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THE CAROSCOPE BY NOVOCERAM – A true temple of ceramics rises in the French headquarters of Novoceram

Novoceram, French ceramics manufacturer since 1863, opens a new multipurpose venue entirely dedicated to design and ceramics, taking place in its headquarters in Saint Vallier-sur-Rhône, in the Drôme region (France).

Novoceram, French ceramics manufacturer since 1863, opens a new multipurpose venue entirely dedicated to design and ceramics, taking place in its headquarters in Saint Vallier-sur-Rhône, in the Drôme region (France).

Novoceram, French ceramics manufacturer since 1863, presents his new Caroscope : a multipurpose space, dedicated to customers and visitors, consisting of the new showroom and a set of conference and training rooms that enriches its industrial plant in Saint-Vallier sur- Rhône (France).

Caroscope combines the sense of scenography, typical of Novoceram, with the industrial nature of the building. «For a company whose decision to produce in France is a true ethical value» explains Francesco Catalano, Marketing Director of Novoceram «the choice to display the products in their own manufacturing universe is much more than a matter of style: it is a genuine expression of identity ».

The experience begins in a large glass gallery, entirely covered by a three-dimensional fresco that leads the visitors along the first 150 years of history of Novoceram and of the whole world, illustrated by Spanish artist Maria Corte. The discovery of Caroscope continues in the showroom, whose structure, visible systems and exposed metal ceilings recall the proximity of the showroom to the factory: they are separated by a single wall where a secret jib door allows visitors to move from one world to another. The visit ends in a materials library intimate and friendly, where customers and architects can touch the different finishes, examine the nuances of colors and view the textures of all the products available in the Novoceram range.

Optical illusions, ecological hunting trophies, cascades of crystal chandeliers and charming reflections of Toile de Jouy give one last touch of magic to this emotional journey through design and ceramic: the unfailing signature which makes unique every Novoceram setting.

The Caroscope is open to the public by appointment from Monday to Friday from 9.00 to 18.00.

To follow the virtual tour, the backstage and all the secrets of the « Caroscope » and to (re)discover all the other Novoceram events, visit the website or the Facebook page.

SYNTHETIC INFORMATION

NAME: Caroscope
CONTEXT: Novoceram headquarters
TYPOLOGY: Multipurpose venue for exhibition and reception
SURFACE: 650m²
INSPIRATION: The values for Novoceram: France, Ecology, Charm, Production, Relationship
PROJECT SHEET: https://www.novoceram.com/company/caroscope
ADDRESS: ZI Orti Laveyron
26241 Saint Vallier sur Rhône
DATES: Inaugurated in 2013 – Completed in 2015
OPENING TIMES: From Monday to Friday. From 9.00 to 18.00

THE COMPANY

The story of Novoceram started in 1863 in Saint-Vallier-sur-Rhône. With its 4 million m² of annual production, 42 million Euros of sales, a production site surface of 120,000 m² and 170 employees, the company is one of the leading producers of ceramic tiles in France. Novoceram adopts a constant and coherent environmental policy that has enabled it to obtain ISO 14001 certification for its Environmental Management System and ISO 50001 certification for its Energy Management System. Novoceram has been part of the group Gruppo Concorde, one of the major producers of ceramic cladding in Europe, since 2000.

INFORMATION AND INTERVIEWS

Our press office, the whole Novoceram team and Management are at your disposal for any further information or for an interview about the booths, the products or the company. Do not hesitate to contact us at: pressoffice@novoceram.fr.

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