Projects / 7/25/2025

Iconic office projects featuring Mapei solutions

An overview of the most iconic projects, where Mapei products have contributed to create functional and aesthetically pleasing workplaces

Explore a curated selection of world-renowned office buildings that showcase the versatility and high performance of Mapei products. From the transparent elegance of Le Monde’s Paris headquarters to the tech-forward transformation of The Orbit in Athens, these projects demonstrate how Mapei systems contribute to creating durable, functional, and visually striking work environments. Other highlights include AirAsia’s dynamic RedQ in Malaysia, the innovative Sky Office Tower in Zagreb, and the renovation of Milan’s iconic Pirelli Skyscraper.

LE MONDE HEADQUARTERS - Paris (France)

To centralize all the editorial offices and welcome the 1,600 employees of the Le Monde group, the design studio Snøhetta, in partnership with SRA Architects, designed a bridge building, relying on transparency and openness, seen as architectural metaphors for a free press. For the interior floors in the lobby and restaurant, Mapei supplied a complete epoxy-based system to create polished terrazzo floor coatings. The system is able to ensure durability, mechanical resistance and high aesthetic impact to the floor surfaces.

Mapei supplied a complete epoxy-based system to create polished terrazzo floor coatings at Le Monde headquarters in Paris.

THE ORBIT - Athens (Greece)

An unfinished building transformed into one of the most innovative hubs in Greece: The Orbit is an extraordinary example of architectural redevelopment. Located in Athens, this complex with 8 floors above ground and 7 below covering a surface area of over 36,000 m² has been transformed by a start-up company called BEAT into a modern business centre. Mapei supplied products for repairing the concrete, waterproofing the surfaces below ground level, and installing resilient floors in the offices, helping create workspaces at the cutting edge of innovation, technology and sustainability.

Mapei supplied products for repairing the concrete, waterproofing the surfaces below ground level, and installing resilient floors in the offices of The Orbit complex in Athens.

AIRASIA REDQ - Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia)

A new home for Airasia’s global headquarters, nick-named “Red Quarters” (after the logo’s colour) and located near Klia2 airport in Sepang, was opened in November 2016 housing a staff of over 2,000. Construction work on the 6-storey building to house the company offices, as well as a restaurant, canteen, coffee shop, car park, gymnasium and other service areas, started in May 2015. Mapei systems were chosen to complete resin flooring in the entrance hall, coffee shop, bar and workstations providing aesthetic appeal as well as guaranteeing resistance and durability.

Mapei systems were chosen to complete resin flooring in the entrance hall, coffee shop, bar and workstations at AIRASIA REDQ headquarters in Kuala Lumpur.

SKY OFFICE TOWER - Zagreb (Croatia)

One of the most important new buildings in Croatia, the Sky Office in Zagreb is an example of contemporary architectural excellence. Completed in 2012, it has 22 floors above ground and 4 basement floors, with a surface area of 15,000 m² per tower. Mapei contributed to its construction by supplying innovative solutions for the installation of resilient flooring, helping to create a modern and functional working environment.

Mapei supplied innovative solutions for the installation of resilient flooring at SKy Office Tower in Zagreb (Croatia).

PIRELLI SKYSCRAPER - Milan (Italy)

A landmark on the Milan skyline and icon of post-war Italian architecture, the Pirelli Skyscraper (known as the ‘Pirellone’) is a signature design by Gio Ponti. Over the years, this historic building has been renovated on several times to maintain its prestige and adapt it to modern functional requirements. Mapei has played an active part in these refurbishment, supplying products for the preparation of the substrates, installation of resilient flooring in the workspaces and installation of textile coverings on walls. Mapei products have helped the building maintain its original appearance while ensuring its durability, sustainability and acoustic comfort.

Mapei has played an active part in the renovation of the Pirelli Skyscraper, supplying products for the preparation of the substrates, installation of resilient flooring in the workspaces and installation of textile coverings on walls.

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