQUE SERIES
DECORATORI BASSANESI.
SURFACES AND 8 COLOURS
9. TIVOLI SERIES FROM
FROM CERAMICHE SETTECENTO
DOUBLE FIRED ALBICOCCA
8. COLORLIFE SERIES FROM
CERAMICA DEL CONCA, APPIA
VALTRESINARO, SILVER ACCENT
FRIEZE CONSISTING OF 14.8X22
COTTO D’ESTE NUOVE SUPERFICI,
ANTICA/HTV 9 STRIP 15X45 CM,
24X72 CM
CM HAND-DECORATED RODS
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trends
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12. ELISIR COLLECTION FROM
PORCELAIN TILE (NATURAL AND
BEIGE 33.3X33.3 CM
16. LE LACCHE COLLECTION
LUX CERAMICHE, PORCELAIN TILE
SEMI-POLISHED), 16X50 CM,
15. GRID FROM LEA CERAMICHE
FROM MARAZZI: THE DECORA-
45X45 CM, COLOUR VETIVER
16X100 CM, 50X100 CM
(STUDIES COLLECTION), CREATED
TIVE INSERTS INCLUDE CIRCLES
13. AMAZZONIA SERIES FROM
14. LE PIETRE SERIES FROM
BY A SANDING PROCESS USING A
AND LISTELS WITH FLORAL,
CERAMICHE LA FAENZA, GLAZED
GARDENIA ORCHIDEA, COLOUR
PORCELAIN TILE BASE
GEOMETRIC AND LINEAR MOTIFS
The art of ceramic tiling draws inspiration from the world of
fashion and plays a key role in defining public and private
spaces.
ORGANIC HABITAT
Achieves a perfect blend of nature and structure and stirs
emotions. Ceramic is envisaged as a third skin, the first
being the cutaneous tissue enclosing the human body and
the second our clothes. This is why manufacturers sometimes opt for the dark tones of coffee and sometimes the
pale tones of sand. Hi-tech nature is a dominant theme in
research in the fields of architecture and interior design in
general. Tiles draw inspiration from the splendid surface
patterns of natural stone while delivering characteristics
that are far superior to those found in nature. At the same
time, the concepts of bioarchitecture and ecology are gaining ground and extra-large sizes are being explored. Frostresistant, non-absorbent and non-slip tiles are available for
exterior spaces characterised by a perfect blend of design
and nature. Another area of inspiration is the appeal of dis-
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tant lands, the mysteriousness of India or the primordiality
of Africa, ideal for floor and wall coverings in terraces and
gardens. The imperfect surfaces are bushhammered or
hewn, sometimes patinaed and occasionally embellished by
unusual lines, cuts and shapes. Thickness is a particularly
important characteristic for these applications. Old-style
floor tiles can be as thick as 15 millimetres, fashionable
kitchen countertops just a few millimetres.
TOTAL WELLNESS AND SPA STYLE
An oriental allure for polished surfaces with pleasant tactile
qualities. This category reflects the “soft touch” concept
typical of digital controls, where it is sufficient to touch an
intelligent panel to turn on a light and a small variation in
pressure to control its intensity. Tiles incorporating LEDs or
glass parts to enhance tactile characteristics and create visible/hidden effects are already at the experimental stage.
The barely hinted tones are dominated by light blues and
hues selected for their calm, relaxing atmospheres, as well
as colours used in chromatherapy to create multisensorial
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trends
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17. M.ONO SERIES FROM
GLAZED PORCELAIN TILE AND
(DARK BROWN) AND INNOVA
TION, BIJOU/GRAND BIJOU
MONOCIBEC, GRAPHITE METAL
DOUBLE FIRED TILE WITH
(LIGHT BEIGE)
SERIES FROM CERAMICA VIVA
FIELD TILE
EXCEPTIONAL SURFACE TEXTURE
20. MOSAICI D’ITALIA SERIES
22. FOR LOVE COLLECTION FROM
18. GIUNCO SERIES FROM
19. ARREDA COLLECTION FROM
FROM KER-AV, 1X1X5 CM
FAP CERAMICHE, STREAM
TAGINA CERAMICA D’ARTE:
CERAMICHE CAESAR, ETNO
21. NOUVELLE VAGUE COLLEC-
ARGENTO INSERT 30.5X91.5 CM RT
effects even in restricted spaces. They are used for covering surfaces in large shower enclosures to create microcosms of warmth and comfort, public and private hammams. In all shades of turquoise they are ideal for lining
swimming and leisure pools
BABEL STYLE
Or the “communicating” tile. This is a niche trend with a very
strong expressive impact that is particularly popular amongst
young people. Matter becomes words and numbers, it plays
with writing, it is shaped to create ironic and hyper-decorative motifs ranging from crocodile skin to wood grain and
woven mats. Mosaic is used, but with round tesserae. The
golden rule for colour is “no half measures”. The preferred
tones are strong and bold like a painting by Picasso or fresh
and relaxing shades reminiscent of a David Hockney.
Alternatively, they have the lightness of colourless tones such
as white, ivory and silver. They are used for large areas such
as ceramic rugs, tiles decorated like fabrics and surfaces
livened up here and there with fragments of rhinestone. The
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ideal area of application would not be just a warm and hospitable residential environment, but also fashionable bars,
restaurants and discothèques. We are seeing a tendency to
mix styles and break out of the mould. The end result of
these “creative miscellanies” is a house or in general an architecture that meets aesthetic and emotional as well as functional criteria. As the sociologist Giampaolo Fabris commented in a recent conference, “We have moved from a modern
to a post-modern society characterised by fluidity, ambiguity, liquidity, multilocalisation and eclecticism. Consumers are
flâneurs, curious individuals who want to explore and navigate the web.” This last trend brings us to our final consideration: that ceramic tile is a material without frontiers. The
word “cosmopolitanism”, referring to today’s fascinating
blend of cultures and peoples, has made its way into everyday language. As a result, even such an apparently simple
object as a tile has the power to make us citizens of the
world, bringing influences from all over the planet to bear on
our lifestyle and interior design choices.
Barbara Gerosa, Brava Casa
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Bernard Tschumi
designed the external
surface coverings of
several buildings in the
school of architecture
The School of
Architecture
IN MIAMI
project
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by Alessandra Orlandoni
T
he Paul L. Cejas School of Architecture Building,
part of Florida International University in Miami,
USA, was designed by internationally acclaimed
architect Bernard Tschumi. The Swiss-born
architect, whose theories have been published in
books such as “Architecture and Disjunction”, wanted to
create an environment in which the architecture would play
a role of activity generator. “I didn’t want the project to be
merely a receptacle for classrooms, laboratories and offices
but wanted to create a public space that would foster
interaction between students, lecturers and visitors,” he
explained. The project was conceived as a miniature city in
which the functional aspects of the spaces would be
interrelated with other activities of everyday life and
culture. The four buildings that make up the project
differed in terms of both functions and appearance. Two of
them are simple white buildings that house the studios,
classrooms and offices. Between these two long blocks are
interposed a further two small buildings with quite distinct
architecture separated by an open courtyard intended for
use by both university members and the general public.
One of these, the red building, contains the 200-seat
auditorium, a café and a partly covered terrace open for
use by the public. The other yellow building houses an art
gallery and the library.
PHOTOS Miro Zagnoli
DESIGNER
Bernard Tschumi Architects
BEA International
TILES
Marazzi Group and
Ceramica Vogue
THE PROJECT CONCERNED
NOT JUST ONE SIMPLE
BUILDING BUT A COMPLEX OF
ENTITIES, A KIND OF MODERN
COURTYARD IN WHICH THE
SENSE OF UNITY IS ACHIEVED
THROUGH THE USE OF
CERAMIC TILES
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progetto
According to Bernard Tschumi, the concept behind these two
elements is that of “activity generators”, so they need to be
highly visible, surprising and exciting. Their unusual shape,
like two small sculptures created through a process of folding
surfaces, clearly sets them apart from the two long minimalist
buildings. To further accentuate this diversity, the architect
decided to use colour. He chose ceramic tiles as the surface
covering material after examining other options including
paint and coloured bricks that were unable to create the
effect he was looking for. “What I had clear in my mind was
that I wanted very bright colours, so I began to consider the
possibility of using ceramic tiles,” he said. “I examined the
feasibility of my idea because I was concerned about the
wear-resistance of tiles on exterior surfaces. I wanted to be
sure that they would withstand wear appropriately. Once it
was ascertained that tiles could be used, I chose the colours
and created a palette ranging from red to pale yellow, or to
be more precise from medium red to orange and dark yellow
through to pale yellow. The texture of the cladding changes
from one building to the other and between different parts of
the same building and is created using a seemingly random
pixelation effect. The building containing the auditorium is
clad with medium red and orange coloured tiles while the
building housing the art gallery and the library is clad with
THE UNIQUE
SHAPE OF THE
BUILDINGS WAS
ACCENTUATED BY
THE USE OF
COLOUR AND THE
STRONG CONTRAST
WITH THE
SURROUNDING
BUILDINGS
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CERAMIC TILES WERE
CHOSEN LARGELY FOR
THEIR HIGHLY GLOSSY
APPEARANCE
THE SENSE OF UNITY
BETWEEN THE
DIFFERENT AREAS OF
THE COURTYARD WAS
ACHIEVED BY THE
TRANSITION FROM
YELLOW TO RED,
FACILITATED BY THE
PIXELATION EFFECT
tiles ranging from dark yellow to pale yellow. To find the
right colour tone we consulted suppliers from all over the
world and in the end Italian tiles proved to be the ones with
the brightest and most luminous colours.”
