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TOPIC OF THE ISSUEEVERYTHING ABOUT RUSSIA'S LEADING EXHIBITION

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEWS64 Laticrete (USA)65 I-Dea (Italy)66 Ambiance Bain (France)

BUSINESS PROGRAMME59 MosBuild 2014 exhibition calendar Master classes:60 Stanislav Orekhov62 Oleg Karlson

DESIGNERS51 Paola Navone52 SebAckerztaff53 L+R Palomba 54 Jan Bjarnhag55 Nevio Tellatin

PROJECTS40 HomespasinInfinitystyle68 Top 10 bathroom interiors76 Library and references

NEW PRODUCTS OF MOSBUILD CERSANEX10 Ceramics. 2014 season. Luxury of nature trend20 Stone: The 'eternal' material 24 Sanitaryware: Mixer taps, bathtubs, accessories32 Furniture for the bathroom36 Saunas and shower cabins

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Managing EditorRuzanna Sarkisova

Cover photo: Laufen collections

#4 / APRIL - OCTOBER 2014

THE START OF THE BUILDING SEASON

Founder: ITE Group plc.Publisher: The ITE Group

Managing editor: Ruzanna SARKISOVAEditor in Chief: Tatiana ONEGINAJournalist: Anastasia SMOLINA Svetlana KOROLEVATranslation: Tim WOODHEADDesigner: Olesya CHISTIAKOVA Anastasiya DUBININAWeb support: Aleksey GOMOLOVProofreader: Svetlana BYCHKOVA

Contact Details: ITE LLC Moscow, 129164, Moscow, Zubarev per., 15, p. 1Tel.: +7 (495) 935-73-50 +7 (495) 788-55-85 Fax: +7 (495) 935–73–51Web-site: www.mosbuild.comFeedback & Advertising Enquiries: [email protected]: more than 370 000 industry professionals

The start of the season brings with it updated new products. This is the time when fashion, design, fresh ideas and brilliant design creations are increasingly in play. Leading international manufacturers and designers

will discuss their latest products, latest innovative designs and presentations for the start of MosBuild Cersanex during the second week and the 20th anniversary MosBuild exhibition, which opens on 15 April 2014.The exhibition's second week is preceded by a special issue of CERSANEX Magazine. TThe issue will include features on newcollections, interviews with key people involved in the industry and the new season's current trends. You can also use the magazine to findout about the various events featured in the exhibition'sextremely rich and diverse business programme, which include the conference, 'The ceramic tile market: new methods and technology as a factor for growth', the research conference, 'Natural stone: the market, production methods and uses'. The issue will also feature designs by leading designers who will also be holding workshops and mater classes as part of the MosBuild School. The magazine also features a detailed calender of the MosBuild Cersanexexhibitionthatwillhelpyoutofindyourwayaroundthebusiness programme and the exhibition. We would like to invite anyone interested in the latest designs from all over the world in ceramics, bathroom hardware and stone to continue the construction season with MosBuild, to receive new impressions and to participate in the magical events planned for the exhibition's 20 year anniversary.

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The grout that decorates... your world

Mapei Coloured GroutsBeauty which resists everything.A range of high-quality, highly-functional products rich in colour for internal and external use. Solvent-free, with very low emission level of volatile organic compounds (VOC) and certified in compliance with the most strict international standards. Suitable for all types and formats of floors and walls: ceramic tiles, terracotta, stone material, mosaics and metal. Available as cementitious, grouting paste and epoxy grout. Mapei Coloured Grouts. The choice that completes every project. From Mapei, world leader in the production of grouts and adhesives.

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The colour range of the Cocktail transparent glass mosaic from Spanish brand Ecomosaico stands out for its use of rich and vibrant colours and smoothness of tone. The contrasting colours used in the collection create a paly of light and the pearlescent shine plays withnewcolours,regardlessofthelighting.Thefllormosaics feature the non-slip Antislip coating.

For the brand Gracia Ceramica, UNITILE has launched a new porcelain tile collection (450x110mm), the design of which imitates laminate. Other designs include cut natural stone, natural wood boards, parquet with a differencearrangementofthepieces, 'wildstone',andcutstonewithascuffedeffect.

The glass range of decorating materials from the company Tiger is a new word in interior design. The range features glass tiles, murals, kitchen backsplashes, stained glass and paintings on glass. The products are heat-resistant and are easy to clean.

The company LUX ELEMENTS (Germany) has extensive experience in the production of rigid-foam polystyrene and in using it to manufacture products designed for use in construction, spa centres and 'Wellness' facilities. The product range can also be used for wall cladding, showerinstallations,bathroomsandsports,fitnessand'Wellness' facilities.

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This special issue of the magazine contains useful and up-to-date information on the products, technical designs and equipment as well as the latest product offers in the construction industry from those companies participating in the construction and interior design exhibition MosBuild 2014

EXHIBITION NEWCOMERS pages: 9-39

WasserKRAFT presents its latest product: the Berkel 4869cascademixertap.Thisproductisdifferentinthatthe design and shape of the spout unit have a built-in aerator. The mixer tap units come in high-quality brass with a chrome-nickel coating. The unit's components are from the best European manufacturers: a Sedal (Spain) 35mmcartridgeandflexibleconnection.

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2014 SEASON: TILE TRENDS, THE LUXURY OF NATURE

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Ceramic manufacturers have mastered the art of imitating almost any material and the products newly-released this season, as ex-pected, are stunning in their range and vari-

ety. Whether inspired by stone or wood, the veins of marble or the splendour of mother-of-pearl, a shim-mering surface of water or the roughness of tree bark, thisyear’ssenseofluxuryisfirmlyrootedinnature.

Ceramic tile designers have abandoned all decorative excesses and are now focusing on a product's quality and practicality. The classics are being revisited, this time with a new meaning. Floral relief motifs in simple and elegant linesarecurrentlypopular.Thepopular'wood-effect'cov-erings have returned in newly-available dimensions and a modern design. 'Retro' is again in demand, with its warm shades and black and white geometric patterns, with their rich history and traditions as are fashionable ethnic motifsbasedontheskilfuljuxtapositionofdifferenttypesof wood and natural stone, with ancient shapes and pat-terns embedded in the surface. Full-body'stone-effect'porcelaintilesforexterior

use are now less processed. Interior ceramic tiles are increasinglyreproducingtheeffectofwell-wornpave-ments, revealing grit and pebble fragments. Trendy rough'sand-effect'coveringsaresoftenedbygolden

huesand'stone'effecttiling,withitsnaturalmarbleveins, brings a natural vibe to any interior. The Medi-terranean colour palette is ever present, imbibing the many varied shades of the earth and sea. Soft colour tones and a natural texture acquire

a special charm when reproduced on the product as the'markoftime':chafingandabrasion,chippingandsurface deformation. These shape imperfections are typical of the particular vintage style – a model of warmth and comfort, perfect for living space.

Ceramic mosaic never loses its appeal thanks to the use of new production methods, such as the unique 'monopressocottura', which translates from the Italian as 'single pressing and firing'. The tech-nique is based on the use of dry clay and various glaz-es, which are pressed and bonded together at high pressure.Atemperatureof1200°Candan18hourfir-ing cycle guarantee the product's exceptional durabil-ity and hardwaring strength.

