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I N T E R N AT I O N A L
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www.iloveparquet.com
May 2021
IT ALL BEGAN
WITH A PIECE
OF WOOD…
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I N T E R N AT I O N A L
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IT ALL BEGAN
WITH A PIECE
OF WOOD…
Contents
9 Editorial - Federica Fiorellini
10 Agenda - Davide Vernich
COVER BY 16 NewsRoom - Davide Vernich
Original Parquet
originalparquet.com 22 A new living concept - Francesca Ferrari
26 Oh my wood! - Tito Franceschini
28 Copperwood House - Francesca Ferrari
Editor 34 Discovering timber: Walnut - Gianni Cantarutti
4PUNTOZERO Srl
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38 Showcase | Maxi size parquet
Fax +39 02 45497579
info@4puntozero.it 42 Tell it to the moon - Fabio Braga
Editor in chief 48 New Real Wood campaign: from the Pilot to
Federica Fiorellini
fiorellini@4puntozero.it
the First Phase - By FEP
Editor 50 Chimiver and its commitment to the
Davide Vernich environment
vernich@4puntozero.it
Editorial staff
52 From the market: ready for summer!
Anna Baroni, Franco Bulian, Tito
Franceschini, Eleonora Mazzola,
Chiara Merlini, Clara Peretti
Art Direction
Cremonesi & Co Srl
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Supplement to I LOVE PARQUET
Magazine N. 44, April 2021
ILOVEPARQUET EDITORIAL
LET ME TELL YOU A
STORY IT ALL BEGAN
WITH A PIECE
OF WOOD
Since the first issue of I Love the health of the Earth and the
Parquet a lot has changed. health of mankind are inseparable.
I think it is still essential to offer I think that today we have to tell the
technical content and a ‘feast for story of parquet as a product which
the eyes’, as well as encouraging is reassuring and safe.
community spirit and creating We have to know how to say, like
connections. the FEP did in its last campaign,
However, today we have to do it that everything made of wood
differently, adapting the narrative is a ‘storage tank’ for CO2, that
to the new normality. The new parquet (potentially) has a very low
normal has meant that here we impact on climate change and is
spend more time at home, we completely recyclable. That it is
have rediscovered the value of time hygienic and antiallergenic, hard-
“Aren’t you fed up of talking about and we have learned to separate wearing and economical.
wood?”, our readers will say. what counts from what is not really A sustainable product is not a poor
The answer is no. This is the stuff important and to choose products copy of a non-sustainable one, but,
we love, we know about, we have which guarantee loyalty, safety and on the contrary, is aesthetically
chosen to talk about in the pages of sustainability. stronger and more pleasing.
this journal (for eight years). Because we have understood that And even more poetic.
IMPRESSION
Rovere Eranthe
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AGENDA
DOUBLE wood flooring. Coverings
OPPORTUNITIES is the largest international
Registration is now open tile and stone exhibition
for the 2021 NWFA Wood and conference in North
Flooring Expo, being held july America. Both shows offer
7-9 in Orlando, Florida, at the hundreds of exhibitors on the
Orlando Convention Center. show floor and numerous
This year, NWFA and the educational opportunities to
Coverings international tile and enhance attendees’ industry
stone exhibition organizers are knowledge.
co-locating to simultaneously NWFA’s Wood Flooring Expo
Orlando Convention Center bring attendees the NWFA’s will be held in the Orlando
Orlando, Florida 2021 Wood Flooring Expo and Convention Center South Hall.
7 - 9 july 2021 Coverings 2021. Coverings 2021 will be held in
nwfaexpo.org / coverings.com The NWFA Wood Flooring the North Hall. Attendees who
Expo is the largest tradeshow register for either event will
and conference worldwide have access to both exhibit
dedicated exclusively to real halls.
SALONE DEL Council of Ministers and
MOBILE IS BACK subsequently to all the Italian
national and the territorial
institutions, and shared with
our long-term partner Fiera
Milano - will be entrusted
to and coordinated by an
internationally -renowned
curator and will strive to
bolster links, relationships
and concrete activities with
Salone del Mobile 2021 An innovative, iconic and the financial and social fabric
Fiera Milano - Rho (Milan) unique edition. The fifty-ninth that recognises the centrality
5 - 10 september 2021 edition of the Salone del and importance of the Salone
salonemilano.it Mobile.Milano will be held del Mobile.Milano.
from 5th to 10th september The Salone, which is open
2021. It will be an all-new to all exhibiting international
event, focused on promoting and Italian companies, will be
the companies’ latest held at Rho Fiera Milano, and
products, technologies and will feature exhibitions and
projects. It will pick up “the thematic events integrated
threads” of a conversation with products and novelties
interrupted in person, whilst of the last 18 months, which
leaving relationships and will dialogue with the all-new
contact with the market, digital platform shortly to be
professionals, clients and unveiled. All the prevention
fans in their own right intact. and safety directives and
The plan for the 2021 event - ordinances regulating trade
which was initially announced fairs will be observed and
to the Presidency of the adhered to.