Alessandra Orlandoni, The Plan
TILES:
Marazzi Group, Città Series
TYPE AND SIZES:
Single fired, 20x20 cm, thickness 7.5 mm
Abrasion resistance: PEI 2-3 (depending on colour)
TILES:
Ceramica Vogue, Trasparenze and Interni Series
TYPE AND SIZES:
White body single fired tile, size 20x20 cm, thickness 7 mm
Water absorption: 2.5% (ISO 10545-3)
Abrasion resistance: PEI 2 (ISO 10545-7)
Thermal shock resistance: guaranteed
project
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Mercedes-Benz World
IN SURREY
A “non-place” designed
to accommodate 300,000
visitors a year consisting of
a car showroom,
a restaurant, a cinema,
offices and shops
PHOTOS
Fabrizio Costi
DESIGNER
Peter Eaton, AFR
(Aukett Fitzroy Robinson)
TILES
Edilcuoghi
by Virginio Briatore
O
pened last October just outside London, the
Mercedes Centre is a building that defies
description. Located close to Brooklands,
the historic race circuit founded a hundred
years ago, the Mercedes-Benz World
complex cost GBP 20 million to build.
As the name suggests, it is a building intended to showcase
the whole world of Mercedes, from the German car-maker’s
century of history through to its most recent models and
associated lifestyle. Designed by Aukett Fitzroy Robinson
(AFR), the complex is designed to accommodate 300,000
visitors a year and caters in particular for families, who are
invited to spend a whole day exploring the world of
Mercedes-Benz. The major historic brands are capitalising
on the social phenomenon in which the number of people
visiting airports - whether or not they are accompanying
passengers - now outnumber those who are actually
travelling! The Brooklands project is a blend of shopping
centre, museum and airport, the so-called “non-places”
where one cannot stay or sleep but it is possible to walk
around, wait, meet people, eat, learn, relax and make
purchases of various kinds. Stepping into this dazzling
world of Mercedes, the visitor finds himself at the centre of
an atrium dominated by a 21 metre high curved window.
An escalator leads to the upper floors where a 7,500 square
metre space houses all production car models as well as
CREATED BY ONE OF THE BEST
KNOWN FIRMS OF ARCHITECTS
IN THE UK AND INVOLVING AN
INVESTMENT OF GBP 20
MILLION, MERCEDES-BENZ
WORLD EXPLORES THE PAST,
PRESENT AND FUTURE OF THE
GERMAN CAR MAKER
project
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THE FLOORS INSIDE AND
OUTSIDE THE COMPLEX ARE
COVERED BY MORE THAN
10,000 SQUARE METRES OF
ITALIAN PORCELAIN TILE,
ASSURING ELEGANCE AND
CONTINUITY BETWEEN THE
DIFFERENT SPACES
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THE COMPLEX EXTENDS
OVER THREE 7,500 SQUARE
METRE FLOORS AND IS
DOMINATED BY THE LARGE
ATRIUM WITH A NUMBER OF
SUSPENDED WALKWAYS
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE HISTORIC
MOTOR RACING CONVENTION IN WHICH
EACH COUNTRY IS REPRESENTED BY A
DIFFERENT COLOUR, THE FLOOR
THROUGHOUT THE STRUCTURE IS CLAD IN
THE TRADITIONAL GREY OF MERCEDES
project
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some 90 vintage cars narrating the history of the Stuttgart
manufacturer. The upper floors are linked by suspended
bridges that offer a splendid view over the green Surrey
countryside. The complex also has a cinema, a 3D simulator
ride, a restaurant, a children’s area, shops and offices. The
entire 10,000 square metre floor space has been surfaced
with Edilcuoghi porcelain tiles. Mercedes-Benz chose this
collection for its range of coordinating surface finishes as
well as the strength and reliability of Edilcuoghi porcelain
tile, which has already been used in other Mercedes-Benz
buildings.
Admission to this monumental secular cathedral is free of
charge, allowing devotees to admire and pay homage to
“Our Lady of the Four Wheels”, the supreme divinity of
twentieth-century industrial civilisation.
Virginio Briatore
TILES:
Edilcuoghi, Zodiac Series
MAIN TYPE AND SIZES:
Unglazed porcelain tile
22.5x45 cm, 30x30 cm, 45x45 cm sizes; polished and
satin finish versions
Water absorption: <0.2% (ISO 10545-3)
Slip resistance: natural surface R9 (DIN 51130), textured
surface R12 (DIN 51097)
CERAMIC TILES OF ITALY. THE ART OF LIVING.
For more information, please contact:
Confindustria Ceramica – Viale Monte Santo, 40 – 41049 Sassuolo (MO) – Italy – tel. +39 0536 818111 – fax +39 0536 807935 – www.italiatiles.com – [email protected]
Ceramic Tiles of Italy, promoted by Confindustria Ceramica, is a registered trademark of Edi.Cer. Spa, the organizer of CERSAIE,
International Exhibition of Ceramic Tile and Bathroom Furnishings – Bologna, Italy, October 2-6, 2007 – www.cersaie.it
www.italiatiles.com
Ceramic Tiles of Italy is a partner of the project
technical info
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QUALITY,
ITALIAN TILES MEASURE
UP TO STANDARDS
by Alfredo Zappa
C
eramic tiles are unique amongst floor and wall covering materials in terms of
their aesthetic and technological qualities. This not only means high
performance characteristics, which can be measured and certified by means
of the standards, but also the intrinsic characteristics of the production
process which allow a number of very different qualities to be combined in a
single tile. In general the market offers a wide range of comparable materials. Alongside
ceramic tiles there are products made of stone, composites, metal, polymers, natural
and synthetic fibres, wood and other materials. Designers are well aware that each
material must be chosen, installed and used correctly to assure that the characteristics
and therefore the nature, composition and structure of the specified materials come
up to the user’s aesthetic and technical expectations. This is why in certain, not
necessarily extreme, situations there may be very limited alternatives if a project
is approached in a technically correct and cost-effective manner.
In a complex situation like the one we have just described, ceramic tiles offer a
wide range of technical, aesthetic and economic options. Modern ceramic
technology is capable of reproducing any colour, motif or decoration, without
considering the surface finishes, through-body pigments, three-dimensional
textures and much more. Whether they are extruded or pressed, glazed or
unglazed, ceramic tiles come in a wide range of product types (double
and single fired, clinker and terracotta, glazed and through-bodied
porcelain tile) suitable for the most varied applications.
At the same time their characteristics of functionality and durability allow
them to serve their technical purpose to perfection.
Italian ceramic tiles also offer outstanding levels of
excellence in terms of user safety with respect
to other materials by virtue of their
chemical and physical inertia,
their hygienic and
technical info
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The technical characteristics of ceramic tiles. Applicable standards and field of application.
(1) A standardized EN ISO method does not exist. However there exist other methods.
Source: G. Timellini and C. Palmonari , “How and why - Buyers’ and users’ guide to Italian ceramic tiles” - Edizioni Edi.Cer.
SpA, 2004.
easily cleanable surfaces, the continuity between adjacent
elements, their non-slip characteristics, incombustibility and
absence of toxic emissions in the event of fire. Last but not
least, their functional and aesthetic qualities are totally
unaffected by water and sunlight.
At a time of great attention to environmental issues, ceramic
tile also offers major ecological advantages. Its
environmental impact over its entire lifecycle (from raw
materials extraction through to demolition and disposal of
debris) is not only lower than that of other surface finishing
materials but has also significantly
decreased over the years as a
result of intensive innovation in
terms of technology and plant
engineering. The Italian tile
industry has been working hard to
reduce its environmental impact
since the early 1970s. Ceramic
companies were amongst the first in Italy and Europe to take
part in EMAS (Eco Management and Auditing Scheme) and
the sector is now at the forefront in the use of technologies
for minimising both environmental dispersion of polluting
substances and the consumption of resources such as water
and energy. Suffice it to think that the entire sector now
consumes the same quantity of energy as it did thirty years
ago in spite of the fact that production has now more than
doubled and modern products are more energy intensive.
As we have said, one of the key characteristics of ceramic
tiles is the wide range of
product
types
available.
Italian ceramic
Generally speaking, almost
tiles deliver
any floor or wall surface can
outstanding levels
be covered using ceramic
of excellence with
tiles. Although the excess
performance levels and the
respect to other
fact that different charac-
>
materials
technical info
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teristics are combined in a single
THE BOLOGNA CERAMIC CENTRE
product often allows for a certain
margin in terms of application, tiles
To steer a course in such a complex
The Centro Ceramico makes a crucial
cannot be chosen randomly. A correct
sector, designers can count not only
scientific and technical contribution
choice of tile must always be based on
on the expertise, documentation and
to the international standardisation
a knowledge and assessment of the
technical support of the manufactucommittees in the field of ceramic (in
target installation and the conditions of
rers but also on direct assistance
particular ceramic tiles) for the deveuse that the surfaces are likely to be
from Centro Ceramico Bologna. Led
lopment and publication of ISO stanexposed to, comparing this information
by Chairman Angelo Borelli and
dards (Technical Committee ISO 189)
with the characteristics of the different
Director Professor Giorgio Timellini,
and EN standards (Technical
types of tiles.
the Centro Ceramico (ceramic induCommittee CEN 67).
