The restoration work on the façades of the Albertina Academy of Fine Arts was a complex conservative operation carried out with innovative materials supplied by Mapei. The façades, badly deteriorated over the years due to bad weather and poor quality restoration work completed previously, were brought back to their original splendour by adopting cutting-edge techniques.

Mapei offers innovative solutions for helping draining rainwater in urban environments, respecting the principle of hydraulic invariance. With products such as DRENO concrete and MAPESTONE DRAIN mortar, it is possible to create safe surfaces without altering the soil. Products such as MAPECOAT TNS PAINT also offer the possibility of enhancing the aesthetic effect of urban surfaces, such as those of pedestrian and cycle paths.

In the scenic town of Vordingborg, in Denmark, entrepreneur Peter Halkvist has launched a pioneering concrete and recycling business. By combining two waste streams, crushed ceramic tiles and asphalt, he creates sustainable concrete blocks, reducing both environmental impact and raw material costs. With the help of RE-CON AGG 100, aMapei admixture for concrete, Halkvist has optimized his production process, cutting down on water and cement usage while improving workability. This initiative exemplifies the growing trend toward circular systems in the construction industry, with a focus on sustainability.