Expo Revestir Closes with Surprising Success

Held from March 1 to 4, 2016, at the Transamerica Expo Center in São Paulo, the 14th edition of EXPO REVESTIR closed with more than 63 thousand professionals and a record international attendance. Another highlight was a 6.5% increase in unique visits, i.e. new professionals that were at the fair only once during the period.

According to Antonio Carlos Kieling, president of EXPO REVESTIR and superintendent of ANFACER, "this was undoubtedly the largest of all the editions and a milestone for business in 2016, especially in relation to the increase in exports from the sector."

"Expo Revestir's success is due to the undeniable recognition of its performance by visitors and exhibitors, who identify it as the most qualified business and content platform in the sector," says Lauro Andrade Filho, general director of the events. Together with the fair, the INTERNATIONAL ARCHITECTURE AND CONSTRUCTION FORUM was held, composed of five thematic events simultaneous to the fair. More than 3 thousand highly qualified professionals attended the lectures by big national and international names.

WORLD STARS ON THE FINAL DAY OF THE INTERNATIONAL ARCHITECTURE AND CONSTRUCTION FORUM

The 14th FORUM brought together, on the last day of EXPO REVESTIR, great international personalities such as Ron Arad (Israel) and Stephen Barrett (England) who spoke on Architects' Day.

The program began with the Asbea Panel, led by Architect Miriam Addor, President of AsBEA and Architect Haroldo Pinheiro, President of CAU/BR, who launched the Architect and Urbanist Guide and received architects Vicente Giffoni and Henrique Cambiaghi for a debate on the applicability of the Guide and its importance for architecture. It is worth mentioning the participation of the cartoonist Paulo Caruso, who drew numerous caricatures of those present at the debate.

Stephen Barret (England), partner of the renowned architect and Pritzker Prize winner Richard Rogers, from Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners, took the stage at the Forum. Stephen is a graduate of the Bartlett School of Architecture in London and has signed important projects such as the Bordeaux Courts, France; Terminal 4 of Barajas; Satellite, Madrid, and also the new control tower of Heathrow Airport. Stephen led a multi-disciplinary team participating in the international consultancy on the future of metropolitan Paris ("Le Grand Paris").

Next, the architect and designer Ron Arad (Israel) enchanted the audience by showing the result of years of work, daring and creativity when he presented works that have already entered the history of architecture, such as the Holon Design Museum, the Tel-Aviv Opera House, both in Tel Aviv (Israel), the Vallarta Towers, in Guadalajara (Mexico), and the Mediacite, in Liege (Belgium).

SUSTAINABLE COVERINGS AND INNOVATION IN FINISHINGS

Shiny, satiny, textured and with a surprising colour palette, the coverings launched at the 14th EXPO REVESTIR surprise with the infinite possibilities for use in the home.

Among the trends are the finishes that have gained various polishes and even resistance to UV rays. The various options also include acoustic coatings that, in addition to bringing comfort, are fire-resistant and allow creative compositions by the rich colour palette.

LARGE FORMATS: SEAMLESS AND GUARANTEED AESTHETICS

The maxiformats are here to stay and are increasingly gaining the taste of professionals for their aesthetic qualities and the possibility of minimal amendments between the plates. Among the new products it is possible to find the most varied formats and sizes (45,3cm x 75,8cm; 75cm x 150cm; 60,4cm x 121cm; 60cm x 60cm; 79,7cm x 79,7 cm; 90cm x 90cm) or even the extra large ones (89cm x 89cm) for walls and floors.

HAPPENED ON THE LAST DAY OF EXPO REVESTIR

BEST IN SHOW - CERAMICS OF BRAZIL" AWARD REVEALS THE BEST CERAMICS AND LAUNCHES THE GRAND PRIZE FOR ARCHITECTS AND INTERIOR DESIGNERS

In order to highlight even more the national products of high added value, ANFACER (National Association of Manufacturers of Ceramics for Wall Tiles, Sanitary Ware and Congeners), an entity that represents the sector nationally and internationally, in partnership with Apex-Brasil (Brazilian Agency for the Promotion of Exports and Investments) created the "Best in Show - Ceramics of Brazil" Award.