An essential tool for evaluation is found
stry research and experimentation
It is authorised by the Ministry of
in the standards, which not only cover
centre) offers extensive theoretical
Production Activities to perform
technical aspects and provide a
and practical expertise in the ceramic tests on ceramic tiles and tile adhesitangible evaluation of the high level of
sector along with useful tools and
ves for the purposes of CE marking
performance of compliant products,
information. Its purpose is to support in accordance with Directive
but also establish a common and
the scientific and technological deve89/106/EC. It also operates as a cerainternationally shared language for
lopment and competitiveness of the
mic laboratory accredited by the leacommunications between the various
Italian ceramic industry through
ding national and international
players in the supply chain.
research, technical assistance, stanbodies and organisations.
The ISO (International Organization for
For further information:
dards, advanced training and disseStandardization) has issued two
www.cencerbo.it
mination of knowledge.
standards, ISO 10545 (test methods for
determining characteristics of ceramic
the specification also gives
tiles according to their applications) and
the
acceptability
ISO 13006 (definitions, classification,
requirements (where they
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
characteristics and marking). These
exist) for the EN ISO group
standards
have
been
entirely
The following publications are recommended:
to which the tile belongs. A
How and why – Buyers’ and Users’ Guide to
implemented at a European level by
comparison between the
CEN. The test methods are published
measured value and the
Italian Ceramic Tiles, by Giorgio Timellini and
as standard EN ISO 10545 while ISO
respective
requirement
Carlo Palmonari, Edizioni Edi.Cer. SpA 2002
13006 has been incorporated into the
makes it possible to
(www.italiatiles.com)
broader EN 14411 which effectively
immediately determine the
Le piastrelle di ceramica sotto controllo,
represents the basic standard and
(Ceramic tiles under control), by Carlo Palmonari
product’s quality, i.e. its
contains: classification of tiles; list of
conformity
to
the
and Giordana Carani, published by Centro
characteristics they must possess in
standards. Responsibility
Ceramico Bologna 2005 (www.cencerbo.it)
accordance with their use (see table on
for preparing the technical
previous
page);
acceptability
specification lies with the
requirements and reference technical specifications; manufacturer. The official Italian laboratory for verifying that
methods and criteria for marking packaging and for the product characteristics comply with those stated by the
specification; additional requirements for affixing CE manufacturer is Centro Ceramico Bologna.
marking.
Conformity of the tiles with the standards, in this specific case
In Italy, which has always been the world leader in ceramic UNI EN 14411, may simply be declared by the manufacturer or
tile production, the national standards organisation UNI has certified by an independent body (in Italy, Certiquality). On the
in turn adopted the ISO standards. The test methods are basis of product checks and verifications of the reliability of
published in Italian as UNI EN ISO 10545, while EN 14411 production, this body grants the product the European
(and therefore also the incorporated ISO 13006) is published KEYMARK Quality Mark, which in Europe is effectively taking
as UNI EN 14411. The “technical specification” is a the place of the various national marks certifying tile quality (in
document deriving directly from the standards that certifies Italy, Certiquality-UNI). Although this mark is voluntary, it
and provides measurements for the characteristics provides powerful support for the CE marking which has been
possessed by the tiles. For each characteristic, alongside the obligatory in Europe since December 2005.
value measured using the methods of the EN ISO standards,
Alfredo Zappa, Costruire
IN SPITE OF THE STRINGENT
LEGISLATIVE REQUIREMENTS
IMPOSED BY ITS USE FOR
INTERNATIONAL
COMPETITION, THE AQUATIC
CENTRE HIGHLIGHTED THE
OUTSTANDING AESTHETIC
AND DESIGN VALUE OF THE
CERAMIC TILES
project
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The Macao Olympic
AQUATIC CENTRE
by Carlo Paganelli
A
major sporting event like the 2nd Asian
Indoor Games to be held in Macao at the end
of October inevitably attracts enormous
media attention, focused both on the
athletes and the architectural quality of the
facilities. Sports venues, especially those like aquatic
centres where the water reflects and enhances the light,
tend to be subject to considerable legislative requirements.
When sports facilities combine beauty with functionality,
they fully express the Vitruvian paradigm that distinguishes
a work of architecture from a generic building. The Aquatic
Centre in Macao, built in less than a year, is an outstanding
example of Italian excellence. The centre makes extensive
use of ceramic tiles and as Italy is the leading tile producer
country it could hardly fail to be a key partner in such an
important project. The tiles for the facility were supplied by
Floor Gres, the historic Florim Group brand. Swimming
pool projects are an acid test of the completeness of a
company’s product range and its knowledge of swimming
facilities. Furthermore, being a competitive facility, it was
necessary to meet the stringent requirements imposed by
the various sports organisations. The Olympic pools satisfy
all the required characteristics and meet the FINA
The second Asian Indoor
Games will be held at the
end of October 2007 in
Macao in an Aquatic
Centre entirely clad with
Italian ceramic tiles
PORCELAIN TILES WERE
USED NOT ONLY IN THE
POOL BUT ALSO IN THE
SURROUNDING AREAS, THE
SPECTATOR SEATING AREA
AND THE ACCESS RAMPS.
ITALIAN CERAMIC TILES
PROVIDED ADEQUATE
SOLUTIONS FOR ALL THESE
VARIOUS APPLICATIONS
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(Fédération Internationale de Natation Amateur) standards.
Naturally there was a strong focus on the characteristics of
safety, hygiene, customisation, harmony, style and colour.
The client chose tiles from the Piscine Floor Gres series for
their outstanding technical characteristics and their superior
dimensional tolerances to competitor materials. By using
three different production technologies (pressing, casting
and extrusion), Floor Gres optimises the performance
characteristics of the various materials and their applications
in the aquatic centre. The ceramic tiles chosen for the sides
and bottom of the pools feature colours and glazes specially
designed to enhance luminosity and create easily cleanable
surfaces. The basic colour used is pale turquoise with black
strips to create the lanes. The Bordo Vasca “Elba 5” pool
edge, made up of specific trim pieces (Mod. 3 and 2/25), is
the best solution currently available for competitive pools.
The small beach sloping down to the pool edge is not only
visually appealing but also dampens the waves created by
the swimmers which can refract and penalise competitors in
outer lanes due to refraction. In addition to the pool itself,
the area adjacent to the pools, the public seating area and
the external access ramps to the facility are also clad with
Italian ceramic tiles, this time in colours white and ochre
yellow.
Carlo Paganelli, l’ARCA
THE MORSE CODE-LIKE
SEQUENCE OF DOTS AND
DASHES IS THE UNIFYING
ELEMENT IN ALL THE SPACES
OUTSIDE THE POOL ITSELF.
IT IS A LANGUAGE ACHIEVED
BY THE MODULARITY
OF THE CERAMIC TILES
AND THE PERFECT
COORDINATION BETWEEN
THE VARIOUS COLOURS
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THE PRESENCE OF WATER
AND THE GEOGRAPHICAL
LOCATION OF THE AQUATIC
CENTRE MADE IT NECESSARY
TO USE MATERIALS WITH HIGH
LEVELS OF NON-ABSORBENCY
AND EXCELLENT NON-SLIP
CHARACTERISTICS.
THE USE OF TILES WITH
SPECIAL SURFACES FULLY
SATISFIED THIS REQUIREMENT
OF USER SAFETY
THE CERAMIC TILE COVERING
IN THE SWIMMING POOL IS
THE RESULT OF A
COMPREHENSIVE DESIGN AND
CONSTRUCTION SYSTEM.
CERAMIC EDGES, TILES AND
TRIM PIECES ARE USED ON ALL
SURFACES, EVEN THOSE THAT
ARE NOT FLAT
TILES:
Floor Gres, Piscine Line
SPECIFICATIONS FOR INTERNAL LINING OF POOL:
Liscio SM series, glazed porcelain tile
size 12x24.5 cm, thickness 6.8 – 7.4 mm
Water absorption: < 0.5% (ISO 10545 - 3)
Dimensional precision: ± 0.3 % (ISO 10545 - 2)
Resistance to chemical products and additives for swimming pools: resistant, class GB minimum (ISO 10545-13)
SPECIFICATIONS FOR EXTERNAL FLOORS:
2/25 series, unglazed porcelain tile
size 12x24.5 cm, thickness 7.4 mm
colours yellow and white
Water absorption: < 0.1% (ISO 10545 - 3)
Dimensional precision: ± 0.3 % (ISO 10545 - 2)
Resistance to chemical products and additives for swimming pools: resistant, classification UA (ISO 10545-13)
Slip resistance: group A+B+C (GUV 26.17 - DIN 51097 /
NF P61.515)
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The Magdeburg
TOWN HALL
Porcelain tile has been chosen
as an effective technical
and aesthetic solution in the
remodelling of this
historic public building
PHOTOS Luciano Busani
PROJECT Bahlo Kohnke und Partner
DISTRIBUTOR Baustoff Brandes
TILES Ceramiche Marca Corona
by Rachele Michinelli
A
fragment of Italy has found a place in the
heart of the German city of Magdeburg,
where work on the restoration of the
Rathaus, the old town hall, was recently
completed.
Facing onto the central square of the Alter Markt, the old
market, the town hall has always been the symbol of this
city with its strange name of the “town of women”.
During the reign of Otto I the Great in the 10th century,
the city acquired strategic importance with the
foundation of the archbishopric and later became famous
for the Magdeburg rights, codified in the 12th century by
archbishop Wichmann.
The town hall, located on the eastern side of the square,
has had a complex and troubled history consisting of a
sequence of demolitions and reconstructions, like the
phoenix rising from its ashes.
