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Percorsi in ceramica 33 - Grand Prix

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Percorsi in ceramica 33 - Grand Prix

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Introduction
The document focuses on the Casalgrande Padana Grand Prix 2013-2015, an international architecture competition that celebrates innovative uses of ceramic materials in design. It highlights the company's commitment to innovation and collaboration with architects to enhance construction quality.
Awards Ceremony
The 10th edition of the Grand Prix awards ceremony was held on May 27, 2016, at the IUAV University of Venice. Architect Simone Sfriso was the guest of honor, linking the event to the Venice Biennale's themes.
Competition Background
Established in 1990, the Grand Prix showcases the architectural, technological, and functional qualities of Casalgrande Padana's porcelain stoneware. It has become a significant cultural initiative, reflecting the evolution of ceramic materials and their applications.
Key Sections
  • Shopping Centres: Projects involving commercial spaces.
  • Public and Industrial Buildings: Architectural works in public services and industrial sectors.
  • Residential Buildings: Innovations in residential architecture.
  • Façade Coverings and External Floorings: Use of ceramics in exterior designs.
  • Swimming Pools: Applications in aquatic environments.
Creative Book
Each edition's results are compiled in the Creative Book, a collaboration with Casabella magazine. It serves as a resource for professionals, showcasing the expressive and structural potential of porcelain stoneware.
Impact and Evolution
The Grand Prix has documented the transformation of ceramic products, influencing design approaches and application methods. It fosters a global dialogue within the architectural community, encouraging innovation and experimentation.
Future Outlook
The competition continues to adapt to market changes and technological advancements, maintaining its status as a prestigious event in the architectural world.
Specifications and Innovations
Casalgrande Padana has developed Bios Ceramics®, a line of bioactive ceramics with international patents. These eco-compatible products interact with the environment to reduce bacteria and pollutants and prevent smog formation on building walls.
Trends and Challenges
The Grand Prix serves as a global observatory for ceramic use in architecture, reflecting Casalgrande Padana's international reach. The competition has evolved to include larger ceramic sizes and diverse technical and aesthetic solutions.
Conclusion
The document concludes with the announcement of the 11th edition of the Grand Prix, inviting architects to participate with projects that creatively use Casalgrande Padana's ceramic materials.
Exhibition Overview
The exhibition will highlight key moments, including an exploration of the architectural landscape through 20 Italian projects, a photo reportage on the concept of common good in Italy, and the presentation of five new projects aimed at addressing marginalization in urban outskirts.
Corporate Social Responsibility
Casalgrande Padana is committed to Corporate Social Responsibility, focusing on sustainable economic, social, and environmental outcomes.
Jury and Evaluation Criteria
The Grand Prix is judged by an international jury of renowned professionals in architecture and design. Evaluation focuses on the creative, functional, and technical use of Casalgrande Padana products.
Prizes
The total prize fund is 36,000 euros, distributed across various categories. Winners are notified by registered mail or courier and receive their prizes at a gala ceremony.
Participation Requirements
The competition is open to architects, engineers, designers, and firms using Casalgrande Padana materials in projects completed between January 2016 and September 2018.
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Percorsi in ceramica 33 - Grand Prix-1

Poste Italiane Spa, n. 33 giugno 2016 Spedizione in abbonamento Postale - 70%, DCB Modena rivista di segni e immagini magazine of graphics and designs Grand Prix CASALGRANDE PADANA Pave your way

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Percorsi in ceramica 33 - Grand Prix-2

Poste Italiane Spa, n. 33 giugno 2016 Spedizione in abbonamento Postale - 70%, DCB Modena rivista di segni e immagini magazine of graphics and designs CASALGRANDE PADANA Pave your way Grand Prix Percorsi in ceramica rivista di segni e immagini magazine of graphics and designs direttore responsabile editor-in-chief Mauro Manfredini progetto e coordinamento grafico art director Cristina Menotti, Fabio Berrettini coordinamento editoriale editorial co-ordination Nadia Giullari, Livio Salvadori, Alfredo Zappa redazione testi text editing Livio Salvadori, Alfredo Zappa stampa printing Tecnostampa industria...

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Percorsi in ceramica 33 - Grand Prix-3

Grand Prix 2013-2015 Premiati a Venezia i vincitori The 2013-2015 Grand Prix Awards Ceremony in Venice La decima edizione del Grand Prix Casalgrande Padana si conclude ufficialmente con la cerimonia di premiazione venerdì 27 maggio 2016 nella prestigiosa Aula Magna dell’Università IUAV di Venezia, nel cuore della storica sede del Complesso dei Tolentini. Ospite d’onore dell’evento, l’architetto Simone Sfriso - TAMassociati con una lecture che simbolicamente traccia un trait d’union ideale tra il Concorso e le tematiche proposte dalla 15. Mostra Internazionale d’Architettura della Biennale di...

