renovation today nº 8 september 2014

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BUTECH AND KRION IN THE NEW FRENCH EMBASSY IN THAILANDTHIS GROUND-BREAKING CONCEPT, COMBINED WITH THE USE OF KRION LUX,MAKE THIS BUILDING A NEW ARCHITECTURAL REFERENCE POINT IN THE THAI CAPITAL

CERSAIE 2014: INNOVATION , SUSTAINABILITY AND DESIGN

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We are experiencing one of the most important trade fairs: Cersaie 2014. In this regard about 90 Spa-nish manufacturers of ceramic floor tiles and exposed at Cersaie their new collections inspired by the la-test trends in decoration and inte-rior.

So, it is noted that through the application of new technologies, the Spanish ceramic reinvents itself every season and is able to crea-te a unique style, with details that make each tile something personal and unique details that can be seen these days in the prestigious Hall of Ceramic Tile and Bathroom facilities Bologna. The situation is beginning to change andIf you want to know more about us, check out our websi-te: www.renovationtoday.com. We are convinced that it’s good to be active and alert to all stimuli in front

of us. And it’s for that exact reason that we keep on working hard every day to create a product which sa-tisfies all of your expectations and your needs.

Therefore, we continue to pro-pose activities that will seduce and, above all, to help you to get to your destination before. And that is why we have become a tool at your dis-posal, ready to utiliceis that for your benefit as it is essential to have effective partners in the sector.

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ARCHITECTUREButech and Krion in the new French Embassy in Thailand. (pages 4-7).

SUSTAINABILITYThe wave of the Asian Metro and rail boom (pages 8-9).

COSENTINO AWARDSCosentino Design Challenge Jury announce the winners. (p.14-15).

RENOVATION‘Jellyfish House’, in Marbella, architecture and luxury. (pages 18-21).

PORCELANOSA AWARDSPorcelanosa awards the best architects in the seventh edition of the event. (p 22).

CERSAIE 2014Innovation and trends in the lastest edition of the show. (pages 24-33). FO

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This time we are going through a very spe-cial and appealing project that we could

not miss in these pages.We are referring to the Krion façade of the

new French Embassy in Bangkok, Thailand. This complex project has been developed by Butech,

a company which belongs to Porcelanosa Group in Castellón, in partnership with the local com-pany Boonthavorn, official retailer for the Spanish Group in Thailand.

When it comes to the technical complexity, Ja-vier Safont, responsible for the engineering of this

project, stands out “the difficulties of creating a structure to withstand a façade and a deck which go beyond the building itself, as well as its inte-gration into the waterproofing and the thermal insulation of the building”.

KRION LUXThis original building, designed by ADPI ar-

chitects in Paris, France, features a 3D façade whe-re the front side and and the deck show a cracked design, taking over the classic design where all lines compose right angles.

When the pure white of Krion is added, the result is a new architectural reference point in the Thai Capital.

Krion is also an essential element. This solid surface material, produced by System-Pool for faça-

NEWS REPORT_This ground-breaking concept, combined with the use of Krion Lux, make this building a new architectural reference point in the Thai Capitaltexts_R. D.

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de purposes, features an absolute white colour, an excellent resistance against environmental agents and a great versatility which allows designs that were impossible to achieve with other materials.

Big panels can be produced in any shape, cur-ves inclusive, and many different options of signs and lighting may be implemented.

EXPERIENCE MATTERSButech, the technical company of Porcelanosa

Group, has gained a wide experience during the last years of design, technical development and execution of ventilated façades, especially with porcelain tiles. Mexico, Argentina, Australia, Mo-rocco, Francia or Israel are just some examples of the countries where Butech has been working along the five continents.

There is an important investment on R&D behind all these projects in order to create diffe-rent systems which have passed the most deman-ding certifications for porcelain tiles (Porcelanosa Group) and solid surface (Krion).

A GREAT TECHNICAL DEVELOPMENTThe success of this project is no coincidence

but a result of a great effort on technical develo-pment, supported by the most demanding French approvals and the experience that Butech has got around the world.

It is important to emphasize the confidence that France has placed in this Spanish technology to carry out such a big project.

This is easy to understand because of the re-putation that Butech has earned by executing the-se kind of jobs.

All of that, mixed the advanced properties and the aesthetics of Krion, converts any propo-sal into a safe bet. An analysis of this material is detailed next.

ARCHITECTURE

» In this picture we can see the amazing project by Butech.

ARCHITECTURE

Krion is a new generation solid surface deve-loped by Systempool, a company that belongs to Porcelanosa Group.

It is a material that is warm to the touch and similar to natural stone. It is made of two- thirds natural minerals (ATH – aluminium trihydride) and a low percentage of high- resistance resins. This composition gives KrionTM a number of exclusive features: it does not have any pores, it is antibacterial without any type of additive, it is hardwearing, highly resistant and easy to repair, only requires minimum maintenance and is easy to clean.

DESIGNS AND PROJECTSIt is shaped in a similar way to wood, making

it possible to cut the sheets, connect them and thermoform them to create curved sections, and can even be injection moulded to create designs


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and projects that are impossible with other mate-rials. Seamless sections can be created, preventing liquids from being absorbed and making cleaning and maintenance easier.

We offer a wide range of colours, including a white finish that stands out for its purity and eu-trality in comparison with other similar materials. It is an ecological material, as it is 100% recyclable.

All products made of KrionTM can be reprocessed and reused in the production cycle. This amazing ventilated facade by Butech for the new embassy in Bangkok, Thailand, has been a great succes._

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ThyssenKrupp Elevator has sold more than 7,000 units of passenger transportation equipment, and services over 2,600 units related to metro and rail infrastructure projects across the Asia Pacific region

THE WAVE OF THE ASIAN METRO AND RAIL BOOM

SUSTAINABLE EFFICIENCY

» ‘The City of Arts and Science’s . Valencia, Spain. Santiago Calatrava.

To date, ThyssenKrupp Elevator has sold more

than 7,000 units of passenger transportation equipment, and services over 2,600 units related to metro and rail infrastructure projects across the Asia Pacific region. The company is poised for continued growth in tandem with the area’s boom in building metro and railway lines.

In the last decade, the cons-truction of metro systems and rail networks in the Asia Pacific region has kept pace with the area’s unpre-cedented urbanization. With China leading the way, public rail trans-portation across Asia is rising to world-class standards as countries including Korea, Thailand and India


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focus on investing in their cities’ in-frastructure.

ThyssenKrupp is seizing this momentum and has been on a fast track of expanding its business in this thriving market segment. To date, the company has sold more than 7,000 units of passenger trans-portation equipment, including ele-vators, escalators, and moving walks, to metro and railway projects across more than 21 Asian cities. Thys-senKrupp Elevator branches are also servicing over 2,600 units installed in metro and railway systems in the area.

“With mega as well as me-dium-sized cities across the Asia Pacific region vying to construct rail systems and alleviate their ci-ties’ traffic congestion, we expect continued growth in this dynamic market segment,” said Andreas Schierenbeck, CEO of ThyssenKrupp Elevator AG.

Since elevator and escalator access to train platforms is now in-dispensable for providing commuter

convenience, ThyssenKrupp has suc-cessfully captured a substantial sha-re of this rail transit market segment. The company is able to provide the safest and most reliable solutions and services designed for rail sys-tems, as illustrated by its 65 escala-tors in stations of Beijing Metro Line 15 operating at an amazing 99.99 per-cent availability rate in 2013.

