Ceramics of Italy celebrates the legacy of tile at Coverings 2019 CERAMICS OF ITALY For the 2019 edition of Coverings, the Italian Pavilion will showcase a vast array of cutting-edge tile and installation products in over 75 booths from Ceramics of Italy member companies, while offer- ing a delicious respite for attend- ees in Ceramics of Italy’s central stand. Coinciding with the 30th anniversary of the show, the Italian Association of Ceramics will also introduce a new two-volume book, Mater Ceramica, that delves into the history of ceramics and Italian tile design over the past 70 years, which will serve as an invaluable resource to the industry. Strada Dinamica In the middle of the Italian Pavilion, attendees will find the Ceramics of Italy booth “Strada Dinamica” situated like an open piazza. In fact, the designers at e+i studio modeled the exhibit after a lively Italian streetscape with standing communal tables, land- scaped benches, and a coffee bar and café, all clad in tile to demon- strate the versatility and durability of Italian products. The floor, set on a raised system by Newfloor, is constructed from grey, large-format porcelain tile from Lea Ceramiche while the curvilinear furnish- ings are custom cut from Florim’s Magnum Oversize tiles. The space serves as the perfect meeting point for attendees to network over cof- fee or take a break from the trade- show floor. It also houses an infor- mation kiosk where visitors can learn more about exhibitors in the Italian pavilion and initiatives the Italian industry is supporting to The Italian Pavilion will showcase a vast array of cutting-edge tile and installation products in over 75 booths from Ceramics of Italy member companies. The Italian Association of Ceramics will introduce a new two-volume book, Mater Ceramica, that delves into the history of ceram- ics and Italian tile design over the past 70 years. 80 TileLetter | 2019