Completed in June 2024, the Tom
Delfim Moreira luxury apartment complex welcomed its first
homeowners to the unique "art building / gallery" in Leblon
(Rio de Janeiro), Brazil. PENETRON ADMIX, a crystalline
waterproofing admixture, was specified to protect the building's
below-grade concrete structures from the corrosive marine
environment.
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SETAUKET, N.Y., Oct. 15,
2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Completed in June 2024, the Tom Delfim Moreira luxury
apartment complex welcomed its first homeowners to the unique "art
building / gallery" in Leblon (Rio de
Janeiro), Brazil. PENETRON
ADMIX, a crystalline waterproofing admixture, was specified to
protect the building's below-grade concrete structures from the
corrosive marine environment.
An added benefit of integral and structural
waterproofing products – like the Penetron System – is the ease of
use and total reliability.
One of the most affluent neighborhoods in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Leblon (population ca.
46,000) is well-known for its beautiful beach – making it a popular
surfing destination – as well as charming historical architecture,
top-notch restaurants, and a pulsating nightlife.
Designed by the Californian architectural firm Gensler
Architecture, the Tom Delfim Moreira Apartments in Leblon is Rio's
first "art building / gallery" featuring works by contemporary
artists such as Lole de Freitas,
Ernesto Neto, Vik Muniz and Irmãos Campana. The exclusive
7-floor complex houses 6 luxury units – one per floor – facing
Leblon Beach and the Atlantic Ocean just across the Avenida Delfim
Moreira. The spacious floor plans for each unit (283-500 m2 /
3,113-5,500 ft2) integrate 4-5 bedrooms, a state-of-the-art
kitchen, bullet-proof front door, and a spacious balcony. Amenities
include a lobby floor art gallery, business meeting area with
kitchenette and bar, fitness gym with changing rooms, parking
garage, bike garage, and a 24-hour doorman.
"Because of the challenging coastal environment, construction of
the Tom Delfim Moreira building used top-quality materials and
technology to ensure the longevity and durability of the
residential structure," says Cláudio Neves Ourives, CEO and
Managing Partner of Penetron Brazil. "One of the key components
used to ensure durability was PENETRON ADMIX, a crystalline
waterproofing admixture added to the concrete mix to enhance the
impermeability and durability of concrete exposed to saltwater and
high groundwater."
PENETRON ADMIX was added to the concrete mix by Supermix, the
ready-mix concrete supplier, for the basement slab and below-grade
retaining walls of the apartment building. PENEBAR SW-55 swellable
waterstop strips sealed the construction joints, providing integral
waterproofing to protect the structure from water ingress and the
resulting corrosion.
Once exposed to any moisture, the active ingredients in PENETRON
ADMIX generate a non-soluble crystalline formation throughout the
pores and capillary tracts of the concrete to permanently seal the
microcracks, pores, and capillaries against the penetration of
water or liquids from any direction. This formation provides
long-term protection for concrete from corrosion caused by chloride
ion penetration, even in the marine environmental conditions of the
Leblon construction site.
"An added benefit of integral and structural waterproofing
products – like the Penetron System – is the ease of use and total
reliability," adds Cláudio Neves Ourives. "The concrete pours were
completed on time and on budget."
The Penetron Group is a leading manufacturer of specialty
construction products for concrete waterproofing, concrete repairs
and floor preparation systems. The Group operates through a global
network, offering support to the design and construction community
through its regional offices, representatives, and distribution
channels.
For more information on Penetron waterproofing solutions, please
visit penetron(dot)com or Facebook(dot)com/ThePenetronGroup, email
CRDept(at)penetron(dot)com or contact the Corporate Relations
Department at 631-941-9700.
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