Volume II — Number 89 June 2016 Good sensations. M. A. Carretero. and we proposed to extend the participation in our program "Know Your Museum" at two schools Adults that exist in our town, invitation that will take place immediately. He also showed his support towards the revival of our "Concerts in the MAVA" program that has as its goals the promotion of classical music in our town and attracting people to our museum, and whose realization is, as we have reported on other occasions, totally free. In this sense, we are still waiting for written confirmation of our City on the prohibition of using the auditorium of the Museum for the realization of this program we announced last month by telephone in January. In another vein, was for us a source of profound joy performing in last May the three glassmakers meetings in L'Olleria, National Glass Centre Foundation in La Granja, and Sitges. We were able to be present at the last of these meetings and feel a great sadness of not being able to go to the other two scheduled events, as had been our desire. On page 5 of this Bulletin we refer to these events and the gratitude we should show the Associacio Catalana de les Arts del Vidre (ACAV) for its efforts in organizing these meetings and for the warm welcome they shown to us in Sitges . We hope and wish that this program glassmakers meetings will consolidate in the future and new locations of our country to join these events, which both help the expansion of the culture of glass, the crowd of glassmakers who otherwise it would be difficult to achieve because, at the institutional level, we support the craft and artistic glass sector in the difficult defense of their existence. It would be desirable for our party tools such as those that already exist on Facebook, as FEAVI. Federación Española de Asociaciones de Vidrieros , AVANCE , AVIPA , de la Asociación de Vidrieros Andalucía , or other implement, to serve as a platform of knowledge of the activities carried out by different glass artistesanos our country. Our Association to your requests often come from people who need information performing different jobs with glass and glass workshops who do not know who can help them in their claims. Pages such as the above, or the like, could be tribunes of information that generate business activity for glass workshops. Newsletter Nuestra sede: Nuestra sede: Castillo Grande de Castillo Grande de S.J. de Valderas S.J. de Valderas Avda. Los Castillos, s/n Avda. Los Castillos, s/n 28925 ALCORCÓN. 28925 ALCORCÓN. (MADRID) (MADRID) [email protected][email protected]Monthly Newsletter In connection with our interest that all residents of Alcorcón know the characteristics of its Museum of Art Glass, as stated in the editorial of our Bulletin last May, we call upon the various political groups within the City of our City to request their cooperation in order to design a strategy to enable all our citizens aware of the existence of MAVA, this heritage is its exclusive property, that the visit, both the permanent collection and temporary exhibitions, it is free, along with the Tech Museum of glass in La Granja are the only exhibition spaces that exist in our country where sculptures in glass and also proud of the existence of MAVA shown. So far, the only political group that has responded to our request has been to win Alcorcón, with whose representative, Henry Ferris, we held a meeting late last May. Enrique told us the full support of his group to make the inhabitants of Alcorcón aware of the existence of the museum SUE PARRY
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Good sensations. M. A. Carretero.
and we proposed to extend the participation in our program "Know Your Museum" at two schools Adults that exist in our town, invitation that will take place immediately.
He also showed his support towards the revival of our "Concerts in the MAVA" program that has as its goals the promotion of classical music in our town and attracting people to our museum, and whose realization is, as we have reported on other occasions, totally free.
In this sense, we are still waiting for written confirmation of our City on the prohibition of using the auditorium of the Museum for the realization of this program we announced last month by telephone in January.
In another vein, was for us a source of profound joy performing in last May the three glassmakers meetings in L'Olleria, National Glass Centre Foundation in La Granja, and Sitges.
We were able to be present at the last of these meetings and feel a great sadness of not being able to go to the other two scheduled events, as had been our desire.
On page 5 of this Bulletin we refer to these events and the gratitude we should show the Associacio Catalana de les Arts del Vidre (ACAV) for
its efforts in organizing these meetings and for the warm welcome they shown to us in Sitges .
We hope and wish that this program glassmakers meetings will consolidate in the future and new locations of our country to join these events, which both help the expansion of the culture of glass, the crowd of glassmakers who otherwise it would be difficult to achieve because, at the institutional level, we support the craft and artistic glass sector in the difficult defense of their existence.
