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The expert's opinion
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12/19/2024
Museums, creating new common identities
Museums today grapple with redefining their identity amid shifting cultural, social, and technological paradigms. Once pillars of national identity and education, they now navigate demands for inclusivity, digital integration, and global dialogue.…
Projects
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12/18/2024
A "space" for Antonioni
Spazio Antonioni, a new museum in Ferrara, celebrates the cinematic legacy of Michelangelo Antonioni. Mapei's ULTRATOP SYSTEM was used to create durable and elegant anthracite cementitious floors, enhancing the minimalist design of this space…
Projects
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12/10/2024
Infrastructures of connectivity: the Z Mohr tunnel
The 6.5-kilometer Z Mohr Tunnel provides critical all-weather connectivity between several areas in Jammu and Kashmir in India. Using cutting-edge Mapei technologies for concrete and waterproofing, the project overcomes challenging terrain,…
Projects
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12/16/2024
Redeveloping the Kamarina museum and archaeological site in Southern Sicily
The Kamarina Archaeological Museum and Park in Scoglitti, Sicily, underwent significant redevelopment, featuring Mapei’s ULTRATOP LOFT system for cementitious floor and wall coverings with a minimalist, textured effect. This renovation project…
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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12/13/2024
A garden on a concave roof for the new Museum of Ethnography in Budapest
The new Museum of Ethnography in Budapest, part of the Liget Budapest Project, incorporates Mapei solutions for waterproofing its unique concave roof, installing ceramic and stone tiles, and varnish wooden floors. This modern building blends…
Interviews
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12/10/2024
Innovative Serbian architects exploit Mapei materials for award-winning designs
Award-winning Serbian architecture firm DBA showcases how Mapei's innovative solutions enhance their portfolio, from sports facilities to healthcare centers. Their projects include the Bemax Arena in Montenegro and Indoor swimming pool in Sremska…
Interviews
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12/9/2024
Elevating excellence: how Mapei systems enhances high-quality tile installation in Croatia
Dario Koščević, founder of KD Expert d.o.o., highlights how Mapei systems have revolutionized tile and stone installation in Croatia’s luxury construction sector. From embracing Mapei’s reliable, high-quality products in 1997 to benefiting from…
Projects
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11/15/2024
A fabulous mosaic at the entrance to the Royal Museum of Fine Arts in Antwerp
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…
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…
Products
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11/11/2024
Hydraulic invariance: effective draining solutions to help managing rainfall
Mapei offers innovative solutions for helping draining rainwater in urban environments, respecting the principle of hydraulic invariance. With products such as DRENO concrete and MAPESTONE DRAIN mortar, it is possible to create safe surfaces without…
Interviews
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11/8/2024
Crafting luxury with Mapei: an installer's success story
A seasoned Croatian installer shares his journey with Mapei products, highlighting their key role in elevating the standards of ceramic and natural stone installations. From discovering Mapei solutions in Bosnia-Herzegovina to founding his own…