URBANIZATION: FUTURE GROWTHBy 2050, urban populations will

account for nearly 70% of the global total, meaning that there will be a 2.5 billion increase in the number of city inhabitants, with the vast majority of growth expected in Africa, South America, and Asia. As the move to cities increases at this rapid pace, efficient urban planning and infras-tructure development are key factors in ensuring successful urbanization. Leading global companies like Thys-senKrupp are investing in the de-velopment of new technologies to contribute to the elevation of urban mobility to new levels._

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BAÑOS, COCINAS, SALONES, FACHADAS, LOCALES COMERCIALESBATHROOM, KITCHEN, LIVING ROOM, FACADE, COMERCIAL PREMISES

A SECOND SKIN FOR YOUR HOME

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Rastelli brand has two of the best architects in the world, Ferruccio Laviani and Karim Rashid, for creating an interesting, beautiful and elegant proposal

‘RASTELLI CUCINE’ DESIGN, QUALITY AND GREEN

KITCHEN & BATH

Rastelli brand is born in 2014 from the will of Mr.

Renzo Rastelli, that aims to pene-trate not only the Italian market but also the worldwide business. The idea of internationalization encourages the company to get in touch with two of the best desig-ners in the world: the Italian Fe-rruccio Laviani and Karim Rashid, in order to create a product with a versatile approach and continually evolving to ref lect the Italian de-sign and a wider ranging program. The development doesn’t stop on the aesthetic aspect, but studies in deep the themes of the ergonomic and environmental compatibility.

The company wants to be iden-tified also through its green trade-marks because certified according to the strictest FSC and ISO 14001 standards. From an ergonomics point of view, Rastelli approaches the market offering the widest ca-binetry range in terms of quantity and quality, choosing as standard, ingenious well-designed storage solutions being able to count on di-mensions that can meet the Ameri-can standards.

A GREAT DESIGNThere are three words that

can summarize the company’s mis-sion: design, quality and green. The management’s daily goal is to offer kitchens to an international and so-phisticated public that besides loo-king for the Italian design also pays attention to technology and quality, providing a quality service in an effi-cient, effective and timely manner, having the customer at the center of the project.

‘KOOK’ BY KARIM RASHID“I take a minimalist approach

in my kitchens, preferring to crea-te a clean striking surface that is punctuated by splashes of strong color. For the Kook kitchen I wan-ted to create an innovative design to turn even the most challenging cu-linary endeavors into pure aesthe-tic pleasure”. The cabinets open to

‘KOOK’

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give expansive views of all that is to offer and then shut when the meal is done making a minimal and unclut-tered kitchen. Rolling shutters reveal LED edged shelves and built-in hood above the hob. Utilizing the angled cabinet, larger items can be stored at the top while smaller, more readily used items on the bottom making cooking a breeze.

AESTHETIC MINIMALISMThe pressure opened bottom

cabinets are accented with colored LED strips and angled to allow an easy approach to the work surface. Kook also features a sink that can be hidden using a matching cutting board to make a continuous surface. The use of solid Corian on frameless doors gives life to a combination of technicality, solidity and aesthetic minimalism.

The interpretation of Rastelli to the evolving consumer needs which demands quality and design but also aware of the value of what they are buying. R1 is a complete program that does not renounce to quality and design features which distin-guish Rastelli, it’s able to offer a product that makes value for money one of its strengths. The 22 mm thick

door is available in 8 different materials: low pressure laminate (LPL) in wood finish, laminate with laser edging, polymeric, matt lacquer, glossy single-sided lacquer, oak veneer, glass and ceramics. The vertical and horizontal alumi-num profiles contribu-te to give a minimalist look to this kitchen, offering an alterna-tive opening system to the doors instead of using the normal handles, available as an option anyway. The wall system collection completes the image of this model in a so-ber and contemporary way, overcoming the kitchen area and offering the possibility to deve-lop other complete interiors by crea-ting an aesthetic balance between authenticity and sophistication.

‘BELUGA’, BY FERRUCCIO LAVIANIThe company presents ‘Beluga’,

by Ferruccio Laviani “This is a so-

lid project, well defined but cons-tantly evolving. I don’t want this project to end only through images or certain compositions: I would like this project to be an introduc-tion, a starting point”.

On the other hand, Royale is the answer to a constituent key for the new dynamics of the daily living:

the contemporary rhythms together with the dynamic requirements of the present time, inf luence the en-vironment where we live and Royale makes nothing but perfectly inter-pret these new requirements and rewrite the rules of kitchen space: from a piece of furniture to a pure kitchen ambience._

‘ROYALE’

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C ielo is once again teaming up with Karim Rashid, after

the success of his Amedeo freestan-ding washbasin and Tattoo shower plates. Joining its Karim collection are the Cubika washbasins and ba-throom fixtures.

The world-famous designer fo-cused his creative inspiration on de-signing pieces with a powerful, ver-satile personality, taking a functional approach to their design. The resul-ting products are high quality and affordable, suited to all kinds of set-tings.

Cubika’s greatest strengths are its original design and the comfort of its ample proportions, making it a perfect new emblem of Cielo’s quin-tessentially Italian style and quality. Cielo is an excellent manufacturer that brings back Italian manufactu-ring tradition in combination with state-of-the-art technology to create high design collections for contem-porary bathrooms that embody the uniqueness of handmade products.

Cubika includes a suspended toilet and bidet, with clean lines a double volume, and two washbasins, 120 cm or 140 cm, designed to be ins-talled suspended or semi-recessed,

A NEW DESIGN

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The world-famous designer focused his creative inspiration on designing pieces with a powerful, versatile personality, taking a functional approach to their design andthe resulting products are high quality and affordable, suited to all kinds of settings

KARIM RASHID DESIGNS CIELO’S NEW CUBIKA COLLECTION

featuring an elegantly organic form and a large basin. They are the latest evidence of Cielo’s unfailing com-mitment to developing unique de-signs for contemporary bathrooms. As a company, Cielo represents a mindstyle that is profoundly tied to its local manufacturing tradition and the design of industrial products for the bathroom._

» Pictured: suspended washbasins and bathroom fixtures in glossy white finish. The washbasin (120 cm. L x 48 cm. D x 13 cm. H) features elegantly organic forms and a large basin; the toilet and bidet (both 55 cm. L x 36 cm. D x 30 cm. H) feature clean lines and double volumes and their ample proportions optimize comfort. Above the washbasin is the new Polifemo mirror from the Home collection (92cm. L x60 cm. H), next to the H6 shower tray, both from Cielo.

» Pictured, the toilet and bidet (both 55 cm. L x 36 cm. D x 30 cm. H) have clean lines and dou-ble volumes whose ample pro-portions optimize comfort. To the right, freestanding pedestal Amedeo washbasins, also from Cielo’s Karim collection (65cm. L x 45 cm. D x 90 cm. H). All pieces have a glossy white finish. Above the sink is the new Argo mirror from the Home collection (40 cm. L x 95 cm. H), next to the H6 shower tray, both from Cielo.


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» Pictured: suspended washbasins and bathroom fixtures in glossy white finish (both 55 cm. L x 36 cm. D x 30 cm. H). They feature clean lines and double volumes and their ample proportions optimize comfort.

» The 2014 jury was composed of representatives from some schools and universities that have collaborated in the competition. In the picture, witth the winners.

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The world leader in the pro-duction and distribution of

innovative surfaces for architecture and design, Cosentino is pleased to announce that the Cosentino De-sign Challenge Jury has selected the winners of the 8th edition. Pri-zes are awarded for two categories, Architecture and Design and each category was awarded with three in-dividual prizes of €1,000 each.

The Cosentino Design Challen-ge is a competition for design, archi-tecture and interior architecture stu-dents anywhere in the world. It aims to foster the talent of students and promote research into the different conceptual approaches to the layout of spaces, materials and the cons-truction systems that define them, using materials made by The Cosen-tino Group.

A GREAT COMPETITIONThis year’s competition received

a total of 212 applications; 72 pro-jects for the architecture category and 140 projects for the design ca-tegory. A total of twelve prestigious institutions, schools and internatio-nal universities have actively partici-pated in the Cosentino Design Cha-llenge 2014.

