Cersaie 2023
The main international exhibition of trends and products in the world of ceramic tiles and bathroom furnishings.
Cersaie 2023, to be held in Bologna from 25 to 29 September, will further cement the show’s status as the most important international exhibition of trends and products in the world of ceramic tiles and bathroom furnishings and as a unique opportunity to discover the materials and trends that are redefining the concept of architectural design.
Over the course of four decades, the International Exhibition of Ceramic Tile and Bathroom Furnishings has firmly established itself as the go-to global event for industry professionals, architects and investors, a role that will be further underscored at this year’s 40th anniversary edition. Cersaie 2023 will be a unique opportunity to share ideas, discover the latest new products and take stock of everything that the show has achieved over the last forty years. But while taking visitors on a journey back into the past, it will also open a door into the future.
The visual concept for Cersaie 2023 consists of a highly symbolic image of a doorway through which the show’s visitors will step into the future and immerse themselves in a new dimension of architectural space, one that no longer focuses on individual identities but becomes a point of intersection between knowledge, visions and materials. This convergence between interior space and the building’s volume, between interiors and exteriors opens up new perspectives and offers a fresh look at materials, structures and colours.
The Route 40
To mark the 40th edition of Cersaie, the exhibition space will feature a fascinating route reliving 40 years of its evolution, focusing on design, technology, products and companies that have made history. Route 40 takes the visitor through the defining moments of these four decades, illustrating the major changes that have taken place in culture, society, design and production. Curated by Davide Vercelli and designed by Dario Curatolo, Route 40 will wind its way through the halls of Cersaie, starting from the Quadriportico - the starting point and conceptual link in this fascinating tale - and will continue in Gallery 21-22, 25-26 and in the Mall of Hall 37 with displays narrating each decade. This itinerary is not intended as a nostalgic experience, but a demonstration of Cersaie's key role in proposing avant-garde products and steering the market and ceramic design, becoming over the decades a cultural platform for informing and influencing all trade professionals.
The Chinese architect Xu Tiantian
The Chinese architect Xu Tiantian, founder of the DnA Design and Architecture Firm based in Beijing, will take centre stage at the upcoming edition of the cultural program “building, dwelling, thinking” (“costruire, abitare, pensare”) with a conference to be held on Wednesday, 27 September at 11.00 a.m. in the Palazzo dei Congressi of BolognaFiere during Cersaie. Xu Tiantian has engaged extensively in the rural revitalisation process in China. Her groundbreaking "Architectural Acupuncture" is a holistic approach to social and economic revitalisation of rural China and has been selected by UN Habitat as the case study of Inspiring Practice on Urban-Rural Linkages. Her architecture extends beyond the mere construction of buildings and also encompasses social design aimed at maximising benefits for both the location and its people. The traditional building culture in rural areas differs significantly from that in urban areas. By integrating communities with their surroundings and considering the cultural and economic context, architecture becomes a fundamental tool for enhancing local agrarian life in villages.
Link: https://www.cersaie.it/it/index.php
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