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7/13/2017
The building and ceramics tiles market in America
The trend in the ceramic tiles market in the United States is closely related to the trend in new housing constructions, which accounted for approximately 30% of tiles sales into 2016. When building work was at its peak in 2006 just before the…
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9/4/2017
The bridge over the River Arade in Portugal
The bridge over the River Arade estuary is located in the Portuguese city of Portimão in the region of Algarve. Inaugurated in 1991, it is a three-span cable-stay bridge made from prestressed reinforced concrete. After around 25 years of…
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11/7/2017
The Bayer Tower on the outskirts of Milan
The Bayer company works, commissioned in 1946 and located on the outskirts of Milan, represents a facility of excellence. In 2016 the emergency water tower needed to be renovated. Mapei Technical Assistance Services co-operated to help carry out the…
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11/7/2017
The ARC Campbelltown Fitness and Swimming Centre
The public swimming pool in the City of Campbelltown in South Australia has reached a new standard following the upgrade of the ARC Fitness and Swimming Centre. A winning mix of creative design, a keen eye on the needs of users of the centre and…
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9/5/2017
The Alise Hotel in San Francisco
Following to a demonstration of the SHOWERPERFECT LM System during the International Surfaces Event trade fair in the United States, the contractor of this hotels chain was convinced that it was the best possible solution to bring the hotel’s…
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1/10/2018
Stella Island Luxury resort and Spa
Stella is a 5 star hotel chain in Crete which offers high quality services and accommodation. During 2017 a new wing was added to the already existing Stella Palace Resort and Stella Village hotels: its name is Stella Island Luxury Resort and Spa.…
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1/4/2018
State of the global building industry
Investments in the building industry reached a figure of approximately 8,000 billion euros in 2016 corresponding to a rise of just over 2%. Last year the global building market grew more slowly than the world economy for which the International…
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9/4/2017
State Chancellery in Düsseldorf
Known to the inhabitants of Düsseldorf as the Stadttor, or “Gate to the City”, this imposing glass and steel building, Considered to be one of the best examples of contemporary cityscape architecture, needed some renovation. The flooring company…
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7/12/2017
Soundproofing and living comfort
Sound absorption and soundproofing: these two concepts often cause confusion: sound-absorbing materials are chosen to improve the quality of a room’s acoustics (such as a concert hall), whereas materials with soundproofing characteristics are used…
The expert's opinion
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7/12/2017
Soundproofing - Legal requirements
Antonino Munafò, Acoustic Insulation Line Specialist for Mapei SpA, answers some questions on the topic: sound proofing and legal requirements
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7/13/2017
Seventh Midtown condominiums in Atlanta
Location is everything; stylish luxury in the heart of Atlanta’s second largest business district has a definite attraction for investors. About 6 million tourists a year visit the Midtown district in Atlanta. In order to give owners value for their…
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7/12/2017
Serbian Pavilion at the 2016 Venice Biennale
The Venice International Architecture Exhibition: the 15th edition of this important event was held from the 28th of May to the 27th of November 2016, with 88 participants from 37 different countries. The theme chosen by the director of the…
