At the entrance of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts in Antwerp lies a mosaic hailed as "the most beautiful in Belgium." Created by artist Marie Zolamian and installed by Mosaico di Due using Mapei adhesives and grouts, this work celebrates Flemish art…
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…
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…
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…
The new Criminal Justice Centre in Munich, designed by Plan2, is under construction to house 1,300 officials and 54 courtrooms. It features a stone and glass façade and, in the interiors, oak wood flooring from Bembé Parkett, which was quickly…
The German Football Association has now a modern headquarters with offices, educational spaces, conference rooms and football pitches. The coverings for the interior floors were chosen for their comfort and sustainability, using resilient materials…
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…
The San Nicola stadium in Bari was designed by Renzo Piano for the 1990 World Cup. After thirty years, it was redeveloped to comply with regulations and host international events. Mapei contributed with products for the refurbishment of the…
The Riverton Hotel, situated in the heart of Göteborg near the Göta Älv River, offers an ideal base for visitors keen on exploring the city's attractions. Mapei, a key contributor to the hotel's new spa area, provided crucial support in overcoming…
The Sepang International Circuit, designed by Hermann Tilke, hosts major racing events. Mapei technology played a key role in the circuit’s renovation and preparation, providing durable, slip-resistant, and quickly applicable coatings that meet FIA…
Located in the heart of London, The Westin London City offers luxury and comfort. The construction of the hotel presented several challenges, including the demolition of an existing building and the need to respect the constraints of an…
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.
The heliport at Santo Spirito Hospital in Pescara (Italy) serves as a vital emergency service base, located atop a multi-storey carpark for direct access to the A&E department. In 2020, renovations were undertaken by Pescara Local Health Authority…
The Etnapolis shopping center underwent renovation works in 2018-2019, focusing on its rooftop carpark due to water infiltration issues. A waterproofing system, including PURTOP polyurea membrane, was applied, followed by MAPECOAT PU 20 N for final…