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7/2/2024
A tunnel with mosaics
Mapei products played a crucial role in creating colorful, durable mosaics for the Bäverbäcken tunnel in Tyresö, Sweden. Artists Emelie Solklippa and Hanna Westin Skogh designed mosaics depicting local flora and fauna, supported by Mapei's technical…
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7/2/2024
A mosaic statue for Lasse the stray cat
Artist Ellen Ljungqvist created a mosaic statue dedicated to Lasse, a beloved stray cat, in Trollhättan, Sweden. Using ELASTORAPID and ULTRACOLOR PLUS for their durability and ease of use, Ellen crafted the statue over two months, with significant…
Mapei around the World
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6/17/2024
A country and a subsidiary with big projects
Portugal's reduced public debt and improved credit rating have boosted its investment appeal. The construction market is evolving, embracing new technologies, sustainable products, and off-site building solutions. Mapei Portugal is involved in key…
Mapei around the World
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6/17/2024
Projects across the board
Mapei contributed to several building projects in Portugal: from hotels to tunnels and wineries, offering versatile solutions for various buildings. The Azores Wine winery on Pico Island, blending wine production with hospitality, features thermal…
Mapei around the World
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6/13/2024
Breaking with tradition with 3D ceramic tiles
The new Icon Douro building, headquarters of Grupo Ageas Portugal, features innovative 3D ceramic tiles bonded with ULTRABOND MS RAPID adhesive. Mapei's products for installing ceramic tiles were used throughout the building, which was awarded a…
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6/11/2024
Large format tiles for the façades and interiors
Large-format Italian ceramic tiles were used to cover the façades of Casa do Vale, a villa in southern Brazil. Mapei Brasil provided waterproofing and installation solutions. The roof was waterproofed with PURTOP EASY polyurethane membrane, chosen…
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5/27/2024
Caixaforum in Valencia
In the new exhibition and multifunctional centre, designed by Cloud 9 and located inside this magnificent structure by Santiago Calatrava, an adhesive system by Mapei was employed to create a colourful ceramic covering.
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4/30/2024
Sandwell Aquatic Centre
Mapei systems were used in the Sandwell Aquatic Centre (UK) for waterproofing operations and ceramic tile installation. Key products included hydraulic binders, elastic waterproofing mortars, and epoxy grouts, ensuring durability and safety for the…
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Open Spaces
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4/29/2024
Spare time… on holiday and in the city
Various projects in different countries were completed with Mapei products for outdoor spaces. The creation of a new swimming pool in Italy, a sports center in Budapest, and an amusement park in France: all made the most of innovative materials to…
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Open Spaces
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4/29/2024
La Calinésie aquatic park
La Calinésie, a water park opening in 2021 in Libourne, offers plenty of space for education, wellness and entertainment, with sustainable architecture. The construction, influenced by the Covid-19 pandemic, required special attention to…
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4/26/2024
Serbian projects across the board
Numerous projects in Serbia were recently completed with innovative and sustainable technologies by Mapei. Among them one finds the Green Heart business center in Belgrade, the Chinese Cultural Center, three hospitals built to address Covid-19 and…
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Rapid Products
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4/17/2024
Grotta Palazzese Beach Hotel
Grotta Palazzese Beach Hotel is a luxurious hotel located in Polignano a Mare in Apulia Region. It was recently renovated: Mapei products were used for quick installation, including pre-mixed mortars for screeds, anti-fracture membranes and rapid…