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AGENDA
ALL THE LATEST for exhibitors and visitors
SURFACE which will offer in-depth
TRENDS analysis of topics of interest
The countdown has to architects in collaboration
officially begun to with some of Italy´s most
Superfaces, the new multi- important architecture
sector exhibition organised firms.
by Italian Exhibition Group Aimed at an audience
and devoted to the world of of architects, retailers,
Superfaces 2021 surfaces for interior design, distributors and contractors,
Rimini Expo Centre - Rimini architecture and contract Superfaces is intended as
29 september - 2 october 2021 furnishing to be held a marketplace for resilient
en.superfaces.it from 29 September to 2 surfaces, vinyl, resin and
October 2021 in the Rimini concrete, wood and natural
Exhibition Centre. The
run-up to the show will be
fibres, and in general all
latest-generation solutions
Your best profile.
accompanied by a series of produced using innovative
branded content initiatives processes or new
and webinars, a road map combinations of materials.
created by Superfaces
HOW WILL WE growing delegation from
LIVE TOGETHER? Africa, Latin America and
Open to the public from Asia and with a wide
Saturday 22 may through female representation. The
Sunday 21 november event is organized into five
2021 at the Giardini, scales, three are exhibited
the Arsenale, and Forte in the Arsenale and two in
Marghera, the 17th the Central Pavilion: Among
International Architecture Diverse Beings, As New
Biennale Architettura 2021 Exhibition titled “How Households, As Emerging
Giardini, Arsenale, Forte Marghera - will we live together?” Communities, Across
Venezia iscurated by Hashim Borders, As One Planet.
22 may - 21 november 2021 Sarkis and organized by A part of the exhibition is
labiennale.org La Biennale di Venezia. titled “How will we play
The preview will be held together?”, a contribution
on 20 and 21 may, the by 5 international
inauguration ceremony will participating architects who
take place on saturday 22 have designed a project
may 2021. dedicated to children’s
The international exhibition
includes 112 participants
play, on exhibit at Forte
Marghera and open to the
Technical profiles for finishing
from 46 countries, with a public.
flooring and coverings
www.dechecchiluciano.com
www.unydeco.com
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AGENDA
AUTUMN EDITION the sector, but will also be
Italy’s leading construction essential for dealing with
industry trade show, the the health emergency with
top event for understanding the necessary instruments
and interpreting market and treatment.
expectations, is moving MADE expo, which for the
from march to november. first time will be organized
It will be held from 22nd directly by Fiera Milano,
to 25th november 2021 through the company
at Fiera Milano (Rho), just Made Eventi Srl, owned
eight months later than its by Fiera Milano (60%) and
original date, hoping that FederlegnoArredo Eventi
the shift to november will (40%), is focusing on
be enough to overcome november to express the
the pandemic and truly full potential of building
represent a global restart. sector well represented by
The construction sector the leading international
already represents the trade show, and to
key to the revival of the give voice to a building
MADE expo 2021 economy, and this period community represented
Fiera Milano - Rho (Milan) of time will not only allow in Italy by over 700.000
22 - 25 november 2021 for the consolidation of the companies and more than
madeexpo.it positive growth trend of 1.000.000 employees.
COUNTDOWN and relevance.
With eight months to go “We will present trends,
until Domotex 2022, it innovations and lifestyle
is already apparent that in a decentralized way
the 33rd edition of the in the respective display
world’s most important areas - says Sonia Wedell-
trade show for carpets Castellano, global director
and floor coverings will be Domotex, Deutsche
a strong and innovative Messe AG, Hannover -.
Domotex 2022 event. Domotex will feature Exhibitors and attendees
Deutsche Messe - Hannover several innovations from can look forward to many
13 - 16 january 2022 january 13 to 16: a modern innovative ideas. They
domotex.de and optimized design of can discover trends and
the two newly introduced innovations that will shape
Domotex labels “Carpets tomorrow’s business. We
& Rugs” and “Floor & are particularly pleased with
Wall” as well as an adapted market-relevant exhibitors
hall structure will facilitate that we have been able
orientation. The expanded to ‘reconquer’ for the
range of products and upcoming event. Being able
services increases to meet the entire flooring
efficiency. In addition, industry face-to-face again
Domotex focuses even in Hannover in January
more on application and 2022 is a real highlight after
special formats tailored to the long pandemic! This
specific target groups that makes the preparations
increase for atmosphere even more fun”.
