Exhibitions Guide to the International Bathroom Exhibition 2024: previewing Pavilions 6 and 10 Add to bookmarks Ph. Delfino Sisto Legnani Previews of the exhibition devoted to the bathroom world in the round – new departures, trends and ideas in the name of relaxation and wellbeing Bathrooms are in constant evolution. The space devoted to wellbeing and relaxation par excellence is becoming more and more versatile, marrying new functions and integrating technological components capable of improving quality of life. Materials research takes in wood and steel, by way of glass, natural stone and much more besides at the 2024 International Bathroom Exhibition in Pavilions 6 and 10 from 16th to 21st April. Sustainability is increasingly to the fore in innovative solutions, with regard to both form and function, making for greater water saving, geared to cutting consumption, which goes hand-in-hand with lower environmental impact. The ongoing research being done by the sectoral companies translates into technological proposals that enable water flow to be optimised, without sacrificing ease of use and good looks. Pavilions 6 and 10 will be hosting companies such as Fratelli Fantini, Roca, Laufen, Vismaravetro, Tubes Radiatori, Ceramica Cielo, Kohler and Novello, amongst others. Check out all the exhibitors in Pavilions 6 and 10 The themes of environmental awareness and responsibility will form the heart of a special project curated by a design studio data visualisation expert, with input from a multidisciplinary design studio and an Italian artist. It will focus on each stage of the value chain, from production processes to resource efficiency, by way of the implementation of innovative consumption monitoring devices to good individual practices. In this context, sustainability doesn’t just represent a goal but a constantly evolving gradual path, involving many steps that enable its development to be gauged.
Stories The holiday library. 5 important books to savor tranquilly From Robert Wilson’s chairs to fables about the Castiglioni brothers. From the Compasso d’Oro to Beatrice Leanza’s thoughts and a bookazine on luxury. Essential reading for all those with a passion for the topic. Patrizia Malfatti
Exhibitions The latest outdoor furnishing, championing sustainability, material and colour Comfortable and sustainable, outdoor furnishing lends itself to many different interpretations, channelling innovation and constantly evolving aesthetics Marilena Pitino
Stories The biology of light, according to Manuel Spitschan What does chronobiology have to do with design? Manuel Spitschan, professor at the Technische Universität München, explains why light is essential to our well-being. And why designers should know more about it to design better. Giulia Zappa
