\ud83c\udfdb\ufe0f MAAT (Museum of Art & Architecture) \u2013 Lisbon, Portugal<\/p>\n
SIBEXTREME AF FLOW flooring solution harmonises with the fluid, modern design of MAAT Lisbon, a museum that redefines the relationship between art, architecture, and public space.<\/p>\n
Winner of the Best Museum Architecture of the Year in 2017 at the Leading Culture Destinations Awards (known as \u201cThe Oscars for Museums\u201d), MAAT is a cultural landmark that captures the essence of its stunning 38,000 m\u00b2 riverside site and the extraordinary light of Lisbon.<\/p>\n
– The awards recognise institutions, organisations, and cities that have provided exemplary contributions to local cultural life and showcase emerging destinations.<\/p>\n
Project Highlights:<\/strong> Design Challenge:<\/strong> SIBEXTREME AF FLOW was selected for its:<\/strong> The End Result<\/strong>: Project Details:<\/strong>
\n– Seamless, self-levelling overlay that complements the museum\u2019s flowing, organic architecture
\n– High-performance flooring with exceptional durability for high-traffic areas
\n– Customisable, colour-uniform surfaces that reflect Portuguese traditions and modern design
\n– Contribution to the museum\u2019s vision of a space for congregation, exploration, and discovery<\/p>\n
\nCreating a flooring system that would:
\n– Complement the museum\u2019s seamless, open design and fluid architectural language
\n– Withstand heavy foot traffic while maintaining aesthetic appeal and functionality
\n– Reflect the interplay of light and shadow, a key feature of the museum\u2019s architecture
\n– Align with MAAT\u2019s mission to blend art, architecture, and technology<\/p>\n
\n– Seamless application: Perfectly suited for MAAT\u2019s flowing, interconnected spaces.
\n– Exceptional durability: High compressive strength (C 60 N\/mm\u00b2) and flexural strength (F 13+) ensure longevity in high-traffic areas.
\n– Abrasion resistance: Ranging from B\u00f6hme A5 to A1.5, making it ideal for a museum environment.
\n– Pumpable and self-levelling: Easy and fast application, even in complex architectural spaces.
\n– Customisable design: Colour-uniform floors that align with the museum\u2019s modern aesthetic.<\/p>\n
\nThe installation of SIBEXTREME AF FLOW enhances MAAT\u2019s unique architectural narrative:
\n1) The seamless, self-levelling surface mirrors the museum\u2019s flowing design, creating a sense of continuity between indoor and outdoor spaces.
\n2) The durable yet elegant flooring encourages exploration and interaction, embodying MAAT\u2019s mission as a place for encounter and discovery.
\n3) The colour-uniform finish complements the museum\u2019s modern aesthetic, while its high abrasion resistance ensures it remains pristine despite heavy foot traffic.<\/p>\n
\n– Client: MAAT Lisbon \/ EDP Foundation
\n– Location: Lisbon, Portugal
\n– Architect: AMANDA LEVETE ARCHITECTS LIMITED (AL_A)
\n– Product: SIBEXTREME AF FLOW
\n– Photography sources: various including: Piet Niemann, EDP Foundation, Nick Hufton (Hufton+Crow) and Francisco Nogueira<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":263,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":true},"tags":[],"cptt_reference_tags":[8,105,106,114],"class_list":["post-262","cpt_reference","type-cpt_reference","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","cptt_reference_tags-commercial","cptt_reference_tags-self-levelling","cptt_reference_tags-indoor","cptt_reference_tags-floor"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n