For those with no concrete plans for the end of September, a visit to the Marmomac Natural Stone Trade Fair in Verona could prove a worthy pilgrimage. The buzz around this international interiors event, which attracted 47,000 visitors last year, is higher than ever this year as it prepares for its most dynamic exhibition yet.
The fair will take place at the Veronafiere Exhibition Centre from 26-29 September, and with Marmomac’s increasingly broad horizons comes a diverse and compelling programme – your ticket will grant you access to internationally accredited professional training and art, architecture and design exhibitions, as well as insight into emerging trends and advances in technology.
This year, Hall 1 at the venue will be dedicated to the concept ‘A Matter of Stone’ – the result of a collaboration between Marmomac and ELLE Decor Italia, who have joined forces to curate a space designed to appeal to all, with tips and advice for the architect, planner and interior designer, as well as the marble worker and distributor. This showcase will demonstrate the versatility and various applications of the product, providing education and encouragement for projects of all sizes.
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The show-stopping pavillion will feature striking cladded facade that rises into three triangular totems – or ‘arrows’ – to usher you inside. Under the instruction of Calvi Brambilla, the interior architects entrusted to bring ELLE Decor's vision to life, stands will wind their way along a unique circular path, then diverge into three more relaxed areas where you can pause for moments of respite. Alongside a cinema screening in which marble ‘plays a scenographic and emotional role’, there will also be a restaurant for vital refuelling, and a lounge for informal meetings.
Throughout the wider arena – spanning 12 pavillions and further external areas – there will be more than 1,200 varieties of material on display, from unhewn blocks and slabs to processed stone, meaning that inspiration will be forthcoming for everyone, whether distributor, designer or anywhere in between.
It’s even possible to extend your Marmomac experience via the Marmomac Plus portal, an evolution of the online catalogue that offers various promotions and opportunities for engaging with the community ahead of the four-day event.
Unsurprisingly, given its reputation, Marmomac is a global affair that attracts talent from all around the world. Last year, a total of 1,200 exhibitors and aficionados from 131 countries were in attendance – a prime opportunity for networking, wherever your interest along the supply chain lies.
Find out more and plan your visit at marmomac.com