First constructed in the 12th century, it was partially
destroyed during the Thirty Years’ War in 1631. All that
remained of this first nucleus were the rooms where town
council meetings were held.
From 1691 to 1698, the town hall was rebuilt under the
direction of Heinrich Schmutze. It was a two-floor
renaissance style sandstone building, identical to the one
that has now taken its place at number 6 in the square.
LEFT AND FACING PAGE: THE
ORIGINAL 12TH CENTURY
BUILDING UNDERWENT VARIOUS
TRANSFORMATIONS AND
RECONSTRUCTIONS. THE
CURRENT BUILDING
CONSTRUCTED BETWEEN 1965
AND 1969 RETURNS TO THE
SEVENTEENTH CENTURY
STYLISTIC FEATURES.
RIGHT, ONE OF THE TOWN HALL
ROOMS USED FOR EXHIBITIONS
AND MEETINGS
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SEVERAL ACCESS STAIRS TO
THE VARIOUS FLOORS HAVE
ALSO BEEN ENTIRELY CLAD
WITH PORCELAIN TILES.
THE TREADS OF THE STEPS HAVE
A NON-SLIP MILLED EDGE
THE GREY FLOOR CREATES
A SOBER VISUAL EFFECT IN
KEEPING WITH THE HISTORIC
PARTS OF THE BUILDING
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IN THE LARGER ROOMS,
EXPANSION JOINTS HAVE BEEN
USED TO COMPENSATE FOR THE
DIFFERENCES IN MOVEMENT
BETWEEN THE TILES AND THE
SUBSTRATE
TILES:
Ceramiche Marca Corona, Outside Series,
colour Black
TYPE AND SIZE:
Unglazed porcelain tile, 30x60 cm size
SIGNIFICANT TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS:
Slip resistance:
R10 (DIN 51130)
Stain resistance:
class 5 (ISO 10545-14)
Deep abrasion resistance:
resistant (ISO 10545-6)
On 16 January 1945, during the Second World War, it
took just thirty minutes of Anglo-American bombing to
level most of the city’s historic centre, including the town
hall itself.
The latest rebuilding dates from 1965 to 1969. The town
hall was reconstructed according to the seventeenth
century original with an exterior façade consisting of two
rows of arches divided into a stone block base and an
upper section punctuated by ionic pilasters. The central
pronaos constitutes the main entrance, where the bronze
door is the work of sculptor Heinrich Apel.
The recent restoration and remodelling work was needed
to adapt the town hall complex to the current
requirements of the administration, city council and
political groups. The Bahlo Kohnke und Partner firm of
architects of Hanover was commissioned to carry out the
project.
The most important modifications involved building
additional staircases and installing lifts and ramps to
improve public access to the whole of the structure. This
public nature of the building is also underscored by the
grandiose central atrium with its large windows opening
onto the market square.
In addition to the council meeting room, fitted out with
the latest communication technologies, the restoration
work also involved the various rooms of the municipal
authorities and a number of conference rooms.
The areas for use by the public include a number of large
halls with vaulted ceilings housing exhibitions and
events. It was in this busiest area that Italian tiles were
chosen as the floor covering.
Grey porcelain tiles from Ceramiche Marca Corona,
reminiscent of the original stone, were installed in a
continuous surface running through several of the rooms
in the Rathaus, creating a sober but highly effective
visual impact. This is an outstanding example of a
contemporary material used to great effect in an existing
historic building of considerable public and institutional
importance.
Rachele Michinelli, Il Giornale dell’Architettura
The historic centre of
MONTELUPO
An architectural project in several
stages has restored the mediaeval heart
of the city to its former splendour
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by Tiziano Tiziani
T
he mediaeval town of Montelupo Fiorentino is
located in the heart of the Renaissance land of
Tuscany, just 15 kilometres from Florence and
close to great cities of art such as Pisa and
Siena.
Montelupo has a time-honoured tradition in ceramic
artisanship and today continues to be one of the leading
Italian centres of ceramic production within the Empoli
manufacturing district.
It is in the centre of this Tuscan town, a place steeped in
history and memories, that today one can hear footsteps
ringing out on the clinker pavings in the silence of the
night. After all, the name “clinker” derives from the Dutch
“Klinkaerd” and “Klinken”, which means “to ring out”.
The ancient and the ultra-modern stand side by side in
today’s Montelupo. Functionality blends with continuous
aesthetic improvement in keeping with the distinctive
features of each location, a philosophy that was in fact the
cornerstone of the growth of Italian towns and cities in the
past.
In the redevelopment of Montelupo Fiorentino’s historic
town centre, the town council’s planning group
cooperated with KlinkerSire to achieve its aim of
maintaining the appeal of the historic centre while
improving its functionality in terms of culture, tourism and
city life.
The architectural development work was conducted in a
number of stages, starting out from Piazza della Libertà
(now a restricted traffic area) and continuing to the
PHOTOS Technical
Department of Town Council,
Montelupo Fiorentino
DESIGNERS
Antonino Gandolfo, Silva
Niccolai, Andrea Buzzetti
TILES
Sire
THE PERSPECTIVE CREATED
BY THE ARRANGEMENT OF
THE BUILDINGS AND THE
GEOMETRIC SHAPE OF THE
SQUARE HAS BEEN
ACCENTUATED BY THE
INSTALLATION OF THE
CLINKER, WHICH AT VARIOUS
POINTS IS JOINED TO THE
BUSHHAMMERED PINK
GRANITE. A TIMELESS STYLE,
MODERN YET IN HARMONY
WITH THE PAST, NEW
WITHOUT BEING CONTRIVED:
A PRESTIGIOUS SOLUTION
THAT HAS RENEWED THE
HEART OF THE CITY
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connecting areas between the old town and the area
currently devoted to services.
The pavings in all these areas were restored using clinker
combined with bushhammered pink granite.
The project used products designed specifically for this
application which were commissioned directly by the town
council’s Planning Group coordinated by architects Nino
Gandolfo and Silva Niccolai. The designers chose the
materials according to the technological and aesthetic
requirements they would have to satisfy. Architect Silva
Niccolai explained, “As the product was to be used on public
squares and pavements, it needed to have high technical
characteristics including durability and resistance to wear,
foot traffic and frost. It should not discolour when exposed
to sunlight and should be non-slip and easy to clean.”
In accordance with the aesthetic and architectural
requirements of the area, the new clinker pavings enhance
these places with warmth, harmony and a sense of history
while assuring outstanding strength and resistance. At the
same time it is a modern solution in perfect harmony with the
THE REDEVELOPMENT
PROJECT STARTED OUT FROM
PIAZZA DELLA LIBERTÀ AND
EXTENDED TO MANY OF THE
STREETS IN THE HISTORIC
CENTRE.
THE LAYING OF MOTTLED
CLINKER AND PINK GRANITE
CREATED A SINGLE THEME
UNITING ALL THE SPACES IN
THE URBAN DESIGN
TILES:
KlinkerSire - Montelupo Series
Extraforte by Sire - Urban Life Series
TYPE:
Through-body coloured clinker
Montelupo Series: 245 x 60 mm, thickness 25 mm
Urban Life Series: 325x490 mm, thickness 20 mm
SIGNIFICANT TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS :
Frost resistant
Resistant to foot traffic
Resistant to chemicals
Resistant to thermal shock
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THE VARIOUS INSTALLATION
SOLUTIONS ADOPTED WERE
ALSO KEY ELEMENTS OF THE
URBAN DESIGN.
THE STRAIGHT OR
HERRINGBONE LAYOUT
PATTERNS ARE INTERESTING
WAYS OF CONNECTING THE
SPECIFIC WITH THE GENERAL,
DETAILS WITH A PERSPECTIVE
VIEW
THE SPECIFIC
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE
APPLICATION MADE IT
NECESSARY TO DEVELOP A
SPECIAL CLINKER TILE:
“MONTELUPO” STRIP, SIZE
245X60 MM, THICKNESS 25
MM, COMBINED WITH “URBAN
LIFE”, A 325X490 MM SLAB OF
THICKNESS 20 MM, CAPABLE
OF WITHSTANDING
MECHANICAL, CHEMICAL AND
PHYSICAL STRESSES
dynamic style of the surrounding architecture, the paved
areas and the historic buildings that face onto them.
It is well worth the effort to take a trip to Montelupo and
hear one’s footsteps ring out on the splendid paving in the
renovated historic centre. What occasion could be better
than the International Ceramic Festival to be held this year
from 16 to 24 June? The potter’s art will be honoured at
shows, art exhibitions and popular events that celebrate
local history and traditions, amongst which clinker has now
taken its rightful place.
