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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
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Tall Buildings
Projects
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12/19/2023
Torre Velasca
The complete restoration and consolidation of the tower's exteriors allowed to bring the iconic façade back to its original look. Strengthening work was also carried on the tie-rods to improve their tensile strength.
The expert's opinion
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8/28/2023
Damp in semi-underground areas and basements
Mapei offers a range of systems for refurbishment work on masonry damaged by damp.
The expert's opinion
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5/2/2023
Restoration work using lime: multiple applications with one product
MAPE-ANTIQUE NHL ECO RESTAURA by Mapei is the most durable and innovative solution for historic structures and green building.
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Restoration of Modern Architecture
Projects
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5/18/2022
The Church of Santa Maria Annunciata
Façade restoration and safety measures implemented on the upper part of a place of worship designed by Gio Ponti
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Restoration of Modern Architecture
The expert's opinion
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5/18/2022
Knowledge and awareness: the foundations of restoration work
The premise to safeguarding contemporary architecture is a thorough survey of the building from a historic, materic and construction perspective: Mapei’s proposal
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Restoration
Projects
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4/13/2022
Giorgio Gaber Theatre
Grand reopening 22 years after its closure. Mapei’s contribution to the restoration works in the interiors and exteriors