The extensive colour range available allows man-ufacturers to produce items and products that cater for any taste. Contemporary design, however, is dom-inated by a trend towards nature; with this comes the use of natural colour tones, namely beige, light grey, sand, taupe and anthracite.

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2 The Brilliant collection is decorated with shiny threads that are su-perimposedonalightly-embossedglossysurface,whichissoftlikethe most elegant wallpapers. Fashionable colour shades and elegant colour combinations are presented alongside the warming tones of the basic collection. Atlas Concorde (Italy)Expocentre, pavilion 2, hall 1, stand C111

1 Folli Follie ceramic tiles continue to astound. The collection, which includeseightluxuriousshadescomesfinishedintheinnovativeTothcoating,thatblendsperfectlywiththetiles'base,offeringanexclu-sivedecorativefinishthatchangeswhensubjectedtolightandheat.Ceramiche Brennero (Italy)Expocentre, pavilion 2, hall 1, stand C605

6 The Sole wall tiles series does not restrict your creativity. The tiles form an innovational covering that is particuarly striking with its ex-plosive use of colour shades (Tabacco, Sabbia, Buganvilla, Glicine, Bi-anco, Azzurro), shiny surface, hardwaring material and brilliant mosaic. Fap Ceramiche (Italy)Expocentre, pavilion 2, hall 1, stand C203

8 This new product features a playful geometric-shaped pattern, to be included in the various tiles available in the interior decorating range. Laid as a single tile-strip or as a decorative insert feature, this product fully reveals the beauty of ceramics. Fioranese (Italy)Expocentre, pavilion 2, hall 1, stand C117

3 The Vintage collection recreates the warm, welcoming atmosphere of rural wooden buildings and houses. The collection both retains and modernisesthetraditionalmethodsusedinthecraftsindustry,shift-ing into the world of nature. The collection is available in 5 colours andinthreesizeranges::25х100cm,16.5х100cm,15х60cm.Cisa (Italy) Expocentre, pavilion 8, hall 2, stand U1634 Wood-effectceramictilingcanbelaidwithoutusingglueandbind-ing materials. During repair work, the tiles can be laid directly on-tothealreadyexisitingfloortogiveasolid,seamlesssurfacethatisready for immediate use. The tiles retain their appearance for many years and can withstand impact and scratching; they do not change colourandarenotaffectedbysunlight.Del Conca (Italy)Expocentre, pavilion 2, hall 1, stand C207

7 The Royal collection reproduces the warmth and texture of wood very effectively.Theoriginalsquareshapeallowsinteriordesignstobecreat-edthatgobeyondstandardparquetflooring,generatingenchantingde-sign installations. The covering's graphical patterns create a beautiful effectonamonochromefloorandinitstwo-colourcolourscheme.Ceramica Sant’Agostino (Italy)Expocentre, pavilion 2, hall 1, stand C113

5 The EcoDream collection, created using HD digital technology, brings the warmth and comfort of wood to every corner of your home. Sandaloproducesexquisiteandelegantwoodenfloors.ThenewLavarangebringsadefianttonetotheinterior.Novabell (Italy)Expocentre, pavilion 2, hall 1, stand C507

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9 Designers from the Spanish company Grespania have created the Bohemia collection in two colour shades – rich brown and pearl white. The base tile's texture and decorative Valaquia features echo the variegated shades of Murano glass. The tile's glazed surface gives a transparentappearance,enhancingtheoveralllayeringeffect.Grespania (Spanish) Expocentre, pavilion 2, hall 2, stand D609

10 In creating Adore, designers from the Spanish company Newker ex-pressed all their passion for ceramic coatings in this tile. This amazing-ly rich collection does not fail to illicit joy and 'adoration'. With Adore, dissimilar, contrasting colours can be arranged together that are simi-larintermsofinteriorstyleandeffect.Zodiac (Spanish) Expocentre, pavilion 2, hall 3, stand E109

11 The philosphy of Spanish company Ibero Porcelanico is embodied in thePrivilegecollection(30х100).Thecollectionisnoticeableforitsex-tensive colour scheme and tile surfaces like watercolour paint stokes. The colours are light and transparent. Various decorative and mosaic features complete the collection. Ibero Porcelanico (Spanish) Expocentre, pavilion 2, hall 2, stand D209

12 'Ceramic Leafall' is presented by the Spanish company Oset in its ceramicfloortilecoatingcollectionIrati(32,5х32,5).Exactlyimitat-ing the natural shades and patterns of fallen beech leaves, the tiles are able to withstand frost and extreme temperatures; the Irati col-lection will therefore help to preserve the charm of fallen leaves for many years. Oset (Spanish) Expocentre, pavilion 2, hall 2, stand D603

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5 The designers from Fabresa have perfected their traditional approach to design, applying it to theOporto ceramic tile (15х15). The smoothflowinglinesofafloralpatternareinterwovenwithcontrastingshadesof blue and white, making any interior design homely and comfortable. ABK Ceramica Expocentre, pavilion 2, hall 2, stand D619

6 The Nanofantasy Sound collection from Apavisa (Spain) features super-slim porcelain tiles – (4 mm). The tile's pattern is like waves onadigitalsoundtrackimage,givingtheeffectofasinglecoating,achieved by fractionation. Nanofantasy allows you to experiment withdifferenttile layeringandformations,usingseveralshadesofgreyandvariousdifferentsizes(30Х90,15Х90,7,5Х30).Apavisa Expocentre, pavilion 2, hall 2, stand D707

7 The Vodevil collection from Vives (Spain) is a porcelain tile collec-tion(20х20)featuringageometricpattern.VodevilispartofthenewMaisonBohemerange.Thecolourschemeallowsvariousdifferentel-ements of the collection to be combined, making it easy to create a dynamic and interesting interior. Vives Expocentre, pavilion 2, hall 2, stand D310

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16 The ceramic tile manufacturer Ceramica Bardelli's (Italy) DESIGN series deservedly belongs to the category of luxury finishing materials. The collection is unique in its varied selection of decorative scenes. The DESIGN series unites the latest industrial achievements and exquisite artistic techniques. Fans of modern art and design will love the collection.ARTISAN Expocentre, pavilion 2, hall 3, stand E309

17 In the collection LET'S ROCK from Steuler-Fliesen (Germany) music can be heard. ROSSTYLE is again beating the drum and inspiring creativity by offering the series from the collectionJunges Bad. Of the six animals playing music, a group can be picked.Andtocompletethepicture,floortilesinanidenticalcolour scheme are available.ROSSTYLE Expocentre, pavilion 2, hall 3, stand E407

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20 The Monocolor collection of porcelain tiles from theItaliancompanyAbsolutKeramikaoffersaverybright and varied range of decors and patterned tiles with a 'culinary' theme. The collection's rich design creates a special atmosphere, bringing a unique feeling of comfort and warmth to any modern home. ROSSTILE Expocentre, pavilion 2, hall 3, stand E407

18 The designers from the Spanish company Azulev have created the Sea collection in three colours, to help daring lovers of effective contrasts: red, white and black. The bright combination of colours is softened by a 'marine' wave relief over the tiles' glossy surface. The collection also includes porcelain floor tiles in the same range of colours.AzulevExpocentre, pavilion 2, hall 2, stand D313

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19 The pop-art style is fashionable once again, and with it, splashes of bright colours. Designers from the Spanish company Magna have created a ceramic tile collection, perfectly suited to 60s style interior designs. The tiles' glossy surface, bright colours and geometrical-shaped patterning – everything that is most important has been incorporated into the Deco collection. MagnaExpocentre, pavilion 2, hall 2, stand D317

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Each KERAMA MARAZZI collection is full of brightemotions, brilliant ideas and inspiration. It is an ex-citing trip around the world, reflection on historyand culture of different nations and great civiliza-tions along with implementation of modern trendsand popular designer solutions.

