Budri

The year 2007 saw the opening of the Abu Dhabi Mosque – the second largest in the world after the Medina Mosque – following three years of non-stop work. This project was the perfect showcase for the ultimate in Italian creativity and flair.    The floral geometrics make for an elegant combination of various types of marble, inlay work and mosaics, thus lending this enormous construction an all-new, modern and sophisticated look. Our interiors with floral inlay work in Bianco Lasa cover five walls, each measuring 1,200 square metres. The alternated polished, bushhammered and sandblasted finishes lend a three dimensional effect to the giant daisies and an appealing lustre to the inlay work. White daisies are alternated with brightly-coloured mosaic daisies (Fantini Mosaici Milano). The interior walls stand 25 m high.   Budri also installed 3600 square metres of interior wall inlay in polychrome marble with a marmorino plaster finish. The particularly glossy effect is produced by the contrasting matt surface (marmorino plaster), which sets off the lustre of the inlaid marble. Noble Lapis Lazuli and Sodalite marble was used to create the floral and branchwork motifs. The outdoor square was paved entirely according to a giant inlaid floral bouquet pattern and made using polychrome marble - 4000 2.10 m x 2.10 m panels, as well as plain-coloured and floral panels (Fantini Mosaici Milano), covering a total area of approximately 17,000 square metres. This is the largest floral inlay ground plane in the world. Contractor Fantini Mosaici Milano Subcontractor Budri Intarsio Italiano