Tiziano Tiziani
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company catalogues
ARREDA
PIETRA DEL SOLE
M.ONO
Ceramiche Caesar
G.O Design
Monocibec
Arreda Catalogue
Format: 30x30 cm
No. of pages: 56 + cover
No. of photos: 24 images of
installations plus macros of installed
products (6) and final overview of
complete range of field tiles and
accents
www.caesar.it
Gruppo Ceramiche Gardenia
Orchidea
Pietra del Sole Catalogue
Format: 21x28 cm
No. of pages: 28 (including
cover)
No. of photos: 30 (not
including photos of
individual products)
www.gardeniaorchidea.com
M.ONO Catalogue
Format: 25x21 cm
No. of pages: 28
No. of photos: 32
www.monocibec.it
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Superfici
Ceramica Settecento
Valtresinaro
2007 Collection Catalogue
Format: 21x15 cm
No. of pages: 96
www.cottodeste.it
Crocotiles Catalogue
Format: 21x29.7 cm
No. of pages: 34
No. of photos: 6 settings,
6 panels, 73 individual
products
www.settecento.com
Gregoriana Series Catalogue
Format: 30x30 cm
No. of pages: 44
No. of photos: 44 (not including
individual products and technical
characteristics)
www.phormasrl.it
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‘O PORCELLANA D’ARREDO
STUDIES
Ceramica del Conca
Ceramiche Lea
‘O porcellana d’arredo Catalogue
Format: 21x21 cm
No. of pages: 20
No. of photos: 2 settings
www.delconca.com
Studies Catalogue
Format: 21x29.7 cm
No. of pages: 62
No. of photos: 27
www.ceramichelea.it
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CERAMIC TILES OF ITALY
CERAMIC TILES
IN PUBLIC SPACES
Application manual
A manual designed for architects,
designers and all professionals
and companies involved in
remodelling public spaces that
offers guidelines for the design
and installation of floor and wall
coverings in areas subject to
foot traffic.
A wide range of technical and
information sheets provide a
rigorous and technically valid
method that professionals can
follow to choose the most
suitable type of tiling for each
application.
Authors: Giorgio Timellini, Carlo
Palmonari
Languages: Italian/English
Format: 21x26 cm
Pages: 104
Distributed free of charge
S_TILES,
ITALIAN TILES TOWARDS
SUSTAINABILITY
The book focuses on the theme of
sustainable architecture and is
organised around eight possible
paths towards sustainability that
have either already been
adopted or are planned for the
future. The concepts are
explored on at least three levels:
pictorial, analytical and
technical. The book provides
links/contact information and
external sources of information.
It can be used as a starting
point for more detailed
investigation of the sustainability of
the Italian ceramic industry.
Website: www.s-tiles.it
Languages: Italian/English
Format: 21x26 cm
Pages: 120
Distributed free of charge
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92 Cer Magazine
Garfloor presents Pietrapece:
tiles for connoisseurs
P
ietrapece has two unique sensorial
qualities that add to its appeal for
discerning users: its visual depth
and its soft touch and appearance. The
visual depth gives the surface a greater
luminosity that appears to originate
from within the tile itself. The soft touch
and appearance is achieved by a
waxing and lapping process using
special floating grinding wheels during
the surface finishing operations. What
makes Pietrapece truly unique is the
combination of both types of
technology with procedures adopted in
the Garfloor laboratories to enhance its
aesthetic qualities.
Pietrapece comes in a range of medium
to large sizes with two different types of
edge, rectified and uniform, catering
for the most advanced markets with a
preference for modern styles. Two of
the three sizes are modular, allowing for
highly
sophisticated
installation
solutions. The large selection of mosaic
trim pieces further increases the
compositional scope, making this
collection ideal for use on walls as well
as floors.
GARFLOOR
Gruppo Ceramiche Gardenia Orchidea
Via Canaletto, 27
41042 Spezzano (MO) - Italy
tel. +39 0536 849611
fax. +39 0536 849856
www.garfloor.it
[email protected]
Type: glazed through-bodied porcelain tile.
Sizes: 49x49 cm, 32.5x49 cm and 40x40 cm
(rectified); 50x50 cm, 33.3x50 cm and 41x41
cm (uniform).
Colours: Sea Sand (light beige), Mineral
Yellow (gold), Sugar (pale walnut), Antique
Brown (brown), Glacier Gray (light grey),
Monument (medium grey), Moonrock (dark
grey) and After Dark (black)
Thickness: 10 mm
Surface: lapped and waxed, natural
Edge: rectified and uniform.
Accents
Lapped and rectified: modules (40x40 cm),
strips (3.5x40 cm, 6x40 cm, 6.5x40 cm,
16.5x33.3 cm and 10.5x40 cm), inset
(10.5x10.5 cm). Natural: modules (41x41 cm),
strips (3.5x41 cm, 4x41 cm and 6x41 cm),
Antica Cina accent (6x6 cm), insets (3.5x3.5
cm, 4x4 cm and 6x6 cm), skirting (8x41 cm),
step skirting (8x82 cm) corner bullnose (5x66
cm) and large step (5x33.3 cm)
Characteristics: meets standards EN
14411/G Bla GL.
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Arreda, the starting point for
any style from Caesar
C
aesar is presenting Arreda, a new
porcelain tile collection and a
starting point for any style,
whether avant-garde, metropolitan,
ethnic, pop, classic or minimal-Zen.
Woven patterns and soft, pleasant
textures are reminiscent of far-off
locales, exotic flavours and colours. The
unique modernity of Arreda suggests
metropolitan tastes and trends. It
enhances the spaces and dynamism of
interiors and is suitable for use on floors
and walls in a wide range of
applications. The series stands out for
the harmony of its two-tone design, its
lightly contrasting weaves and its
graceful, elegant texture. Arreda is also
suitable for classic interiors with a
modern orientation. With Arreda the
minimalist trend takes on a Zen soul. The
sizes, clean edges and light patterns fit
in with the most sophisticated settings,
creating an interior design in tune with
one’s own personality.
The single-calibre, squared and rectified series has
an 11 mm thickness and comes in eight colours:
Neutra (white), Innova (beige), Liberty (light
green), Dada (cream), Fusion (yellow), Glam
(brick), Etno (dark brown) and Contempora (grey).
Available in 60x60 cm, 30x60 cm, 14.7x60 cm,
2.1x60 cm and 2.1x2.1 cm sizes. It is complemented by the innovative Zip shaped profile, whose
clear shapes and precise lines supersede the traditional concept of colour coordination, and the
Shanghai and Stripe accents composed of meshmounted listels in various colour combinations.
CERAMICHE CAESAR
Via Canaletto, 49
41042 Spezzano (MO) - Italy
tel. +39 0536 817111
fax. +39 0536 817300
www.caesar.it
[email protected]
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94 Cer Magazine
Wish from Ceramiche Keope…
a desirable collection!
S
ubtle, elegant patterns enliven the
surfaces of the new Wish
collection from Ceramiche Keope,
a series with an iridescent effect that
enhances the unique appeal of
porcelain tile. The Wish collection
comes with two independent textures,
Line and Pin. The innovative material
used for the Wish collection has an
iridescent effect that enhances the
depth and natural appearance of the
product. It combines strong aesthetic
appeal with an elegant and modern
look, ideal for exclusive interiors. Wish
comes in the 6 colours bronze, silver,
anthracite, pearl, canvas and gold and
sizes 60x60 cm, 45x45 cm, 30x60 cm
and 14.7x60 cm. Wish, from Ceramiche
Keope, is a collection that stirs
emotions.
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4
3
1. Wall tiling featuring Line Pearl 30x60 cm and
Dots White 30x60 cm.
2. Floor covering with Line Canvas 45x45 cm.
3-4. Bathroom tiled with Line Pearl 60x60 cm,
Line Anthracite 14.7x60 cm, Line Pearl 30x60 cm
and Dots White 30x60 cm.
CERAMICHE KEOPE
S.S. 467, 21
42013 Casalgrande (RE) - Italy
tel. +39 0522 997511
fax. +39 0522 997545
www.keope.it
[email protected]
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Cer Magazine 95
Ceramiche Coem interprets materials
with
”Tinte unite”
colours
C
1
1. Mosaic Loop Cold White 1.5x1.5 cm in
30x30 cm sheets.
2. Mosaic Falls Warm Colour 1.5x1.5 cm in
30x30 cm sheets.
3-4. Bathrooms created with Tinte Unite
series from Ceramiche Coem.
eramics return to their origins, an
essential expression of material
and colour. When skilfully blended,
these two elements vitrify at high
temperature creating a product that is
extraordinarily strong, stain resistant and
easy to maintain.
Ceramiche Coem has embarked on a
journey towards colour and single hues
with 4 different tones: white, black and
two intermediate greys, each available in
two different versions – cold and warm.
This porcelain stoneware range is
complemented by three further glazed
grey versions, created with the inclusion
of metallic micro-spheres producing
unique effects of colour and intensity.
The series comes in 4 sizes, 60x60 cm,
30x60 cm, 45x45 cm and 10x60 cm, with
a 1.5x1.5 cm decorative mosaic in 6 nonrandom colours for creating elegant
backdrops and floors.
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2
CERAMICHE COEM
Via Cameazzo, 25
41042 Fiorano Modenese (MO) - Italy
tel. +39 0536 993511
fax. +39 0536 993588/832611
www.coem.it
[email protected]
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96 Cer Magazine
Del Conca
enters
the fashion sector
T
he Benetton store in the characteristic old town centre of S.
Michele d’Appiano (province of
Bolzano) features the use of tiles from
Del Conca.
The large 120 sq.m floor space is entirely covered with “HSF” Sassofeltro
tiles from the Hard line in a 40x60 cm
size and coloured pearl white. The
through-bodied porcelain tile is reminiscent of Biancone marble in terms of
both colour and the elegant, hardwearing material.
The lively colour of the collection is
accentuated by a white, minimalist
field tile that makes it easier for customers to view and choose products.
The recently remodelled “Di Marco”
store is located in the old town centre
of Piazza Armerina (province of Enna).
This vast store, extending over an area
of 350 sq.m, offers a wide selection of
products including leatherwear, clothing, giftware and beauty products.