In 2013 KERAMA MARAZZI received «Brand №1in Russia» award based on the national voting.The national award of trust introduced over 15 years ago has been one of the most significantand objective ways to estimate brand’s success,proving the product’s reputation and popularity.

The high quality product and dynamic develop-ment of KERAMA MARAZZI are provided by theconstant modernization of the manufacturingprocess, implementing modern technologies andthe newest equipment from the leading Italian pro-ducers, who have been initiating all the innova-tions in this area for many decades.

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Stone is the both most ancient and yet still a modern construction and finishing material. Today, new technology and equipment are helping to satisfy the demands of architects, sculptors and stone-cutters.

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1 MVC - Marmores de Alcobaca Lda is based in Portugal's limestone min-ing industry heartland and produces designs using natural stone. Tiles and tiles from brands such as Vidraco Moleanos, Moca Creme, Calcario Candeeiros, Rosal, Codacal, Gascogne Blue, Atlantic Blue, Figueiras Blue and Alpinina form the company's essential product range. MVC – Marmores de Alcobaca LdaExpocentre, pavilion 8, hall 2, stand U115

2 'Bottichino' marble is the principal product and 'trademark' from Lombardi Marmi – the company produce natural marble at the com-pany quarry in Italy. This stone is valued for its warm shades reminis-cent of ivory and the marble's particular streaky patterns. Breton Expocentre, pavilion 8, hall 2, stand U121

3 Granite blocks and polished granite slabs from Brazil. Aquastone technology is used to process the granite slabs – this technique us-es water applied under high pressure. This processing method retains thestone'sstructure,givesitauniquefinishandmakesthisbrightand beautiful Brazilian granite from Akam possible.PRAGSAExpocentre, pavilion 8, hall 2, stand U305

4 VikostoneRussiaoffersmodernhigh-qualityquartzproducts,man-ufactured using equipment and technology from the world-renowned Italian company Breton. The new colour range perfectly imitates na-ture's natural shades, allowing scope for quartz stone with a wood, glass,metalandplastic-typefinishtobecreated.Vicostone Expocentre, pavilion 8, hall 2, stand U323

5 'Koelgamramor' is Russia's largest marble mining, processing and manufacturing company, producing a wide range of marble products. The marble from the unique 'Koelga' mineral deposit is similar to the Italian'BiancaCarrera'marblestoneintermsofitsdecorativefinish,but the stone is more resistant to the Russian climate in terms of its mechanical, physical and chemical properties. KoelgamramorExpocentre, pavilion 8, hall 2, stand U225

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6Slabs are cut rock formations, stone tiles manufactured as blocks, the surface of which is then polished and heat-treated, giving the product ideal aesthetic and operational properties, as well as retaining the material's original natural pattern.

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6 The Stonex exhibition features a joint exhibition from Stone Cen-tre, the Stone Industry Association. Russia's largest market players in the stone industry are taking part in the event including: Stroyka-men Manufacturing and Trading Company, Dmitrovskiy Kamen, Biry-uza, Koelgamramor and Eurostone Group. Stone Centre, the Stone Industry Association Expocentre, pavilion 8, hall 2, stand U329

8 The Emotions collection brings together various types of stone: marble,sandandlimestone,allwithaspecialfinishimitatingdiffer-ent types of textures. Innovative Bioprot nanotechnology was used in the collection to process the stone, giving it anti-bacterial proper-ties,makingithygienicandgivingyourhomeasafe,cleanfinish.Lantic Colonial Expocentre, pavilion 8, hall 2, stand D201

7 Radianz Gold Canyon Gray GG950 quartz stone is now available in the new RUFFLE FINISH. The rough texture is integral to giving the product amorenaturalfinish.Ambientlightisreflectedontheproduct'ssurfaceatdifferentangles,givingthestoneasophisticatedlook.Koros AllianceExpocentre, pavilion 8, hall 2, stand U203

9 Alongwithawiderangeofnaturalstonefinishingmaterialsfromthe company 'Elegant Stone', a new product is being introduced that allows the stone's additional possibilities to be revealed. A new tech-nique has been developed to allow the delicate onyx to be protected andretainitsproperties–afinelayerofstoneisgluedontoaglassor ceramic layer. This makes the product durable and makes using the product as easy as possible. Elegant StoneExpocentre, pavilion 8, hall 2, stand U325

10 MARMI GRANITI MANOLOGLOU SA supplies the domestic and in-ternational market with both semi-finished and finished marble,granite and other high quality natural stone products. The Piera Ser-ena marble is a product exclusive to the company. MARMI GRANITI MANOLOGLOU SA Expocentre, pavilion 8, hall 2, stand U337

11 'JetStone'presentsthelateststone-finishproduct:finestoneen-graving. Processing the stone's polished surface is completed under a superfinehigh-pressureair-jetthatcontainsagrindingabrasivesub-stance, enabling any type of pattern to be engraved on the stone. The engraving depth of the pattern on the stone using the 3D working technique is minimal. Jet Stone Expocentre, pavilion 8, hall 2, stand U321

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1 The exclusive Paini mixer units (Italy) were developed by well-known designers as part of trendy collections with unusual combinations in both shape and colour; they indicate concern for an individual's health and comfort. Combining sophisticated design and the latest in technology, using the highest-spec. raw materials, the Paini mixer unit can satisfy the needs of even the most sophisticated client.PainiExpocentre, pavilion 1, stand A107

3 Today, saving water is very high on the agenda. Using the unique NEOperl technology in the VitrA mixer unit aerators, the jets of water are broken downandoxygenated,reducingtheflowofwaterto 2 litres/min. The D-Line mixer unit is fittedwith a special cartridge equipped with a limiter device,sllowingyoutosetboththewaterflowandtemperature. VitrAExpocentre, pavilion Forum, stand F327

4 The Starck Organic range of mixer units for bathrooms from Axor combine the latest in technology with a clean and natural shape and line. The range features the QuickClean shower jet mixerunit;thermostats,fittedwithcut-outswitchat 40°C and head units for concealed faucets.www.sagt.ruSagtExpocentre, pavilion 1, stand A617

2 A revolution on the tap mixer unit market! The practical, innovative, exclusive mixer unit is presented by the company Damixa. The A-pex range provides an unconventional approach ofcontrollingtheflowofwater.Therangewasdesigned by Danish designer Anders Hermansen.AQUAART GROUPExpocentre, pavilion 1, stand A209