The award, which is in its second edition, elects the best lines in distinct categories and counted with the curatorship of journalist and design critic Marcelo Lima and a highly qualified jury, composed of 11 communication professionals, who work in the architecture and decoration segment: Alexandre Ferreira (Editorial Director of Casa Claudia magazine), Allex Colontonio (Editorial Director of Kaza magazine), Célia Paccini (Editor of Casa Mix magazine), Clarissa Schneider (Editor-in-Chief of Bamboo magazine), Fernando Serapião (Editor of Monolito magazine), Regina Galvão (Editor of Casa Claudia Luxo magazine), Simone Quintas (Editorial Director of Casa e Jardim magazine), Artur de Andrade (Editor-in-Chief of Casa Vogue magazine); Amanda Reis (Director of ArchDaily); Sandra Laise (Editorial Director of Casa e Mercado magazine) and Fernando Mungioli (Publisher of Projeto Design magazine).

This year, Best In Show presents another innovation: the Grand Prize for Architects and Interior Designers, with a jury of professionals composed by the architects Brunete Fraccaroli, Diego Revollo, Fernando Fortes, David Bastos, Fernanda Marques and Patricia Martinez and the interior designers: Joia Bergamo, Renata Amaral, Marcelo Rosenbaum and Marco Aurélio Viterbo.

Check out the winners:

Ceramic/Porcelanato - Floor: Decortiles
Ceramic/Porcelanato - Wall: Cerâmica Portinari
Ceramic/Porcelanato - Façade: Pointer
Mosaics: Eliane Revestimentos
Special Pieces: Portobello
Tiles: NGK
Sustainability: Lepri
Innovation in tile Ceramics: Cejatel
Ceramic Tiles - Bowls: Deca
Ceramic Tiles - Basins: Roca

GRAND PRIZE OF ARCHITECTS AND INTERIOR DESIGNERS
Ceramics: Pointer
Crockery: Deca

INDIO DA COSTA: ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN BETWEEN FATHER AND SON

The Rio de Janeiro architect Luiz Eduardo Indio da Costa presented a lecture alongside his son, the designer Guto Indio da Costa and discussed some of the main works developed over the last 20 years of multidisciplinary partnership. The duo also held the pre-launch of the book Indio da Costa, Ar como Arquitetura, a new book in São Paulo, which brings together some of the architect's main residential, institutional and urban projects over the last ten years, with detailed descriptions, sketches and photographs.

HIGH DESIGN EXPO: packed minitalks and lots of content at the booth every day

More than twenty minitalks in four days of the DESIGN TRENDS program made the booth at High Design - Home & Office Expo one of the most sought after when it comes to design content. Today, the series was closed with designers Rodrigo Ambrosio, Rahyja Afrange, Bianca Barbato and Lair Reis. The high-end furniture and solutions fair for architects and interior designers takes place from August 9-11, 2016, in São Paulo. To stay abreast of the latest news, visit highdesignexpo.com

RUY OHTAKE HOSTS A CHAT

On the last day of EXPO REVESTIR, DECA received architect Ruy Ohtake, in the bleachers of the booth, for a chat about his works.

Saint-Gobain Architecture Prize focuses on sustainability

The Saint-Gobain Architecture Award - Sustainable Habitat, in its third edition, recognizes projects and raises awareness about the importance of sustainability for the sector. "This award highlights to the market the relevance of construction materials and stimulates creativity," reveals Thierry Fournier, president of Saint Gobain Brazil.

TECNARGILLA BRASIL FORUM PRESENTS INNOVATIONS FOR THE CERAMIC SECTOR

Also held on the last day of the 14th EXPO REVESTIR, Tecnargilla Brasil received renowned speakers to address important issues for the ceramic industry such as New ceramic tiles that improve energy efficiency in buildings: incorporation of materials with phase change - PCM, conducted by Dr. Helio Jorge - Researcher at the Center for Ceramic and Glass Technology - CTCV.

The theme "The role of additives in manufacturing: a revolution arriving in Brazil", by Daniel Vivona - Director of Neos Ceramic and Technological frontiers: dry porcelain tiles and photovoltaic ceramics was presented by Dr. Fabio G. Melchiades - Engineer, Master and Doctor in Materials Engineering, with emphasis on ceramic tiles.

Finally, the subject, Prepares: new vacuum water absorption method, by Dr. Ana Paula Menegazzo - Superintendent of the Brazilian Ceramic Centre - CCB.

EXPO REVESTIR 2017 The next edition is already confirmed for the period from 07 to 10 March 2017. See you there!