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Joelle Letessier talks about the ninth edition of Grand Prix Casalgrande Padana, just after the jury selection work. The ninth edition of the Grand Prix international architecture competition, promoted and held by Casalgrande Padana, saw the participation of over 250 designers, from all over the world, and top-level projects. The turnout was testimony to the growing popularity and appreciation of ceramic materials in the building sector. The jury gathered on 30 November 2012 and, having thoroughly discussed the projects, selected the most noteworthy. Subsequently, it assigned the three prizes for each category as well as the special mentions. The submitted projects were examined and assessed by an international jury, chaired by Franco Manfredini, President of Casalgrande Padana and comprised of Alfonso Acocella, Architect, Florence (I), Architecture Professor, Ferrara University Giuseppe Cappochin, Architect, Padua (I), Appointed by the National Architect Council, Rome Biagio Furiozzi, Architect, Florence (I) Ferdinando Gottard, Architect, Gorizia (I), Director of "Azero" Sebastian Redecke, Architect, Berlin (D), Director of "Bauwelt" Matteo Vercelloni, Architect, Milan (I), Journalist, Architecture critic Joelle Letessier, Architect, Paris (F), Director of "Archicréé"

Sebastian Redecke talks about the ninth edition of Grand Prix Casalgrande Padana, just after the jury selection work. The ninth edition of the Grand Prix international architecture competition, promoted and held by Casalgrande Padana, saw the participation of over 250 designers, from all over the world, and top-level projects. The turnout was testimony to the growing popularity and appreciation of ceramic materials in the building sector. The jury gathered on 30 November 2012 and, having thoroughly discussed the projects, selected the most noteworthy. Subsequently, it assigned the three prizes for each category as well as the special mentions. The submitted projects were examined and assessed by an international jury, chaired by Franco Manfredini, President of Casalgrande Padana and comprised of Alfonso Acocella, Architect, Florence (I), Architecture Professor, Ferrara University Giuseppe Cappochin, Architect, Padua (I), Appointed by the National Architect Council, Rome Biagio Furiozzi, Architect, Florence (I) Ferdinando Gottard, Architect, Gorizia (I), Director of "Azero" Sebastian Redecke, Architect, Berlin (D), Director of "Bauwelt" Matteo Vercelloni, Architect, Milan (I), Journalist, Architecture critic Joelle Letessier, Architect, Paris (F), Director of "Archicréé"

Alfonso Acocella talks about the ninth edition of Grand Prix Casalgrande Padana, just after the jury selection work. The ninth edition of the Grand Prix international architecture competition, promoted and held by Casalgrande Padana, saw the participation of over 250 designers, from all over the world, and top-level projects. The turnout was testimony to the growing popularity and appreciation of ceramic materials in the building sector. The jury gathered on 30 November 2012 and, having thoroughly discussed the projects, selected the most noteworthy. Subsequently, it assigned the three prizes for each category as well as the special mentions. The submitted projects were examined and assessed by an international jury, chaired by Franco Manfredini, President of Casalgrande Padana and comprised of Alfonso Acocella, Architect, Florence (I), Architecture Professor, Ferrara University Giuseppe Cappochin, Architect, Padua (I), Appointed by the National Architect Council, Rome Biagio Furiozzi, Architect, Florence (I) Ferdinando Gottard, Architect, Gorizia (I), Director of "Azero" Sebastian Redecke, Architect, Berlin (D), Director of "Bauwelt" Matteo Vercelloni, Architect, Milan (I), Journalist, Architecture critic Joelle Letessier, Architect, Paris (F), Director of "Archicréé"