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NEWSROOM EUROPEAN PARQUET MARKETS ARE FACING DIFFICULT RAW
MATERIALS SUPPLY CONDITIONS OUR BESTSELLERS -
SIMPLY STUNNING
The Board of Directors of the European Federation of the Parquet industry met virtually and discussed
amongst others the parquet situation on the European markets.
The European parquet markets had generally slowly started the year with stable to slightly increasing
consumption in January and February. This positive trend is now accelerating in March and April, still driven
by renovation. The provisional results for the first quarter indicate increasing parquet consumption in all
countries but Spain. These positive developments are nevertheless tempered by the issue of tight supplies
of raw materials and their significantly increasing costs. This phenomenon does not only concern wood and
wood-based products but also glues, lacquers, packaging, etc.
Customized, natural and easy to care for -
AUSTRIA GERMANY SPAIN
the veneered skirting board on spruce wood
The Austrian parquet market is
performing well (+10% for the
January and February have been
quiet months on the German
The Spanish market for parquet
slightly declined (-2%) during
is the ideal companion for your elegant wooden floor.
1st quarter 2021 compared to the parquet market due to the the first quarter of 2021 but is
same period in 2020), although closure of DIY shops in most improving in April. Nevertheless,
there are worries regarding the
shortages and increasing costs of
of the Landers. Nevertheless,
the situation has improved in
forecasts are not that optimistic
and raw material is also here
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all raw materials. March and is now booming in problematic with shortages and
April. Renovation is still driving high costs.
the positive trend while, as
throughout Europe and beyond,
BALTIC STATES availability and costs of raw
Baltic countries’ parquet markets materials are an issue. SWEDEN
rose by 3 to 5% during the first Parquet consumption increased
quarter of the current year. by 3 to 5% during the first
quarter 2021 compared to the
ITALY first quarter 2019. Renovation
Italian consumption of parquet is still supporting the Swedish
BENELUX has been stable at the very market for parquet although raw
Parquet consumption on Benelux beginning of 2021 and is now materials costs are staggering and
markets has increased by 3% increasing in March-April. could have a negative impact in
compared to the 1st quarter 2019, Forecasts from September to the future.
and order books are full for the the end of the year are pretty
coming months. optimistic thanks to construction
and renovation activities.
However, costs of raw materials SWITZERLAND
are significantly rising. The long-awaited increase of the
FRANCE renovation rate and use of wood
Compared to the first three in renovation is now taking place,
months of 2019, parquet supporting the Swiss parquet
consumption rose by 3 to 5% NORDIC CLUSTER market which rose by 3 to 5%
during the first quarter 2021. The The Norwegian parquet market during the three first months of
French parquet market is stable to continues to benefit from the high 2021 and compared to the 1st
increasing despite tight supplies renovation rate while the Finnish quarter 2019. The question is
of raw materials, especially wood, market is catching up. All in all, whether this positive trend is
which could hamper this positive the Nordic cluster is showing an sustainable in time. Issues of raw
evolution in the coming months. increase by 3 to 5% for the first materials availability and costs
quarter 2021 compared to the concern specifically HDF and
same period in 2019. other wood-based panels.
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NEWSROOM MAPEI TECHNOLOGY USED
FOR EMERGENCY’S SPECIALIST
PAEDIATRIC SURGERY CENTRE IN
UGANDA
Emergency’s specialist paediatric
surgery centre in Entebbe, Uganda,
has begun taking in young patients
and will set the benchmark for surgical
needs of the children of the entire
continent of Africa. Thanks to its ability
to give shape to ideas through the
innovative nature of its own products,
Mapei (a partner in the project) helped
make this “scandalously wonderful”
hospital in the heart of Africa more
sustainable and faithful to local
building tradition, just as Gino Strada
wanted. The building was designed
and developed by Renzo Piano in REFOREST THE PLANET, RETIMBER THE
partnership with TAMassociati. CITIES
Mapei developed an innovative Professor Hans-Joachim Schellnhuber of
system to adapt the traditional the Potsdam-Institute for Climate Impact
‘rammed earth’ construction Research in Germany last 8 April delivered
technique to the hospital’s needs. a powerful climate change message
This method uses clay and earth to backing the use of more wood in the built
provide sufficient heat inertia to keep environment.
the building’ temperature and humidity Speaking to his theme - “Reforest
levels constant. the planet, retimber the cities” - Prof
Made from special latest-generation Schellnhuber stated: «We need to create
binders resulting from three years’ an alternative carbon sink and wood
research and experimental tests construction is the perfect answer. We can
carried out in conjunction with turn the timber into construction material
Emergency’s technical staff, this in the built environment, recycle most of
technology made it possible to the wood [...] you have cascade utilisation
and immediately replant the trees that you
have taken away and even increase the
forest area, then you have what I call the
‘Forestry- Construction Pump’».
