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Interviews
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12/24/2024
The challenges of stone never previously restored
The Hegra Conservation Project exploits multidisciplinary teamwork to restore degraded stone in a desert climate. Combining academic, research, and industry expertise, the team analysed stone materials and used advanced restoration methods. The…
The expert's opinion
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12/24/2024
Preventive diagnostics, the role of Mapei research
Mapei's Research & Development Centre plays a pivotal role in the Hegra Conservation Project, utilizing advanced diagnostics to analyze and preserve ancient materials. Through collaboration with Estia, Mapei’s Central Analytical Department has…
The expert's opinion
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12/24/2024
Innovative projects respecting the historical heritage
The Hegra Conservation Project aims to preserve Saudi Arabia's first UNESCO World Heritage Site. Led by Estia and aligned with Vision 2030, the initiative ensures Hegra's historical integrity and sustainable accessibility. By integrating modern…
Mapei around the World
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12/23/2024
AlUla: A timeless cradle of civilization
AlUla, a region rich in 200,000 years of history, is central to Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, with the ambitious goal of transforming it into the world’s largest open-air museum. The Hegra Conservation Project, focused on preserving Saudi Arabia’s…
Mapei around the World
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12/23/2024
Vision 2030, an ambitious plan that looks to the future
Vision 2030 is Saudi Arabia’s strategy to diversify its oil-dependent economy and create a dynamic, sustainable future. Built on social development, economic prosperity, and governance reform, the plan drives large-scale urban projects and cultural…
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…
