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Interviews
People from the industry talk about projects, good practices and... how our products have made a difference on building sites.
Chosen for You
![The importance of breaking the mould](https://cdnmedia.mapei.com/images/realta-mapei-images--new-/170/andreas-kipar/thumbnail.tmb-realtamape.webp?Culture=en&sfvrsn=65b3458f_10)
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5/25/2022
The importance of breaking the mould
Landscape architect Andreas Kipar: in recent years the way we think about cities has changed radically
![That mix of “old” materials, technology and sustainability](https://cdnmedia.mapei.com/images/realta-mapei-images--new-/169/bandera-restauro/thumbnail_2023-ok_intervista-bandera-restauro.tmb-realtamape.webp?Culture=en&sfvrsn=66f2e18e_8)
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Restoration
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3/28/2022
That mix of “old” materials, technology and sustainability
From Mapei, guidance to identify the most suitable products and systems for refurbishing and restoring historic buildings.
![30 years of Polyglass USA : new plants and new markets](https://cdnmedia.mapei.com/images/realta-mapei-images--new-/90/2-polyglass-usa-zanchetta/thumbnail---stabilimento.tmb-realtamape.webp?Culture=en&sfvrsn=c19bdb8c_4)
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3/24/2022
30 years of Polyglass USA : new plants and new markets
30 years of Polyglass USA: new plants and new markets: projects to promote further growth. Natalino Zanchetta, CEO of Polyglass USA, outlines the company’s development plans.
![ICS: a design inspired by identity and dialogue](https://cdnmedia.mapei.com/images/realta-mapei-images--new-/89/7---intervista-architetti-ics/thumbnail.tmb-realtamape.webp?Culture=en&sfvrsn=7e4468d_4)
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2/16/2022
ICS: a design inspired by identity and dialogue
We spoke with Gianandrea Barreca and Giovanni La Varra, designers of the ICS Symbiosis school in Milan.
![Casa Batlló: new materials deployed to restore the ambience of the original building](https://cdnmedia.mapei.com/images/realta-mapei-images--new-/89/5-intervista-casa-battlo/thumbnail.tmb-realtamape.webp?Culture=en&sfvrsn=d6557c8d_4)
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2/10/2022
Casa Batlló: new materials deployed to restore the ambience of the original building
Interview with Joan Olona, a member of the technical team that drew up the master plan for the restoration of Casa Batlló.
![Redevelopment of schools: the quest for the right compromise](https://cdnmedia.mapei.com/images/realta-mapei-images--new-/89/3---morandini---redevelopment-of-schools/thumbnail.tmb-realtamape.webp?Culture=en&sfvrsn=cc2f7b8d_4)
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2/9/2022
Redevelopment of schools: the quest for the right compromise
Giulio Morandini, Mapei Group’s Corporate Director - Building Line, discusses the issue.
![Boom in redevelopment: we are in the mix](https://cdnmedia.mapei.com/images/realta-mapei-images--new-/2---membrane-desolidarizzanti/1--gioco-di-squadra-mapei-spain/thumbnail_busquets_2023-ok.tmb-realtamape.webp?Culture=en&sfvrsn=7084f98e_2)
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1/24/2022
Boom in redevelopment: we are in the mix
Francesc Busquets, General Manager of Mapei Spain: plenty of buildings in Spain are not energy efficient. We are ready to contribute to face this challenge.
![“Metamorphosis”, narrative idea of the project](https://cdnmedia.mapei.com/images/realta-mapei-images--new-/88/italo-rota/thumbnail.tmb-realtamape.webp?Culture=en&sfvrsn=2841ac72_4)
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12/16/2021
“Metamorphosis”, narrative idea of the project
We spoke with Italo Rota, designer of the Italy Pavilion.
![Close ties between business and the local region to “create the future”](https://cdnmedia.mapei.com/images/realta-mapei-images--new-/88/veronica-squinzi-expo/thumbnail_expo.tmb-realtamape.webp?Culture=en&sfvrsn=3eaaef72_4)
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11/18/2021
Close ties between business and the local region to “create the future”
Interview with Veronica Squinzi, Mapei’s CEO.
![Fully-bonded waterproofing membranes](https://cdnmedia.mapei.com/images/thumbnail_membrane-impermeabilizzanti-in-adesione-mapei_2023-ok.tmb-mapei thum.jpg?Culture=en&sfvrsn=2e5ffb8e_1)
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8/27/2021
Fully-bonded waterproofing membranes
Mapeproof FBT: a highly effective barrier against groundwater, moisture and radon gas.
![Concrete flooring: from design to installation](https://cdnmedia.mapei.com/images/realta-mapei-images--new-/86/5---paparella-concrete-solutions/thumbnail.tmb-realtamape.webp?Culture=en&sfvrsn=d551ab73_4)
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7/23/2021
Concrete flooring: from design to installation
Mapei is a reliable partner for all professionals involved in the construction of concrete flooring, starting with the installation teams, to encourage their technical and cultural development. This is why the Concrete Flooring Solution range of…
![Natural, artificial, vegetable materials: the real challenge](https://cdnmedia.mapei.com/images/realta-mapei-images--new-/86/1-franco-giorgetta/thumbnail.tmb-realtamape.webp?Culture=en&sfvrsn=64b50670_4)
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7/22/2021
Natural, artificial, vegetable materials: the real challenge
We spoke with the landscape architect, Franco Giorgetta.