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| Date | 2/3/2010 9:04:13 AM |
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| Abstract | Valencia, Spain – From February 9-12, the 28th edition of Cevisama will take place at Feria Valencia. This annual international exhibition for architectural ceramic will take place along with the Bathroom and Kitchen Furnishings Show at the exhibition center. The Spanish ceramic tile sector will exhibit... |
| Article | Valencia, Spain – From February 9-12, the 28th edition of Cevisama will take place at Feria Valencia. This annual international exhibition for architectural ceramic will take place along with the Bathroom and Kitchen Furnishings Show at the exhibition center. The Spanish ceramic tile sector will exhibit their most innovative products at the event setting the tone for ceramic tile innovation for 2010. In addition to ceramic tile manufacturers, the fair also includes national and international exhibitors of coverings for the construction industry, plumbing, bathroom fittings, raw materials, glazes and frits. ASCER (The Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufactures’ Association) will hold an international press conference on Wednesday, February 10th where it will reveal the Spanish ceramic tile industry’s main projects for the year. Following the conference, the winners of the VIIIth Tile of Spain Awards will be acknowledged, with prizes in the following categories: Architecture, Interior Design and Degree Projects. 127 projects were presented among the three categories. ASCER is manning an information stand (number 26, Lobby area level 2) to handle all inquiries regarding Spain’s ceramic tile industry, products and manufacturers. The stand will host “Expocátedras”, an exhibit of the best projects by students from the Network of Ceramic Tile Studies Departments based at the Barcelona, Madrid, Alicante, Valencia, and Castellón. ASCER and ICEX have rolled out a program of activities to promote Spanish ceramic tiles. A major elements of the program involved inviting more than 100 trade journalists and specifiers from many different countries to visit Cevisama. This year’s guests include specialist interior design, architecture and construction materials media from Germany, Bulgaria, France, Holland, Hungary, India, Italy, Korea, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, Russia, Ukraine, United Kingdom and the United States. Reign in Spain A&D Tour Winners Among the International Presence at Cevisama Tile of Spain launched the Reign in Spain A&D Tour campaign to select four architects and designers to participate in Cevisama as representatives of the A&D community from the United States. This was the first year that Tile of Spain offered space on the tour for architects and/or designers. The junket will travel to Granada on Feb. 5, 2010 to explore sites that hold architectural significance including: • Parque de las Ciencias • Memoria de Andalucia Museum • Historic Granada: the Albaicin neighborhood and Cathedral • Hamman Arab Baths • The world-famous Alhambra Palace On Feb. 9, the group will travel to Valencia, the business epicenter of Spain’s ceramic tile industry and the venue for Cevisama 2010. On the way, the group will stop in Benidorm, Spain to view the new Paseo Marítimo de la Playa Poniente, a spectacular beach promenade designed by architects Carlos Ferrater and Xavier Martí of OAB Studio in Barcelona. The remainder of the trip will be dedicated to participating in Cevisama activities, meeting with a host of Spanish manufacturers and travelling to Castellon for a factory tour. The four professionals attending are: • Rafael Alvarez, partner at Alvarez + Brock Design, New York. Founded in 2006, this multi-dimensional studio, with an emphasis on restaurant, hotel and product design, is a small atelier with vast experience. Alvarez and business partner Brannen Brock met while servings as senior designers at the renowned Tihany Design. Alvarez brings more than 17 years experience, specializing in hospitality design. His designs can be seen worldwide including Le Cirque, Scampo Restaurant, the Borgata Hotel in Atlantic City and the Mirage in Las Vegas. • Ralph Bicknese, principal and co-founder, Hellmuth + Bicknese Architects, St. Louis. Bicknese is a nationally recognized proponent and practitioner of sustainable design. Hellmuth & Bicknese Architects provides architectural, planning and consulting services throughout the United States (and Central America that are centered on green building solutions to enhance and enrich life. This commitment has been demonstrated most recently on approximately 25 projects seeking certification under the US Green Building Council’s LEED® green building rating system and other green buildings. Notable projects include Washington University’s Living Learning Center, on track to be the first building in the world certified to the stringent Living Building Challenge. • Jennifer Nemec, founder and principal of Ideation Studio, Chicago. Ideation Studio is a multi-disciplinary design firm specializing in branded environment design. With more than 20 years of experience in retail store prototype design, exterior architectural design, graphic design and product design/development, Nemec has been involved in design projects for such highly regarded companies as Reebok, Lexus, Acura, Toyota, Sears, McDonalds, Warner Bros., and Universal Studios. Ideation Studio recently designed the Post Office of the Future for the US Post Office, Oprah Winfrey’s Merchandise Store and the Chicago Lighthouse store. • Jim Poteet, principal of Poteet Architects, San Antonio, Texas. Established in 1998, Poteet Architects has been widely recognized for its work transforming San Antonio’s downtown through the thoughtful rehabilitation of the city’s rich existing building stock. At the same time, the office has become known for modern interior design, especially spaces devoted to the display and appreciation of contemporary art. Current projects include a corporate headquarters in a repurposed auto dealership, a development of LEED eligible houses in a historic district and a contemporary art gallery for the Pace Foundation. Tile of Spain to Bring the Latest News Straight from the Show Floor For exclusive show updates and product information from Cevisama, follow Tile of Spain on Twitter: @tileofspain |