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FMG SUSTAINS ARCHITECTURE
FMG Fabbrica Marmi e Graniti is at the London Festival of Architecture. Here as partner in Sustainab.Italy - Energies for Italian Architecture, it will be following the panel discussions scheduled from 24th June which, as the curators Luca Molinari with Alessandro D’Onofrio explain, “are intended to provide an open, direct exchange of ideas between Italy and Britain on the subject of sustainable architectural design”.
Programme of Panel Discussions (London, Italian Cultural Institute):
24th June
Luca Molinari
Alessandro D’Onofrio
Pippo Ciorra
Sam Jacob
16th September
Caruso S. John
Ash&Sakula
Cherubino Gambardella
16th September
Caruso S. John
Ash&Sakula
Cherubino Gambardella
FMG Fabbrica Marmi e Graniti’s presence at Sustainab.Italy - Energies for Italian Architecture is a natural consequence of the company’s commitment to supporting and promoting architecture, starting with “SPAZIO FMG for architecture” (Milan, Via Bergognone 27), the gallery and cultural project curated by Luca Molinari which serves as an open space for exhibitions and discussions in the world of architecture, through a packed scheduled of exhibitions. It is here that, following on from its support for and participation in Sustainab.Italy, in autumn 2008 FMG Fabbrica Marmi e Graniti will be hosting “London calling”, an exhibition of the work of four up-and-coming British architects.
FMG Fabbrica Marmi e Graniti is also main sponsor of the XXIII World Architecture Congress. Here, from 29th June to 3rd July, it will be presenting FMGxtreme, projects by Lot-EK, Aldo Cibic and Italo Rota: futuristic eco-sustainable environments intended to trigger in-depth reflection on the future of architecture.
“Participation in the panel discussions of Sustainab.Italy - Energies for Italian Architecture is absolutely in line with the FMG philosophy,” comments Massimiliano Righi, FMG Marketing Manager. “The company’s entire range of marbles, granites, stones and travertines is produced with complete respect for the environment, prioritising healthy building and living.”
FMG is at Sustainab.Italy to publicise the innovativeness and experience of Italian architecture in the area of sustainability. The topic has always been dear to FMG Fabbrica Marmi e Graniti: it was the first Italian firm to achieve biocompatibility certification from the ANAB (Italian bioecological architecture association), and it has received international approval from the IBO (Austrian institute for bioecological architecture) and the IBN (Neubeum Institute for bioecological architecture).
Sustainab.Italy - Energies for Italian Architecture is coordinated by the Italian Ministry of Cultural Heritage and Activities in collaboration with the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Italian Cultural Institute in London, and provides an overview of innovative sustainable architecture projects in Italy. The curators Luca Molinari and Alessandro d’Onofrio have selected 41 projects to act as Italian ambassadors at the most innovative, dynamic, multi-faceted architectural event.
Panel Members
Pippo Ciorra
Architect and Associate Professor at the Ascoli Piceno Faculty of Architecture, he writes for a large number of journals and is the author of many publications. His principal works and projects include the realisation of a small Ecomusée of the Casamance in Senegal, the renovation of the Nuovo Sacher cinema in Rome, the restoration of the Villa Favorita at Ancona, the project for 38 homes in the Q3 district, also in Ancona, and the ex-Eden building at Senigallia.
Sam Jacob
Architect, director of the London firm, Fashion Architecture Taste, editor of the journal Contemporary, he has lectured at some of the most important architecture faculties in Europe and the USA. With FAT, he has brought various projects to fruition, including the Sint Lucas Academy, the Bentley library, and the Islington Square apartments.
Caruso St. John
One of the city’s most important architecture firms, in business since 1990, it has been nominated for the Stirling Prize on several occasions. Its best known projects include the Barbican Hall: Acoustic Canopy + Ceiling, Barbican centre, London, Gagosian Gallery, London, winner of the RIBA Award 2006, Museum of Childhood: Refurbishment - V&A, London.
Ash&Sakula
A young, up-and-coming London firm whose projects feature the large-scale use of recycled and low budget materials. Their most interesting projects include Peabody, innovative affordable housing, London, and the Bird Wing conservatory, London, winner of the RIBA Award for Architecture 1997.
FOA, Foreign Office Architects
Founded in 1993 by Alejandro Zaera Polo & Farshid Moussavi, its most important projects include the Yokohama International Port Terminal, Japan, Aerospace Valley project, Toulouse, BBC Music Centre, London.
Cherubino Gambardella
A professor and architect, he designs and builds mainly in Italy. He is the author of a large number of publications and books, and his most interesting projects include the Casa d'Oro at Montesarchio, and "Kunsthal" Mostra d'Oltremare, Naples, winner of the Medaglia d’Oro Award in 2002.
Mario Cucinella
Founded in 1992, this design firm now has solid experience in architecture, research and industrial design. Its most important projects include the Bologna City Council building, Wexford County Council building, and the SIEEB – Sino-Italian Ecological and Energy Efficient Building, Beijing.
Metrogramma
One of the most interesting, youngest firms on the Italian scene, it is responsible for a variety of projects focusing on the contemporary city, at present and in the future. Completed projects include the Domus Male, Bolzano and the preparatory work for the new Milan city plan. In June 2004 the President of Italy awarded Mr Boschetti, representing the firm, the Italian bronze medal for culture and art.
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06.18.2008
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