It would be desirable for our party tools such as those that already exist on Facebook, as FEAVI. Federación Española de Asociaciones de Vidrieros, AVANCE, AVIPA, de la Asociación de Vidrieros Andalucía, or other implement, to serve as a platform of knowledge of the activities carried out by different glass artistesanos our country.
Our Association to your requests often come from people who need information performing different jobs with glass and glass workshops who do not know who can help them in their claims.
Pages such as the above, or the like, could be tribunes of information that generate business activity for glass workshops.
In connection with our interest that all residents of Alcorcón know the characteristics of its Museum of Art Glass, as stated in the editorial of our Bulletin last May, we call upon the various political groups within the City of our City to request their cooperation in order to design a strategy to enable all our citizens aware of the existence of MAVA, this heritage is its exclusive property, that the visit, both the permanent collection and temporary exhibitions, it is free, along with the Tech Museum of glass in La Granja are the only exhibition spaces that exist in our country where sculptures in glass and also proud of the existence of MAVA shown.
So far, the only political group that has responded to our request has been to win Alcorcón, with whose representative, Henry Ferris, we held a meeting late last May.
Enrique told us the full support of his group to make the inhabitants of Alcorcón aware of the existence of the museum
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Spectrum announces closing.
www.amigosmava.org
One of the leading American manufacturers of artistic glass in northwest Pacific coast has announced on May 11 that it will close its doors.
Spectrum Glass, based in Woodinville, Washington, is one of the top three producers of art glass in the region.
It is a competitor of Portland's Bullseye Glass, and
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17-01-13. Requesting inventory of the components of the
permanent collection of MAVA.
11-06-13. Possibility of receipt by the MAVA documentation on
glass offered by the President of the Spanish Association of
Science.
11-11-13. Requesting information on the agreement with the
Community of Madrid to install social services in the MAVA.
sometime collaborator with another firm Portland, Uroboros.
In a written statement, the company said a combination of weak sales after the recession and a new EPA regulations on emissions have made it economically feasible to continue operations.
The company plans to continue manufacturing glass for a period of 60-75 days. After that, it will continue selling its inventory before closing its doors.
Glassmakers of Portland are in the midst of a partial strike for the manufacture of certain colors, before new pollution controls are installed.
The new direction of the Real Fábrica de Cristales de La Granja preparing his candidacy for Cultural Heritage for its value as industrial heritage of a complex "since its inception until now has maintained its initial function. There are only three similar factory complexes across Europe ", explained in the Royal Factory.
No official date for the submission of the application but an important step are the works started in the furnace ship the first dome.
The aim is to change the current floor, and adapt the network of pipes, passageways, stairs and underground passages in this resort area.
"In some pipes we assume that served to access and drain cleaning ovens, connecting corridors, stairways interconnecting various parts. Really we do not know, and hence the importance of the works, which will allow us to advance our knowledge of how the plant was originally. We assume that there are
passages that connect perhaps with old homes of employees, but until we can access and clean not know "they explain.
Currently, this whole area, about 600 square meters under the first furnace, are inaccessible.
There are blinded spaces and shoring everywhere. "With the works get enable it, at least, so they can access researchers. Later it would be nice to incorporate as visitable area, but will require more investment. "
A key to endorse the merits of the Royal Factory and access the exclusive club of "world heritage" of a complex that except for a couple of decades, between 60 and 80, documentary work has remained glassworks, beginning the activity Real Site in 1727.
1770 is the current construction of over 16,000 square meters, after a devastating fire and where the activity continued until 1911, when it passed into the hands of Hope cooperative, which gave way
to the French window of Saint Gobain.
In 1963 the activity starts in the new factory, leaving the old unused and have been abandoned to the constitution, in 1982, the National Glass Centre Foundation, led by the Ministry of Education and Culture.
In 2014 the Foundation initiated a complete restructuring passing through successive rehabilitations and improvements in different parts of the complex facing a redefinition of museum space and work areas visitable.
Thus, in December 2015 the renovation of the roof and rehabilitation raspamiento room, to what is now added the work solada change and adaptation of basements in the area of the first furnace is concluded.
In parallel, the new address, which holds Blanca Garcia Agulló since January 2016, looking for a management model via visits, events and parts sales, improve levels of self-financing resource.
The Royal Glass Factory of La Granja and Glass Factory New Baztán had in common some aspects of the history of glass dating back to the first half of the eighteenth century.
