Focus / 9/1/2025

Workspaces

Workspaces are becoming increasingly dynamic, flexible places focused on wellbeing, functionality and design. In this “Workplaces special” we explore how Mapei is supporting this evolution with innovative, long-lasting products for every type of application: from the installation of ceramic, resilient, resin, parquet and cementitious floors to acoustic and thermal insulation, wall coatings and much more. Comfort, good looks, sustainability and high performance come together in an all-encompassing offer of products for creating and renovating workplaces all over the world.

A collection of articles on this subject

Boundless versatility

Mapei around the World

Boundless versatility

From the UK to the USA, Italy, Australia and Hungary, Mapei solutions are enhancing workplaces with durability, design and sustainability. In Bath, resin floors from the Mapefloor line complement the industrial style of the Newark Works…

Guaranteed acoustic performance

Guaranteed acoustic performance

This interview with Alessandro Coscia, Ceramic Line Specialist and Technical Services at Mapei, explores the acoustic challenges faced in the Palazzo De Fazio project and how Mapei’s Mapesilent Roll system provided an advanced solution. By exceeding…

Acoustic wellness

Acoustic wellness

Palazzo De Fazio is a multifunctional building in Bari that combines residential, commercial, and office spaces, with a strong focus on sound insulation. The collaboration between De Fazio Costruzioni and Mapei led to advanced technical solutions…

Global projects, local roots

Global projects, local roots

Mapei Group’s Engineering Team oversees the design and construction of new offices and plants worldwide, ensuring projects align with innovation, sustainability and employee well-being. Each initiative begins with in-depth feasibility studies and…

Mapei for Mapei: Group projects worldwide showcasing flooring, coatings and sustainable solutions

Mapei for Mapei: Group projects worldwide showcasing flooring, coatings and sustainable solutions

Across the globe, Mapei uses its own innovative products to create modern, sustainable and comfortable workplaces for employees. From the new headquarters in Sweden and Slovenia, to offices in Italy and Portugal, and manufacturing plants in Canada…

Paints that transform office spaces

Paints that transform office spaces

In this interview, Barbara Viero, Wall Coatings Line Specialist at Mapei, explains how paints are redefining modern office design. Once seen as mere finishes, paints now are able to improve air quality and comfort while shaping welcoming and stylish…

Energy efficiency
in a large format

Energy efficiency in a large format

The new Megamark headquarters in Trani showcases a façade that combines energy efficiency with striking contemporary design. Covering 3,000 m², the project features the Mapetherm Tile System XL, specifically developed for large-format porcelain…

Reinventing office space in Shanghai

Reinventing office space in Shanghai

Zoina Land, part of the Zhongnan Group, has refurbished its Shanghai offices with a modern urban style and open-plan interiors. For both floors and walls, the company selected Mapei’s Ultratop Loft system, delivering seamless, durable and elegant…

Where resistance meets versatility

Where resistance meets versatility

In this interview, Piercarlo Rocca, Corporate Director for Cementitious and Resin Flooring at Mapei, highlights how cementitious and resin flooring solutions address the needs of modern offices. These systems combine durability, versatility and…

The essence of detail

The essence of detail

The Zeiss Group, a global leader in optics and optoelectronics, has chosen Mapei’s Ultratop cementitious flooring system for its expanded headquarters in Oberkochen, Germany. The anthracite grey cementitious floors ensure both elegance and…

Torre Velasca offices: open space design meets 1950s heritage

Torre Velasca offices: open space design meets 1950s heritage

The offices of Milan’s Torre Velasca have been reimagined as open-space environments while preserving their 1950s architectural identity. In collaboration with the local cultural heritage authority, the redesign highlights the original designers’…

Velasca Tower: Milan’s iconic skyscraper restored with Mapei solutions

Velasca Tower: Milan’s iconic skyscraper restored with Mapei solutions

Torre Velasca, a symbol of Milan’s skyline and post-war architecture, has undergone a major renovation and restoration intervention. The project, led by Hines with design by Studio Asti Architetti, preserved its historical identity while modernizing…

From design to installation

From design to installation

During the extention works at the new Enegreen headquarters, Mapei supported designers and installers with an integrated system for laying large-format ceramic tiles. Thanks to solutions like Mapeguard UM 35 and products from the Zero* line, it was…

When technology makes the difference

When technology makes the difference

Angelo Giangiulio highlights how the right installation and maintenance system is crucial for installing wood flooring in high-traffic office areas. Mapei’s Ultrabond range ensures high performance and durability and can be used with different…

“Work. Eat. Meet”, urban regeneration in the heart of Berlin

“Work. Eat. Meet”, urban regeneration in the heart of Berlin

In the heart of Berlin, the DSTRCT.Berlin project transformed a former slaughterhouse into a modern and sustainable complex. Flexible offices, green spaces, dining and fitness areas come together in an environment that promotes work, social…

Acoustic insulation as a design value

Acoustic insulation as a design value

Acoustic comfort is an increasingly central design value, governed by several national regulations. Antonino Munafò highlights how acoustic quality in buildings—especially offices—is an achievable goal thanks to advanced technical solutions. Mapei…

High performance for offices

High performance for offices

In the design of modern workspaces, flooring must meet technical, aesthetic, and functional challenges. Resilient and textile floors stand out for their versatility, comfort, and performance. Mapei offers complete and sustainable systems for both…

Between matter and light

Between matter and light

In the heart of Veszprém, two office buildings were transformed into minimalist lofts with an industrial style, thanks to Mapei’s Ultratop Loft decorative cementitious system. The project combined textured surfaces, natural light, and contemporary…

Sustainable refurbishment of OTE skyscraper in Athens

Sustainable refurbishment of OTE skyscraper in Athens

OTE’s headquarters in Marousi, Athens — one of Greece’s tallest skyscrapers — has undergone a major renovation focused on sustainability and employee well-being. The project achieved both LEED and WELL certifications, highlighting energy efficiency,…

Iconic office projects featuring Mapei solutions

Iconic office projects featuring Mapei solutions

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…

Enegreen’s new headquarters: a model of innovation and sustainability

Enegreen’s new headquarters: a model of innovation and sustainability

The new Enegreen headquarters in Codogno (Northern Italy) is a virtuous example of sustainable building. Designed with energy efficiency and durability in mind, it incorporates innovative solutions to ensure comfort and safety. The interior and…