40th Edition of Cersaie 2023

A conference will be held on Thursday 28 September at 11:00 am in the Palazzo dei Congressi in Bologna as part of Cersaie’s Building, Dwelling, Thinking programme to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Jørn Utzon’s Sydney Opera House (1973-2023), one of the most innovative works of modern architecture to make extensive use of ceramic tiles. Ceramic tiles have often been considered no more than a finishing material in construction projects, but a closer look at many great works of contemporary architecture reveals their capacity for experimentation and their ability to lend an original character to the works. One of these is the Sydney Opera House. The Sydney Opera House was built using predominantly concrete, granite, glass and ceramic materials. The famous white sails made of steel-reinforced precast concrete are clad with more than 1 million glazed ceramic tiles designed by Utzon in collaboration with the Swedish ceramic tile producer Höganäs. French architecture critic and historian Françoise Fromonot will discuss this extraordinary experiment, giving participants a unique opportunity to find out more about a great work that has become one of the landmarks of modern architecture and is celebrated in particular for its use of ceramic tiles. Welcome to The Tiles of India YouTube channel. On this channel, you will find a variety of videos on tile tips, tile installation tips, tile and décor trends, interior design trends, architecture, the latest tile products, interviews with tile dealers and showroom tours, leading tile brands interviews and stories and short videos. Read more stories and content like this by following our YouTube channel. We hope you will enjoy our content and give your feedback. Our website: https://www.thetilesofindia.com Must Watch Interview with the former ICCTAS Chairman: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LAovKS7Qt1s Must-See Interview with RAK Ceramics India CEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=luy9z2yUspo