The winners of the Architecture prize (awarded € 1,000 each), who-se objective was to take a historic or iconic building anywhere in the world, change its primary use to another of the participant’s choice, paying special attention to its skin, were:

“Dekton Space Invaders” from Samuel Gamez Garcia (Escuela Téc-nica Superior de Arquitectura de Ma-drid, Spain).

“Mil Miradas” from Alberto Abia Cantero (Escuela Técnica Superior de Arquitectura de Madrid, Spain).

“Casa de aire y sombra” from José Roldán Ballesteros and Laura García Corbalán (Escuela Técnica Superior de Arquitectura de Grana-da, Spain).

The Cosentino Group’s international competition for students aims to foster young talent and promote research into the layout of spaces, materials and construction systems

COSENTINO DESIGN CHALLENGE JURY ANNOUNCE THE WINNERS

Cosentino Design Challenge Ar-chitecture Acknowledgements:

“Creando atmosferas” from Ta-mara Navarro Rodríguez (Escuela

NEWS - CONSENTINO AWARDS - THE 8TH EDITION COMPETITION

Técnica Superior de Arquitectura de Madrid, Spain).

“Dekton It Yourself” from Pa-tricia Moreno Ramos and Maricruz

Pedrera Molina (Escuela Superior de Arquitectura de Sevilla, Spain).

“San Lorenzo Florencia” from David García Muñoz (Escuela Téc-


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Panel tipo 3: dekton zenith mas zonas reflectantes de espejo.

DEKTONZENITHSolid collection

Creando atmósferas

Estructura y EnvolventeLa construcción esta soportada por una estructura meta-lica de arcos, justo coo pasa en las construcciones de las an-

tiguas catedrales góticas. En cuanto la envolvente la realización de esa cascara de dekton crea una doble piel que sirve de circulacion,,

ventilacion y como aislamiento custico y termico.Como ya se ha nombrado, los materiales que conforComo ya se ha nombrado, los materiales que confor-

man esta doble piel son paneles de dekton los cuales nos van a servir como base para crear diferentes paisajes y at-

mosferas cambiantes mediante la incidencia de la luz natural y proyecciones de video sobre el material .Prototipo........

Un programa que carece de condición espiritual, en el Un programa que carece de condición espiritual, en el que revertiría la capacidad productiva de una sociedad

que habría requerido todo progreso tecnológico. No está desprovisto de programa, aunque no está bien definido, es

decir, se construyen diferentes situaciones espaciales que permite la realización de diferentes tipos de actividades en

dicho espacio.

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nica Superior de Arquitectura de Madrid, Spain).

The winners of the Design pri-ze (awarded € 1,000 each), whose objective was to focus on “Cosenti-no and art”, giving careful conside-ration to the relationship between art, space, the observer and Cosen-tino products, were:

“Inmortal”. Roberto García (Escuela artediez. Madrid, Spain).

“Arte Sacro vs Cosentino” from Policarpo del Canto Baquera (Es-cuela Técnica Superior de Arquitec-tura de Madrid, Spain).

“Refreshing Stones” from Mi-chiel van Gageldonk (Design Aca-demy Endhoven, Holland)

Cosentino Design Challenge: Design Acknowledgement:

“Re: Build The Stage” (Escuela Técnica Superior de Arquitectura de Madrid, Spain).

“Pixelstone” from Samuel Gámez García (Escuela Técnica Superior de Arquitectura de Madrid, Spain).

“Mausolo” from David García Muñoz (Escuela Técnica Supe-rior de Arquitectura de Madrid, Spain).

“Using Lines” from Luuk van La-

arhoven (Design Academy Endhoven,

Holland).The competition’s

verdict took place today,

24th of June, in the cultural center CaixaForum in Madrid. The 2014 jury was composed of representatives from some schools and universities that have collaborated in the compe-tition: Rudolf Arnout van Oosterhout from the Dutch school Design Aca-

demy Eindhoven; Endriana Audisho from the Australian University of Te-chnology Sydney; Giacomo Bertola-zzi from Istituto Europeo di Design; Isabel Plaza, from Escuela de Arte número 10 de Madrid; Raúl Fraga from Escuela de Arquitectura de Ma-drid; Carmen Galán from Escuela de Arquitectura de Sevilla; José Ramón

Gonzalez from Escuela de Arte de Almería; Jorge Marín from Escuela Superior de Diseño de Alicante; Taciana Laredo, from Universidad de Zarago-za and Mr. Félix Arranz from Escuela Técnica Superior de Arquitectura de Barcelona.

HÉCTOR RUIZThe architect Héctor

Ruiz Velazquez was also invi-ted to take part in this jury. Santiago Alfonso, Director of Communication and Marke-ting represented the Cosen-tino Group.During this mee-ting, proposals for the theme of the ninth edition of the Cosentino Design Challenge was discussed, which will be launched later this year.

The posters of the win-ners are available on the website of the International Competition Cosentino De-sign Challenge: www.cosenti-nodesignchallenge.org.

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We are interested to know the amazing and innova-

tive Jellyfish House Located in Mar-bella, on the Mediterranean coast of Spain, the Jellyfish House’s neighbo-ring buildings block its view onto the nearby sea.

Appropriately, it was chosen to cantilever the house’s pool from its roof, so that the beach and sea can always be seen while sunbathing or swimming.

The house is organized around two paths of circulation: a ‘fast’ and ‘slow’ set of stairs, which intertwine and traverse the house’s four levels of living. The ‘fast’ stair leads from the exterior directly to the roof; it is

enclosed in glass, which physically separates it from the house’s inte-rior, yet it is simultaneously open to the exterior elements, so that sand is not brought into the house when returning from the beach.

The ‘slow’ stair–whose long treads and short risers lend it its name–spans the entire length of the house, from ground f loor main-entry to roof; it is indoors yet also open to the exterior elements, further ampli-fying the house’s capacity for ‘inte-riority’. The house’s rooftop pool is cantilevered 9 m southwest (toward the Sierra Blanca mountain range in the distance)–and weighs nearly 60,000 kg.

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RENOVATION

» From the original sketch reaches the levels on which this great project will rise. Here we also see the location of the ‘Medusa House’ located in Marbella and the planes of the sections AA-BB.

» Elegance and luxury. In this house, and your stairs are located outdoors, there is no boundary between the interior and exterior.


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In addition, it is equipped with an infinity-edge, its water merges with the sea in the distan-ce.

PANORAMIC WINDOWThis pool has a glass-bottom

f loor and a panoramic window at its interior facing edge, both of which are 6 cm thick; the latter allows those in the kitchen to vo-yeuristically view those swimming, while a third window affords those in the kitchen a glimpse of the li-ving room, whose terrace extends under the cantilevered pool.

The searing Spanish sun cons-tantly filters through the pool’s glass wall and f loor, creating ripples of iridescent turquoise ref lections throughout the entire house. As such, the pool can be seen and experienced from nearly all areas of the house.

Integrated within the pool is an underwater bench, which tra-ces its length and also integrates a pool cover, so that it is out of sight when the pool is in use.

Five bedrooms are located throughout the house, with two guest bedrooms situated on the ba-sement level that face outward onto an extensive private terrace for the exclusive use of guests.

‘SLOW’ STAIRAs the ‘slow’ stair leads from the

main entry to the guest bedrooms below, this area of the house is able to function as a separate entity. The kitchen is strung along the southern façade of the house’s first f loor, with all secondary appliances built-into an adjacent and perpendicular ha-llway. The first f loor is also the lo-cation of the sauna and steam bath.

A small service elevator also allows, for instance, food and drink to be brought from the kitchen, or any other f loor, up to the rooftop pool and terrace. This roof terrace features an oversized and custom-designed concrete table with an ad-joining bench, which is contiguous to an angular chair for reclining whi-le sunbathing.

