FINAL STATEMENT: SUCCESS FOR ARKEDA, THE CONFERENCE EXHIBITION CLOSES WITH +13% VISITORS

TECHNOLOGICAL SOLUTIONS AND PROJECTS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY AT THE FAIR

Napoli, 4 December – It ended with 11.500 presence of professionals from all over Italy – recording an increase in 13% – the tenth edition of Arkeda, the architecture hall, building, design and furniture, which was held from first to 3 December in the pavilions 4, 5 e 6 of the Mostra d'Oltremare of Naples on a total exhibition area of ​​8 thousand square meters. The exhibition-conference hosted 134 exhibitors, 13 conferences, 6 presentations, 8 workshop, 4 laboratories e 6 exhibitions. During the three days of work, solutions emerged, by exhibiting companies, of craftsmanship, of excellence made in Italy, of great innovation and cutting-edge technology. Materials companies, coatings and paints presented projects related to energy saving, to environmental sustainability and to the production chain that looks to the future with zero emissions.

“Ten years is a long time. Success – explains Angioletto de Negri, Progecta administrator – it was growing. Nowadays we want to transform the discussion into doing something for the public too. I believe that either design or what is not design must be seen and touched by the public, nor production, nor intermediation, nor can anything else invalidate this natural rule: producer, intermediary, consumer. Then with this type of discussion the entire supply chain is satisfied".

“It is an important event – ​​highlights Edoardo Cosenza, Infrastructure Councilor of the Municipality of Naples – of the world of building and construction, perhaps the most important held in Naples and therefore among the most important in the South. Personally I supported him a lot when I was president of the Order of Engineers and now I am here as councilor of the Municipality branch. I see many, many participants, it also seems much richer in events and stands than usual. Congratulations to the organizers”.

“For us at the Order of Architects of Naples, Arkeda is probably the most important event of the year, coincides – says Lorenzo Capobianco, president of the Order of Architects P.P.C. of Naples – even with the closing of the calendar year, therefore in itself it is a time of taking stock. This is a particular year because it is a year of important transitions, the new contract code, the work on the reform of the Consolidated Building Act. Here, in addition to the necessary updating and training on new techniques and technologies, we also have many moments of meeting to explore central issues for our profession".

“The Order of Engineers of Naples has been participating in this event for ten years. We – remarks Gennaro Annunziata, president of the Order of Engineers of Naples – we believe that these events are strategic for professionals because they are a moment of meeting, of comparison between professions, but also with the world of companies that propose solutions that we professionals can then apply in our professional activity. There is the possibility of discussing very important issues such as the problem of stranded super bonus credits, all the doubts and perplexities that the new procurement code, especially on fair compensation, is creating".

“This year 'Grado zero' – says Roberto Cappelli, director of Arkeda – indicates the need for a change in the language of architecture which in recent years has remained too closed to an elite of professionals, did not communicate with the company. AND

the zero degree for the change in needs and the answers that society asks of architects. This was an interesting action because the theme was very interesting and current. The contributions were all on the topic".