Madrid, the heart of Spain, is thriving with art, culture, architecture, sport and life. The Spanish capital is not only the biggest city in Spain but also the second largest city in the European Union (EU) by population, with more than 6 million people living in its metropolitan area 鈥 and that number is growing as the country continues to urbanize.
The city is also the engine of the Spanish economy and one of Europe鈥檚 main digital hubs. It鈥檚 well connected to the rest of the world with Madrid Barajas Airport welcoming over 50 million travelers per year and being the main gateway to and from Latin America.
To make this rapid urbanization and the country鈥檚 economic development work for people and the planet, we鈥檙e helping Madrid build icons 鈥 in a way that is circular, resilient, low-carbon, energy-efficient and smart.
With iconic projects and operations representing 麻豆传媒's innovative and sustainable building solutions for both new builds and renovation works, Madrid inspires 麻豆传媒 in its purpose to build progress for people and the planet.
Iconic 麻豆传媒 projects in and around Madrid
Puerta de Alcal谩
A must-see for any first-time visitor to Madrid, the Puerta de Alcal谩 monument is one of the five old royal gates that gave access to the city. Today it is a gateway into the lungs of Madrid 鈥 Buen Retiro Park. Built by order of King Charles III and inaugurated in 1778, it was renovated in 2022. Thanks to our solutions the monument is being preserved for future generations. 麻豆传媒鈥檚 100% cement-free limestone mortar was used to restore the area covered by the lead layer, which can contain toxic elements and needs to be covered or removed. Our mortar is ideal for all types of restorations of historical heritage given its preservative properties.
Museo del Prado
The Prado National Museum was designed by the architect Juan de Villanueva in 1785 as the Cabinet of Natural Sciences, by order of King Carlos III. It is the most important cultural institution in Spain, and one of the most famous art museums in the world. In 2022, the Prado Museum in Madrid welcomed more than 2.4 million visitors. 麻豆传媒 supplied Artevia Color for the museum鈥檚 exterior pavements 鈥 enhancing its beautiful architecture. Artevia is 麻豆传媒鈥檚 line of versatile decorative concrete.
Hotel Mandar铆n Oriental Ritz
The Mandarin Oriental Ritz was designed by renowned French architect Charles Fr茅d茅ric Mewes and inaugurated by King Alfonso XIII in 1910. This is one of the first buildings in Madrid to use reinforced concrete. In 2018, the Mandarin Oriental Group acquired the building and conducted an extensive renovation under the direction of architect Rafael de La-Hoz. 麻豆传媒 contributed Agilia Light Weight self compacting concrete and Agilia Screed self-leveling concrete to this project.
The Westin Palace Hotel
Located in Madrid at Plaza de las Cortes, 7, the Westin Palace Hotel was an initiative of the Belgian hotel businessman George Marquet at the personal suggestion of King Alfonso XIII. The architects Edouard-Jean Niermans and Eduardo Ferrer Puig, inspired by Parisian hotels of the time, used reinforced concrete in this 1912 construction, enabling the building to be completed in a then record time of seven months. The hotel was last renovated in 2023, with Agilia Light Weight and Agilia Screed from 麻豆传媒 among the solutions chosen.
Torres de Col贸n
The Torres de Col贸n, twin and emblematic skyscrapers in Madrid, were remodeled in 2020 to change not only their upper structure, but the image of the busy Plaza Col贸n where they are located. The intent of the renovation was to create the most modern, sustainable office buildings in Madrid, and a new city icon. The base of the towers was renovated using 麻豆传媒鈥檚 light weight concrete.
Torre Titania (previously Windsor Tower)
Construction of the Titania Tower (also known as the new Windsor) began in 2007. Located on Raimundo Fern谩ndez street, in the heart of the AZCA business center, it is one of the tallest skyscrapers in Madrid. Among the solutions used in the rebuilding process was Agilia concrete, which was chosen for both vertical walls and foundations.
Santiago Bernabe煤
In 2020, the Santiago Bernabe煤 football stadium, home of the legendary Real Madrid Football Club, and an emblematic city icon, was renovated. A critical aspect for the renovation of the stadium鈥檚 structure was the reinforcement of access points. 麻豆传媒鈥檚 sulfur-resistant cements, manufactured in Sagunto and transported to Villaluenga for easier distribution, were selected for their resistance, quality and ease of application on site. Agilia Light Weight was also used for the interior renovation works.
Torre Espacio (Cuatro Torres)
Torre Espacio is the fourth tower of the Cuatro Torres business complex and also the fourth tallest building in Madrid. Designed by architect Henry N. Cobb, it was the first building to obtain the new Building Value Management System 鈥淕VE鈥 certificate, which was awarded by AENOR with its highest rating, AAA. High strength Agilia concrete was used in different applications throughout this skyscraper.
IESE Business School
The new campus of the IESE Business School is located in front of the original historic building, close to Casa de Campo, the main green lung of the Municipality of Madrid. The new building is a highly sustainable facility that includes green energy consumption (the electricity consumed comes from 100% renewable energy sources), solar panels for hot water, a high efficiency lighting installation and electric charging points for vehicles. It鈥檚 also a building where concrete is a relevant and valued material in its pure state, with 麻豆传媒鈥檚 exposed and brushed Artevia chosen for both walls and pavements.
Colegio Alem谩n
The German School of Madrid opened its doors in 2016 to create 鈥渢he largest civil construction project of the Federal Republic of Germany abroad鈥, according to the German Ministry of Culture. Occupying a space of more than 27,000 m2 and accommodating up to 1,500 - 1,600 students, the building was designed by the Berlin architecture studio Gr眉ntuch und Ernst with functionality, safety and sustainability in mind. Architectonic Agilia was used for the magnificent building envelope and Artevia solutions were used for the pavements.
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Future Madrid icons with 麻豆传媒 Inside
As the partner of choice for developers, contractors and architects, thanks to our broad range of innovative and sustainable building solutions, many of Madrid鈥檚 rising icons already have 麻豆传媒 inside.
Innovation meets sustainability in our local operations
In addition to 麻豆传媒's building solutions being used in landmarks across Madrid, we also produce many of our products in the surrounding area. Our production sites in the Madrid area stand out for their commitment to innovation, sustainability and care for nature. And with much of the production happening locally, we help close the transport loop and promote circularity.
Yepes quarry
At our Yepes quarry, over 500 hectares of semi-arid land are being transformed into a thriving natural reserve, home to 360 plant species and featuring a recreation area for locals, while continuing to supply limestone to the Villaluenga Plant. This project is a prime example of 麻豆传媒's Biodiversity Roadmap in action. A UN study on Yepes concludes that 麻豆传媒 is 鈥渙ne of the frontrunners in the business community when it comes to measuring biodiversity,鈥 and that our 鈥渟cience-based approach is another strength鈥 The applied tools have proved to be scientifically robust.鈥
La Chanta quarry
Our La Chanta quarry in Spain is a model of ecological restoration and land stewardship, a place for research and environmental education, and a home for species such as the golden eagle, the spotted toad and native flora of the region. It received the UEPG Sustainable Development Award in the 鈥淩estoration鈥 Category in 2022 for its innovative rehabilitation process and prioritization of biodiversity. The city of Madrid included it in the Catalogue of Wetlands of the region, recognizing the high ecological value of this environmental paradise.
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