In the Maldives, north of Male in the Fushifaru atoll, on the island of Lhaviyani, a 5 star luxury resort was born just a few years ago. The name Fushifaru is formed by the word “fushi”, which in the local language means “island”, and “faru”, a synonym of “barrier reef”. In effect, Fushifaru Maldives emerges between 2 canals connecting the inner lagoon to the outer sea, featuring a large sandy area on one side. Fushifaru Kan'du is in fact a national marine protected area. The Fushifaru Maldives, distinguished by its modern architecture, features 49 beachfront or waterfront homes, 3 restaurants…

The Luzhniki stadium in Moscow, built in 1956 for the Spartakiad and sponsored by the Soviet Union, is considered the Maracanã (the famous stadium in Rio de Janeiro) of Russia.Back then it was called Lenin and could seat 100,000 spectators, a figure subsequently reduced to 80,000 following several renovations. It is also very famous for being the stadium of the Spartak Moscow football club, and also hosted the 1980 Olympics. It is considered a national monument from an historical, architectural and sporting point of view. Through its products, Litokol contributed to the renovation of the Luzhniki stadium, where the opening…

The Saint Félix de Pallières castle in Occitanie, in the French department of Gard, is a 12th century building. The castle is nestled in a large park near several prestigious UNESCO world heritage listed sites. It is currently a hotel with spa, created ad hoc in 2014. In 2017, the hotel was renovated, making it even more inviting. Type of WorksThe renovation works primarily focused on the castle’s wellness area. The indoor pool, multifunctional shower with colour therapy and Turkish bath were tiled with mosaics on both the walls and floors to create truly precious and welcoming spaces. Materials UsedThe…

Amedeo Amarante of La Posa Costruzioni, under the AM Luxury brand, was responsible for developing the interiors of a Pershing yacht, laying mosaics and Kerlite by Cotto d’Este. A decidedly complex project due to the narrow spaces and numerous off-square measurements commonly found in boats. This is without a doubt a highly prestigious interior furnishing solution, unique to its kind. Type of worksAmedeo Amarante’s challenge was to personalise, in an original way and using innovative materials, the interiors of a luxury yacht subject to vibration caused by the boat’s movement. A decision was therefore made to lay mosaics inside the…

Tsum is a renowned shopping centre in the centre of Kiev, next to the city’s town hall, built in 1939 and completely renovated in 2016.  The historical building covers an area of 45,000 m2, including a business park (25,000 m2), clothing brands and luxury accessories, sophisticated dining venues, homeware stores, perfumery, cosmetic and jewellery shops.This enormous Ukrainian shopping centre selected the best brands in the building market for its renovation works.Type of works:The renovation concerned the entire building, which was transformed into a modern shopping centre and is in fact described as the Harrods of Kiev.The project was awarded by…

Franky Denaeyer together with Climaworld, manufacturer of swimming pools and wellness areas, has created in Knokke, Belgium, a splendid home spa, which has been awarded with the 2016-2017 gold medal in the Wellness@Home category by the Belgian magazine Piscines Plus. Type of intervention:The project was overseen and followed by the Belgian architect Alexis Herbosch. This space offers everything one could desire in a home wellness area: indoor pool with the counter-current swimming system covered in mosaic tiles, a hot tub, an infrared Finnish sauna also covered in mosaic tiles. Materials used:The pool was waterproofed with Elastocem by Litokol and the…

The atmosphere at Hotel Prestige Budapest resembles that of imperial and central European 20th century Budapest, distinguished by classic, timeless elegance. The neoclassic style building is the work of the renowned Hungarian architect, Jozsef Hild, one of the most popular advocates of the neoclassic style in Hungary.  The hotel features 85 prestigious rooms and renovation works were completed in April 2015. Type of worksFor the large hotel foyer, black flooring in recomposed granite with mosaic inserts was selected. Also in an artistic white and gold mosaic is the niche located behind the reception desk. All the mosaics used in this…

In the centre of Perugia, a large 25 m x 7 m infinity pool was developed for a private client, featuring a traditional rectangular shape with Roman stairs and a high visual impact. The crux of this project is no doubt the material selected to create it: Jerusalem Stone, a natural stone from Israel featuring excellent technical properties. Type of worksThe works, both in the design and construction phase, were followed by Guido Medici. This elegant grey coloured stone, used for prestigious indoor and outdoor floors and coverings, was selected for the pool.The Roman stairs were developed with extreme attention…

In Croatia, far from the noise of the city and surrounded by the sea, the Lafodia Sea Resort enjoys a one-of-a-kind location for its type, on an island with unique environmental characteristics.The island of Lopud, near the city of Dubrovnik in Dalmatia, is part of the Elaphiti archipelago, the last inhabited islands where you can stay in the South of Croatia, far from traffic, pollution and the stress of the city.The luxury hotel, a modern, 4-star establishment, is made up of two 9-storey buildings, linked on the first two floors, where the reception, the kitchen-restaurant and swimming pool can be…

The Calamander Unawatuna Beach Resort is located on the southern tip of Sri Lanka, just one and a half hours from the capital city, Colombo. The resort looks out to the Unawatuna Beach, an endless stretch of golden sand framing a beautiful bay looking out to the Indian Ocean. Unawatuna Beach is the most spectacular beach on the island, so much so that it was declared the best beach in the world by Discovery Channel in 2004.Type of interventionA 500 m2 pool, featuring soft and sinuous contours, with a connecting hydro-massage tub.The pool and tub were both tiled with artistic…