The squares are the fulcrum of the city’s activities, they are the places of meeting, exchange and entertainment par excellence.
In the squares people gather, socialize and enjoy their free time.
For this reason, it is essential that they are in good condition, safe and aesthetically pleasing.
Sustainable urban requalification
This type of intervention, especially those concerning the paving of city squares, have historically had a significant impact on our ecosystem. In most cases natural stones , such as red porphyry or basalt, are used obtained through a process of extraction from the mountains.
Extractive activities contribute to the phenomenon of environmental degradation, which includes the destruction of the landscape, forests, wildlife habitats, as well as soil erosion. Alternative solutions should be adopted to protect the ecosystem and its balance. Among these, porcelain stoneware occupies a prominent place, a material that offers the same, if not better performance of natural stone, respecting the environment.
Urban paving: aesthetics and functionality
Porcelain stoneware by Grestone® Urban Pavings is an excellent alternative to the extraction of natural resources from the mountains, a practice still used today in urban paving projects.
These eco-stones are produced through the regeneration of inert materials that otherwise would have finished their life cycle, thus minimizing the impact on the environment.
In addition to the vocation for the circularity of the materials, the surfaces of Grestone® Urban Pavings are characterized by the excellent technical performance, given by the important thickness of the individual eco stones (30 and 50 mm), which make them resistant to continuous urban stress, such as:
- Passage of people
- Transit of means of transport
- Attack by chemicals
- Atmospheric agents (frost, hail, thermal changes...)
Thanks to the high thicknesses and the particularly durable material, Grestone® Urban Pavings floors maintain its integrity over time.
Porcelain stoneware solutions for every need
Whether it is to redevelop a historic or modern square, Grestone® Urban Pavings presents different solutions for as many style needs.
The Porfido Rosso collection, for example, was created with the aim of enhancing the historical context of application, proving to be optimal in the redevelopment of ancient squares.
Available in thicknesses of 30 and 50 mm, and in different sizes, it allows to enhance the authenticity of historic villages, without neglecting the technical performance.
The Pietra Lavica collection is best suited to contexts characterized by a modern and innovative style.
This is the case of the square of Ausonia (FR), for which we have created a new urban paving, using the eco-stones thick (30 and 50 mm) of the collection Pietra Lavica in the variant Sand.
The eco-stones in porcelain stoneware by Grestone® Urban Pavings, are also available in the classic sampietrino, 10x10, 10x20, and 20x20, blending compactness, resistance and tradition, always respecting the environment.
In this case, we are talking about the Lapis collection, characterized by the exclusive high thickness of Grestone® Urban Pavings in 65 mm.
Conclusions
The requalification of squares plays a key role in the urban environment and in the well-being of citizens.
With Grestone® Urban Pavings, cities can benefit from a material that combines sustainability, durability, and aesthetic appeal.
In this way, public spaces can be transformed into functional and welcoming places that truly improve the quality of life of citizens and promote environmentally friendly urban development.
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