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5 Bathroomhardwareandfittings from the Italiancompany Nicolazzi are the most in demand amongst the designers of luxury-style interiors. Apart from their unconventional design, the Nicolazzi mixer unit has unique decorative features in ceramic, wood, marble, semi-precious stones and Swarovski crystals.Virtually all theelite bathroomfittings ispartially or completely made by hand, giving the range elite-product status.NicolazziExpocentre, pavilion Forum, stand F423

8 The original shower design Hansa 2Day (Germany) looks very different from the usualshower. This is the trend to move from simple practicality to pure emotion and experience. The design is high-tech style and has two water flow types – the waterfall jet and a streamed,pinpointed jet. Hansa 2Day comes in stainless steel with a chrome coating. HANSAExpocentre, pavilion Forum, stand F419

9 The SMART faucet range from ORTA comes in retro-style, but is made out of high-quality contemporary materials using German equipment and tchnology. A complete range of faucets for the bathroom and kitchen feature in the company's line of products.www.vmv3.ruBMBExpocentre, pavilion Forum, stand F547

7 The company Gaia (Italy) offers a wide range ofstylised bathroom units and furniture. What makes luxury bathroom hardware different from their morereasonably-priced counterparts? Luxury bathroom hardwareismanufacturedusingfirst-classmaterialsandcomponents, and is produced in limited quantities. Gaia presentsthecollectionofmixerunitsALLISONиASTON..GaiaExpocentre, pavilion 1, stand A205

6 The white&black mixer units, KorDi (Switzerland) is brevity and style. The range meets the latest design trends. The basic material used for the KorDi mixer unit is brass. The unit is electrochemically galvanised to acquire its black colour. The unit's body has a copper and nickel coating, it is patinised, then it is ground and polished. The result is a matt-surface finish. Allmodels come with special anti-scale coated aerators, whichgenerateanoiselessandsoft jetofwater.Thecartridges in ceramic alloy, guarantee precise and accurate control of the water temperature and the smooth turning of the unit tap lever.KorDiExpocentre, pavilion Forum, stand F113

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12 The original design of mixers by Kvarel display one touch control technology. The new product range includes the Geri and Swan series, as well as innovative mixer with a built-in waterproof display, showing temperature and water pressure in the digital menu and is automatically saved to memory and displayed.www.escoria.com.cnKvarel Expocentre, pavilion Forum, stand F739

13 TheWasserKRAFTА042 shower set is amulti-purpose shower system with top shower head and – triple-functionhand-heldspray.Thisoffersuniversal,massage and combined. Ultra-thin shower nozzle thickness of 2mm stainless steel. The use of silicone nozzles(112)helpstocreatearaineffect.www.wasserkraft.ruWasserKRAFTExpocentre, pavilion Forum, stand F531

11 Faucets with WasserKRAFT thermostat enable you to set the required temperature (from 20 to 50 degrees). The Berkel 4822 model has an ECO-mode that saves water consumption by 50%. ThemixerisfittedwithaVernet(France)cartridgeand a Neoperl (Germany) check valve.www.wasserkraft.ruWasserKRAFTExpocentre, pavilion Forum, stand F531

10 The company VitrA presents the overhead shower from the Nova collection, series 5F, which featuresfivedifferentjetflows:eco-jet,soft,watersprayandmassage,or storm-jet.Thesedifferentwater jets mean that all the client's requirements are easily met and the contemporary design means that the shower can be used in any style of bathroomVitrAExpocentre, pavilion Forum, stand F327

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14 The Oras Alessi One 8518F mixer unit is a tap unit for a bidet, with a standard tap head, a revolvable aerator and a foot vavle lever, with a ceramic cartidge; the unit is 119mm long and 63 mm high.OrasExpocentre, pavilion 1, stand A609

16 The stone baths range from the company Balteco have been added to by the Vero design, with its romantic line and elegant minimalist Dune bath, the dimensions of which directly correspond to your body’s proportions and size. Balteco Expocentre, pavilion 1, stand A703

17 The designers' idea for the glass bathtub from Hoesch (Germany) is that the regular procedure of taking a bath us transformed into a spa. The tub is equipped with an ergonomic lounger, which also protects the most vulnerable body parts (back of the head) from possibility of injuringitontheedgeofthetub.Thetuboffersaunique opportunity to relax and read.TANITExpocentre, pavilion Forum, stand F509

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15 Cast iron enamelled bathtubs from the series Antique, a unique product by the Portuguese company Recor. The non-porous structure of the bath prevents the accumulation of dirt, extinguishes water jet noise and retains water warmth for a long time. The durability and gloss of the coating ensures AA class enamel, which contains a high amount of titanium ions. The tubs come with pedestals or Lion feet.www.rdecor.ruDesign 2000 Expocentre, pavilionv 1, stand A625

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19 The water recycling system turns the Sorgente TEUCO bath unit into a babbling spring. The bath's side rim is at ground level and is surrounded by a grille, under which superfluouswaterflowsout.Thebathfillswithsalt water automatically, or, at the touch of the controls;themodel isalsofittedwithheatingandfiltrationsystems.TEUCOExpocentre, pavilion Forum, stand F427

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23 The high-tech radiators by Italian brand IMAS provide maximum heat transfer due to the increased surface area of the convector. Strict quality control is the key to longevity for IMAS devices.www.sunlion.ruSunlineExpocentre, pavilion Forum, stand F305

20 The shower mixer unit Kohler Moxie enables music to be played directly in the bathroom. Its secret is that there is a special speaker that is able to receive sound from any Bluetooth device. The soeaker is removable and is attached to the shower faucet with magnets, also enabling the device to recharge. The mixer unit has the following features: its water jet, when functioning, can be directed at 60 differentanglestothesurface.TANITExpocentre, pavilion Forum, stand F509

21The Axor WaterDream shower-lamp design is presented from designer Oki Sato, from the JapanesedesignstudioNendо.Satodesignedaseriesofshowerheadsintheshapeofafloorlamp, wall light and a chandelier, with a lighting component in the middle. This all might make us think of the 'umbrella' fountain in Peterhof – an excellent opportunity to position yourself comfortably under a lamp – with a book. AxorExpocentre, pavilion 1, stand A207

22 The VERSAL heated towel rail product range from Dvin, is hydraulic and made of stainless steel AISI 304 with an applied

24The "Molot" plant launched production of LED lamps for lighting and decorative lighting. These new items consume 95% less electricity than traditional incandescent bulbs and their spectrum does not contain any ultraviolet or infrared rays, and they have a service life of 50,000 hours.www.zavod-molot.ruMolot Expocentre, pavilion 1, stand A815

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2 The VERONA furniture collection is produced in waterproof laminated par-ticle board and finished with superi-or-quality polished refined glass. Anextensiverangeofdifferent-sizedped-estals, their methods of opening, in-stallation options and availability of different-sized cupboards and coloursmakes the process of selecting bath-room furniture easier. VERONA-STYLE Expocentre, pavilion Forum, stand F313

1 The Italian manufacturer Glass De-sign is one of the leaders in innovative and progressive bathroom products, complemented by their Exte Lux range of mirrors and dressers, in mod-els of various different colours andmaterials. Glass DesignExpocentre, pavilion Forum, stand F329

