Mapei and A|X Armani Exchange, two of Milan’s most prominent and emblematic businesses, are working with Milan City Council on handing five completely renovated street playgrounds back to the city, promoting inner-city growth and socialising through sport. This enterprise, promoted by A|X Armani Exchange as the sponsor, involves the redevelopment and regular maintenance of the courts until the end of 2024. Mapei has made its expertise and urban regeneration-focused products available for the project. The aim is to provide city people with new open spaces to enjoy, where A|X Armani Exchange’s creativity and aesthetics come together with Mapei's innovative technology to provide colour, durability and comfortable playing conditions. The five playgrounds are located in city centre and suburbs: in Sempione Park, a symbolic place for the people of Milan in the south-west, in Moravia and Muccioli gardens, in Via Pitteri near Lambrate, and in the Barona district.
Five very contemporary geometric patterns special designed by A|X Armani Exchange give each playground its own unique made, safe and hard-wearing thanks to Mapei technology which protects the courts from high levels of footfall and harsh weather keeping them in tip-top condition for a long time. This partnership with A|X Armani Exchange is Mapei’s way of expressing its gratitude to the city where it was founded 85 years ago and reasserting its commitment to the local people and territory.
From the IBAI archive. Published 14 Sep 2022. This historical report reflects information available at the time.
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