Tag Marble

27-05-2014

Marble eco-synergies. Sustainable cultural project in Pietrasanta

A site-specific project in Pietrasanta, Italy to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Cosmave consortium has been turned into a vast sustainability festival.

03-12-2013

Ceramic coverings and the identity of places of transition

Spaces/places such as shopping centres, outlet centres, supermarkets and other large commercial spaces represent a new form of architecture for contemporary life that relies on covering materials such as porcelain to define its identity.

19-11-2013

Displaying ceramic tiles. Ariostea’s maxi sizes

Porcelain tiles on display, presented as randomly overlapping volumes bringing to mind possible architectural constructions, interiors and concepts for design. A visual experience for the future of design, by architect Marco Porpora.

24-07-2013

Rafiq Azam: family tomb in Bangladesh

Rafiq Azam builds a family tomb in Noakhali, in southern Bangladesh. The architect views the tomb as a gateway between earth and heaven, reflected in the shape of the concrete cornice framing a stand of betel palms, the vertical lines of which contrast with the horizontal line of the roof. The project includes a single bench on which to sit in prayer before the grassy meadow where the dead are buried.

23-05-2013

Marble-like ceramic tiles

Marble-like ceramic tiles can add new life to a space with all the qualities of natural stone while giving free rein to designers’ creativity.

06-11-2012

Research and the uniqueness of ceramic tiles

Big Maximum ceramic tiles in the Marmi, Vertigo, Midnight, Nexus and Precious Stone versions not only give ceramic tiles a new identity with their 300x150 measurements but open up new possibilities for architecture.

17-10-2011

2011 INTERNATIONAL AWARDS FOR ARCHITECTURE IN STONE

5 works selected by the international panel of judges chaired by Francesco Dal Co were presented with awards at the 46th Marmomacc.

09-05-2011

Souto de Moura: Paula Rêgo Museum

Never sensationalist, Eduardo Souto de Moura’s architecture is determined by choices linked with the landscape, the meaning of the work and the details of the materials. These intentions are clearly expressed in his plan for Paula Rêgo Museum in Cascais, with its red cement, glass permitting contemplation of details and two pyramidal roofs making the building an architectural symbol in the landscape.