The March 2024 opening of four
"alphabet office buildings" marks the latest step in the Symbiosis
project of urban revitalization in a formerly industrial district
of Milan, Italy. PENETRON ADMIX, a
crystalline waterproofing admixture, was specified as the concrete
waterproofing solution to protect the below-grade structures from
groundwater penetration.
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SETAUKET, N.Y., April 18,
2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The March 2024 opening of four "alphabet office
buildings" marks the latest step in the Symbiosis project of urban
revitalization in a formerly industrial district of Milan, Italy. PENETRON ADMIX, a
crystalline waterproofing admixture, was specified as the concrete
waterproofing solution to protect the below-grade structures from
groundwater penetration.
The specification of PENETRON ADMIX will
extend the service life of the below-grade concrete structures at
Symbiosis by 60 or more years, even with constant exposure to the
region's groundwater levels.
Designed by Antonio Citterio Patricia
Viel (ACPV) Architects, the Symbiosis Business District is a
sprawling urban revitalization project of the Porta
Romana-Vettabbia district in southeastern Milan, which covers an area of 130,000 m2
(>32 acres). The development encompasses 125,000 m2 of new
office space, the regeneration of Porta Romana railway yard, and
25,000 m2 of parks and natural spaces. The Piazza Adriano Olivetti,
named after the renowned Italian industrialist and engineer, was
unveiled in 2018 as the starting point of the Symbiosis business
hub project.
"All this new construction has attracted a number of
multinational companies and transformed a previously derelict
historic industrial area into a bustling mixed-use business
district and urban innovation hub," adds Enricomaria Gastaldo Brac,
CEO & Managing Director of Penetron Italia. "Today, the
district boasts showrooms, museums, universities, research centers,
and homes to international brands such as Fondazione Prada and
Talent Garden."
The most recent wave of construction saw completion of "Building
D" on the Via Vezza d'Oglio, "Building F" on Via Condino, and
"Building G" and "Building H" on the Viale Ortles – multi-story
office buildings that feature an eye-catching modernist
architecture and extensive below-grade structures. The Symbiosis
buildings are classified as Energy Class A with a goal of obtaining
the exclusive LEED Platinum certification awarded to buildings that
control and curb COâ‚‚ emissions into the air.
To protect the below-grade structures of the new buildings from
groundwater penetration, COVIVIO, a European real estate developer,
specified PENETRON ADMIX, a crystalline waterproofing admixture,
for the concrete mix for the below-grade concrete structures.
PENEBAR SW, a swellable waterstop, was also used to permanently
seal all construction joints. The technical team from Penetron
Italia worked with CMB CARPI, the general contractor, to ensure an
optimal concrete mix for the below-grade concrete foundation
structures – including the foundation slabs, retaining walls, and
elevator pits.
Once mixed into the concrete, the proprietary chemicals in
PENETRON ADMIX react with moisture and concrete minerals to form
insoluble crystals throughout the entire concrete matrix. The
insoluble crystals forming within the cracks and voids of the
concrete matrix reduce concrete permeability, provide corrosion
mitigation and self-healing abilities to seal hairline cracks over
the service life of the structure.
"The specification of PENETRON ADMIX will extend the service
life of the below-grade concrete structures at Symbiosis by 60 or
more years, even with constant exposure to the region's groundwater
levels," concludes Enricomaria Gastaldo Brac.
The Penetron Group is a leading manufacturer of specialty
construction products for concrete waterproofing, concrete repairs
and floor preparation systems. The Group operates through a global
network, offering support to the design and construction community
through its regional offices, representatives, and distribution
channels.
For more information on Penetron waterproofing solutions, please
visit penetron(dot)com or Facebook(dot)com/ThePenetronGroup, email
CRDept(at)penetron(dot)com, or contact the Corporate Relations
Department at 631-941-9700.
Media Contact
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