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Milan's Castello Sforzesco hosts Water Design

Having relocated from Bologna for Expo 2015, the annual event celebrating water-related design will be exhibiting its water-inspired installations against the evocative backdrop of the Cortile della Rocchetta and Corte Ducale from 2 to 11 October.

Tiling Town: the world of tile laying at Cersaie

The stage is set for the fourth edition of “Tiling Town” in Area 49, a prestigious central location at Cersaie next to the Services Centre.

Italcementi launches biodynamic cement for cleaner air

The innovative cement-based mortar used in the construction of the exterior structure and interior facades of the Italy Pavilion at EXPO 2015 has a high degree of fluidity, which makes it suitable for producing non-structural, pre-fabricated architectural elements with complex geometries and…

Porcelanosa opens new flagship store in New York

Porcelanosa's new flagship store is in the historic Commodore Criterion Building, recently remodelled by Foster+Partners, at the intersection between Broadway and Fifth Avenue.

BioRed's answer to eco-friendly heating

An environmentally sound heating system that doesn't compromise on style: the new technology launched by Ideabio combines comfort with the latest approach to interior design.

Metropolis 79: Robert Stern designs new complex in Hangzhou for Vanke

Metropolis 79 is a residential complex with a tower at each of its four corners, which have become an elegant and harmonious feature of the skyline. It's a neo-classical gem, blended with some of the most characteristic features of Chinese Xihu (West Lake) architecture.

Italian design takes a starring role in Latin America

The star player in the Year of Italy in Latin America is the Italian design on display at the exhibition entitled "The universal language of Italian design", which showcases the award-winning products from the latest edition of the Compasso d'Oro, a prestigious international design award…

Marazzi opens new facility in Fiorano Modenese

The site’s production capacity has more than doubled to 9 million sq.m/year. Guests of honour at the ribbon-cutting ceremony were Minister Maria Elena Boschi and the President of the Emilia Romagna Regional Government Stefano Bonaccini.

2002 Pritzker Prizewinner Glenn Murcutt to deliver keynote lecture at Cersaie 2015

The multi-award-winning Australian architect Glenn Murcutt will be delivering the customary keynote lecture to mark the opening of the 33rd edition of Cersaie. Murcutt, who won the Pritzker Prize in 2002, will give the lecture at the Palazzo dei Congressi in Bologna on 29 September.

Progetto Fuoco 2016: countdown to the 10th edition

Due to be held at Veronafiere from 24 to 28 February 2016, the event will showcase a full range of systems and products.

Antrax wins Product Best of the Best and Red Dot Award 2015

Antrax recently won two new awards for Tavola and Tavoletta, the complementary decorative radiators launched in 2014 as a result of a partnership with the designer Andrea Crosetta.

Plus by Ceramica Althea nominated for innovation awards

The countdown to the Innovation Awards has now started, and the nominees in the "bathroom products" category include the Plus shower tray by Ceramica Althea, a specialist manufacturer of bathroom furnishings.

UniCredit Pavilion opens in Milan

Thanks to the distinctively modular configuration of its various areas, this versatile, three-storey building makes an ideal exhibition centre as well as a perfect venue for events, meetings and conferences.

Saie 2015: great 20th Century architects in "Smart House" advertising

The advertising campaign for Saie 2015 embraces the first architects who developed a new approach to design and construction, by putting people at the centre of their work and thus creating fully fledged "smart houses".

Carbon-neutral Hotel Milano Scala in Louis Vuitton City Guide to Milan

The Hotel Milano Scala, located in the Brera district, has earned a review in the prestigious Louis Vuitton City Guide 2015, in the section entitled "HOTELS - 5-star accommodation to concept hotels: where to stay in the city".

2015 Ceramic and Design: Archea Associati and Tagina win award for Chiesa della Misericordia in Terranuova Bracciolini

Constructed using the distinctive Esagona tile produced specifically for façades by Tagina Ceramiche d'Arte, the project won an award in the institutional category.

International Hotel & Property Award 2015: Simone Micheli wins with Barcelò Hotel Milan

The architect took care of the lighting design and interiors, which were conceived as "an architecture within the architecture", giving rise to a harmonious blend of eclectic elements that amaze guests with their innovative technology and content.

Petracer's Holding acquires Pecchioli Ceramica Firenze

The historic Florentine brand is one of the oldest in the ceramic floor and wall tile industry and symbolises the cream of Italian craftsmanship. The aim of this deal is to restore it to its rightful place among the market leaders of the luxury ceramic sector.

Serpentine Pavilion 2015: immersed in colour with Selgascano

The Serpentine Pavilion 2015 in the heart of London's Hyde Park and Kensington Garden offers a memorable sensory experience revolving around colour and creativity. 

Del Conca renews sponsorship of motorcycle racer Sam Lowes

Del Conca, the renowned ceramic manufacturer, has become Main Sponsor of the SpeedUp team for the next three Moto2 races to be held in Sachsenring, Indianapolis and Brno.