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Percorsi in ceramica 33 - Grand Prix-4

Grand Prix 2013-2015 10x25 Oltre venticinque anni di storia, più di millecinquecento progetti provenienti dai cinque continenti: questo è Grand Prix, Concorso Internazionale di Architettura ideato da Casalgrande Padana, giunto quest’anno alla decima edizione. Osservatorio privilegiato sull’utilizzo della ceramica e lo sviluppo della ricerca progettuale e costruttiva dell’intero settore, Grand Prix è un’operazione culturale di successo, cresciuta e sviluppatasi nel tempo, fino ad assumere un ruolo di autorevole riferimento, grazie al livello delle realizzazioni in concorso e al contributo di voci...

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Percorsi in ceramica 33 - Grand Prix-5

concretamente e compiutamente realizzate, presenta effettive difficoltà e Creative Book resistenze nella disponibilità dei destinatari a sostenere l’impegno, anche I risultati di ogni edizione del Grand Prix vengono raccolti nel Creative Book, una proposta editoriale di Casalgrande Padana che nelle ultime sette edizioni è stata realizzata insieme a Casabella, prestigiosa rivista internazionale di architettura, da oltre ottant’anni protagonista del dibattito culturale sui temi del progetto. Concepito essenzialmente come strumento di lavoro per il professionista, il volume, che si presenta in una...

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Percorsi in ceramica 33 - Grand Prix-6

Grand Prix 2013-2015 L’evoluzione del prodotto ceramico ha accompagnato la storia di Grand Prix determinando nuovi approcci progettuali e nuove modalità applicative. Come è cambiato l’utilizzo della ceramica nei vari ambiti d’intervento tipologico? Questo concorso, fra le finalità già citate, ha anche il merito di costituire, negli anni, una preziosa documentazione fotografica e cartacea che segnerà l’evoluzione nel tempo del prodotto ceramico e delle sue applicazioni. Un patrimonio, insieme culturale e tecnico, a disposizione delle tante persone che hanno fatto parte della realtà produttiva...

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Percorsi in ceramica 33 - Grand Prix-7

10x25 Over twenty-five years of history and 1500 projects from five continents. This is the Casalgrande Padana International Architecture Grand Prix, which celebrates its tenth edition. The Grand Prix is a privileged observatory of the use of ceramics and the development of design and construction-related research within the entire sector. A successful cultural initiative that has grown over time, becoming a must-go event, thanks to the level of the competing projects and the contribution of distinguished personalities from the world of design, critique, academia, and communication. Franco Manfredini...

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Percorsi in ceramica 33 - Grand Prix-8

Grand Prix 2013-2015 submitting all the documentation required by the rules. This is one of the reasons that make us even prouder of the success of this initiative, which has even found a few copycats over the years, who, however, have never overshadowed the prestige of Casalgrande Padana’s Grand Prix. Edition after edition, it has become one of the most important and popular architectural competitions, drawing a lot of attention from the industry-related media. What emerges is a strong internationalisation. The Grand Prix has become a true observatory on a global scale. What are the emerging...

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of the Grand Prix, opening the way for new design approaches and new applications. How has the use of this material changed in the various fields of intervention? This competition also has the merit of providing precious photographic and hardcopy documents which mark the evolution of ceramics and their application over time. A cultural and technical heritage at the disposal of all those who have been part of the casalgrande Padana family and all those who are interested in the world of architecture and interior design. How much has this direct dialogue with the world of architecture and research...

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Percorsi in ceramica 33 - Grand Prix-10

centri commerciali shopping centres edilizia pubblica e dei servizi, edilizia industriale buildings for public functions and services, industrial buildings edilizia residenziale residential buildings

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Percorsi in ceramica 33 - Grand Prix-11

rivestimenti di facciata, pavimentazioni esterne façade coverings, external floorings grandprix tenth edition 2013/2015 concorso internazionale di architettura international architecture contest piscine swimming pools

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Percorsi in ceramica 33 - Grand Prix-12

GRAND PRiX 2013-2015L’Universita IUAV di Venezia ospita la cerimonia di premiazione La decima edizione del Grand Prix Casalgrande Padana si e conclusa venerd! 27 maggio 2016 con la cerimonia di premiazione, presso I’Aula Magna dell’Universita IUAV di Venezia, all’interno del prestigioso Complesso monumentale dei Tolentini Oltre 150 i progettisti candidati alla fase finale del concorso, provenienti da tutto il mondo, con proposte di elevato livello qualitativo, a dimostrazione della crescente diffusione e valorizzazione del materiale ceramico nell’ambito delle costruzioni. Lo testimoniano i luoghi...

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