The National President of the Italian Historical Houses Association (Associazione Dimore Storiche Italiane, ADSI) talks about his commitment to conserve and maintain historical houses and his determination to get them fully recognised on a…
To celebrate its 40th anniversary, the ADSI (Italian Historic Houses Association) organised a roundtable on the subject of “Culture and business: Italy’s finest look to the future” held in Rome. Mapei’s Product Manager of the products for masonry…
An oasis of luxury and the ideal base to explore the city and its surroundings, between 2014 and 2015 the Heritage Hotel Life Palace underwent a major overhaul, with a key role being played by the best products on offer from Mapei for upgrading…
Interview to Davide Bandera, product manager for masonry restoration to discuss over restoration and redevelopment work on existing buildings, including those of historical interest.
Built in Apulian-Romanesque style, Matera cathedral is dedicated to the Madonna dell Bruna and St. Eustachio and sits on the highest spur of the city, which splits the Sassi cave dwellings into two halves. Completed in 1270, the church was built by…
The house of one of main exponents of Spanish Modernism architecture has been restored, After years of neglect, this monument of national interest started a new life. The battlements, which were part of the decorative structural elements have been…
100 years after its inauguration in 1912, the Apollo Theatre was reborn: after being shut down in the 1980'8, this gem could not shine in glamour anymore until the local council issued a tender in 2007 to save it. Mapei was on the spot, giving its…
An ancient castle of Southern Italy has been restored. Cannoniers, fortress-like appearance, but also Renaissace balconies and balustrades. A national monument which needed renovation and special studies. Mape-Antique Allettamento was one of the…