The shapes of marble

In the context of WP2 of the Afam Grand Tour, with the aim of enhancing the made in Italy, LABA Brescia is organizing a scientific conference related to the use of marble and stone materials in art and design. The conference, entitled: ‘ The Shapes of Marble. Made in Italy between Art and Design ‘, will be held on Thursday, March 13, at the Santa Giulia Auditorium in Brescia, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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The initiative is accredited to the issuance of n.7 cfp for Architects P.P.C.

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The conference is developed along three strands of scientific and artistic analysis and research, for which three panels have been organized:

1. The sustainability and processing techniques of marble and stone materials
2. The use of marble and stone materials in the context of Interior and Project Design
3. Design and research interpreted by students

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The first two macro-themes are developed through talks by experts in the field, while the third panel presents students’ artistic research.

The first panel examines modern processing techniques for marble and stone materials in general, with specific attention to the problem of sustainability, recycling and reuse of dust in artistic and industrial processing. The scientific objective of the second panel is to study the current state of artistic productions in the field of design, focusing on those productions that make use of Italian marble, to analyze the relationship between the material component and the artistic and instrumental value of the product. The third panel honors students’ artistic research, presenting selected works in which marble is a central design element in the fields of Project and Land Design.

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‘Sustainability and Processing’ Panel – Slot: 1h30′

Panel participants:

– Shining Stone: the Brescian excellence of Botticino – Maurizio Bettinzoli, architect, coordinator of the Botticino Marble Museum

– Cornerstone: from quarry to project – Fabio Bonardi, geologist, technical manager Marmi Ghirardi

– Philosopher’s Stone: creativity and new perspectives in the world of stoneware – Diego Crestani, Product & RD Manager, Margraf – Taco Langius, designer and LABA lecturer

– Moderation: Lorena De Agostini, architect and LABA lecturer

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Panel ‘Marble in Interior and Project Design’ – Slot: 1h30′

– Studiopepe – Marble as a symbolic material that combines traditional craftsmanship and contemporary design. The talk will focus on its role in today’s culture, exploring durability, sustainability, and how marble can be integrated into time- and environmentally-friendly design.

– Attila Veress (Luce di Carrara) – The talk will present Luce di Carrara’s corporate vision, where marble is transformed into a central element for brand identity. Through the “Living Marble” philosophy, the company blends technology, creativity and materials to bring marble into innovative contexts while maintaining its essence.

– Alex Bombardieri – An artistic journey through marble, exploring its evolution from the 20th century to the early 2000s. The focus will be on the dialogue between sculptural tradition and new artistic expressions, with a reflection on its role in contemporary art.

– Moderation: Paola Fraboni

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The design and research of LABA students – Slot 1h

– Elisabetta Roselli – Designing marble, a dialogue between designer and industry. My experience in the Antolini Project Division.

– Giorgio Valli and Nicolò Mandelli – ECHO, project for the enhancement of the Botticino Ecomuseum. Master’s Thesis Project, Interior and Green Design, Laba

– Luca Adami and Terry Aidoo – IMMORTAL MOVEMENTS, the unshakable fluidity of marble. Winner project of “The Sustainable Lightness of Marble” contest, a.a. ’23/’24, collaboration between Laba and Marmi Ghirardi.

– Ambra Verzeletti, Asia Periotto, Asia Rocca and Federica Battaglia – KYBOS, a new entrance for the Botticino Marble Museum. Winner project of the contest “the forms of marble” Land Design category, a.y. ’24/’25.

– Marina Lazzarini and Marta Mazzetti – NEXO, urban furniture for youth gathering areas, made of new materials obtained from marble processing waste. Winner project of the contest “the shapes of marble” Industrial Design category, a.a. ’24/’25.

– Lorenzo Ferrari and Stefania Schivardi – RIMARMO, application for the recovery and valorization of waste from marble mining, industrial and artisanal processing. Jury special mention, “the shapes of marble” contest, a.y. ’24/’25.

– Moderation: Emma Chiari

Theme

Local excellence for Made in Italy

WP2 | FASE 1: CREATING IN ITALY

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