3 Il Tempo Del bathroom interiors are unique, indicated by the extensive use ofvariousmaterialsandrangeoffinish-es available. In the Contemporanei, art deco and 'glamour' styles are featured. Many vintage gold-plated details are traditionally incorporated into the de-sign. Il Tempo DelExpocentre, pavilion Forum, stand F425

4 The AMADEA ROYAL bathroom fur-niture range. The collcetion's ec-lectism has skillfully borrowed decorative features reminiscent of styles from the great eras. The fur-niture's surface has been given a roy-al-type chic by using an ornamental arabesque pattern and handfulls of Swarowski crystals. Villeroy & BochExpocentre, pavilion Forum, stand F333

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6 Betting on the current models of the SKY LEGNO 116 collection, designers from the company ARBI have mas-tered the very latest in technology. All prefabricated items have expensive andreliablefittingsandareavailablein designer colours. An important fea-ture of this product is its environmen-tal friendliness and compliance with international safety standards. ARBI ARREDOBAGNOExpocentre, pavilion Forum, stand F521

5 The Heima furniture collection is designed to provide compact storage. Pullout drawers and cupboard and doorunitsarefittedwiththepracticalsoft-closesystem.Roca GroupExpocentre, pavilion 1, stand A309

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9 FABIA, the practical bathroom fur-niture collection is available in an ex-tensive colour range with cast marble sinks, in widths of 65 and 80 cm. The sinks, produced by the company 'AK-VATON', feature a ledged edge and an area for smaller-sized models. AKVATON Expocentre, pavilion 1, stand A313

8 The company Duravit demonstrates the importance of bathroom lighting, once again. The Mirrowall system is a bathroom design that combines to-gether a sink, a mirror, storage and the 'awesome' lighting system in one unit. www.hogart-art.ruHogart-ArtExpocentre, pavilion Forum, stand F417

7 The Teuco bathroom range in paint-ed wood is a new product in a youthful and relaxed style, that meets all the aesthetic requirements of the mod-ern bathroom. Carlo Colombo's In-sideOut collection is notable for the simplicity of its design, which harmo-niously combines modular and diverse elements. Teuco GuzziniExpocentre, pavilion Forum, stand F427

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1 The 'Impression' modern sauna rooms for the bathroom, from TY-LO (Sweden), are extremely compact and can be fitted with a traditional-type sauna heating system, or a sys-tem that will generate the conditions forasoft 'Russian'banya.The rangeis available in a wide choice of dimen-sions. The product's clever lacquered aluminium design ensures that as-sembly is quick and easy. www.contactplus.ruContact PlusExpocentre, pavilion Forum, stand F303

2 The new design solutions for saunas from the company 'Akvadom'; the new apps for your IPAD and IPHONE mean that the control of your sauna and home SPA area can be completely transferred to your smartphone or netbook. AkvadomExpocentre, pavilion 7, hall 4, stand Q101

3 The company Appollo have succeed-ed in combining a sauna and shower in a single model. The new pairings com-bine the moist Turkish bath and the dryFinnishsauna.Therangeisfittedwith a powerful heating system, an air vent, lighting, two showers and hydo-massage facilities.Appollo Expocentre, pavilion 1, stand A125

4 The HygroMatik steam genera-tors from Germany produce an hygien-ic demineralised steam for modern steam rooms and hammams. The sys-tem's high-tech components ensure the equipment's durability. All the system's components have a compact design and are manufactured from high-quality, corrosion-resistant stainless steel. www.contactplus.ru Contact PlusExpocentre, pavilion Forum, stand F303

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7 The Alpen Alpina range of transparent shower curtains comes as a single glass sheeting in a light chrome frame. These shower curtains visually transform the shower cubicle into a free space. www.sanmarket.ruSanmarket Expocentre, pavilion Forum, stand F231

5 The ultra-modern steam shower range 'Impression’ from TYLO (Swe-den) is great on space. Its space-sav-ing dimensions mean that you can create your own individual SPA-area inalmostanysizeofflat.Theshow-ercubicle,fittedwithsteamgenerat-ing equipment and the high amount of humid steam produced by the unit generatesaneffectsimilartotheben-eficialeffectofaTurkishbath.www.contactplus.ruContact PlusExpocentre, pavilion Forum, stand F303

6 The SLIDE GuteWetter range of shower enclosures are fitted with aspecial roller-track system, with-out the lower tracking frame. Should the product be used as a bath curtain, then its edge is also frame-free. Spe-cial water-repellent silicone seals act to effectively waterproof the lowerpart of the enclosure frame. GuteWetter Expocentre, pavilion Forum, stand F133

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8 The BAS range of shower cubicles is based on a fundamentally-new show-er tray with contoured drainage and a built-in seal. The entire operation-al surface is covered with decorative steel plating. The tray is reinforced with high-density reinforced polure-thane foam and has a strong steel frame made of steel tubing. BASExpocentre, pavilion 1, stand A103

11 The Kaldewei steel enamel tray provides a maximum level of safe-ty, thanks to the new SECURE PLUS coating. This virtually invisible pro-tective layer is in line with the highest international standards , is pleasing to the touch and is available in the Kaldewei range colour scheme. Kaldewei Expocentre, pavilion 1, stand A305

10 GuteWetter have designed iP-hone-style hinges for shower enclo-sures. They are available in a brass finishwithachromecoatingandwillbe used to complement the TREND range of shower enclosures. The hing-es have a fundamentally new design – the hinges can be opened to 180 de-grees both out-and-inwards. GuteWetter Expocentre, pavilion Forum, stand F133

9 The Avanta range of shower cabins is now available in the range of prod-ucts from the company 'ArtCeramica'. Contemporary models featuring both highandlowshowertraysandfittedwith designer doors in tempered glass and an improved touch-operated drop valve syphon system, seating and an anti-spray device. www.btk1.ruArtCeramicaExpocentre, pavilion 1, stand A115

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Creating your own spa at home is a dream which can now become reality based on a well-conceived and planned architectural and design project. Home spa complexes are similar to spa resorts, created on the shores of the Atlantic (Capetown, South Africa), and the Pacific Ocean (the Baja Peninsula, Mexico).

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The designers from the architects Stefan Antoni Olmesdahl Truen Architects rationally used the mountainous coast. The building

'grows' with the coast's elevation, so each upper floor of the structureexpands as a small mountain would narrow. This design solution has maintained the ocean view from as many of the rooms as possible and the widest upper area is completely given over to the spa complex. This area features several relaxation zones, surrounded by an elongated pool.

The open veranda, designed for sunbathing is lined with natural stone paving and the narrow grooves in betweenthestoneslabsarefilledwithshingle. The transparent parapet gives an unrestricted view of the ocean.

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The unity of the external and internal space is reflected in thelounge area: one of the walls can beopenedouttorevealtheinfinitypool. Its elongated, rectangular shape creates a long, floatingaquatic track. The pool's double-rimmed edge makes the edge of the pool invisible, uniting it with the horizon.

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The spa theme is continued in the interior. The ceiling around the central hall features exclusive LED lighted panels, imitating the water's surface. It dominates the walnut minimalisitic interior. Leading up to this however, is a black-marbled corridor that is anything but modest.

The bathroom is spacious, and like any other room in the spa building, affordsanextensiveandbeautifulview through a panoramic window that spans the wall. The glass, wood and stone finish creates awarm and comfortable interior and the snow-white bathroom units on black marble emphasises the design's gentility.

