In addition to standing out for their diversity of colors, textures, and patterns that captivate architects and designers, natural stones are gaining more and more prominence in the market for combining beauty and sustainability.
Among the factors that make natural stone eco-friendly are being a natural resource; resistant and durable; low maintenance; reusable; and extracted and processed following very strict environmental laws, among many others.
Sustainability and well-being: creating furniture and signature pieces with natural stones. The theme of the lecture, moderated by Guilherme Amorozo, Content Director of Casa Vogue, was “Sustainability and well-being: creating furniture and signature pieces with natural stones,” featuring the presence of Lucas Recchia, architect and designer, and Renata Malenza, director of Brasigran. The company’s booth showcased exclusive furniture designs and decorative pieces at the fair. “I see no limits for the use of rocks: in design, in decor, in cladding, and also in reuse,” said Renata.
Lucas Recchia shared his journey in the industry: “My dream was to work with stones, so I started looking for partners in the market to meet this demand, and at that time, there was no one who could make furniture. That’s when I found Renata along the way.”
The issue of the longevity of stone was also emphasized, making the pieces highly timeless. In addition to sustainability, rocks provide a sophisticated and versatile design, bringing a natural ambiance to the places where they are applied, catering to various styles of decoration.
During the panel, it was also emphasized that the use of natural stones in design brings sophistication to both indoor and outdoor environments. They also allow for the exchange of strong and natural energy, bringing a bit of nature into the surroundings, creating a lighter, more pleasant, productive, and happy atmosphere.
Check out the schedule for the Sesi Senai Stone Summit Arena:
February 1st:
14h30 – From abstraction to form: exploring creative imagination through natural stones. Guests: Leo Shehtman, architect and designer; Guilherme Amorozo, Casa Vogue Content Director; and Schelbe Veghini, director of Cajugram.
15h45 – Matarazzo City. Guests: Marcelo Zicarelli, commercial director of Michelangelo, and Miriam Addor, architect, and urban planner.
5:00pm Stone Retreats: how luxury hotels and homes embrace the authenticity of natural stones. Guests: Guilherme Amorozo, Casa Vogue Content Director; Davi Bastos, architect and urban planner; and Rodrigo Toledo, Sales Director at Santo Antonio.
February 2nd:
13h – Aerial mapping in mining: advances with drones in the era of digital transformation, with Reinaldo Baldotto Ribeiro Filho.
15h – From the ground to success: tracing the credit route in the world of ornamental rocks, with Ezequiel Loureiro Nascimento, commercial and relationship manager at Bandes.
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Event: Vitoria Stone Fair 2024
Date: January 30 to February 2, 2024
Hours: from Tuesday to Thursday, from 10h to 19h, Friday, from 10h to 16h
Official Opening: January 30 (Tuesday), at 11h
Location: Pavilhão de Carapina, Serra, Espírito Santo, Brazil
Organization: Vitoria Stone Fair is organized by Milanez & Milaneze, with promotion from Sindirochas, Cetemag, and Centrorochas. The event is sponsored by Sicoob 35 years, FINDES SESI SENAI, Caixa Econômica Federal, and the Federal Government, as well as Banestes, Banco BS2, Vitória City Hall, Bandes, and CREA-ES. It also receives support from It’s Natural, Rede Vitória, Apex Partners, Folha Business, Futura, SEBRAE, Grupo Coroa, Cachoeiro de Itapemirim City Hall, and the Secretary of Science, Technology, Innovation, and Professional Education of the Government of the State of Espírito Santo.