The house’s structure is com-posed of poured in place white-concrete, supported by one column at the right-rear edge of its pool, and several smaller columns near the rear-dining terrace. All non-concrete walls were constructed with glazing, which allows sunlight to permeate the house. Multiple bedroom closets, whose obverse face the ground f loor hallway, are finished in translucent glazing to compound this sunlight diffusing strategy.

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» The game of ‘quick’ and ‘slow’ stairs gives the luxury home of numerous possibilities. In addition, the amazing rooftop pool is built on an overhang of 9 meters and weighs 60,000 kgs.


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» As we can see in this picture, the large panels of glass bend and expand when opened numerous lounge areas increasing almost twice its size.

Oversized and accordion-like folding panels of translucent glazing adjoin each dining or entertaining space, which, when opened, essen-tially expands the house’s numerous areas of living by nearly doubling their size. All of the house’s audio-vi-deo equipment–such as its countless Bose speakers–are recessed into its ceilings and walls, which allows them to disappear within their con-text little noticed. Lighting illumina-tes all corridors and staircases, as well as underwater within the pool, ensuring the rippling effects of its ref lections that shimmer through its

glass f loor and wall can also be ex-perienced throughout the house

at night.Taking full advantage of

the ever-present Spanish sun, the Jellyfish House

is an avant-garde expres-sion of luxurious living;

as most of its façades can be opened, and

as its staircases are mainly outdoor,

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The Awards ceremony of the 7th Architecture and Inte-

rior Design Awards was held on the 22nd May at the Casino on calle Al-calá in Madrid. During the ceremony Porcelanosa Group awarded the best projects presented this year; over 170 professionals and students par-ticipated.

The company returned to gather the best national and international professionals in architecture and interior design in the annual cere-mony of their awards, attended by two hundred and fifty guests at the landmark Casino Madrid, a historic building opened in 1910.

‘VOLTEO’: FUTURE PROJECTSThe winner in the professio-

nals section for the Future Projects category was Héctor Romero García (‘Volteo’), whilst the student, Patri-cia Torres Sánchez (CICE, Training School in New Technologies) came top of the class in the students sec-tion. On this occasion, the partici-pants designed a commercial space for the group’s eight firms, with a showroom space, work area for pro-fessionals and a small cafeteria for clients.

The jury composed of the de-signer Olivier Lapidus, architects, Héctor Ruiz Velázquez and Daniel Libeskind and the interior designers Raquel Chamorro and Francesc Rifé chose the best project made with Porcelanosa Group materials: 3M Centre of Innovation in Madrid, by Touza Arquitectos.

DE LA-HOZ & SOUTO DE MOURADuring the seventh edition of

these awards, PORCELANOSA Group paid tribute and awarded the works of two nationally and internationa-lly renowned architects: Rafael de La-Hoz (for his contribution to the development of Spanish architecture around the world) and the Portugue-se architect, Eduardo Souto de Mou-ra (for his professional career).

The ceremony also included one new feature, giving special mentions to professionals from the Eduardo

The successful seventh edition of the event, which featured 250 guests,awarded to different professionals in different categories and recognizedthe contribution of Rafael de La-Hoz Architects and Eduardo Souto de Moura

» The spanish architect Rafael de La-Hoz, who received an award for his contribution to architecture, along with the president of the group, Hector Colonques. Below, President Colonques with portuguese architect Eduardo Souto de Moura, who was also awarded. Finally, the image of all the winners.

PORCELANOSA AWARDSTHE BEST ARCHITECTS

NEWS - 7TH ARCHITECTURE AND INTERIOR DESIGN AWARDS

Meneses, Álvaro Linares and Jim Hamilton workshops that used Por-celanosa materials in their interior design projects.

ENERGY & CONTRACT PRIZEMoreover, the company also

created two new awards– Energy efficiency and Contract Prize The Energy Efficiency Award was given to Juan Beldarrain for the expansion project of the University Carlos III in Getafe. The Contract Prize was given to CastelVeciana Arquitectura studio for the use of Porcelanosa Group products in its many commercial in-terior projects worldwide._ » 3M Centre of Innovation in Madrid, by Touza Arquitectos.


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Cersaie 2014 is presenting these days some of the most

amazing novelities in the world of ce-ramics and bathroom. In this regard about 90 Spanish manufacturers of ceramic f loor tiles and exposed at Cersaie their new collections inspi-red by the latest trends in decoration and interior.

So, it is noted that through the application of new technologies, the Spanish ceramic reinvents itself every season and is able to crea-te a unique style, with details that make each tile something personal and unique details that can be seen these days in the prestigious Hall of Ceramic Tile and Bathroom facilities Bologna.

THE INSPIRATION The collections of Spanish cera-

mic manufacturers explore lines that reach all parts of the house, both indoors and outdoors. The designers of different brands found inspira-tion. The love of classical pieces not

lose strength, rather grows, like patchwork ceramic compo-

sitions, increasingly soph i st icated.

Ceramic reinvents itself betting at “vintage” formats,fusions, thin reliefs, degrades and mosaics with mirroreffects for the Cersaie challenge, among other new proposals

CERSAIE, RETURNING TO THE BIG CERAMIC STORE WINDOW

in these pictures, we can see graddient effect and mirror effect.

ze 1996, is the third world famous architect invited to give a lectu-re at Cersaie. The previous two were Kazuyo Sejima (Pritzker Prize

They get degraded ceramic must be one of the next year. Ceramic for-mats have long added to the square and rectangle, hexagon pieces. We must not lose sight of them because they give a lot of play. Reliefs, win-ning in creativity in the placement process are maintained. And, to top it, some parts very, very bright.

THE STYLES So, to keep up on walls and

ceramic f looring from Ascer comes an interesting summary of some the styles ‘trendies’ we are already seeing in the reforms and interior design projects around the world love the style statement ‘vintage’ with a return to the classic formats, the ceramic mixture in search for new solutions, gradients, subtle re-liefs, the predominance of hexagons in many proposals and even ceramic tiles with mirror, etc.

RAFAEL MONEO In addition, another key aspect

of this event is the presence of the architect Rafael Moneo, (September 25, at 11.00 in the Europauditorium). The Spanish architect, Pritzker Pri-

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2010) and Eduardo Souto De Moura (Pritzker 2011).

Moreover, the meetings with internationally renowned architects also provides appointments with young designers such as French designer Ora-Ito and Scandinavian Andreas G. Gjertsen and Yashar Hanstad, the Studio TYIN Tegnes-tue with masters of design, Riccardo Dalisi and-winning architects Antón García-Abril and Ensamble studio, as well as a tribute to the architect Paolo Soleri Acrosanti creator, who died recently. In addition, the event will also feature the architects Car-la Juaçaba, Izaskun Chinchilla and Sarah Robinson, professionals with very different backgrounds, who will participate in a discussion mode-

rated by American architect Michael P. Johnson,

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SCHLÜTER-SYSTEMS PRESENTS ITS NEW PRODUCTS

Schlüter-Systems will again present a number of new products and sys-tems associated with the installation of ceramic tiles and natural stone at Cersaie in Bologna, stand 10 in Area 45.

The company’s exhibits at the world’s leading tile industry tradeshow will include new complete sets for the elegant accent illumination of stairs as well as mirrors and decorative areas. As logical complements to the illuminated Schlüter®-LIPROTEC profile technology, these sets are displayed in attracti-ve application examples at the Bologna tradeshow stand of the company. Of course, the entire portfolio of the elegant illuminated profile technology will be on display as well.