Prof Schellnhuber is acknowledged
as being the mastermind behind the
Commission President’s initiative for a
New European Bauhaus.
Mrs Ruth Reichstein of the European
Commission made it clear that: «The
President of the European Commission
construct the hospital’s walls has become a huge fan of building in wood
sustainably while, at the same time, and is delighted to see the New European
guaranteeing versatility and durability. Bauhaus conversation growing every day.
The use of such a widely available It is a project of hope, a project of recovery.
material as clay reduced the project’s Within it, renovation can be as valuable and
environmental impact and fitted in beautiful as new construction. With this Wooden solutions for outdoor flooring and cladding.
with local tradition. in mind, let us turn our cities into urban
forests.».
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18 19ILOVEPARQUET PROJECTS
A NEW
LIVING
In the heart of
the Dolomites,
a five-star offer
in the name of
luxury, which has
CONCEPT
been enriched
with a Penthouse
of over 160
square meters
FRANCESCA FERRARI
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Located in the heart of the you to experience nature and the in this case by refined chromatic
Dolomites, in the San Cassiano in surrounding landscape even when games: in the rooms, in fact,
Alta Badia, the Rosa Alpina Hotel & you are inside. prevails the white color, in contrast
Spa is part of The Leading Hotels of Vudafieri-Saverino Partners have with the wood and with the peaceful
the World and boasts a 3 Michelin carried out a reinterpretation but intense shades of green.
Star restaurant and a large SPA area of tradition, putting in place an The floor is a splendid larch parquet,
renovated in 2018. elegant mix between the location’s which infuses warmth and a feeling
A five-star offer in the name of identity, traditional materials and of well-being and peace to all
luxury, which has been enriched contemporary design elements. The environments.
with a Penthouse of over 160 design objects give a touch of colour
square meters, whose interior and sophisticated elegance to rooms
design project bears the studio’s dominated by wood and traditional
signature Milanese Vudafieri- materials used in mountain building
Saverino Partners. construction.
PLAN
The property is located on the 4th • PROJECT: Vudafieri-
floor of the Engelstrakt wing and THE PRIVATE WELLNESS AREA Saverino Partners, Tiziano
consists of three suites, a large The pride of the new penthouse Vudafieri and Claudio
living room with windows facing is the private wellness area that Saverino
the mountain, a fireplace, a bar directly overlooks the mountain • DESIGN TEAM: Thomas
and a kitchenette. Open spaces views, for a unique experience that Pedrazzini, Sabrina Sala
and bright, which thanks to the satisfies body and spirit. An oasis • PHOTO: Alex Filz
extraordinary view of the majestic of tranquility in which contemporary
peaks of the Dolomites, allow references are not lacking, given
22 23QUADRASTUDIO
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24 25ANIMAL FARM
OH MY
WOOD!
The Whale Cabinet
In collaboration with cabinet maker Martin
Altwegg, Design studio David Ericsson
designed the ‘Whale Cabinet’ for the Swedish
Monkey, mini manufacturer Friends Of Wood. The cabinet
Kay Bojesen’s family is growing, and the familiar is constructed in birch wood and has hand
Animal Farm
Kay Bojesen Monkey, first produced in 1951, paintings of whales on a very strong cotton
now also comes in a tiny 10-cm version. The aquarelle paper.
Monkey is manufactured from plantation teak and davidericsson.se
limba wood. Despite its size, the little Monkey, of
course, has just as much charisma and charm as
its older siblings in Kay Bojesen’s troupe.
kaybojesen-denmark.com
Sending Cow
The collection is called ‘Sending Animals’
and designed by Marcantonio Raimondi
Malerba, here quoted: “Animals and their
shapes has a great attraction for me. It
is an ancestral , ancient call to our inner
instinct and to the nature. I always try
to investigate the relationship between
mans and nature, searching the syntheses
talking about our attitudes and suggesting
eccentric dynamics”.