The floor is tiled with “YU porcellana
d’arredo” series tiles in a 45x45 cm
size and beige version that complement the light, pleasant interior architecture and enhance the products on
display. “YU” combines the beauty of
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1-2.
3
natural Berica stone with the ultimate
hi-tech material, through-bodied porcelain tile.
Designed for up-market installations,
“YU” is ideal as a floor or wall covering in both interiors and exteriors,
including large surfaces.
5
2
1
“Discovery” is a 120 square metre
gadget shop located in Via Dante in
the centre of Riccione. The shop has
been tiled entirely with the “KY porcellana d’arredo” series, beige version.
“KY porcellana d’arredo” combines
the most advanced expertise in ceramic technology with the distinctive
characteristics of the finest Italian pro-
The Benetton store in S. Michele
D’Appiano (province of Bolzano) tiled with
“HSF” Excelsior from the Hard line, 40x60 cm.
3-4. The “Di Marco” store in Piazza
Armerina (province of Enna), tiled with “YU
porcellana d’arredo” series, 45x45 cm.
5. The “Discovery” store in Riccione, tiled
with the “KY porcellana d’arredo” series.
ducts: aesthetic research, sensitivity to
nature and interior design culture.
Characterised by an essential graphic
style and sober colours, “KY” combines porcelain tile with steel and
etched glass and is ideal for use in elegant, fashionable interiors.
CERAMICA DEL CONCA
Via Croce, 8
Loc. Sant’Andrea in Casale
47832 San Clemente (Rimini) - Italy
tel. +39 0541 988453
fax. +39 0541 988783
www.delconca.com
[email protected]
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advertisers’ index
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Ceramic Tiles of Italy - p. 74
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Cersaie - p. 49
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Cotto d’Este Nuove Superfici - Panariagroup Industrie
Ceramiche SpA - p. 11
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Ceramica del Conca SpA - p. 2
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Edilcuoghi Ceramiche - Industrie Fincuoghi SpA - Cover
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Fila Industria Chimica SpA - p. 23
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Fioranese - Coem SpA - p. 17
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Ceramiche Gardenia Orchidea SpA - p. 4
Ceramiche Keope - Gruppo Ceramiche Atlas Concorde
SpA - p. 1
www.keope.com
Ker-Av Srl - p. 19
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Lea Ceramiche - Panariagroup Industrie Ceramiche SpA p. 21 - www.ceramichelea.com
Monocibec - Gruppo Fincibec SpA - p. 8,9
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AlfaLux - Nuova Riwal Ceramiche Srl - Cover
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The Italian ceramic
a.r.p.a. s.p.a. - Borzano di Albinea
(Re), tel. +390522341311
www.arpaceramiche.it
abk group industrie ceramiche
s.p.a. - Finale emilia (Mo)
tel. +390535761311, www.abk.it
acif - gruppo emilceramica s.p.a.
Fiorano modenese (Mo)
tel. +390536839511, www.acif.it
adesital s.p.a. - Ubersetto (Mo)
tel. +390536927511, www.adesital.it
alco - savoia italia s.p.a.
tel. +390536831309, www.alco.it
alfa ceramiche - gruppo nuova
riwal ceramiche s.p.a.
Roteglia (Re), tel. +390536869211
www.alfaceramiche.it
alfredo salvatori s.r.l. - Querceta di
Seravezza (Lu), tel. +390584769200
www.salvatori.it
altaeco s.p.a. - Vittuone (Mi)
tel. +39029025181, www.bardelli.it
ceramica althea s.r.l. - Civita
castellana (Vt), tel. +390761542144
www.altheaceramica.it
ancap s.p.a.- Sommacampagna (Vr)
tel. +390458293088, www.ancap.it
antica ceramica rubiera s.r.l.
Rubiera (Re), tel. +390522628841
www.anticaceramica.it
antiche fornaci d'agostino s.p.a.
Salerno (Sa), tel. +39089481746
www.fornacidagostino.it
appiani - gruppo altaeco s.p.a.
Oderzo (Tv), tel. +390422815308
www.appiani.it
aquileia - industrie fincuoghi s.p.a.
Sassuolo (Mo), tel. +3905361845334
www.aquileiamosaics.com
ariana industrie ceramiche s.p.a.
Castellarano (Re)
tel. +390536850401, www.ariana.it
art ceram s.r.l. - Civita Castellana
(Vt), tel. +390761599499
www.artceram.it
arte del cotto industrie s.r.l.
Montespertoli (Fi)
tel. +39057167911, www.rasseno.it
ascot ceramiche s.p.a.- Solignano
(Mo), tel.+39059778411 www.ascot.it
astor ceramiche - gruppo beta s.p.a.
Solignano (Mo), tel. +39059748911
www.ceramicheastor.it
ceramiche atlas concorde s.p.a.
Spezzano (Mo), tel. +390536867811
www.atlasconcorde.it
attivissimo s.r.l. - Altamura (Ba)
tel. +390835346744,
www.attivissimosrl.it
ceramiche barbetti s.r.l.
Chiusi (Si), tel. +390578274404
www.ceramichebarbetti.it
ceramica bardelli - gruppo
altaeco s.p.a. - Vittuone (Mi)
tel. +39029025181, www. bardelli.it
ceramiche base s.r.l. - Corato (Ba),
tel. +390808727877
www.ceramichebase.it
b & b group s.r.l. - Fiorano
modenese(Mo), tel.+390536830133
ceramica bieffe s.r.l. - Sassuolo
(Mo), tel. +390536804074
www.ceramicabieffe.it
bisazza s.p.a. - Alte di Montecchio
maggiore (Vi), tel. +390444707511
www.bisazza.com
biztiles italia s.p.a. - Casalgrande
(Re), tel. +390536992711
www.biztiles.com
il borgo s.r.l. - Civita castellana
(Vt), tel. +390761540617
boxer s.r.l. - Ubersetto (Mo)
tel. +390536929811, www.boxer.it
ceramiche brennero s.p.a.-Bondeno
di gonzaga (Mn), tel. +390376526211
www.brennero.com
brunelleschi industrie s.r.l.
Pontassieve (Fi), tel. +390558309651
www.brunelleschi.it
ceramiche caesar s.p.a. - Spezzano
(Mo), tel. +390536817111
www.caesar.it
capri ceramiche - gruppo
serenissima cir industrie
ceramiche s.p.a. - Casalgrande
(Re), tel. +390522998911
www.ceramichecapri.it
casa dolce casa - florim
ceramiche s.p.a. - Fiorano
modenese (Mo), tel. +390536841011
www.casadolcecasa.com
casalgrande padana s.p.a.
Casalgrande (Re), tel. +3905229901
www.casalgrandepadana.it
ceramiche ccv castelvetro s.p.a.
www.castelvetro.it
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ceramica catalano s.r.l. - Fabrica
di Roma (Vt), tel. +3907615661
www.catalano.it
ce.si. ceramica di sirone s.p.a.
Sirone (Lc), tel. +39031850058
www.cesiceramica.it
ce.vi. ceramica vietrese s.r.l.
Cava dei tirreni (Sa), tel. +39
089463933 www.ceramicacevi.it
cedir ceramiche di romagna s.p.a.
Castel bolognese (Ra)
tel. +390546653111, www.cedir.it
century - gruppo fincibec s.p.a.
Roteglia (Re), tel. +390536855511
www.century-ceramica.it
cer.col s.p.a. - Sassuolo (Mo)
tel. +390536801007, www.cercol.it
ceramica di treviso s.r.l.
Villorba (Tv), tel. +390422608500
www.ceramicaditreviso.it
ceramgres s.r.l. - Mignagola di
Carbonera (Tv), tel. +390422396366,
www.ceramgres.com
cerasarda s.p.a. - Olbia (Ot), tel.
+39078950151, www.cerasarda.it
cercom - gruppo serenissima cir
industrie ceramiche s.p.a. - Porto
garibaldi (Fe), tel. +390533300111
www.cercomceramiche.it
cerdisa - gruppo ceramiche
ricchetti s.p.a. - Casalgrande (Re)
tel.+390536834111, www.cerdisa.biz
cerdomus ceramiche s.p.a. - Castel
bolognese (Ra), tel. +390546652111
www.cerdomus.com
cerim ceramiche - florim ceramiche
s.p.a. - Fiorano modenese (Mo) tel. +390536840911 www.cerim.it
cipa gres s.p.a. - Casalgrande (Re),
tel. +390522846890
www.cipagres.com
ceramica cir - gruppo serenissima
cir industrie ceramiche s.p.a.
0522998911, www.cir.it
cisa - gruppo ceramiche ricchetti
s.p.a. - Casalgrande (Re), tel. +39
0536866111, www.ceramichecisa.biz
coem s.p.a.- Fiorano modenese (Mo)
tel. +390536993511, www.coem.it
colmef s.r.l. - Gubbio (Pg), tel. +39
0759221297, www.colmef.com
la compagnia dell'oro s.r.l.
Ravenna (Ra), tel. +390544501520
www.sicis.com
cooperativa ceramica d'imola soc.
coop. a r.l. - Imola (Bo), tel. +39
0542601601, www.imolaceramica.it
cotto cusimano s.p.a. - Settingiano
(Cz), tel. +390961998239
www.cottocusimano.it
cotto d'este nuove superfici panariagroup industrie ceramiche
s.p.a. - Sassuolo (Mo), tel. +39
0536814911 www.cottodeste.it
cotto petrus s.r.l. - Roteglia (Re),
tel. +390536851621
industrie cotto possagno s.p.a.