NEW WATERPROOFING SOLUTIONSSchlüter-Systems will also have several new waterproofing solutions on

display: A bonded waterproofing function has been added to the Ditra-Heat-E system, and the company’s Schlüter®-Kerdi-Coll-L is a new variant of the dual-component sealing adhesive with an extended curing time to facilitate installation in environments with higher temperatures. Tradeshow visitors will also be able to examine the new and improved bonded waterproofing assembly Schlüter®-Kerdi. Its practical imprinted gridlines assist with easy and precise cutting of the roll material and help create evenly spaced overlaps and seaming tapes. In addition, the ongoing display of the material length on the roll gives tradesmen consistent information about the remaining material quantity. The company will also display new solutions in the competence area “Technology and design with profiles” at Cersaie. This includes Schlüter®-Trep-EFK, an elegant stainless steel profile that is either adhered with insta-llation adhesive in the corresponding milled grooves or subsequently on stair steps. The special slip-resistant tread ensures safe grip on stairs.

Highly responsive f loors contribute to healthy and comfortable living. The electrical f loor heating system Schlüter®-DITRA-HEAT-E brings indivi-dually adjustable f loor areas to the desired temperature in no time. The sys-tem will be on display at the stand along with a variety of system solutions for the ceramic thermal comfort f loor Schlüter®-BEKOTEC-THERM. The thin-layer f loor heating system can be installed with an assembly height starting from 25 mm plus covering, making it an attractive solution for restoration and renovation projects._

DITRA-HEAT-E

As with every year, the eight firms of Porcelanosa Group prepare to par-ticipate in Cersaie.

At this latest edition of the show, Porcelanosa Group will use a larger display area to present its new covering products, as well as its latest kitchen and bathroom fittings. On this occasion, the display area will extend to over 600 square metres, with an additional 200 square metre area where visitors

PORCELANOSA GROUP EXPANDS ITS DISPLAY AREA

GRECO GRES: NEW PIECES WITH RELIEF

Frontek expands its range of solutions for facade cladding with high-tech ceramics with the launch of new pieces with relief. An attractive

alternative that enhances the beauty of the facade with the quality and dura-bility of ceramic art technology.

Frontek is a very lightweight piece of extruded porcelain that offers exce-llent technical qualities for cladding: high hardness, high strength, low water absorption, good performance against climatic and environmental agents, etc. A product that stands out for its very light weight, only 25.24 kg/m2. As for its reaction to fire it is classified as A1 (no testing required according to Decision 96/603/EEC).

The water absorption is less than or equal to 0.5 %, the tensile strength is ≥ 1.100 N and the bending strength is ≥ 35 N/mm2 ( in the strongest direc-tion), according to the UNE EN 14411standard.

AN EXCEPCIONAL PIECEIt is an exceptional piece for ventilated facade that does not require any

cutting or drilling to be fixed to the metallic structure. Its design with the self-ventilated double wall and the longitudinal grooves makes it compatible with any anchoring system on the market. Thus any weakening is avoided that other tiles, which require cuts or holes for fixation, are suffering.

It also offers an attractive alternative to ensure quick and easy installa-tion in the traditional cladding system. A solution compatible with any fixing element on the market.

The process can be carried out with resins or using mechanical fasteners to secure adherence.

The collection is available in various sizes and colors in different finishes including now the new pieces with relief. Greco Gres has a design department that can customize tiles tailored to each client.

The Frontek top is a solution particularly suitable for structures that jut out of the plane of the facade, using exclusive extruded ceramic pieces adap-ted to each project._

FRONTEK VOLUMEN URANO

can more comfortably discover the products by the Group’s firms, like the new ceramic parquet and simulated hydraulic Porcelanosa tiles.

With a striking zig-zag design, the stand will have a Krion® ventilated facade, perfectly representing the technical qualities and versatility of this new generation compact mineral developed by Porcelanosa Group. The cera-mic materials of Porcelanosa and Venis, and the XLight collection by Urbatek will also feature pro-minently in the space’s surroun-dings.

Additionally, L’Antic Colo-nial has collaborated with Ra-món Esteve for this edition of the trade fair, putting him in charge of designing a space where his new bathroom accessories and the natural materials of the firm are featured. Furthermore, as in previous years, Butech will have an exclusive stand in the area dedicated to the materials and specific tools for the installation and display of ceramic products, which can be visited in Area 45 Stand 41._


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GRESPANIA PRESENTS ITS NOVELTIES AT FAIR

Grespania Technical Solutions position Grespania in today’s deman-ding architecture sector. We have created an independent section of

solutions specifically dedicated to our most unique products, their technical qualities, and architectural applications.

The working philosophy that defines Grespania Technical Solutions can be summed up by two key factors: sustainability and innovation.

H&CTILESH&C Tiles is the ceramic application using Hydrotect® technology, in

which a titanium dioxide coating reduces pollution and provides ceramics with self-cleaning, antibacterial and odour removal properties.

The exposure of titanium dioxide to ultraviolet radiation produces a photo-catalytic reaction that generates active oxygen and breaks down dirt into smaller and less adhesive particles. Due to the hydrophilic properties of H&C Tiles , water spreads over the surface uniformly, thereby facilitating drag and the removal of dirt particles. The applied product becomes an integral part of the same ceramic material, providing a lasting effect over time that is self-regenerating, all without.

PORCELAIN 20MM THICK FOR EXTERIORSThe new porcelain stoneware from Grespania reproduces a selection of

architectural materials such as concrete and stone with a thickness of 20 mm. Along with the excellent technical qualities of the porcelain, the 20 mm thic-kness gives a higher breaking strength and a natural look that makes this high quality series suitable for all types of external applications. Ideal for outdoor areas, both private and public, which require high levels of technical and mechanical work. Its high breaking strength makes this an ideal material for exterior raised paving, facilitating drainage in case of rain and easing access to wiring, pipes or other utilities. Its increased thickness and weight make the material suitable for laying outdoors without the use of bonding materials.

CIFRE: NEW FORMATS AND NATURAL TEXTURES

New designs and formats for new markets will be the highlights of the novelties that Cifre Cerámica will be showing in Cersaie 2014, the exhibition that will be held in Bologna at the end of September.

The company from Onda is launching new formats (25x80 cm, 75x75 com and 10x30 cm), especially designed for clients from Eastern European coun-tries, a growing market for the company.

These new formats are now part of the catalogue, together with the lar-ge pieces that the company launched in Cersaie 2013: 45x90 cm, 90x90 cm,

It can simply be layed directly and remain secure without moving on grass, gravel or sand beds. As no use of bonding materials is required, it can be fixed quickly, and also easily moved to a new position to be reused in other areas.

COVERLAM 3.5 / 5.6 MMPushing the limits of size and thickness imposed by ceramics is now pos-

sible. Coverlam, the new surface for architecture. Grespania completes the Coverlam range with a new 5.6 mm thickness with a polished finish, which is a highly decorative option and ideal for unlimited applications. Coverlam can be complemented with paving of conventional thickness to give more versatility to all types of projects.

NEXO PORCELAIN TILES– FULL BODY The Nexo Series is a full body technical porcelain range in which texture

and versatility take centre stage. The Nexo Series’ attributes mean it can adapt perfectly to all kinds of architectural projects ranging from public spaces to residential projects thanks to its’ three finishes, six colours, multiformat con-cept and wide range of decors._

CAUCASO

120x60 cm or 120x20 cm, among others. The new collections keep natural textures and clear, pastel colours.

Wall and f loor tiles representing wood, stone, marble or cement now include new designs based on metals.

The tiles that reproduce traditional ceramics in colours, shapes and pat-terns, also become more important in this new catalogue.

The novelties of Cifre Cerámica for 2015 also include wall tiles with subtle and elegant patterns, perfects for the new times._

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INTERMATEX GROUP IMPRESSES WITH ITS SELECTION

Intermatex Group goes to Cersaie with an interesting double proposal. Company introduces, one way, new ranges, and, on the other side, all novel-ties the Group includes within the new brand Essentia.

This way, those who will attend the Italian show will be able to enjoy of: ‘Dolphin’, a new mosaic concept that brings a bit of fresh air for the most popular and extend chip size; ‘Mojave’, similar to the successful ‘quartz’ but in a more natural and muretto looking, and finally, Florida’, a way to deepen in the interlocking concept, in a chip size that the company has a limited

selection. These ranges are the result of the successful feedback company had in the Coverings 2014 show, and the adaptation to other markets they made after the show with more global com-bination of colours.