Both manufacturing born thanks to the reformist ideas that the new dynasty implanted in the Peninsula aimed at supporting and promoting the industry.
Families glassmakers of both places shared their traditions and knowledge, as was the case of the master Ventura Sit, originally from Catalonia, who, after working in New Baztán and closing of the glassworks founded there by Goyeneche occur, he moved to La Granja de San Ildefonso to establish a new Glass Factory in 1727.
The exhibition illustrates the close ties that existed
between the two factories and various stylistic stages of production of the Royal Glass Factory, with special emphasis on technical advances and the types of production.
The exhibition includes works of historical glass, tools, work tools and molds, in order to publicize the main techniques of flat and hollow glass that took place in the eighteenth and nineteenth century in this manufacturing, Diderot and d'Alembert and they explained in his famous Encyclopedia.
Interpretation Center of New Baztán, opened in 2003 and housed in an old warehouse linked to the Palace of Juan de Goyeneche, aims to inform the public the figure of the promoter of the project that gave rise to -John of Nuevo Baztán Goyeneche-
, architectural site planning conducted by José de Churriguera with industries that were generated in this population and its surrounding territory, and the historical context in which they developed.
The Interpretation Centre provides an annual program of activities aimed at all audiences, with the organization of temporary exhibitions in collaboration with other cultural institutions, with the aim of bringing the visitor the draft Goyeneche and promote cultural tourism in New Baztán.
Artists Pablo Pizarro and Javier Ugarte inaugurated in The Caves of Hercules, of Toledo, the exhibition "Between Smoke", an exhibition of sculpture and painting with which aim to "stir consciences" about the situation in which forests are "in Spain and the world. "
To this end, exhibited in The Caves of Hercules 42 pieces of sculpture and painting made from recycled materials, which are integrated "in the life cycle itself," as explained to Efe the artist Pablo Pizarro, a member of our Association.
Furthermore, Pizarro has advanced to the exhibition will be traveling and tour several regions, including Extremadura, Asturias, Madrid and the Balearic Islands, as well as European countries like Austria or Germany.
Its goal is to raise public awareness of "the
deterioration suffered by forests and culture linked to them" because these natural spaces are "generators of life, art, customs and respectful habits" that should not be places "conquered, abused or vilified, "he pointed Pizarro.
In this regard, he said that with his works launch "a cry of warning, but also of hope" in this situation, but both believe that the human being "is always capable of the best" to reverse the current situation of lack of protection forests, "plagued by fires and overexploitation".
"Not only the forest is lost but also the cultural and natural heritage linked to it," said Pizarro, who added that they want to be a "synergy" so that "all people who are struggling around this issue ends joining ".
Pizarro has also commented that the opening of the exhibition coincided with others related to the meaning of his work, as the premiere of the film "El Olivo" by Iciar Bollaín creations.
"We have put all somewhat agree without knowing each independently, to try to remove a little conscience," said the artist, who has expressed his "surprise" by the great interest shown in the exhibition in different spaces promote roaming.
Although it is open to the public since last May 3, the exhibition was officially inaugurated on 13 in The Caves of Hercules, a room located in the historic center of Toledo, which has be open until the 28th of may.
This Czech musician 41, a native of the city of Šumperk,
impress an audience marveling observing the execution of an instrument made up of glasses of ordinary glass.
Before becoming a harpist,
Spatina was a plumber, but the music attracted him since childhood and decided to leave the job to pursue what he now loves.
"When I make music, sometimes I feel like the world around me disappears."
Petr's musical career began at the age of 7 years old when he learned to play the piano itself. His mother taught him the accordion. He was playing these instruments until he found the instrument of his soul: a harp unique glass, he dominates like no other and played exclusively by a few people in the world.