Possagno (Tv), tel. +3904239205
www.cottopossagno.com
cotto ref s.p.a. - Impruneta (Fi),
tel. +390552011013, www.cottoref.it
cotto veneto s.r.l. - Carbonera (Tv),
tel.+3904224458, www.cottoveneto.it
dado ceramica s.r.l. - S. Matteo
della decima (Bo), tel. +39
0516819611, www.dadoceramica.it
ceramiche daytona s.p.a.
www.daytonagroup.it
decoratori bassanesi s.r.l. - Borso
del grappa (Tv), tel. +390423910076
www.decoratoribassanesi.it
ceramica de maio francesco s.r.l.
Nocera superiore (Sa), tel. +39
081931011, www.francescodemaio.it
ceramica del conca s.p.a.
San Clemente (Rn), tel. +39
0541988453 www.delconca.com
dom ceramiche - ceramiche ascot
s.p.a. - Solignano (Mo), tel. +39
0597577911, www.domceramiche.it
domus linea s.r.l.- Rubiera (Re), tel.
+390522262811,www.domuslinea.com
ceramiche edilgres-sirio industrie fincuoghi s.p.a. - Fiorano
modenese (Mo)
edimax - gruppo beta s.p.a.
tel. +390536837711, www.edimax.it
elios ceramica s.p.a. - Solignano
(Mo), tel. +39059759111
www.eliosceramica.com
elle ceramica s.p.a. - Ubersetto di
fiorano (Mo), tel. +390536842411
emilceramica s.p.a. - Fiorano
modenese (Mo), tel. +39
0536835111, www.emilceramica.it
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manufacturers
ceramica eos s.r.l. - Fabrica di
Roma (Vt), tel. +390761575038
www.ceramicaeos.it
epoca - gambini group industrie
ceramiche s.r.l. - Casalgrande, fraz.
Villalunga (Re), tel. +390522841140
etruria design s.r.l. - Modena
(Mo), tel. +39059452188
www.etruriadesign.com
euroarce s.r.l. - Civita castellana
(Vt), tel. +390761542009
ceramiche eurotiles s.p.a.
Spezzano (Mo), tel. +390536929611
www.eurotiles.it
exe - gruppo serenissima cir
industrie ceramiche s.p.a.
Casalgrande (Re),tel. +390522998411
la fabbrica s.p.a. - Castel
www.lafabbrica.it
fac tradizioni veneziane s.r.l.
Torreglia (Pd), tel. +390495212444
www.factradizioniveneziane.it
ceramiche faro s.p.a. - Veggia
(Re), tel. +390536992811
www.ceramichefaro.it
falerii s.p.a. - Fabrica di Roma
(Vt), tel. +390761575032
fap ceramiche - gruppo ceramiche
caesar s.p.a. - Fiorano modenese
(Mo), tel. +390536837511
www.fapceramiche.com
fassa s.p.a. - Spresiano (Tv), tel. +39
04227222 www.fassabortolo.com
fede ceramica s.r.l. - Castel
sant'elia (Vt), tel. +390761516938
il ferrone - vivaterra s.r.l. - Greve
in chianti (Fi), tel. +3905585901
www.ilferrone.it
fincibec s.p.a. - Sassuolo (Mo)
tel. +390536861300, www.fincibec.it
industrie fincuoghi s.p.a.
Sassuolo (Mo), tel. +390536816111
www.fincuoghi.it
ceramica fioranese - coem s.p.a.
Fiorano modenese (Mo), tel. +39
0536993511, www.fioranese.it
fiordo industrie ceramiche panariagroup industrie ceramiche
s.p.a.- Sassuolo (Mo)
tel. +390536814811, www.fiordo.it
ceramica flaminia s.p.a. - Civita
www.ceramicaflaminia.it
f
flaviker - gruppo sir-tiles s.p.a.
Castelvetro (Mo), tel. +39
0599752011 www.flaviker.it
floor gres ceramiche - florim
0536840111, www.floorgres.it
florim ceramiche s.p.a. - Fiorano
0536840111 www.florim.it
ceramica fondovalle s.p.a. - Torre
maina (Mo), tel. +390536934211
www.fondovalle.it
ceramica la fornace s.r.l. - Civita
www.ceramicalafornace.com
fornace della cava s.r.l. - Cava dei
tirreni (Sa), tel. +39089342800
www.fornacedellacava.com
ceramiche di frassinoro - gruppo
ceramiche gresmalt s.p.a.
Sassuolo (Mo), tel. +390536867011
g.s.g. ceramic design s.r.l. - Civita
gabbianelli - gruppo altaeco s.p.a.
Vergnasco di cerrione (Bi), tel. +39
0156721, www.gabbianelli.com
ceramiche gambarelli s.r.l.
0597577511, www.gambarelli.it
gambini group industrie ceramiche
s.r.l. - Casalgrande (Re), tel. +39
0522841140, www.gambinigroup.it
ceramiche gardenia orchidea
s.p.a.- Spezzano (Mo), tel. +390536
849611, www.gardeniaorchidea.com
garfloor - gruppo ceramiche
gardenia orchidea s.p.a. Spezzano (Mo), tel. +390536849611
giovanni de maio s.r.l. - Fisciano
(Sa), tel. +39089826169
www.giovannidemaio.com
ceramiche girardi s.p.a. - Palazzolo
dello stella (Ud), tel. +390431525511
www.girardiceramiche.it
ceramica globo s.p.a. - Castel
sant’elia (Vt), tel. +390761516568
www.ceramicaglobo.com
ceramiche grazia s.p.a. - Corlo di
Formigine (Mo), tel. +39059558154
www.ceramichegrazia.it
gres 2000 s.p.a. - società con unico
azionista - Crotone (Kr), tel. +39
g
0549996015, www.tilegres2000.it
gruppo ceramiche gresmalt s.p.a.
Sassuolo (Mo), tel. +390536867011
www.gresmalt.it
hatria s.p.a. - Sassuolo (Mo),
tel. +3908612011, www.hatria.com
hidra ceramica s.r.l. - Civita
www.hidra.it
i.c.f. industrie ceramiche di faenza
spa - Faenza (Ra), tel.+390546674111
i.p.a. industria porcellane s.p.a.
Usmate velate (Mi), tel. +39
039671131, www.ipaporcellane.it
idea ceramica - ceramiche moma
s.p.a. - Finale emilia (Mo), tel. +39
053590401, www.ideaceramica.biz
ideal standard holding italia s.r.l.
Milano (Mi), tel. +390228881
www.idealstandard.it
impronta italgraniti industrie
ceramiche s.p.a. - Modena (Mo),
tel. +39059888411
www.improntaitalgraniti.com
impruneta s.r.l. - Impruneta (Fi),
tel. +390552326064
www.cottoimpruneta.it
ceramica incontro s.r.l. - Corato
(Ba), tel. +390808983701
www.ceramicaincontro.it
index s.p.a.- Castel d'azzano (Vr)
tel. +390458546201
www.index-spa.com
isla tiles s.p.a. - Viano (Re), tel. +39
0522760711, www.islatiles.it
ita industrial tiles achievements
s.r.l. - a socio unico - Salvaterra (Re),
tel. +390522771698, www.itatiles.it
ceramiche keope - gruppo
ceramiche atlas concorde s.p.a.
0522997511 www.keope.it
kerasan sanitari s.r.l. - Civita
www.kerasan.it
kirkenes s.r.l. - Roteglia (Re),
tel. +390536841611
laminam s.p.a. - Fiorano modenese
(Mo), tel. +39 05361844200
www.laminam.it
laria s.p.a. - Santena (To), tel. +39
0119456440, www.lariaklinker.com
lea ceramiche - panariagroup
industrie ceramiche s.p.a. - Fiorano
h
i
k
l
modenese (Mo), tel. +390536837811
www.ceramichelea.com
leonardo 1502 ceramica s.p.a.
Casalfiumanese (Bo), tel. +39
0542664111, www.leonardo1502.it
ceramica lord s.p.a.- Novi (Mo), tel.
+39059670055, www.ceramicalord.it
lux ceramiche - gruppo nuova riwal
ceramiche s.p.a. - Fiorano modenese
(Mo), tel. +390536869411
www.lux.riwal.it
ceramiche mac 3 s.p.a.- Castellarano
(Re), tel. +390536990485
www.ceramichemac3.it
maestri maiolicari arte nel cotto
s.p.a.- Campogalliano (Mo), tel. +39
059525256, www.maestrimaiolicari.it
ceramica magica s.p.a.- Scandiano
(Re), tel. +390522851000
www.cermagica.it
majorca s.r.l. - Scandiano (Re)
tel. +390522855943, www.majorca.it
mapei s.p.a. - Milano (Mi)
tel. +3902376731, www.mapei.com
marazzi group s.p.a. - Modena
(Mo), tel. +39059384111
www.marazzigroup.it
ceramiche marca corona s.p.a.
Sassuolo (Mo), tel. +390536867200
www.marcacorona.it
ceramiche master pavimaster s.r.l.
www.ceramichemaster.it
megaron s.p.a. - Siano (Sa), tel.
+390815183383, www.megaron.it
mirage granito ceramico s.p.a.