Sending animals collection is made from
wooden shipping crates.
seletti.it
Ugo
Ugo is a bench designed by
Paolo Salvadè for the brand
Riva 1920. From the iconic
shape and loosely based on
the dog Dachshund, a fun
way to get the local living or
unconventional. Derived from
a cedar trunk worked and
shaped in the form of a dog,
the bench Ugo characterizes
ironically any environment,
becoming protagonist.
riva1920.it
L’Oiseau
An avian figure of archaic simplicity, is reminiscent
of the unpretentious artefacts of Nordic folk art.
Its sleek form attractively enriches contemporary
Eames Elephant interiors without the cuteness or even tackiness
so commonly associated with animal figures.
Whether as an indoor-outdoor toy Big Bird L’Oiseau (Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec, 2011) is
or simply as an attractive object, the Created by the illustrator and designer Isidro
friendly Eames Elephant (1945) by available as a wooden bird made of milled maple
Ferrer and built using a traditional craft technique
Charles and Ray Eames will bring and sanded to a smooth finish, or as a ceramic
called vareta, Big Bird is a masterly feat of wood
delight to children and parents alike. figure in a choice of colours.
craftsmanship. While light radiates from Big Bird’s
vitra.com wooden plumage, a wood veneer globe hangs from vitra.com
its beak, like a ball of glowing nectar.
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COPPERWOOD
Indiana: a family
of four seeking
an energy
efficient, modest,
modern dwelling.
HOUSE
Thermally modified
American ash is the
protagonist of the
project
FRANCESCA FERRARI
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The site’s name, originated by the
owner’s son, was inspired by the
color of the surrounding woods and
landscape; an untouched natural
site adjacent to farmland and
bustling with wildlife, but itself not
ideal for agriculture. Ultimately, the
design solution was a balance of
the unique site opportunities paired
with the owner’s simple lifestyle
needs and love of travel.
Of the 20 acres, about 3 were
available for construction, with
much of the remaining acreage
wetlands. Of those 3 acres, an
abandoned pipeline intersected
from northwest to southeast,
helping to further narrow and refine
the possible locations and design
concepts.
The architects, HAUS, chose
to specify thermally modified
American ash for the exterior walls
of the house.
The owner of the house chose not
to protect the thermally modified
material through oils or lacquer and
instead let the material naturally
weather into a darker grey. HAUS
were set on detailing the wall
as a rain screen system, and
Woodhaven, who supplied the
timber, offered a clip/furring system
supporting that approach, allowing
water to drain out of the wall cavity.
In the Indiana climate, the architects
expect the material to last about 25
years.
IN & OUT
The exterior materials are continued AMERICAN HARDWOOD EXPORT COUNCIL
through the interior to the bedroom The American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC) is the leading
wings and the stair wall cladding international trade association for the American hardwood
and, although the interior has industry, representing the committed exporters among hardwood
companies, who now market and sell their products in significant
lightened somewhat, remains
volumes all around the world. For more than 30 years, AHEC has
true to the thermally treated ash’s
been at the forefront of international wood promotion, successfully
original base colour. building a distinctive and creative brand for American hardwoods.
“The external use of thermally By recognizing the key role design plays in the successful and
modified American hardwoods is innovative use of hardwoods AHEC helps the American hardwood
growing significantly year on year industry develop new opportunities by building a rapport with
not just in Europe but around the the global design community. In Europe AHEC is renowned for
world, including in the USA, as this its imaginative and ambitious collaborations with architects and
project demonstrates. Thermal designers to highlight the potential and inspire more use of these
modification (TMT) turns non- sustainable materials.
americanhardwood.org
durable hardwoods such as ash and
tulipwood into durable materials
30 31ILOVEPARQUET PROJECTS/2
that don’t decay or deteriorate in
outdoor use. Architects therefore
have a sustainable timber option
that ages well, without finishing,
and provides increased stability in
use. The latter fact, together with
the rich darkening of the wood
means that TMT hardwoods are
also being used internally as well
as externally as HAUS Architects
have done in this striking dwelling in
Indiana.”, David Venables, AHEC’s
European Director.
THE DESIRE FOR LIGHT
The architects, HAUS, wanted
to design the spaces for passive
solar with an east-west primary
orientation, but this was counter
to the angled pipeline. Ultimately
the pipeline became a major driver
of the design concept, resulting
in an offset series of bars forming
bedroom wing, living wing, and
garage wing – each perpendicular
to the other forming a z-layout.
Each component steps with the
angle while maintaining the desired
solar orientation and orthogonal
relationships, which also happened
to work perfectly for desired views
and site access.