NEW ITEMS IN ESSENTIA

Company has selected raw materials used in the best ranges and has used them to develop a new split-face and no joints concept.

So, visitors like very much ‘Matrix’, design with real mother of pearl; ‘City’, modern and with quartzstone; ‘Cubik’, more natural looking and with bigger proportion of matt stone; and ‘Domino’.

With regards this last range it comes from a totally new idea with a very attractive combination of different colors of polished marbles.

Intermatex keeps on growing constantly, and as a last step of the expan-

sion of the facilities (that were finished initially in 2013), they are working on a new loading area. It means bigger area that will improve management of warehouse and loadings._

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NEOLITH BY THESIZE: INNOVATION & DESIGN

For the second consecutive year, TheSize will attend Cersaie (Bologna) -the world’s largest international show in the Bathroom and Ceramic

industry- strongly betting on this event to present the last product launches and different applications of its Neolith product. The new architectural ma-terial that stands out for its design, durability, versatility and sustainability.

NEOLITH APPLICATIONSThe design of the stand will therefore feature different atmospheres:

Two bathroom spaces, one made entirely with the Estatuario model from Classtone (the Neolith marble collection); and a second bath application made with Timber Oak (Timber collection) and Arctic White (Colorfeel collection) that will include a great novelty in shower tray. Two very different styles of bathroom; one representing the innate elegance and class of marble, whereas the other one contrasts with a functional design inspired in the warmth con-ferred by a rustic material such as wood.

On the other hand, a Neolith kitchen atmosphere will also be exhibited with a spectacular countertop made of Pulpis (Classtone collection) in the new Polished finish. Thanks to the extraordinary strength and durability pro-perties of Neolith, exquisite and delicate marble designs can be considered for kitchen countertops applications without compromising the integrity & durability of the material. Neolith, the Sintered Compact Surface, combines technology & cutting edge design, offering maximum warranty of resistance.

Furhtermore, the 3 Neolith façade systems will be exhibited: HC, VM and Strong Fix; given that Neolith is lightweight, UV resistant and easy to handle and thus becoming the ideal material for this type of application.

Also, part of the decoration of the stand will comprise furniture made of Neolith. In this case, two square tables made of Nero and Iron Corten models, another clear example of how Neolith can also be integrated as a decoration item in any indoors space.

It is also worth highlighting that the models selected for the f looring of the stand will be the Arena and Basalt Black (Fusion collection) presented in the new format of 1,500 x 1,500 mm, which result spectacular given its

large dimensions. This new tile for-mat contributes to the aesthetics and hygienic characte-ristics as it leads to fewer joints and thus making any given space have a sleek, seamless appearance.

LAUNCHESAmongst all product launches, there will be new models in 3,200 x 1,500

mm format and in 6 and 12 mm thickness, which will be presented as pieces of art within an exhibition.

In total, 8 full slabs with different designs, tonalities and finishes: Arctic White in Silk finish, Textil Black, Timber Ice, Iron Blue, Beton and Nero Zim-babwe in Riverwashed finish, and Travertino Clásico, and Calacatta models will be presented in the new finish, Polished.

Probably, the star of the new product launches will be the Onyx model, which can be backlit. A breathtaking material made with translucent clays that achieve the backlit technique,and thus adding transparency looks for the decoration of commercial and residential spaces (bars bar, bedroom head-boards, etc.).

Regarding Neolith finishes, to the existing Satin finish, Polished, Ri-verwashed and Silk options will be added. These will be presented as a panel with several samples to appreciate the different textures that Neolith can acquire.

In this way, the Neolith booth by TheSize for Cersaie, will become a de-tailed exhibition of the many possibilities that Neolith can offer in terms of applications and styles, thanks to the design and versatility of this innovative architectural material._ Hall 25, Stand A242.

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‘KARIZIAS’: FUSTECMA’S BATHROOM COLLECTION

Unicer presents its new collections at Cersaie. In this sense, we can speak of Soft, Globe, Fresh and Tropic.

SOFT & GLOBESoft: The natural and soft, designed for lovers of nature, add warmth to

spaces. Very soft beige’s and grey’s, shades along with colors in trend for decoration giving an exquisite touch to the collection. Reliefs in geometric shapes to mark areas in each space and play with light. Colors: Beige and Gris.

Globe: This collection imitation to Stone is presented in two chromatic ranges shades of grey with warm and welcoming tones and a varied decoration

Which covers all possibilities in interior design, from the most classic touch to the most avant-garde. Colors: Perla, Gris, Grafito, Arena, Beige, Ba-rro.

FRESH & TROPICFresh: The Fresh series comes from an allegory of the natural and ro-

mantic. Created for lovers of nature, provides an unusual warmth to spaces it decorates. The finish gives this collection a beautiful geologic texture, with pearly finishes that give a natural and exquisite touch. All this accompanied by colorful decorations, both plain and embossed. Colors: Blanco, Nacar, Lila, Gris, Marrón, Negro

Tropic: The Tropic series delves into the world of exquisiteness, which is only possible to achieve by uniting art and passion, games with light makes it look like if it plays with the surface of pieces creating unique compositions

The Fustecma brand goes to Cersaie with innovative proposals such as the new bathroom collection ‘Karizias’, which has the impressive

Geometrics and the Kyon-tec pieces of furniture. ‘Karizias’, the new proposal for bathroom furniture, puts together the

tradition, the new designs and the vanguardist finishing touch. It’s a very strong collection and very defined. It keeps the classical structures of versa-tility and modularity to offer formal solutions, but using an original sight and a soft touch. It is a collection with a complete range of solutions and with a modern restrained design which gets adapted to any bathroom space, giving it an elegant and actual sensation. Design, functionality and quality make the new bathroom collection ‘Karizias’ special.

GEOMETRICSInside this collection is outlined Geometrics, the most determined and

amazing part of the collection. A new concept to satisfy the most original and esthetic necessities. This collection puts together the new designs’ originality and the furniture’s functionality. Inspired in geometric and urban lines, the range Geometrics make us thing about our most cosmopolitan and trans-

UNICER PRESENTS ITS NEW COLLECTIONS AT FAIRfor each stay. A range of soft colors which invites calm and ref lection ac-companied by a colorful decoration to reinforce the idea of refinement and exclusivity.

The small piece will be visualized on a piece of 23.5x58 cm which allows both vertical and horizontal positioning._

gressor style. Colour and texture are working for senses. And even more, it has being thought to emotion, and it’s a bet for strong colours to fill of happiness and ease the bathroom space.

Its geometrical sha-pes and bright lacqued finishing touches, leather and metallic, attract the most exigent tastes. Lines, waves, pyramids and rhombus together, and a plen-ty timeless chromatic range, make this collection a real present for senses. (Linnes, Wave, Kubic and Diamond).

KYON-TECDesigned by Emilio Soligó, this furniture collection has a modern bet

for special atmospheres. Elegant waves and big quality finishing touches are together in a modern and exclusive furniture collection, put together in an exclusive furniture collection, supported by the creator’s professional career, who is also a designer and a painter, and uses decorative painting Kyon-tec, which is a handmade application, what makes it unique and once-in-a-lifetime model._

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COSENTINO EXPANDS ITS BATH COLLECTION

Cosentino expands its exclusive Bath Collection with the new Silence and Ref lection wash basins and Silestone® by Cosentino launches

two new colours Noka and Rougui

SILENCE & REFLECTIONUnder concepts of elegance, beauty, purity, straight lines and a modern,

natural style, the two new wash basins cater to the most modern design envi-ronments for both private and public use.

Silence and Ref lection are new additions to the revolutionary Cosenti-no Bath collection, characterised by the custom made large format concept. Here are the different elements, made from Silestone®, which are modulated to adapt to the space, creating beautiful environments with few pieces in one material.