Biagio Furiozzi talks about the ninth edition of Grand Prix Casalgrande Padana, just after the jury selection work. The ninth edition of the Grand Prix international architecture competition, promoted and held by Casalgrande Padana, saw the participation of over 250 designers, from all over the world, and top-level projects. The turnout was testimony to the growing popularity and appreciation of ceramic materials in the building sector. The jury gathered on 30 November 2012 and, having thoroughly discussed the projects, selected the most noteworthy. Subsequently, it assigned the three prizes for each category as well as the special mentions. The submitted projects were examined and assessed by an international jury, chaired by Franco Manfredini, President of Casalgrande Padana and comprised of Alfonso Acocella, Architect, Florence (I), Architecture Professor, Ferrara University Giuseppe Cappochin, Architect, Padua (I), Appointed by the National Architect Council, Rome Biagio Furiozzi, Architect, Florence (I) Ferdinando Gottard, Architect, Gorizia (I), Director of "Azero" Sebastian Redecke, Architect, Berlin (D), Director of "Bauwelt" Matteo Vercelloni, Architect, Milan (I), Journalist, Architecture critic Joelle Letessier, Architect, Paris (F), Director of "Archicréé"

Matteo Vercelloni talks about the winners selection of the Casalgrande Padana Grand Prix 2010-2012. The ninth edition of the Grand Prix international architecture competition, promoted and held by Casalgrande Padana, saw the participation of over 250 designers, from all over the world, and top-level projects. The turnout was testimony to the growing popularity and appreciation of ceramic materials in the building sector. The jury gathered on 30 November 2012 and, having thoroughly discussed the projects, selected the most noteworthy. Subsequently, it assigned the three prizes for each category as well as the special mentions. The submitted projects were examined and assessed by an international jury, chaired by Franco Manfredini, President of Casalgrande Padana and comprised of Alfonso Acocella, Architect, Florence (I), Architecture Professor, Ferrara University Giuseppe Cappochin, Architect, Padua (I), Appointed by the National Architect Council, Rome Biagio Furiozzi, Architect, Florence (I) Ferdinando Gottard, Architect, Gorizia (I), Director of "Azero" Sebastian Redecke, Architect, Berlin (D), Director of "Bauwelt" Matteo Vercelloni, Architect, Milan (I), Journalist, Architecture critic Joelle Letessier, Architect, Paris (F), Director of "Archicréé"

Franco Manfredini talks about the ninth edition of Grand Prix Casalgrande Padana, just after the jury selection work. The ninth edition of the Grand Prix international architecture competition, promoted and held by Casalgrande Padana, saw the participation of over 250 designers, from all over the world, and top-level projects. The turnout was testimony to the growing popularity and appreciation of ceramic materials in the building sector. The jury gathered on 30 November 2012 and, having thoroughly discussed the projects, selected the most noteworthy. Subsequently, it assigned the three prizes for each category as well as the special mentions. The submitted projects were examined and assessed by an international jury, chaired by Franco Manfredini, President of Casalgrande Padana and comprised of Alfonso Acocella, Architect, Florence (I), Architecture Professor, Ferrara University Giuseppe Cappochin, Architect, Padua (I), Appointed by the National Architect Council, Rome Biagio Furiozzi, Architect, Florence (I) Ferdinando Gottard, Architect, Gorizia (I), Director of "Azero" Sebastian Redecke, Architect, Berlin (D), Director of "Bauwelt" Matteo Vercelloni, Architect, Milan (I), Journalist, Architecture critic Joelle Letessier, Architect, Paris (F), Director of "Archicréé"

The story of Casalgrande Padana stands out for its pertinence; the company’s President, Mr. Franco Manfredini, proudly recounts its strengths. This pivotal company is located at the heart of the Sassuolo cluster, the undisputed reference area for ceramic processing and production excellence worldwide. This product, like few others, is capable of conveying the strength and character of our vital and competitive Made in Italy, based on the know-how and success of an entire community.In its over 50 years in the business, Casalgrande Padana and its Research Centre collected an incredible wealth of knowledge, developed innovative products and state-of-the-art technical solutions. One example is Bios ® Antibacterial Ceramics, a revolutionary fully vitrified stoneware slab line that stands out for its incredible antibacterial features.Collective success, though – continues Manfredini – has also to do with environmental performance: “ “the very DNA of our company rests in the production of evolved and environmentally-friendly ceramic material and the provision of innovative solutions for today’s architecture, in a perfect balance between economic growth, technology advancement, sensible use of natural resources, environmental protection and social responsibility”.“Made in Italy - concludes Manfredini – does not mean beauty and luxury only, but also ethos, commitment and a sense of responsibility. All this allows to turn a product into an experience to share”.