It was no problem achieving
abundant natural light to the primary
living spaces and bedrooms, but we
also wanted a nice quality of light
in the lower level, which includes
a partial walk-out to the south. The
desire for more light led to a north-
facing light-well garden on the entry
side of home, which then led to the
idea for the covered bridge feature.
PLAN
• Architect: HAUS
Architecture + WERK |
Building Modern
• Wood species: Thermally
modified American ash
• Photographer: HAUS
Architecture
32 33ILOVEPARQUET TIMBER WORKSHOP
Walnut (Juglans regia) is a fruit tree includes Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan
belonging to the botanical family and other countries bordering on
of Juglandaceae. There are about the Himalayas. The Black walnut
sixty species of tree in this family, originated in the United States of
divided into seven types. The one America. Nowadays, because of the
Discovering
we are going to look at in depth is the economic importance of its timber,
Juglans. the Walnut tree is also cultivated
The two main species of walnut in Europe, especially in Eastern
which are known more or less European countries.
everywhere now are National or
blonde walnut (Juglans regia) and CHARACTERISTICS
timber:
Black or Canaletto walnut (Juglans A walnut tree can average 25 metres
nigra). Both of them are sources of and more in height. Even now in
valued timber used in many different Kyrgyzstan you can see uncultivated
ways from flooring to cabinet-making. trees in their natural setting which are
more than 25 metres high and have a
THE HISTORY OF NATIONAL AND diameter of more than a metre.
Walnut
BLACK WALNUT The tree can live for over two
The National walnut was one of the centuries. It is grown in flat and hilly
first fruit trees to be grown by ancient areas and is often found on farmland
Mediterranean peoples. near the farmhouse.
Jovis glans – Jove’s acorn – was It is a solitary tree and cannot share
the ancient name for the fruit of the its space. It has the phenomenon
walnut, connected both to the divine known as ‘allelopathy’ (also called
and the mystic union of the masculine chemical competition or root
and feminine polarities. antagonism), which is the production
Pliny the Elder described the fruit of of metabolic substances (funghi) in
the walnut tree and its importance the roots which are poisonous for the
in his “Natural History”. It was the tree itself or for other species. This
Greeks who imported it from Asia in inhibits seed germination or poisons
ancient times. the roots of other plants growing
Every civilisation has attributed nearby.
particular meaning and healing The bark of the National walnut is
properties to the walnut tree. in shades of light to dark brown,
The National walnut originated in sometimes with gold highlights in the
central Asia, an area which now grain. Canaletto walnut on the other
We’re talking about National or blonde
walnut (Juglans regia) and Black or
Canaletto walnut (Juglans nigra).
Parquet made from these ‘sustainable’
timbers are to be esteemed for their
expressive and aesthetic richness
GIANNI CANTARUTTI
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close in colour to the latter, along with
the possibility of providing these other
timbers as a substitute for National
walnut at a lower price, has led to a
reduction in use of blonde walnut,
in spite of the fact that it is readily
available on the market.
“Fashion” has also certainly played
a part in making Canaletto walnut,
in spite of its fairly high price,
more appreciated. Perhaps from
an aesthetic point of view it offers
greater uniformity of colour thanks to
the vaporization process of the timber
in its natural state.
Valued, famous and sought after, the
burrs and feathers of both species,
National walnut and Black walnut, are
still used today to enhance décor of
every style and taste, as well as the
timber from their trunks.
Walnut is considered a ‘noble’
wood, on a level with Mahogany
and Rosewood, for use in making
floors with a wealth of geometry and
inlays, even better than oak (durmast,
English oak, downy oak).
Parquet floors made from walnut are
to be valued for their ‘expressive’
and aesthetic richness, especially in
blonde walnut. Walnut originating in
Campana is still selected today for
hand is dark brown and sometimes being the best for making furniture,
even nearly black. while that from Ferrara, because of
Average specific weight for both its particular grain, is the best for
species is around 600 kg per cubic example for use in luxury cars like
metre. Mercedes or Bentley.
The timber can be used quite well for Enlightened architects and designers,
carpentry when there are no curves. not only famous ones, continue to
promote this ‘highly sustainable’
NAMES species of timber for use in projects
There are different species which are where skilled craftsmanship is needed
commonly commercially known by to give lustre to the final products
the name Walnut, with the addition of (one example is the furnishing in Villa
various other names. For example: Necchi in Milan which is largely made
Bolivian walnut (Yesquero-Cariniana of National walnut).
excelso), Daniela Walnut (Ovangkol- In the Lignamundi xylotheque in San
Giubortia ehie), Tanganyika walnut Giovanni al Natisone, there are more
(Aniegrè-Aningeria robusta), Brazilian than 1000 timber species used today
walnut (Imbuia-Phoebe porosa). in industry and craft all over the
This mode of improperly promoting world. You can see the spectacular
very different species and linking effects these timbers offer, shown in
them with National walnut only panels and veneers, but especially in
because of the fact that they are beautiful objects, tables and floors.