In this section we detail the activities which take place this month, corresponding to the cultural visits related to the glass and outputs that we as provided in the program CULTURE 2016.
important also to keep my temperature. Regretfully, the call is ruled Pompadour glass, it escapes my gas, my temperature rises and all my spice escape. I prefer a long and slender in which everything does not happen. The flute design is not bad but will have difficulty nose. I prefer the current design trend called lampshade. The base is wider and can evolve without losing temperature and being close his mouth does not let lose my scent and my effervescence escape. You can fill it without fear almost entirely. "
"I'm a sherry and I'm on my land: Fino, Amontillado, Oloroso, palo cortado, Pedro Ximenez or chamomile. I can breathe easy, here know what they do. All life I have served in the typical wineskin and even today it served me well. I have to say that, organolécticamente speaking, is not the most suitable container that you can no longer perceive throughout our fullness. Our aromas should be concentrated but it is true that sometimes we may feel suffocated. we are here pampers and seek our comfort and that is why the glass of white wine or even the red breathe happy with our essence inundating the choicest palate ".
Shape, volume and breadth join forces and decide how the wine is placed in our mouth to break with its scale of shades.
A proper glass will enjoy wine with all the qualities with which it was created.
Drink life, live wine.
taking each variety of wine, which if improperly can cause us to lose quality, qualities and essence of it.
We must enhance and enjoy the nobility, aggression or the elegance of a fine wine, whether from the variety name or whatever.
Purity, shape and transparency of a glass goblet will be our allies.
The volume of his body, the area that allows evaporation and opening his mouth guide to the fragrance and essence of wine to our senses with all its nuances.
Let's see what they have to say about this our protagonists.
"I'm a red, I like being drunk high and wide cup, designed to enable oxigenarme rotate properly and skillfully to release my aromas. I need to enhance fruit flavors and soften the tannins. I feel comfortable taking a third of its capacity if I am crianza, reserva or gran reserva, even if I am younger I can be more generous. "
"I'm white or rose wine, I prefer to serve in a smaller and narrower than the red cup. I need to stay cold, so the stem will be more lake also to contact your hand save my temperature rises too quickly. I am light and generous, almost always young and fruity, so to enjoy these qualities Serve me half of my cup and why not until three quarters of it if you want. "
"I'm a sparkling cava and I lead. My bubbles should be contained naturally and need to watch my effervescence to promote and control the aromas that I possess ye may perceive and nose. It is
Always we look for what seems appropriate to get dressed / as flawlessly on those special occasions that we share with others such as birthday parties, inaugurations, weddings, etc.
Although sometimes the most recurring question is "what I'm going to wear?", We always give what we want, but we have tried and discarded more than one outfit.
We like to feel elegant but comfortable and the free time knowing how to enhance our appearance although we sometimes seek some help.
Not the most expensive and sophisticated is the most elegant, is more, I would say the simplicity of an appropriate model will give security and confidence in any scenario.
If we stop to think of wine as it is a living being, we realize that "he" also likes to have an appropriate "dress" depending on the variety, breeding, aromas, etc.
Does it serve any drink for any wine? Did you feel comfortable and free to express themselves and give us all their best qualities and values "inserted" in any "model"? Definitely the answer is NO.
Claus Josef Riedel, Austrian belonging to the ninth generation of the dynasty of the Riedel was the first designer cocktail glass in stating that perception, taste, aroma and harmony of the wines would be affected by the shape of the containers in which were drunk.
Each cup, by its size and shape is a detail that is decisive at the time of
In the conception of the new museology, technological development experienced by modern architecture joins the aesthetic ingredients of the artistic avant-garde and would not have been possible without one of the star architecture materials XXI century: the glass.
Glass which had the architect Mies van der Rohe as one of its major allies ultimate goal is to remove barriers between art and society, bringing concepts such as flexibility and neutrality and embracing aesthetic movements related to minimalism and reductionism.
So, against the historicism of the nineteenth century museums, develops, in the twentieth century and continues into the twenty-first century, an aseptic serving the work space.
The contemplation of the exhibits without visual barriers is an aspiration of modern museology that has found a perfect ally in the current state of the art glass technology.
years ago, the dream of the avant-garde architects to create ethereal and "empty" space was complicated with glare and reflections that resent the glass.
And it is that our ability to clearly see through the glass can be altered by obstacles such as glare and reflections.
And these are multiplied in those museums or exhibition spaces that have chosen to leave the entry of natural light as an example of this philosophy of openness of culture.
In this way a cabinet placed so that light is reflected on the surface prevents a clear view of the object behind the glass.
The most advanced technology has been achieved with the use of glass sputtering which represents the current state of the art catódica- spray technology which allows a light transmission of 97% and a lower reflection than 1% compared to architectural glass float, which provides a light transmission of 90% and has a reflection of 8%.