Pavullo nel frignano (Mo)
tel. +390536.29611, www.mirage.it
mix ceramiche s.p.a. - Fiorano
modenese (Mo), tel. +390536929911
www.mix-ceramiche.it
modellazione s.r.l. - Castel
sant’elia (Vt), tel. +390761599111
ceramiche moma s.p.a. - Finale
emilia (Mo), tel. +39053590401
www.cermoma.com
monina ceramica in tagina
ceramiche d’arte s.p.a. - Gualdo
tadino (Pg), tel. +390759141556
www.monina.it
monocibec - gruppo fincibec s.p.a.
Sassuolo (Mo, tel. +390536861300
www.monocibec.it
ceramica monte soratte s.a.s.
m
useful info
100 Cer Magazine
Sant'oreste (Rm),
tel. +390761.507023
il mosaico s.p.a.- Fiorano modenese
(Mo), tel. +390536830123,
www.ilmosaicospa.it
mosaico italiano s.r.l. - Caselle di
sommacampagna (Vr),
tel. +390458582069
ceramiche musa s.p.a. - Roma
(Rm), tel. +3906500821
www.ceramichemusa.it
naxos - gruppo fincibec s.p.a.
www.naxos-ceramica.it
nic s.r.l.- Castel sant'elia (Vt), tel.
+390761515463, www.nic-srl.com
nordica ceramiche - tat ceramiche
s.p.a.- Roteglia (Re)
tel. +390536841611
novabell s.p.a. ceramiche italiane
Roteglia (Re), tel. +390536861111
www.novabell.it
nuova point s.r.l.- Civita castellana
(Vt), tel. +390761540618
www.nuovapoint.it
nuova riwal ceramiche s.r.l.
tel. +390536869411, www.riwal.it
nuove idee s.r.l. - Castellarano
(Re), tel. +390536850480
olympia ceramica s.r.l.- Corchiano
(Vt), tel. +390761573391
www.olympiaceramica.it
opera s.r.l. - Maranello (Mo),
tel. +390536934811
opera s.r.l. - Forlì (Fc), tel. +39
0543720093, www.operackl.com
p.s.k. s.r.l. - Campogalliano (Mo),
tel. +39059527658
il palagio - vivaterra s.r.l. - Greve
in chianti (Fi), tel. +390558590600,
www.palagio.it
panariagroup industrie ceramiche
s.p.a. - Finale emilia (Mo), tel. +39
053595111, www.panaria.it
pastorelli s.p.a. - Savignano sul
panaro (Mo), tel. +39059739111,
www.pastorellitiles.com
ceramiche il pavone s.r.l. - Castel
s. giorgio (Sa), tel. +390815162055
phorma - sichenia gruppo
0536914914, www.phormasrl.it
pi.sa ceramiche - gruppo sir-tiles
s.p.a. - Solignano (Mo), tel. +39
0599752011, www.cerpisa.it
industrie pica s.p.a. - Pesaro (Pu),
tel. +3907214401, www.pica.com
piemme s.p.a. - Maranello (Mo),
n
o
p
tel. +390536849111
www.ceramichepiemme.it
industrie ceramiche piemme s.p.a.
849111, www.ceramichepiemme.it
ceramica le pioppe s.p.a.
Roteglia (Re), tel. +390536851708
polis manifatture ceramiche s.p.a.
Bondeno di gonzaga (Mn)
tel. +390376593001, www.poliscer.it
porcellana di rocca s.p.a. - Castel
progetti interior - gruppo altaeco
s.p.a.- Vergnasco di cerrione (Bi), tel.
+390156721,www.progettinterior.com
ceramiche progres s.r.l.
Serramazzoni (Mo), tel. +390536950
314, www.ceramicheprogres.com
ceramica quadrifoglio s.r.l.
Gallese (Vt), tel. +3907614991
www.ceramicaquadrifoglio.com
ceramiche ragno - marazzi group
s.p.a.- Modena (Mo)
tel. +39059384111, www.ragno.it
ceramiche refin s.p.a.-Salvaterra
(Re), tel.+390522990499, www.refin.it
rex ceramiche artistiche - florim
modenese (Mo), tel. +390536840811
www.rex-cerart.it
ricchetti - gruppo ceramiche
ricchetti s.p.a. - Sassuolo (Mo), tel.
+390536800050, www.ricchetti.it
gruppo ceramiche ricchetti s.p.a.
0536992511, www.ricchetti-group.it
rondine s.p.a.-Rubiera (Re), tel. +39
0522625111, www.rondinegroup.com
ceramica saba s.p.a. - Raiano (Aq),
tel. +390864726922
ceramiche sadon s.p.a.
Casalgrande (Re), tel.
+390522849615, www.sadon.it
gruppo ceramiche saicis s.p.a.
Spezzano (Mo), tel. +390536841111
www.saicis.it
saime ceramiche - gruppo nuova
riwal ceramiche s.p.a.
Maranello (Mo), tel. +390536869611
www.saimeceramiche.com
saint-gobain weber s.p.a.
0536837111, www.weber-broutin.it
ceramiche san nicola s.r.l.
Corato (Ba), tel. +390808987330
www.ceramichesannicola.it
san prospero - gruppo nuova riwal
modenese (Mo), tel. +390536837311
www.ceramicasanprospero.com
r
s
san valentino manifatture
ceramiche s.p.a.- Castellarano (Re),
tel. +390536854115
sannini impruneta s.p.a.
Impruneta (Fi), tel. +39055207076
www.sannini.it
ceramica sant'agostino s.p.a.
Sant’agostino (Fe), tel. +390532844
111, www.ceramicasantagostino.it
ceramiche industriali sassolnova
& sassolart s.p.a.
841455, www.sassolnova.com
saturnia s.r.l. - Corchiano (Vt), tel.
+3907613891, www.saturnia.net
savoia italia s.p.a. - Fiorano
0536838411, www.savoiaitalia.it
selene ceramica artistica - gruppo
ceramiche gambarelli s.r.l.
0597577511 www.gambarelli.it
senio s.r.l. - alta ceramica faentina
Bagnacavallo (Ra), tel. +39
0545935811, www.seniocer.it
ceramiche s.p.a.- Casalgrande (Re),
tel. +390522998411
www.serenissimacir.com
ceramica serenissima - gruppo
ceramiche s.p.a.- Casalgrande (Re),
tel. +390522998411
www.serenissima.re.it
ceramiche serra s.p.a.
Montagnana (Mo), tel. +39
0536959100, www.monoserra.it
ceramiche settecento
valtresinaro s.p.a. - Spezzano
(Mo), tel. +390536928711
www.settecento.com
sichenia gruppo ceramiche s.p.a.
Sassuolo (Mo), tel. +390536818411
www.sichenia.it
sicis s.r.l. - Ravenna (Ra),
tel. +390544469711, www.sicis.com
ceramiche di siena s.p.a.
www.gambarelli.it
silver - ceramica colli di sassuolo
s.p.a. - Fiorano modenese (Mo)
sima ceramiche s.r.l. - Maranello
(Mo), tel. +390536941173
www.simagres.com
simas s.p.a. - Civita castellana (Vt)
tel. +390761518161, www.simas.it
sintesi - gruppo ceramiche
gresmalt s.p.a. - Sassuolo (Mo),
tel. +390536867011
sire s.p.a. - Roreto di cherasco
(Cn) - tel. +390172471111,
www.klinkersire.com
sir-tiles s.p.a. - Solignano (Mo),
tel. +390599752011, www.sirtiles.it
ceramica sole s.r.l. - Ceccano (Fr), tel.
+390775641311, www.ceramicasole.it
sole mio - gruppo ceramiche
gambarelli s.r.l. - Solignano (Mo),
tel.+390597577511, www.gambarelli.it
studio vega s.r.l. - ceramiche d'arte
Cairo montenotte (Sv)
tel. +39019503750
supergres - gruppo ceramiche
atlas concorde s.p.a. - Casalgrande
(Re), tel. +390522997411
www.supergres.com
t.r.v. s.p.a-Fiorano modenese (Mo),
tel. +390536811820, www.trv.it
tagina ceramiche d'arte s.p.a.
Gualdo tadino (Pg)
tel. +3907591471, www.tagina.it
ceramica tecla s.r.l. - Civita
www.ceramicatecla.it
terrecotte surrena s.r.l. - Civita
tiffani group s.r.l. - Castel sant’elia
(Vt), tel. +3907615931, www.tiffani.it
tonalite s.p.a. - Sant’agata
bolognese (Bo), tel. +39051957253
www.tonalite.it
trend group s.p.a. - Vicenza (Vi), tel.
+390444338711, www.trend-vi.com
ceramica uda s.p.a.-Fuorni (Sa),
tel. +39089301252
www.ceramicauda.com
ceramica vallelunga s.r.l.- Nepi (Vt)
tel.+3907615291, www.vallelungacer.it
ceramica valsecchia s.p.a.
Castellarano (Re), tel. +3905368746
www.ceramicavalsecchia.it
ceramica vandelli - ceramiche
daytona s.p.a.-Solignano (Mo),
tel. +39 059759241
www.ceramicavandelli.it
i veneti s.r.l. - Bresseo di teolo (Pd)
tel. +390499902400, www.iveneti.com
versace ceramic design - gruppo
ceramiche gardenia orchidea s.p.a.
Spezzano (M0), tel. +390536849611
www.versacecd.com
ceramica vietri antico s.r.l.-Nocera
superiore (Sa) - tel. +390815143335,
www.vietriantico.it
vivaterra s.r.l. - Greve in chianti
(Fi), tel. +3905585901,
www.vivaterra.it
ceramica vogue - gruppo altaeco
s.p.a. - Vergnasco di cerrione (Bi)
tel. +390156721, www.cervogue.com
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