Italian tile returns to Dwell on Design with sustainable developments
June 14, 2010
Sponsored by the Italian Trade Commission and Confindustria Ceramica
(Association of Italian Ceramic Manufacturers), Ceramic Tiles of Italy’s
multi-brand pavilion at Dwell on Design (June 25-27 at the L.A. Convention
Center, Los Angeles) will showcase responsibly produced and design-driven
collections.
After making its debut to the thousands of
design-savvy consumers and tradespeople at Dwell on Design last year, Ceramic
Tiles of Italy says it is returning to the West Coast show as a show sponsor
with an even larger institutional exhibit (Booth
#218).
The new multi-brand pavilion will feature the
latest from Italian tile manufacturers including: Appiani, Atlas Concorde, Bardelli,
Brennero, Castelvetro, Romagna, Fioranese, Coem, Cerdisa, Cotto Veneto, Del
Conca, Edilcuoghi, Etruria, FAP, Florim, Il Ferrone, La Fabricca, Imola,
Impronta, Lea, Marazzi, Marca Corona, Monocibec, Novabell, Ragno, Refin,
Rondine, Sant’Agostino, Settecento, Supergres, Tagina and Unicom Starker.
From new building and design concepts such as
ventilated wall facades and thin-format tiles to ceramic tile produced with
recycled TV monitors, the Ceramic Tiles of Italy booth will showcase new trends
in formats, finishes and textures as well as technological advancements in
production and responsible facility management. Staff will give out promotional
materials, as well as a listing of local dealers
Ceramic Tiles of Italy is also sponsoring two
seminars on the Sustainability Stage on Friday,
June 25 from 5:30-5:55pm and Saturday, June 26 from 3:00-3:25pm. “Ceramic Tile in the
Modern Home - A Sustainable + Design-Forward Solution” will feature modernist
architect Michael P. Johnson and Christine Abbate, principal of Novità. Johnson
will share award-winning residential case studies where tile has been used
beyond the kitchen and bath to stunning and sustainable effect.
For more information on Ceramic Tiles of Italy, visit the gateway www.italiantiles.com.
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