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44 45ILOVEPARQUET IN DEPTH
TELL IT Phases of the moon
and timber quality:
TO THE
man has realised
for centuries that
the quality of a
timber is influenced
by the period in
MOON!
which it is cut
FABIO BRAGA
I am always meeting building planning meteorological events for centuries? building should be felled only with a absorbed more water under a crescent of a millimetre, but it is nevertheless WATER AND WOOD
professionals who smile when the There are three things responsible waning moon. Even in Medieval and moon and clearly less when the measurable. The link between water and wood
topic of the importance of the phases for the quality of a particularly hard- Renaissance times, it was known as moon was waning. The germination cells, the movements of the internal
of the moon is raised. wearing wood: first, the choice of the right moment for felling. of seeds of various trees and plants ‘LUNAR’ TIMBER flow of cells and inside the smallest
Sometimes I am stunned by how a tree which has been grown well, This frequent reiteration of the same were examined in relation to their To demonstrate the influence of capillary tubes are regulated by a
little they know of natural materials second, the felling of the tree at the rule gave it great weight. However, dependence on the phenomenon the moon on timber, simulations multiplicity of physical influences,
that have been used for centuries right moment and third the storing, there was no scientific proof until of the phases of lunar cycles. This of environmental conditions were which mean that water can take on a
with great mastery by exceptional drying and correct handling of the recently. demonstrated that the speed of decisive in tests which were then gelatinous state and remain fluid up to
people who have handed down their timber. development of the seedlings and interpreted through studies. -15°C.
knowledge and left an unequivocal and In this article I would like to look at the SCIENTIFIC PROOF their average height after 4 months In some simulation tests in which a ‘Lunar timber’, felled under a waning
astounding heritage. topic of the correct period for felling a In one of the most renowned technical were all relative to lunar phases. multiplicity of fungus spores were moon, has more water trapped inside.
Not only can trees reach an age which tree. universities in Europe, the ETH in grafted onto the tree, the validity of This means that during the drying
is hundreds of times greater than Zurich, a small group of researchers THE MOON AND THE DIAMETER OF the ancient rule of felling trees was process, it will shrink more, reducing
ours, but their timber can also last THE RIGHT TIME TO FELL A TREE looked into the scientific evidence for TREES analysed and for the first time it its size in a notable manner. In this
undamaged for an incredibly long time. The time of year when the sap goes this rule in 2003. Other studies showed that trees was demonstrated that timber felled way, the timber becomes denser and
Just think of the wooden temples in into a resting phase, like felling when Professor Ernst Zurcher was head of ‘pulsate’ exactly in line with tides, according to the phases of the moon stronger and also more resistant to
Asia which have resisted unscathed there is a waning moon, are such the research project whose objective which, of course, are controlled by the is more hard-wearing and resistant invasive funghi, insects or intense
not just for centuries but for nearly important aspects that they make up was to examine in general the moon. to environmental conditions than flames.
two thousand years. Raised up by the thread connecting man and tree, connection between the rhythms of When the moon is growing, trunks timber felled in the conventional way. The increase in density of ‘lunar
Buddhist monks and made of powerful a thread which has stretched through nature and plants. It was observed become thicker. When it is waning, Furthermore, an important aspect of timber’ is 5-7%, as has been shown in
tree trunks, these artistic monuments time. that the tendency of beans to swell they again become thinner. the principle which causes this effect thousands of tests. From a technical
created by man are testimony to the From Julius Caesar through Pliny the when put in water was not always The diameter of trees is greater or less was brought to light. It was discovered point of view, this phenomenon
possibilities hidden in trees. Elder right down to Theophrastus, equal, but varied according to the depending on the cycles of high and that water in wood is very different represents a significant improvement
How is it that timber has become we have been told anecdotes and cycles of the moon. During the low tides. Of course, we are talking from water on glass. over ‘non-lunar timber’.
