29.08.2023

Curated by Giuseppe Fallacara

Marmomac, Veronafiere 26-29 September 

Verona, August 2023 - In architecture, there are no ancient or modern materials, but it is the way they are used that makes them correspond to their time. From this premise, the experimental project for the 2023 edition of Marmomac meets Academies takes off, curated by Giuseppe Fallacara and presented at the fair as part of the cultural exhibition in pavilion 10. 

The exhibition serves as a bridge between the academic/training world and the world of companies, showcasing various prototypes created by students from Italian and foreign universities and research centers. The aim is to display innovative solutions regarding the use of stone in architecture and design. 

The exhibition space, in a square shape, is crowned by a large "suspended vault" made of lithic elements, under which the works "orbit." The suspended elements represent the stars of the firmament (in Greek "stereoma," from which the name "stereotomy" is derived) and are made of coral limestone from Castel del Monte. This material has been reconstructed using an innovative formula resulting from specific research on the topic of recomposed stone from scraps. 

Each work addresses various themes ranging from the use of thin to recomposed stone, from 3D printed stone to structurally optimized stone - all research aimed at a conscious use of this precious lithic material. 

Beneath the suspended vault, at the center of the exhibition space, stands the Stereotomic Tripod, a prototype of a triangular vault constructed using various techniques (3D printing, subtractive manufacturing, interweaving of glass and carbon fibers). Around this centerpiece, other artifacts are distributed, showcasing the possibilities offered by innovative stone processing processes. 

Universities, in close collaboration with companies in the stone and transformation sector, have been invited to engage in a synergistic dialogue and jointly present the outcome of experimental research in a series of conferences organized by Marmomac, starting from September 26, 2023.