The word SPA is an abbreviation and originates from the Latin 'sanitas per (pro) aquam' – 'health through water'.

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Kundig Architects, creating a villas project on the beach of Mexico's Baja Peninsula. The creator of the idea, Jim Olson has made nature part of the structure, using only natural locally-sourced building materials.

The infinity pool, 'hidden' behindthe building is the cental part of the home spa. The pool's impercepible edge combined with traditional design features such as the double-edge, makes the water's surface 'merge' with the sourroundings.

The free passage of the external and internal spaces provides plenty of space to relax by the water. Parts of the house can be divided by impercetible sliding doors and joined by long cantilvered overhang sections. The villa's energy sustainability is affordedbythesolarpanellingandthe building's design provides for natural ventilation.

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A spa offers the most complete care for the spirit and the body, and includes therapeutic procedures, pleasant relaxation, and exotic surroundings.

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The designer shower room continues the home spa, recreating a junglewaterfall. The stone flooris interspersed with pebbles from the ocean and the ceiling made out of natural plants and vegetation emphazises the design's natural sources.

Interior designer Terry Hunziker completed the internal area in natural sand, beige and brown colour tones and selected natural wood, stone and fabric as materials. The minimalist decor of the spa's interior was inspired by the Baja Peninsula's ancient cultural motifs.

Whatever the layout of the house may be, an infinity pool will bringtrue harmony to the design. Architectural design solutions that use the space to create a home spa will form the basis of a better interior design.

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Once the design world recognised the importance of the bathroom and started to focus on the design of bathroom interiors, the actual technical completion of the designs, which are often sophisticated and luxurious, became something to consider.

A new generation material – cast marble – became the basis for producing these designer products. The Swedish company Marmite uses cast marble to create unique collections of sink units and baths.

Cast marble is an environmentally friendly material composed of an homogenous compound mix of marble chips (up to75%),polyester resinandnaturaldyes.Its main advantage is that the substance can assume any shape, transforming the most daring designs into tangible products. The marble makes it possible to produce designs up to two metres in length with a minimum thickness of 15 mm.

The high-tech manufacturing company Marmite provides high-precision sink units, that can be perfectly adapted for bathroom furniture.

The elegant glossy shine, the varied texture, the touch of natural stone and the extensive colour range is the reason why today ceramics and bathroom hardware and furniture look 21st century.

MarmiteExpocentre, pavilion Forum, stand F123

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HAND MADE AND MODERNThe 'explosion' in Italian design in the 1980s and 90s made the world sit up and take notice of the architect and designer Paola Navone, who has is the creator of both unique collections and unexpected compositions

Today, one of the original founders of daring design has turned to the mo-saic form. For the company Bisazza, she has designed two collections - AffrescoandHaloHalo–whicharetheoppositeinbothdesignandstyle.GeometricalandfloralmotifsarewovenintothemosaicpanelsofAffresco.Thedesignerexplainedtheconceptbehindthem:'Thefloralmotifcanbeseenthrough the black and white graphics, like a centuries-old picture that has had centuries of dust cleaned away or ancient decorative murals that have been discovered under a layer of plaster'. This contemporary interpretation of a classicflowerpatternwascompletedusingcomputermodelling.The Halo Halo collection consists of various black and white drawings and symbols. The numerous images, when freely combined, allow the space to be designed as necessary and exclusive interiors to be created. The Halo Halo mosaic is handmade – each element of the mosaic is slect-ed according to its position in the picture. The range has been completed inamodernstyle;graffitiandpop-arthavegivennotableinfluence.KONVENT CENTREExpocentre, pavilion 2, hall 1, stand C105

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ThecompanyCocoonDesignwhichhesetup,iswellknownforitsdefinedshapesand square corners of the Custom and San Jordi bathroom designs, and also for the Salinas and Atlantis lines, featuring no angles at all. A complete series of integrated mixer taps – the Mono Set – features in Seb Ackerstaff'soriginalnewproductsrange.Theunit'shousingisembeddedintothewall and the minimalistic tap is operated through a single touch mechanism. Flo4, the innovative bath filling and drainage system functions without anytaps and valves being visible. The water is supplied through the device's round 'head'; rotating thisdeviceallows thewaterflowpressureand temperature tobe controlled. Flo4's main casing is wall-mounted and its external parts have a roundedshapeandmattcoveringfinish.Thesystemcanbeeasilycombinedwithtraditional mixer units and thermostats. All designs from the company Cocoon Design are produced in the high-quality stainless steel, Inox, extending the product's operational life and feature the exclusive Cocoon nano-processing device, promoting the cleansing and scouring of the product. Cocoon Design Dutch national pavilion

SET ON MINIMALISMSeb Ackerstaff is one of the most versatile industrial designers, designing both furniture and flooring; most of his collection, however, is intended for bathroom decor

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Wild waves break over the cliffs – such a spectacle capivates everybody. The wild elements inspired the designers Ludovic and Roberto Palomba to design a range of bathroom products called Organic. This new range was created together with the company Laufen, Palomba's business partner of many years.The Organic collection's smooth surfacesandfluidlinesretainthesensual aesthetics, depsite the break in symmetry. The designers tried to convey the dynamics of flowing water, as well as itssmoothness and flatness. Theorganic shape of the bath unit is particuarly impressive: the bath

awarded the red dot award as the bestproductdesign.ПTherangeofFly Fly lamps – the latest product from Palomba and the company Foscarini – enables more light to be brought into the design, while retaining the mysterious atmosphere. These light 'wing' lamps provide not only 360 degree lighting, but also generate a truly original silhouette. The range of designs from Ludovica + Roberto Palombafluctuatesbetweengeometric and organic shapes, combiningthebenefitsofnoththese, and others. Their products and designs, be it a bath, sink unit or lamp, simply blend in with the interior, creating a single functional and aesthetic space. LAUFENExpocentre, pavilion 1, stand A311

unit's high back supports the body during a relaxing soak. lomba's bathroom collection can also be complemented by a range of radiators that is minimalist in style and shape but extremely bright, rich and varied in colour potential. The collection, designed for the company Tubes, was

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IN SIMPLICITYBeautyThe concept designer of Swedish company TYLO Group Jan Bjarnhag manages the design of the company's range of saunas and the parts used to produce them.

The designer's expertise and creative potential have revealed almost improbable possibilities for the sauna, such as the Life Style sauna, suitable for everyday living. 'Of course, alot of wood is traditionally used in saunas because the sauna is first and foremost,wood.However, currentmarket trendsmean thatmoreand more glass and glass-structured sections are being used, so as not to feel restrictedintheconfinesofasmallsaunaspaceandsothatyoursurroundingsarevisible.Thisiswhywecreatedtheinfinitysauna'.The Simplicity sauna combines the best in design ideas and materials. The panoramic glass inserts used in the product change the traditional view as to how a sauna can and should look like. The laconic cubic shape is complemented by the polished exterior finish and flush mounted, horizontally elongatedwindows. The door is made of stylish tiger ash. The luxurious benches in tarred aspencreateasaunaeffectandtheoriginallightingandotherfeaturesofthedesign emphasise the natural materials used. 'We've developed design concepts not only for pre-fabricated design solutions, butalsowiththescopeforproducingorderstospecificdimensions.Weproposea selection of possible designs and solutions. The client chooses the rest'.