Their benefits are able to provide the best visual performance anti-reflective available in the market and allow maximum transparency, while eliminating glare and unwanted glare.
The artwork almost within reach
Born, so the concept of "non-glass effect". as described Kristine Kavelaars, senior project coordinator at the Centraal Museum in Utrecht, referring to the exhibition devoted to the painter Joachim Wtewael (1566-1638) called "Pleasure & Piety", in which the glass was used Guardian
clarity: "Many of our visitors they were unaware of the glass layer until it prevented them from touching the paintings. "
Moreover, beyond the organization of the exhibition space, the role of museology has today more than ever, a triple task in relation to the exhibits: highlight, protect and preserve.
The glass is used to create a barrier that protects works in a closed environment and allows international standards on the protection and exhibition of historical collections.
But if the wrong glass is chosen, the effect will not only be unsightly due to glare and reflections that can occur; but the content of the exhibition can be damaged and affect the original colors of the works because of the light and reception of unwanted ultraviolet rays.
"We had to find a balance between providing the highest levels of security for these works, often small and delicate, and satisfy the desire of our visitors as close as possible.
Moreover, as custodians of our cultural heritage, we must ensure that future generations can also enjoy these masterpieces, "noted Kristine Kavelaars.
The audience surrounds the artist appears to play with glass under 1,500 degree heat, to dazzle them with a figure of unexpected glass. Many remember the "eat candela" circus while Eduardo Izquierdo blows to liven transparent cylinder, and yanked demystifies the idea that, as its name, can be handed in these matters.
Moreover, Izquierdo has two right hands, skill and mastery with getting a pair of swans, a coconut tree, a lamp or the object you want to ask and even as he told a A lady in his own image, if he wants it.
Do not believe that this santiaguero that now has become a revelation in Holguin is showing off. Eduardo is a simple man who brings 46 years blowing glass to shape it.
"I started at the University of the East at the Faculty of Chemical Sciences. There I was part of a group of technicians who were enabling for laboratory instruments and sent to Havana with the mission of master glass-blower me then jump-start the laboratory. At that stage while I was preparing myself, I was very daring !, and I proposed holding a trophy for the X Festival of Youth and Students. it was like a competition where they would choose the best creation and turned out the winner. there I think which began all art. "
Later that would be lying if summarize its start that way, it certainly would not have been the same without that day when he
saw his teacher making a miniature baseball player.
"I thought it would never get there because it was really very complex and well, I think that was also a push. Then I had the pleasure of making a spaceship and give it to Arnaldo Tamayo".
When Eduardo seen so many spectators in the Plaza de la Marqueta, while handling the glass with a burning cigarette lighter, anyone thinks that was born to be master glass blower.
"Great perseverance is needed, it is not a matter of two days, but do not think so complex. The most important thing is to enjoy it. I delight myself doing the same a condenser, a specimen that a figure is contact with the glass that makes me feel different. Many stakeholders approach, but want to learn without effort, nothing looks good at first, skills will win. "
"Yes, it's dangerous if you're not careful. Once I dropped the hot glass on one foot and I handed the boot and soaked to the flesh, took longer to heal, but I kept pa'lante. I always do an occasional blister because I forget it's on and I catch barehanded, but nothing serious, things of the trade "
Everyone wonders anxious that will draw this time of the wand, suddenly blows and Granny thinks it's a giraffe as it is on display, a child says no, that it is an elephant and Eduardo smiles, have them guessing . Then take a swan, no, actually they are two ...
"There are already many years and almost hands make themselves the figures, but all in my head. I have never painted anything, I will not do it, just get scribbling. Sometimes I start to do one thing and the way I get another. I allowed myself to always carry so commanded my head and so still. "
Although he wants to make it look simple it is not. Before the eminent heat of the flame the glass becomes taffy candy and perform juggling hands to shape the piece. No one believes that that effect is glass. Then she confesses: "Glass has a unique beauty, transparency and also the colors is achieved when one manipulates, seduces much, it's almost perfect."
For this santiaguero teach what he knows has always been its purpose, because there is no master without disciples.