The creation of a new road below the ceramics district of Sassuolo-Casalgrande induced Casalgrande Padana to open a new “access” to the company, redefining at the same time the relation between the industrial area, the site and the new Ceramic Museum. Kuma proposed an imposing ceramic “wall” towering over the area. L’apertura di una nuova arteria stradale a valle del distretto ceramico di Sassuolo-Casalgrande ha indotto Casalgrande Padana a realizzare una nuova ‘porta’ di accesso all’azienda, ridefinendo nello stesso tempo un nuovo sistema di relazioni tra l’area industriale, il sito ed il nascente museo aziendale della ceramica. Kuma propone un ‘muro’ di ceramica di grandi dimensioni, un monumento che marca la topografia territoriale.per approfondimenti vai a:http://www.materialdesign.it/it/materiopedia/ceramica/archivio_22_15.htm

Della collaborazione fra azienda, interpreti del design discourse, IstituzioniSiamo da qualche decennio, oramai, immersi in un'epoca di cambiamenti veloci e profondi.Sempre più le aziende industriali per restare competitive sono chiamate ad essere flessibili, a modificarsi, ad evolversi con ritmi che non hanno precedenti nella storia economica moderna.

We were asked by the world wide known ceramic tile maker Casalgrande Padana to create a monument for a road roundabout in front of their facilities’ entrance.Being able to work with such a capable manufacturer, we took the challenge of involving the ceramic tile as an architectural element itself, avoiding its conventional use as a mere cladding. Just after developing with Casalgrande Padana’s team the specific detail of how to panel and connect their standard ceramic tiles, we understood the possibilities of how to assembly and organize them creating different structures.Kengo kumacontinues on: www.materialdesign.it

Il progetto dell'opera proiettiva da far vivere nelle ore notturne sull’installazione “CCCWall” ideata da Kengo Kuma in occasione del Salone del Mobile 2010 per Casalgrande Padana, ha rappresentato una sfida e un’esperienza di collaborazione complessa, sperimentale, innovativa, fra diversi interlocutori: Kengo Kuma e il suo staff per il progetto di allestimento, Studio Visuale per il progetto digitale, Mario Nanni per il progetto di luce.

The Grand Prix 2007-2009 Prizes Awarded in Milan The 14th April 2010 saw the conclusion of the 8th edition of Grand Prix, the international architecture contest promoted and organised by Casalgrande Padana that every two years awards prizes to the best architectural works using its porcelain stoneware products.The Main Hall of the Università Statale di Milano hosted the closing ceremony of this edition of the Grand Prix and provided a magnificent setting to welcome winners from all over the world. The stimulating setting of the “Interni Think Tank” exhibition was located near the Main Hall on the occasion of Fuori Salone 2010, an event in which Calsalgrande Padana participated with “CCCWall”, the imaginative installation by the master Kengo Kuma.

Casalgrande Padana Grand Prix The Grand Prix 2007-2009 Prizes Awarded in Milan The 14th April 2010 saw the conclusion of the 8th edition of Grand Prix, the international architecture contest promoted and organised by Casalgrande Padana that every two years awards prizes to the best architectural works using its porcelain stoneware products.The Main Hall of the Università Statale di Milano hosted the closing ceremony of this edition of the Grand Prix and provided a magnificent setting to welcome winners from all over the world. The stimulating setting of the “Interni Think Tank” exhibition was located near the Main Hall on the occasion of Fuori Salone 2010, an event in which Calsalgrande Padana participated with “CCCWall”, the imaginative installation by the master Kengo Kuma.