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A landmark design in the cooperation between Nevio Tellatin and Antonio Lupi was the design of the slimmest bath in the world – the Medea – whose wallsarejust12mmthick.Thedesignismadeoutofartificialacrylicstone–Corian – which is a favourite material of the designer. Continuing his bathroom range, Nevio Tellatin designed the Cerchio sink unit, the simplicity and perfect roundness of which echoes the traditional barrel shape. Cerchio's slender form and shape was made possible by the designer's use of corian. The sink unit's design evolved into the Extro Piega collection. Nevio Tellatin moved away from the classic bowl shape design, replacing it instead with a sloping unit shape, with a hidden slot for drainage. The collection makes it possible to combine sink units, countertops, shapes and the locations of the tap mixer units. This season, the experimental designer Tellatin is presenting his range of shower enclosures on the exclusive 0XCOMBI shower tray base. 8mm thicktemperedglasspanelsaresetinagroove.Thecorian-flooredshowertray consists of both regularly-and-irregularly shaped removable slats. The designer's creative impulses became the inspiration behind a series orf original interiors, where natural shapes and smooth lines create a comfortable space. Nevio Tellatin's collections are now the latest word in the design of bathroom hardware and furniture, elevating it to true designer level. HERBOVITAL2Expocentre, pavilion Forum, stand F537

The Italian Nevio Tellatin's original design vision is concentrated in his work as bathroom collections. Tellatin's studio Artemadesign s.r.l., completes designs for the major brands, however the designer has created his most well-known designs with the bathroom manufacturer Antonio Lupi.

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12.00-14.00 Pavilion 8, Conference hall Conference: 'The ceramic tile market: New technologies as a factor of growth'

2014 BUSINESS PROGRAMME

MosBuild Cersanex, Expocentre15 APRIL 2014 Tuesday

16 APRIL 2014 Wednesday

17APRIL2014 Thursday

13.00-15.00 Pavilion 2 Seminarroom№3Research conference: 'Natural stone: Market, technology and use'

12.00-13.30 Pavilion 8 Conference hallMaster class by Sergey Sizy: 'New trends in interior lighting design with the advent of LED technology'

12.00-13.00 Pavilion2,Seminarroom№3 Master class by Oleg Karlson: 'Reconstructionofaninternalspace-beforeandafter'

14.00-15.00 Pavilion2,Seminarroom№3 Master class by Anna Smolyakova: 'New names in international design: Ideas and concepts 2013 - 2014'

16.00-17.00 Pavilion2,Seminarroom№3 Master class by Nicholas Champkins: 'Creativity - the ability to think within the established framework'

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14.00-15.00 Pavilion 8 Conference hallMaster class by Diana Balashova: 'The secret of a successful design project'

16.00-17.00 Pavilion 8 Conference hallMaster class by Olga Valle: 'An interior with consideration of the psychological portrait of the person. Features of harmonious layouts'

Please visit mosbuild.com for the latest information about the business programme

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2014 has been labelled as the year of

smart technology and eco-changes in interior design. First and foremost, the changes are occurring in the con-ciousness of the 'smart clients', who are increasingly heeding professional advice, rather than taking on repairs and construction work themselves.

If interior trends are to be dis-cussed, bright colours and eclectic prints are in currently in fashion, as is maximisingtheeffectiveuseofinteri-or space and 'smart' solutions; this is then combined with a eco-approach in the use of materials. The bathroom is no exception.

With regard to the environment, considerable attention is being giv-en to the use of wood in a bathroom

design. Don't be afraid to use wood in the bathroom, however, as the latest paints and varnishes mean that contemporary wooden bath-room furniture is now moisture-re-sistant. Wood's warm texture is perfectly suited to almost any bath-room design solution. Wood can be combined with the cold textures of natural stone, for those lovers of minimalist-style interiors.

A bathroom today is not simply a bathroom – it is a complete room, in its own style, with carefully se-lected furniture and accessories, textiles and lighting. Designers of-ten concentrate more on the design of the bathroom than on the design of the other rooms in the house. Open-plan flats make it possibleto extend the bathroom, combining

2014 BATHROOM INTERIOR DESIGN TRENDS Stanislav Orekhov – designer and owner of the design studio d-e-s-i-g-n.ru, director of the School of Design

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and merging it into other rooms, like the bedroom, for example, is yet another of this year's trends.

The explanation for this is sim-ple – the bathroom has stopped be-ing just a place for getting washed; it has morphed into a full relax-and-un-wind-space. It is now seen as the right decision to locate the bathroom in a room with plenty of natural light (on anatticfloorinacountryhouseorda-cha). A stand-alone bath has a special chic in creating a relaxed atmosphere.

Moving to consider the technical side of the issue, it should be noted that in 2014, designers will mostly fo-cus on studying and introducing new bathroom technology and devices in-to bathroom interior design. If a TV and a hi-fi systemhave already be-come commonplace gadgets in the

bathroom, it is now worth getting to gripswithsuchelementsasthefinerpoints in the selection of digital and electronic mixer taps, the particulars of anti-scald devices and options now available in shower systems and the wi-firangeofmixertaps.The efficient use of water,maxi-

mum durability, lack of noise, safety and the possibility of using wireless technology and devices when inte-grated into the 'smart home' sys-tem, now form the main criteria when choosing modern bathroom hardware and appliances.

Creating a stylish and ergonomic

design is worth doing properly. First, draw up a plan of the bathroom based on the technology and devices to be used in the bathroom. Then, depend-ing on budget, select the decorating andfinishingmaterialsandthentakeyour time in giving the room a stylish finish and decorative style. Today'swidechoiceoffinishingmaterials,ac-cessories and bathroom hardware and appliances will make creating a stylish, safe and comfortable space possible, for a design with any budg-et. Good luck in designing and creat-ing your bathroom!

The master class by Stanislav Orekhov will take place on 3 April 2014 at 11.00 in the conference hall, pavilion 8, Expocentre

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The company 'ASB Karlson & К' has been designing and building residential and public buildings since 1991. Since this time, over 200 unique designs have been completed, which include private country residences, villas and houses.

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T he company has gained a strong market position and a flawlessprofessional reputation in the architectural community, thanks

to its leader, the director of this architects practice, the architect Oleg Karlson. 'A house should be like a…suit! It should be comfortable and convenient, but it should also make a good impression on others. Therefore, when in the process of designing a house, I try to understand the client as much as possible: their habits, preferences and desires. Everyone has different habitsand there aren't really any universal recipes for comfort - I would name the correct use of lighting and the proportional use of space'. Within any style you can create convenience, good lighting and an accurate design composition. Moreover, every style has its own special way of solving these issues. A house in any style can be beautiful or ugly. The only houses that are beautiful are those made with love by good architects. I would liketo live inadifferentera!However, it is

Oleg Karlson's workshop 'Reconstructing an interior space, or 'Before and After' will be held on 17 April 2014, ExpoCentre Exhibition Complex, at 12.00

namely our time where there is opportunity: there isn't currently any dominant asethetic, at the moment anything is possible! It's very interesting working with clients who each havedifferentrequirements.Peoplehireanarchitect to bring their ideas competently and correctly into tangible reality and not just so that thearchitect can simply fulfilltheir ambitions using the client's money. Our profession is similar to directing: we organise and arrange everything so that we can see the complete picture. And when the client says 'I came up with the idea for this house', then your mission has been accomplished'.