"I was 10 years at the Academy of Fine Santiago Arts and had very good students, but not decided. Other good painters did, but not glassblowers. Then I was teaching a group in which almost all were women. I even had a circle of interest with children, it was nice what they did and how they prepared, but then lost Now I have two followers that promise, my grandchildren in Santiago that, for the moment have essentially not afraid to fire. and they are daring. "
Eduardo does not leave Santiago, has a studio there and a lot of memories, but this city will do his other residence, here are family, friends. You will now be given the possibility of a fixed space in the Plaza de Marqueta, which has a stand to sell what he does and where, also makes presentations to the public once or twice a month, happy says, "so I'll be here there constantly. "
Holguin said he found a cult, responsive audience, pretty women, and perhaps think of them as molded glass while rejoicing at the sight of all, and one imagines that gets nervous.
"No nerves, on the contrary, enjoy watching the public while work whenever manipulate figure I follow them sideways and see their faces in astonishment as if he can not believe, is the best of rewards."
Last March, the Corning Museum of Glass Art (CMOG) marked the first anniversary of his Hall of Contemporary Art and Design, which has welcomed more than 460,000 visitors since its opening on March 20, 2015.
The extension of 9,290.3 square meters, fully funded by Corning Incorporated, is the largest space in the world dedicated to the exhibition and creation of works of contemporary art and design in glass and has 2415.4 square meters of gallery space and facilities 500 seats for live demonstrations of glass.
Designed by Thomas Phifer and Partners studio, the room is home to works created since 1990 by artists who have challenged the limits of the possibilities of glass.
As part of the anniversary celebration, the Museum announced major acquisitions created by the Campana Brothers, Karen LaMonte, and Geoffrey Mann, to be installed in the coming months.
These new works will serve to further diversify its contemporary collection in expansion, which currently includes more than 70 works of art from the Museum's permanent collection created by acclaimed contemporary
artists and designers such as Fred Wilson, Liza Lou, Kiki Smith, and Danny Lane.
"The opening of the Hall of Contemporary Art and Design was a crucial moment for the museum," said Dr. Karol Wight, president and CEO of CMOG.
"CMOG is home to 3,500 years of glass, which provides a rare opportunity to experience the full and complex story about the environment, appreciate your application as an artistic medium, witness and participate in its creation all in one place. Contemporary artists are taking the glass to a whole new level, and our new room allows us to display these monumental works in an atmosphere ideal observation. "
Last February, the Museum announced the appointment of Susie Silbert as its new curator of modern and contemporary glass.
Silbert took office in April and monitors future programming for the new five galleries of the room, as well as Ben W. Heineman galleries Mr. Family Gallery of Contemporary Glass and Glass Modern gallery.
She will continue to expand the collection of the Museum
glass from the period 1900 to the present.
Silbert designation followed the retirement of Tina Oldknow, who oversaw the collection in the period 2000-2015.
"Susie will provide an invaluable to our collection of modern and contemporary glass vision through its unique curatorial vision and deep understanding of glass as a medium of expression," said Wight.
"We expect future explorations of contemporary glass art that inspire her."
The Hall of Contemporary Art and Design offers a unique viewing experience through its design, the works on display, and its curatorial interpretation.
Phifer designed curved white walls that draw attention of the observer through the galleries to find dynamic visual juxtapositions, using the independent nature of most of the works on display.
Visitors will also have the rare opportunity to experience the glass in a natural lighting environment through a complex system of domes that are based on concrete beams which allow a uniform diffuse illumination through the spaces of the galleries.
German flat glass industry has experienced a difficult year in 2015. According to the German association Bundesverband Flachglas (BF) the volume of sales including float glass, coated, insulating panels and security- has decreased by 1.3% to 2,506 M €. And the number of employees in companies producing in Germany fell 0.8% (26,516).
This market generated more than 9,140 M € last year and ended with an increase of 0.6% over 2014, according to the result of the data analyzed by the association representing the German glass industry. Jochen Grönegräs, BF secretary, cited the increasing international competition as one of the reasons for the losses in the flat glass industry, a sector otherwise positive as a whole.
The importance of external demand for German products glass is supported by data BV Glass, since it says that the glass processing sector had a positive development in 2015.
This branch of the market increased its turnover by 2% and export, meanwhile, grew by 9.1% and domestic turnover lost 1.4%.
