Modern squares pavings: versatile metropolitan attitudePublic squares pavings are important elements of the aesthetics of our cities. They provide opportunities for citizens and visitors to interact, as well as a pleasing and an enjoyable environment.
Materials intended for squares pavings: is it time for innovation?In recent history public squares have been paved with natural materials, such as stones extracted from quarries: red porphyry, travertine, basalt and many others.
Such resources are poorly sustainable from an environmental point of view: their extraction has indeed serious consequences on the balance of the ecosystem. For this reason, more and more countries have decided to ban such activity to prevent hydrogeological instability and the devastation of mountains.
How can we design public meeting areas while preserving the aesthetic appeal, technical performance and the environment?
Eco-friendly porcelain stoneware materials for square paving are the best alternative to stones. Thanks to their features, they perfectly replicate the strength and appearance of the surfaces traditionally used, decreasing the impact on natural resources.
Historical squares pavings: balancing tradition and durability
When it comes to paving historical squares, there is often a dichotomy between the peculiarities of the surrounding environment and the need for a durable or reliable material. That’s because we need to preserve the pre-existing style and, at the same time, ensure the resistance to city activities.
Let’s think about the paving of an historical square made of red porphyry: there is a combination of material recognition and lower resistance to vehicular and pedestrian stresses that damage the surfaces causing breakages and hollows, which makes maintenance or replacement necessary.
Whether it’s about the sampietrini or high-thickness tiles, Grestone® Urban Pavings eco-friendly porcelain stoneware stones combine the red porphyry natural effect with extraordinary technical performance, such as the prolonged resistance to vehicular and pedestrian traffic.
Modern squares pavings: versatile metropolitan attitude
With regard to modern squares pavings, the latest trends focus on the versatility of solutions and offers.
In addition to the metropolitan attitude of meeting areas, we must take into consideration the sustainability elements, now part and parcel of each new project of public construction sector, as required by the Green Public Procurement.
Grestone® Urban Pavings eco-friendly porcelain stoneware stones are the green alternative to concrete or any other polluting material: surfaces such as the Lapis Lux or Lapis Nero give a contemporary look and brightness together with a long-lasting durability to severe stresses caused by vehicular traffic.