With addition of Silence and Ref lection, the collection now boasts a total of ten wash basin models (Elegance, Armony, Balance, Equilibrium, Sym-metry, Basic, Simplicity, Exclusive, Silence and Ref lection), which are custom

made and that can measure from 40 cm to 60 cm wide and from 80 cm to 280 cm long.

Cosentino Bath Collection also includes a line of seven models of shower trays (Ducal, Kador, Fresh, Doppio, Freccia, Bubbles and Simplicity), which are also custom made and can measure up to 130 cm wide and from 75 cm to 200 cm long.

NOKA Y ROUGUISilestone®, worldwide leader in quartz surfaces, launches two new co-

lours Noka and Rougui, characterised by their fine grain toasted and cream tones that are a perfect match for the most modern design and decorative projects.

The Polished finish offers a more intense and attractive shine and the Suede finish provides the most advanced matt texture of quartz surfaces, however both Noka and Rogui offer endless creative possibilities for profes-sionals in the world of architecture and interior design._

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MAGNA PRESENTS ITS BIG SIZE RECTIFIED WALL TILE

Once again, Magna Ceramics presents at Cersaie a wide range of new features, which are having a great response these days during the event.

This time, present at the meeting are watching one of the biggest bets of the firm this year: Big size rectified wall tile in 30x90cm. which imitates to a certain stone with a matching decorate which allow a great possibilities of de-corations inside of a house (kitchen, bathroom, sitting room, bedrooms, etc.).

Magna is able to create unique and exclusive spaces through the different proposals presented to all customers. In this regard, I must say that Magna always meets the needs of the most demanding markets offering a product in which the design and art are the stars.

Thus, the company offers its customers the opportunity to have the home of your dreams

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BUTECH PRESENTS ITS NEW PRODUCTS & SYSTEMS

Butech keeps investing in research and development and the result is new products and systems suitable for all different markets.

Given how important is achieving a good finish in wall and f loor tiles, bu-tech is delivering new solutions for decorative and technical trims which give an added value to the surrounding items and sort all kind of situations.

The new trims range is a complement to the SW series.

NEW FAÇADE SYSTEMSIn addition to this, Butech has developped new facade systems which allow

the installation of the most advanced materials of Porcelanosa Group as exterior cladding, like Stonker, Xlight and Krion. One of these systems is a hidden solu-tion to fix 3m x 1m x 3,5mm Xlight tiles on ventilated facades.

Butech has also introduced the K-Bolt system to install Krion in facades by inserting the anchor in the back of the panel, providing a hidden solution.This option is an alternative to the existing K-FIX system which has been used so far. These new systems add different ways to use Porcelanosa Group materials in facades and allow to cover more circumstances and locations, giving solutions to a wider range of building situations.

CRYSTAL SW GOLD

GOLD SW PEARLS

ARGENTA: INNOVATION, TRADITION, LUXE & DESIGNArgenta Ceramica presents two contemporary and trendy collections in

its search for high quality products, cutting-edge in design and connecting with new generations. These collections transfer the essence of ceramics through their great visual attractive and multiple aesthetic possibilities.

METROPOLITAN, MATRIX, THAMES, GANT Y CRSYTALWith the creative use of the pre-cut technique we present Metropolitan

and Matrix in size 20x20. They recreate classical formats of small dimensions which provide great versatility when creating decorative compositions.

Metropolitan collection evokes the classic 10x20 Metro, from which its decorative use is recovered and complemented with 20x20 pieces and orna-mental decors of classic lines in a new black and white proposal (Metropo-litan Halles). Matrix collection instills ceramics with bold geometrical reliefs of multiple combinations (link prei), imitating size 10x10 on 20x20 field tiles.

Thames and Gant series are based on the innovation and design of great dimensions. Both explore the use of big sizes in neutral and basic shades in

order to transfer the beauty of pure minerals and its essential use in traditio-nal architecture and in new tendencies. Bearing this concept in mind, Tha-mes makes of stone the main character, incorporating to its design the textu-re and natural colours that will award any setting with sobriety and elegance.

Gant represents innovation in every respect for the techniques used are highly advanced as well as the ceramic materials of new generation ending in a conceptual proposal of metal which shows an essential form of aluminium. It will for sure create trends

Crystal is an exuberant collection, an invitation to enjoy a tour through time and elegance. Argenta Ceramica designs an accurate selection of marbles bringing us back to the luxury of classical architecture. Coordinated with a set of decorates it achieves the perfect balance between artistic and natural design. This collection of wall and f loor tiles in shiny finish will undoubtedly make the wonders of glamour lovers and those projects remarkable for its personality and exclusivity._

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NOKEN: TASTE AND ELEGANCE

Thist time, Noken launches two beautiful collections that are already enjoying everyone.

‘CHELSEA’, A TRADITIONAL COLLECTIONThe fabulous new traditional collection called Chelsea brings an elegant,

wonderfully fresh look to bathroom nostalgia.Styled on the elegance of past times but with a modern day twist. Sim-

plistic and beautifully traditional lines form the basis for this striking ceramic collection.

‘MOOD’, A GREAT STYLEThe collection has been reinterpreted in colours and materials but maintai-ning its unchanged taste and elegance. The fusion of Krion® and wood ve-

neer wants to be a tribute to the series by exalting its extraordinary design features.

‘Mood’ Fusion boosts a strong, suggestive and bold personality and se-duces with the unexpected balance of materials. Realized with exclusive wor-king methods and machineries, melting together noble materials and new ge-neration solid surface, creating timeless style. The oak wood veneer contours the silhouette of ‘Mood’ contrasting the purity of white Krion®._

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Techlam® by Levantina shows at a global-level its new arrivals in Cersaie, where they are attending for their 5th consecutive year. Here the company shows its new range of digital printing and expanding its modeling a wide range of attractive de-signs incorporated into the line Techlam® large format porcelain tile. This fair is a global window display for professionals like architects, interior designers, building companies and big building societies from all over the world.

Their stand is placed at Hall 26, next to the main Spanish brands of the sector. The business director of Techlam®, Javier Guardiola, says that “this is a con-

test that allows us, by one hand, to reinforce our commercial relationships with the brand customers, and in the other hand, to arrive to the new customers.

In previous editions we got an average of 20% new customers, what makes this appointment obligatory for us as a part of the international calendar”.

BIG INTERNATIONAL PROJECTS

With a 100% Spanish production, 80% of it is exported, principally to South America and Europe. A porcelain material that has been used in big international projects such as the Green House Building in Budapest, the Arena Corinthians in Sao Paulo or the underground station Waterloo, in London.

In Spain, Techlam® has been used in projects like the Botin Foundation, of

Santander Group, in some hotels from Melia or NH companies, or in hospitals like Maternal and Child Hospital La Arrixaca, in Murcia, among others._

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ANJASORA PRESENTS AN AMAZING MATERIAL

Anjasora has delighted audiences with their news. In this regard, the company has come to the fair with large format tiles (anjasoratile), natural stone to dress your spaces (theStones), the most exquisite mosaics (theMosaic) and, of course, natural stone and light more f lexible market (Flextone), as they say from the firm, are some of the keys to its success. And, once again, shows that the company is a reference to rehabilitation.

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» In this picture, Fila President, Beniamino Pettenon, with Mrs. Anna, who enjoyed much of the successful event.

» In this photo we can see Fila staff that was present at this event with 150 guests.

texts_R. D.

F ila has opened new offices in Fiorano Modenese, in the

heart of the ceramics district, in or-der to be even closer to manufactu-rers and offer them even faster tech-nical and design assistance.

Fila Consulting Ceramic Division is the name of the new offices, which include a centre for the organisation of training and refresher courses for manufacturers and clients and a la-boratory for stain resistance and sur-face treatment testing.