This glass market reached 876 M €, 4.5% more compared to 2014. The turnover in the German domestic market, meanwhile, it decreased by
6.9% to 441 M €.
The volume of glass products sold in Germany declined moderately in 2015: the coated glass decreased by 0.8% its sales, security panels were up 1.1% and 1.7% insulating glass.
Laminated glass, however, evolved positively to grow 5.4%. Energy efficiency and high performance insulation also play an important role in demand, and proof of this is the data concerning tempered glass, placed it in 72% of the sales volume of insulating glass and 59% of the panels triple glazed.
In this sense, the BF 2016 expected a slight growth in the German flat glass industry, resulted in an increase of 1% on sales. In terms of volume, Grönegräs expects a moderate increase in all product categories.
First, predicts an increase of 0.6% compared to insulating glass m2 sold. The association also mentions a positive development of the construction industry and have also into account the high demand for new homes built.
One of the largest companies in the German glass industry, Saint-Gobain Glass Deutschland, said perceive a positive development of demand associated with new buildings and the renovation of existing buildings. "Our net
income increased because the prices of glass products have increased during 2015 compared with the lowest prices of previous years," said Jürgen Peitz, CEO of Saint-Gobain Glass Deutschland.
In the business sector also Peitz said to have recorded a positive development with a trend towards high-quality products.
The sector of the window is fighting the growing import of the German market, requiring a high degree of innovation, so revenues glass windows are currently under pressure.
Glass products for indoor use, in this line, are increasing in volume, and aspects like aesthetics and color-increasingly present in demand- proposals have managed to give a boost to the sector, according Peitz.
Thus, the CEO hopes for this 2016 stable demand, driven by strong activity in the construction sector, both in new construction and renovation work.
And as trends for the current year, the manager mentioned the combination of comfort and design, translated this into new aesthetic, large glass panels for interior and rediscovering casting glass for use in facades.
Every time IKEA collections include more varied styles. Without ever losing its essence, the Swedish company through collaborations with designers who have very personal styles, it delivers the most diverse and even surprising.
Some of these collections if it were not for that we see in their stores, not think or are IKEA ... For example VIKTIGT is not a collection that stands out for its stridency or the intensity of their colors, but the opposite it is a collection that shows the love of design through simplicity.
Handmade, VIKTIGT has been created in collaboration with Ingegerd Raman, one of the designers of glass and ceramics most popular in Scandinavia. In addition to the staid glassware and ceramics, much of the collection is made of bamboo and natural fibers.
In short, VIKTIGT is based on a reduction to its most essential aspect, since the essence is what remains and the truth is that makes you want to take home.
As we mentioned collection has been developed based on the artisan work, energy and
natural beauty, VIKTIGT is the result of collaboration between skilled craftsmen and designers Ingegerd Råman and Nike Karlsson and Wiebke Braasch. All of them have been involved in the whole process, both in the traditional process and the development side foot factory.
Ingegerd craft qualities, Nike and Wiebke have been very useful in full cooperation with designers and artisans in Asia and Poland.
The sensitivity of the design and the Swedish origin are present in every part and in every detail of this collection and are reflected in the images. Thanks to the quality of glass, ceramics and natural fiber piece, the entire collection shows human energy and timeless beauty.
In addition, as part of the VIKTIGT collection, IKEA has launched a book on Ingegerd Råman. The book opens the doors of their homes and their Swedish studies working in Stockholm and Österlen. He tells his story, that of a successful career as a designer of ceramics and glass, and his vision of design and creativity.
It is more than just your day, talk about Sweden, is a story about the shared style and how Ingegerd style is an excellent proof of this. He speaks life working for something timeless and survive in the future. An inheritance that is based on increasing the use and material to the taste of each person. Ingegerd Råman is one of the best in Sweden and the world to do so.
In anticipation, the home visit and shop in Österlen Råman Ingegerd, a place for creative minds with its open landscapes and quiet environment, the designer has shared reflections on his life, his work and this new collection.
Ingegerd began his career as a teenager when he entered one of the most prestigious art schools in Sweden, Konstfack. He began studying design fabrics. But the fabric was too one-dimensional for her and luckily she ended up with clay material. And this material became his first love. Thus, he described as a living being, a sensual material with their own power. His second great love was the glass that now has great prominence in this collection.