An exceptional achievement both for the Italian ceramic industry and for Cersaie, the world’s foremost exhibition of ceramic tile and bathroom furnishings which has been collaborating with ADI and its Emilia-Romagna Observatory for more than seven years.

Les chiffres du Cersaie 2021, le Salon International de la Céramique pour l’Architecture et des Ameublements pour salles de bains, qui s’est tenu à Bologne la dernière semaine de septembre confirme la centralité de cet événement dans le paysage mondial.

To possibly offset the dreariness of the pandemic, this year’s edition of Cersaie, the International Exhibition of Ceramics Tile and Bathroom Furnishings - which took place in Bologna, Italy at the end of September - was popping with exuberant colors, intricate patterns, and tactile surfaces.

Floral decorations, continuity between interiors and exteriors, 3D effects, a natural material look and pictorial surfaces are among the recurring themes in the world of ceramic tiles.

Well-being and safety are the two main bathroom design trends in evidence at Cersaie 2021. Nature is closely connected with both, combining a visual sensation of calm with the sense of reassurance that comes from projects with a low environmental footprint.

Safe participation was ensured by the Green Pass. The exhibition offered an extensive programme of cultural initiatives and events. The Contract Hall and Cersaie Digital were the new features of this year's show.

The innovative strategy of bringing together all segments of the downstream value chain at a single event has played a key role in the success of Cersaie, the International Exhibition of Ceramic Tile and Bathroom Furnishings.

Eleven famous architecture firms, after conversations in 2020 in digital mode, finally meet in person at Cersaie to discuss the theme of "travelling again"

A spotlight on young people, inclusion, nature, suburbs and creativity at the exhibition G124 Renzo Piano at Cersaie 2021

The importance of the tactile and sensorial aspects of architecture was the key theme explored by the two internationally renowned architects who addressed the conference “Sensitive Architecture” at Cersaie 2021.