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2/26/2025
Mapei Technical Sponsor of the enhancement project of the southern ambulatories of the Colosseum
Mapei participates as Technical Sponsor in the interventions to enhance the southern ambulatories of one of the most beloved and visited monuments in the world: the Colosseum. The interventions are aimed at the musealisation of the two missing rings…
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12/30/2024
The thousand faces of culture
Mapei’s versatile solutions played a key role in lots of restoration and construction projects that involved cultural and art places worldwide. From grouting the stone paving of Rotterdam’s Depot Boijmans Van Beuningen to restoring Florence’s…
Interviews
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12/24/2024
The challenges of stone never previously restored
The Hegra Conservation Project exploits multidisciplinary teamwork to restore degraded stone in a desert climate. Combining academic, research, and industry expertise, the team analysed stone materials and used advanced restoration methods. The…
The expert's opinion
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12/24/2024
Preventive diagnostics, the role of Mapei research
Mapei's Research & Development Centre plays a pivotal role in the Hegra Conservation Project, utilizing advanced diagnostics to analyze and preserve ancient materials. Through collaboration with Estia, Mapei’s Central Analytical Department has…
The expert's opinion
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12/24/2024
Innovative projects respecting the historical heritage
The Hegra Conservation Project aims to preserve Saudi Arabia's first UNESCO World Heritage Site. Led by Estia and aligned with Vision 2030, the initiative ensures Hegra's historical integrity and sustainable accessibility. By integrating modern…
Projects
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12/15/2024
Strengthening an historic Victorian-era landmark
The Strathcona Music Building at McGill University underwent structural strengthening using advanced FRCM (fibre-reinforced cementitious matrix) systems. This structural strengthening project preserved the iconic Victorian-era landmark while…
Projects
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11/12/2024
Restoration work and safety measures for the façades of the Albertina Academy of Fine Arts in Turin
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…
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…
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Home Interiors Special
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…
The expert's opinion
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5/1/2024
From tradition to innovation
CO₂ emissions from the manufacturing process of both MAPE-ANTIQUE ECO RISANA and MAPE-ANTIQUE ECO RESTAURA were measured throughout their life cycle using Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) methodology. In 2023 residual emissions have been offset through…
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Tall Buildings
Products
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4/28/2024
Legante Intonaco Velasca
The development of Mapei's LEGANTE INTONACO VELASCA for the restoration of the Velasca Tower in Milan was preceded by an accurate analysis of the original plaster. The final mix, composed of white cement and selected aggregates, was designed to meet…
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Tall Buildings
Interviews
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1/8/2024
Taking care of the past using new materials
Bruno Finzi talks about the materials used for the restoration of Torre Velasca in Milan