a material which can withstand stories which say that timber for period of the experiment, the beans about a difference of some hundredths
46 47ILOVEPARQUET THE FEP PAGES
New Real
using and revamping the to prolong the Media Plans
existing Real Wood initiative. in time. More than 12
The main message of the million people have seen
campaign is the quantity the ad at least once on
of CO2 which is saved Facebook/Instagram. 2.3
Wood
by installing parquet. The million have watched this
message is explained in a version of the movie until
movie (6, 36 and 45 seconds the end and almost 90.000
versions for different Social have clicked on it to get
Media) which is driving the further information and/or
campaign: from
audience to a calculator, interact. On Google Search,
giving the number of tons the movie has been shown
- At short-term, we do the European authorities of of CO2 saved by installing more than 35.000 times and
not know the impacts of the positive role played by different surfaces of 7% of the audience clicked
virus variants, if we will wood products in meeting parquet, and a website on it. On YouTube, 70% of
face a third wave, what carbon neutrality target by where the advantages of the audience watched the
the Pilot to the
will be the confinement 2050. using parquet are briefly long version movie until the
measures in the coming Besides the EU Green explained (realwood.eu). end.
days & weeks, with Deal, the new Circular In order to check and Based on the positive results
sometimes and in some Economy Action Plan and assure the effectiveness of the Pilot Phase, FEP is
Member States closure of the Renovation Wave, the of the chosen concept, a now launching the First
First Phase
retail shops. European Commission (EC) Pilot Phase has been held Phase of the campaign,
- At middle-term, we do not has recently launched a new on the French and German potentially extending it on all
know how will evolve the Bauhaus initiative aiming markets where Media European markets for spring
vaccination throughout at involving the citizens Plans (advertisements 2021. All FEP full members
Europe, and if residential in designing buildings of on Facebook, Instagram, and national federations
renovation will slow down tomorrow. In this context, YouTube and Google search) have been invited to support
significantly once the EC President von der were led from December Media Plans for the markets/
consumers will be able to Leyen stated that: “We 2020 to February 2021. countries they are interested
travel again. know that the construction The performance of the in. A 2nd wave could also
- At long-term, we will sector can even be turned Pilot Phase Media Plans take place after the summer
The main message of the campaign Crises are always offering use of wood in renovation. have to cope with the from a carbon source into is generally very good break as FEP intends to
use the movies for 3 years,
is the quantity of CO2 which is opportunities and opening
new pathways. Some
On most of the European
parquet markets, renovation
economic impacts of
the pandemic. Part
a sink, if organic building
materials like wood and
and shows potential for
the future. Costs of clicks during several waves of
saved by installing parquet… The existing elements for the has supported partial or of renovation works smart technologies like AI and views were below Media Plans on European
parquet industry have total recovery from the scheduled in two or are applied”. The parquet estimations which allowed markets.
end-consumers had and still have been reinforced and/ lockdowns which took three years have been industry has also to tangibly
time to think and to refocus their or accelerated by the
pandemic: the importance
place during spring 2020.
According to the Covid-19
anticipated in 2020.
Contracts (for instance,
benefit from such a
statement.
expectations on essential elements of online channels, also to related measures adopted in office or touristic In order to capitalise on ABOUT FEP
sell & buy parquet, new in each Member State, business) could be this trend and anticipate The European Federation of the Parquet Industry (FEP)
which are environment-friendly habits, increased time at some markets were still drastically reduced in the long-term negative reunites European national parquet federations, parquet
home including for working, progressing at the end of the the coming years. And economic impacts of the manufacturers and suppliers to the industry. It is the
BY EUROPEAN FEDERATION OF THE PARQUET INDUSTRY increased consideration of year 2020 while others were purchasing power of pandemic, it is of utmost main body representing and defending the interests of
the European parquet industries at all relevant levels.
environmental characteristics flat. some consumers and importance for the parquet
The activities of FEP are situated in the areas of raw
and sustainability... The public investments are industry to communicate on
material supply, production, market and internal affairs.
end-consumers had and still OPTIMISM FOR THE YEAR expected to decrease. the inherent advantages of Typical examples of work items are: The collection of
have time to think and to 2021? its products. market data in FEP territory and beyond; The follow-up
refocus their expectations The still high rate of THE INCREASED of relevant European legislation and standardisation; The
on essential elements which renovation suggests RECOGNITION BY THE A NEW COMMUNICATION publication of newsletters; The organisation of an annual
are environment-friendly. optimism for the year EUROPEAN AUTHORITIES CAMPAIGN European Parquet Congress; The initiation of market
These changes have been 2021. Uncertainties are On the other hand, the As you know, the FEP research related to parquet flooring; The promotion
already translated into a nevertheless well present positive trend currently Board and Team have of personal contact and communication amongst its
decided to launch a new members.
higher renovation rate in for our sector at short-, observed is supported by
parquet.net
Europe in 2020 and a higher middle- and long-term: the increased recognition by communication campaign
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