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What new products and innova-tions are you presenting this year?

LATICRETE STRATA_MAT, an uncoupling mat that is installed di-rectly over a cementitous or wood-en substrate, or a substrate that has problems. This system is in-stalled with modified or unmodi-fiedadhesive.Theadvantageofthissystem is that there are cavities, and these allow the mortar, the ad-hesive, to cure very quickly. Over this you can install whatever tile or stone. The important thing is to se-lect the adhesive that is needed.

We are also presenting Paver Link, which is a grout that is ready to use. It doesn’t require any mix-ing, you just throw iton thefloorand then, with a brush, you apply it over all the joints. It cures with the air. You have one hour to work with it and in twelve hours it becomes

The global manufacturer of mortars Laticrete (USA) specialises in the manufacture of adhesives, cement and sand fillers, and membranes for levelling surfaces. Martha H. Cerlon, Director of International Sales, told CERSANEX Magazine about the development of Laticrete’s product range.

very hard. This is to be used with pavers outside.

We have another very interest-ing system, Hydro Ban, which is a waterproofing membrane. It is aliquid applied with a roller and you can use it, for example, in a bath-room or shower. There is also 254, apolymerfortifiedadhesive.Thisisan adhesive you can use for the in-stallation of big pieces of porcelain tile, even on an exterior façade, without the need of mechanical anchoring.

We also have an epoxy grout, SPECTRALOCK PRO Premium Grout, which is stain proof and con-tains Mircroban, a product that is antibacterial and doesn’t produce any mould. It is ideal for bathrooms, swimming pools and kitchens.

We are also presenting an in-dustrialfloorsystemforfoodpro-

cessing factories. It comprises a self-levelling material, an epoxy adhesive and a 100% epoxy grout, which is resistant to all the chem-icals you will find in a food pro-cessing plant.

Another adhesive, 125, has three functions: adhesive, anti-fracture membrane and crack sup-pression. It also helps to reduce the transmission of sound from onefloortoanother.Youcaneveninstall it directly over existing tiles.

Laticrete Supercap is a system especially for big projects. For ex-ample, if you have high rises, to transport the materials from the groundfloor to thefiftiethfloor,atruck pumps all the material to the floor.The installation isveryfast.This is the latest innovation. The truck is a portable plant that can be moved directly to the project

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What are the current trends in bathroom design and ceramics?

The bathroom has now become as important as any other room in a home. In the bathroom you can relax, rest, read a book – just like in the other rooms.

How has bathroom design changed over recent years in terms of the materials or colours used?

Now the choice of colours is more natural and clear than 10 years ago. We prefer white and more natural colours, rather than the strong colours used in the past. And natural materials like ceram-ics and stone are used in bathroom collections. We focus on nature and the connection with nature and the environment, and this is expressed in architecture and interiors. The style is more essential and simple.

Are consumers beginning to spend more on bathrooms?

Yes, young people are giving more importance to the bathroom so are spending more on bathroom interiors and architecture.

This season seems to be about sea colours – blues and greens. Is this a current trend?

Yes, we were at the Salone del Mobilie in Milan in May and also there we saw a lot of blue and sea colours.

The designers of I-DEA studio have traced the evolution of bathroom design since the 90s. In the Italian city of Bologna, they presented a retrospective of sanitary ware, finishing materials and accessories. One of the creators of the exhibition, the designer Lorenza Golinelli, told MosBuild Magazine about modern trends in bathroom interiors.

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French colourInnovative materials, technologies and bold French design form the basis of Ambiance Bain’s new collections. Managing director Stefan Ghirardello discusses the company’s production methods and variety of colour solutions.

What are your new products and innovations this season?

We are known for synthetic resin. We have three factories making synthetic resin, which is a mar-ble powder mixed with resin, with a gel coat on top. It is not only very easy to install, but also very easy to maintain, waterproof, anti-bacterial and all in one, so really easy to clean. It is available in about 23 dif-ferent colours and from January we will also have the possibility to have it in all the RAL colours as well.

We manufacture worktops, shower trays, which are made to measure, and wall cladding. So this is a veryinnovativeanddifferentwayofcombiningfurni-ture, shower and shower area. In terms of the rang-es we have, we have a really large selection. We don’t do classic - it’s all contemporary. We have a very large selectionof unitsof different sizesand colours.We

are known for the colours as well. This is also a big difference frommost of the Italian companies here,where it is mainly wood, white and grey. We are known for more colourful things.

We also have space saving solutions. The Russians who have come to our stand – we have an agent in Russia and sell quite a lot in Russia – they really like our space saving solutions.

Tempo is a more minimalist solution, with a big thick worktop that we have in diferrent sizes – you can mix and match with the colours. The sit-on basin can be synthetic resin, ceramic or other types. Eden is another collection, a lacquered unit and top of the range.Itislacqueredinmetallicfinishandavailableinplainfinish.IthasanelectricdrawerwithLEDlightinginside, a mirror at the bottom, glass on the side of the runners and real solid wood compartments. It is man-

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ufactured with a 45-degree angle on the carcass and the drawer, so it is really clean when it is closed. This is good for the Russian market. TheKitoicollectionisquitedifferentforusbecause

it is solid surface. We deliver it as a whole unit, it is always white, with a thermo-shaped basin and you choose the colour for the front. In terms of quality, we are the only French manufacturer equipped with a la-ser edging machine, which means that the edges are not glued but laser activated and bonded, so you can-not see the line with the glue and it is much more re-sistant to water and moisture. The quality is much higher. This collection also goes really well in Russia. Do youmake any products specifically for the

Russian market?We have an identity, in terms of the brand, which

we need to keep, but we do bear in mind other mar-

kets and needs when we develop products. How important is the Russian market for your

company?It is hugely important. Twenty percent of our turn-

over is exports. A huge share of that is the UK, be-cause we have been there for 18 years. The Russian market we started a couple of years ago and we now have a number of distributors in Russia. There is huge delay for us when we start on a market: we need to find the right people, show in the right places andthen generate sales, so it takes time. We have plant-ed the seeds, put lots of water on and fed them, and now they’re starting to grow. So the Russian market should be quite interesting. In fact, we have had our Russian agent on the stand for the four days of the exhibition and she has been busy non-stop.

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Today, spacious bathrooms, where there is a shower cubicle and hydro-massage bath, a toilet and bidet, and sometimes even a sauna and mini-pool, are trendy; the most important consideration, however is the bathroom's atmosphere of relaxation. In line with the client's requirements,

architects and designers can create interiors that vary in both style and complexity. Manufacturersarenowofferingincrediblydiversecollectionsofceramics,bathroomhardwareandfittings,furnitureandaccessories.Themainthing,however,istohavean accurate idea of what this important space should be like for you personally. CersanexMagazinepresentstheТОР-10bathroomdesignstoinspireyou.

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