• National Library – Turin
Rubber flooring installed in 1973 · Photographed in 2000
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Remarkable Longevity
When discussing sustainable development, the first concepts that usually come to mind focus on the environmental protection and social commitment. When considered in its entirety, sustainability also goes hand in hand with longevity. In architecture, this translates into buildings designed to stand the test of time, operating efficiently and requiring minimal renovations.
Resilience
Resilience is defined as the ability to withstand the effects of time and maintain performance despite exposure to pressure and abrasion. Our flooring is engineered to endure the test of time. It does not shrink and offers high resistance to wear and tear.
Proven Durability
Rubber flooring has demonstrated exceptional resilience. Here are some examples that highlight the long-lasting performance of our surfaces.
Construction of Carlo Alberto Square, the new site of the National Library of Turin, began in 1957. The project was led by a team of architects, including Massimo Amodei, Pasquale Carbonara, Italo Insolera, Aldo Livadiotti and Antonio Quistelli, and was completed in 1973. That same year, the original rubber flooring from Mondo was installed, covering a total surface area of 100,000 sq ft. The flooring remains in place to this day, still in excellent condition, and stands as a defining element of the architectural design of the space.
• St Orsola Hospital – Bologna
Rubber flooring installed in 1974 · Photographed in 2018
This hospital was built in 1952. In 1869, it was designated as the teaching clinic for the Faculty of Medicine. In the 1970s, St Orsola Hospital and Malpighi Hospital merged and underwent a major reform. The marbled rubber flooring still in place today is the original installation carried out by Mondo in Pavilion 21.
· City Theater – Alessandria
Rubber flooring installed in 1972 · Photographed in 2010
The City Theater was built on the site of the former Virginia Marini hall, which was destroyed during World War II. Although the building has undergone several renovations over the years, the original rubber flooring installed in 1972 remains in place to this day.
· San Gerardo – Monza
Rubber flooring installed in 1975 · Photographed in 2016
San Gerardo is much more than just a hospital; it’s an institution. Founded in 1174, it originally served as a refuge for the destitute. Today, it stands as a major centre of care and excellence for a large population. The hospital is also home to the Faculty of Medicine and Surgery of the University of Milan. More recently, a new building, the Palazzina Accoglienza, was inaugurated. This four-story complex houses 83 outpatient clinics and features flooring from our Harmoni collection. The rubber floors installed in the 1970s remain in excellent condition to this day.
· Palazzina Reale Santa Maria Novella / Firenze
Rubber flooring installed in 1935 · Photographed in 2016
Architects collective Gruppo Toscano, led by Giovanni Michelucci, are finally seeing the fruition of their one-year commitment to a new project: the Royal Pavillon (Palazzina) of Santa Maria Novella, built to house the Royal Family during their stays in Florence. In the porch, meant to be crossed by vehicles, a revolutionary material is chosen: rubber. Provided by our alma mater, Pirelli, a black rubber flooring made of rectangular, ridged tiles creates a surprisingly modern, optical texture. That same flooring is still there today.
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