THE INAUGURATIONThe inauguration of the new

offices, a real event held at the Ferra-ri Museum in Maranello, saw partici-pation by 150 guests, including the President of Confindustria Ceramica (the Italian ceramics association), Vittorio Borelli, the major manufac-turers from the Modena ceramics district and specialist sector press.

After a brief welcome aperitif, guests took their seats in the Mu-seum convention room for the pre-sentation of the new offices with vi-deos and speeches by Fila President Beniamino Pettenon, the President of Confindustria Ceramica Vittorio Borelli, Fila Sales Director Francesco

The inauguration of the new offices, Fila Consulting Ceramic Division (in Fiorano Modenese), a great event held at the Ferrari Museum in Maranello, saw participation by 150 guests

FILA COMES TO THE LAND OF CERAMICS

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Pettenon and the new FilaConsulting Manager Paolo Zuliani.

“We wanted to support this investment to further consolidate collaboration relationships with ceramic tile manufacturers and together face the new challenges ahead”, said Fila President Benia-mino Pettenon, “We are extremely proud of our partnerships with the most important international f loor and wall covering manufacturers: Fila is in fact the only brand of solutions for cleaning, protection and care of surfaces to be recom-mended by over 200 manufacturers worldwide. With these new offices we want to further improve our services to increase and develop new partnerships”.

FASTER TECHNICAL ASSISTANCEIn addition, the President of

Confindustria Ceramica Vittorio Borelli said: “We are very satisfied that Fila has now arrived physica-lly in the heat of the ceramics dis-trict. Our companies will be able to count on even faster technical and design assistance, which will further improve the entire f looring system sector”.

Guests then got the chance to visit the Museum and experience the extraordinary emotion of the Ferrari world, where historic cars share the space with modern models and For-mula 1 content and technology. They admired the fabulous cars, the first bibliographies of the Ferrari world, film clips of glorious victories and had the opportunity to become real Formula 1 drivers, thanks to the si-

mulator that reproduces the Monza track right down to the last detail.

FUN NOTEAfter a buffet dinner and the

cutting of the cake, Fila ended the evening on a fun note, awarding prizes to the 3 ‘best drivers’ on the Ferrari simulator, who came onto the winners’ podium to applause from all the other guests._


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» In this photo, the director of Fila Spain, Paolo Gasparin, who was very happy with the opening of Fila Consulting Ceramic Division.

» Fila has opened new offices in Fiorano Modenese. In this picture, Francesco Pettenon, Vittorio Borelli y Beniamino Pettenon.

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‘BOTTA CRIPTA’, AN AMAZING RENOVATION IN BERGAMO


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The project of the renovation of the crypt is part of a bi-

gger project for the church of Sacro Cuore e S. Egidio Abate in Sotto il Monte (Bergamo). The project inclu-ded the renovation of the church’s nave (f loor and presbytery) and the external parts (walls, roof and the new belfry). This church was built in the 1930 but the originally project was never completed.

The original project included the construction of the church ves-try in the west side of the altar. The project was never completed , but the need to connect the interior of the church with the underground crypt led to the creation of a link

that appeared inconsistent with the architecture system, with spatial and functional limitations. The pro-ject of the new link has been created with the dual purpose of restoring balance and continuity to the west elevation of the church and give the right importance to the stairs con-necting the crypt and the nave, using natural light as the main element of the space.

The use of curvilinear forms has allowed us to circumvent the restric-ted size, without the perception of the corners. The large window leads a lot of light in the space and, thanks to white walls, spreads widening per-ception until the crypt level.

NEWS REPORT_The renovation of the crypt by Gelmini is part ofa bigger project for the church of Sacro Cuoree S. Egidio Abate in Sotto il Monte, in Bergamo

texts_R. D. / photos_GIANLUCA GELMINI / drawings_ANDREA PRESSIANI

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The work in the Crypt concer-ned in the first place the reorganiza-tion of the perimeter walls from the damp. Also in this space has given much attention to light, in particu-lar the relationship between natural light and artificial light.

ARTIFICIAL LIGTH Artificial light has been specia-

lly designed to create a light insta-llation consisting of two rings of six

meters in diameter. This installa-tion wants to understand and

measure the curvilinear spa-

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ce of crypt. The direct and indirect light is dynamic

, becoming a means of communication

and expression through the

ability to introduce

different lighting scenarios depen-ding on the activities carried out in the space.

PROJECT TEAMChurch of Sacro Cuore e S. Egi-

dio Abate is located in Via Botta 1 Sotto il Monte (Bergamo), Italy. It

is a great work done by the architect Gianluca Gelmini in collaboration with Andrea Andrea Mazzucotelli Pressiani. The project of the crypt has been conducted in an area of 120 mq. In addition, furniture and lights of crypt project have been designed by Arch. Gianluca Gelmini._

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dynamic ideas for a moving world

» The use of curvilinear forms has allowed us to circumvent the restricted size, without the perception of the corners.

» The large window leads a lot of light in the space and, thanks to white walls, spreads widening perception until the crypt level.


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PORCELÁNICO+RECTIFICADO+PASTA BLANCAGLAZED PORCELAIN+RECTIFIED+ +WHITE BODY

60x180 cm / 30x180 cm / 60x120 cm / 20x120 cm / 90x90 cm

texts_ R.D. / photo_ FRASER MARSDEN

Innovation through breaking down conventional approaches tospatial planning in domestic architecture & poetics of form standing equally as important as function, both working symbiotically

‘LOFT APARTMENT MELBOURNE’,BY ADRIAN AMORE

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This time, we present to you a amazing project of Adrian

Amore: Loft Apartment, West Me-lbourne, Australia. In this project innovation through breaking down conventional approaches to spatial planning in domestic architecture. Poetics of form standing equally as important as function, both working symbiotically.

Walls sinuously move and bend through this loft apartment interior housed in a former butter factory, in West Melbourne. A sculptural stair sits at the converging point in the space, twisting, and soaring up towards a recreational roof terrace

which overlooks the city of Melbour-ne. A monochrome palate of white on white with charcoal and black, plays with the abundant natural light which is drawn in from the large nor-th facing windows and ceiling void.

A LOT OF FUNCTIONS An essentially open ground

f loor plan is defined by bending, wrapping walls which contain a ba-throom, laundry and storage spaces. Sliding doors further create the op-portunity for expanding or contai-ning, depending on how the ground f loor is used, whether it be as a stu-dio, bedroom or for entertaining._

PROJECT

Project Location: SuburbWest Melbourne

City:Melbourne

Country:Australia

Project Information:Project team:Adrian Amore

Photographer:Fraser Marsden

Total area:214 sqm + 24 sqm roof terrace » Adrian Amore.


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» A sculptural stair sits at the converging point in the space, twisting, and soaring up towards a recreational roof terrace which overlooks the city of Melbourne.

» As we can see in these images walls sinuously move and bend through this loft apartment interior housed in a former butter factory, in West Melbourne.


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Universitá Degli Studi di Roma TRE Wins Solar Decathlon Europe 2014

The US Department of Energy announced that Team Rhome from Uni-versitá Degli Studi di Roma TRE has won the Solar Decathlon Europe 2014. The team’s Rhome for Dencity house received first place overall in the final award ceremony of the competition in mid-July in Versailles, France.

Second place in this international competition went to the Atlantic Challenge team from Nantes, France, for its Philéas house. Team Prêt-à-Lo-ger from Delft University, Netherlands, placed third for its house, A Home With a Skin. Two of the 20 teams represented U.S.-European partnerships. Team Réciprocité (Appalachian State University and France’s Université d’Angers) placed ninth, and Team Inside Out (Rhode Island School of De-sign, Brown University, and Germany’s University of Applied Sciences–Er-furt) placed 14th.

The next U.S. Solar Decathlon is slated for the Orange County Great Park in Irvine, California, October 8-18, 2015.

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