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Mapei around the World
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8/15/2024
Innovative solutions: Mapei's contribution to Slovenian building and renovation projects
Mapei d.o.o. has contributed to various construction and renovation projects across Slovenia: wellness centers, viaducts, shopping centers, residential complexes, and recreational parks. Supplying cutting-edge materials and technologies, Mapei…
Projects
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8/13/2024
An FRP system for long-lasting strengthening in the Rog Centre in Ljubljana
The redevelopment of the former Rog bicycle factory in Ljubljana has transformed it into a modern cultural hub, featuring a wide range of creative spaces. Mapei's FRP (Fiber Reinforced Polymer) system played a crucial role in the structural…
Research & Development
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7/9/2024
Mapei seismic retrofitting systems for cutting-edge structural safety
Structural safety is a central theme in modern construction, with increasing attention being paid to the strengthening of existing buildings. Mapei offers advanced solutions such as the MapeWrap, Mapenet, Mapegrid G, Mapefix and Mapewall range of…
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Home Interiors Special
Projects
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6/8/2024
Total white look for a historic residence
Architect Giuliano Andrea dell’Uva refurbished a large apartment in Naples inspired by the Grand Tour, blending historic elegance with modern design. The renovation included applying new seamless resin floorings and wall coatings. The project…
Interviews
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6/10/2024
Structural strengthening with low environmental impact: CRM SYSTEM - MAPENET EMR
CRM System - Mapenet EMR Mapei represents a breakthrough in structural strengthening work on buildings that combines low impact on the environment with high performance. We talked about it with Giuseppe Melcangi, Mapei Corporate Product Manager for…
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Rapid Products
Projects
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4/30/2024
Kursaal Santalucia Theatre
Built in the 1920s, the Kursaal Santalucia Theatre was reopened in 2021 after years of closure thanks to restoration work. Mapei supplied products for structurally strengthening the building and installing wood floors
Interviews
Projects
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3/15/2024
Have faith in history: Notre Dame reconstructed to how it used to be
We spoke with Professor Carlo Blasi, Works Management consultant for the restoration work: project drawings by Eugène Violet Le-Duc and the construction works journal to bring the cathedral in Paris back to its original glory.
Projects
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2/14/2024
Notre Dame: an extraordinary work of restoration
On April 15, 2019, a serious fire struck the Notre-Dame Cathedral. Since then, the most important phases of restoration have been completed, and every day work is being done to restore the monument to its former splendor.
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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.
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Wall Coatings
Interviews
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8/1/2023
This is how the external thermal insulation system withstands an earthquake
An experimental campaign by the Faculty of Structural Engineering and Architecture of Federico II University of Naples has shown that the use of the external thermal insulation system can help buildings withstanding an earthquake
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Concrete Repair
Projects
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8/1/2022
Olten high school
Using Mapei solutions to repair the concrete façades and stairs of this high school, an important example of the brutalist style.
