The Tuscan villas inspired a home project in southern Brazil, designed to harmonize with the landscape and offer easy maintenance. Italian ceramic tiles were chosen for their large format and unique stone-like effect, aligning with the aesthetics of…
Japanese architect Riken Yamamoto, the 2024 Pritzker Prize laureate, is celebrated for his community-centric designs that promote social interaction and transparency. His notable works include The Circle Congress Centre in Zurich and the Yokosuka…
Large-format Italian ceramic tiles were used to cover the façades of Casa do Vale, a villa in southern Brazil. Mapei Brasil provided waterproofing and installation solutions. The roof was waterproofed with PURTOP EASY polyurethane membrane, chosen…
Professor Capitanucci explores recent trends in interior design, emphasising sustainability, flexibility and the fusion of modern technologies with historical aesthetics. She also addresses the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on living spaces and…
FuoriSalone 2024 in Milan confirmed itself as a reference point for professionals, students and design enthusiasts. During the event, various installations, exhibitions and meetings were presented. Sustainability and innovation were the highlights…
The founder and president of Mario Cucinella Architects, shares his views on the role of tall buildings in contemporary cities and describes the challenges encountered in designing the Unipol tower in Milan.
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…
The "Belgrade Waterfront" project is an ambitious urban development initiative that has transformed a neglected area of Belgrade by integrating residential, commercial and cultural spaces along the Sava and Danube rivers, using innovative materials…
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…