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Innovative and efficient construction under challenging conditions in Prague
The design apartment building Iconik showcases the benefits of large-format masonry at its best, realized by Xella Czech Republic in cooperation with the construction company Metrostav.
Circularity in Action: how Silka Leftovers are reintegrated into production
Last year, our Silka plant in Hillegom, the Netherlands, introduced an innovative circularity process to minimize waste and reduce raw material consumption. By reintegrating crushed residues into production, the plant has already made significant ecological and economic strides.
Construction with Comprehensive, Worry-Free Solutions
With Silka Construct, Xella offers a groundbreaking approach that provides contractors with peace of mind from start to finish. This all-in-one service handles everything from calculation, planning, project preparation, materials and logistics to construction and finishing, making it a valuable asse
When Traditional style meets modern benefits
Traditional architecture and modern building materials don't have to be in conflict. With products like Ytong, Silka, and Multipor, it’s possible to create energy-efficient and sustainable buildings that maintain a timeless aesthetic. Find out how traditional construction methods can benefit from
Building for the future means building simply
MIOS consists of five multifamily houses in the Ludwig Hoffmann Quartier near Bucher Forst. This urban quarter is part of a listed architectural and garden ensemble in northern Berlin. The new buildings in the eastern section were completed by eqviva Projektbetreuung GmbH and econcept Immobilien und
Silka blocks instead of reinforced concrete in Brno
The first phase of the Triangl Residence in Brno-Komín, Czech Republic, was completed in May 2022, followed immediately by the construction of the second building, which was finished in spring 2024. Unlike the first building, constructed entirely of reinforced concrete, the second building utilized
Introducing Planet Residence: A New Standard in Comfortable Living
The premium Planet Residence complex is located in one of the most prestigious areas of Niš, Serbia. It offers a lighter, better, and more comfortable living experience. Spread across 13 floors, it will feature 420 spacious units ranging from studios to five-bedroom and penthouse apartments.
Ytong blocks at the construction site of the tallest new skycraper in Poland
In recent weeks, people walking in the vicinity of the Daszyńskiego roundabout in Warsaw could witness an unusual sight: yellow Ytong pallets were being hoisted by a huge crane several storeys high. This is the construction of the 174-metres-high skyscraper, The Bridge, which is being developed by
Building Belgium's Future with Innovation and Quality
In the dynamic landscape of Belgium's building industry, innovation and new ways of working stand out. Several projects showcase the cooperation between Xella and BILDIN, pioneering builders, that have won the category of “most promising” young company in the Belgian construction market at Bouwu
How to build a university in Gothenburg in Sweden
The new Natrium Science Building unites a large part of the Faculty of Science at the University of Gothenburg under one roof. The scientific work placed special demands on the building material.
From Foundation to Masterpiece: Xella Products in the World of Arts
What do our products have to do with the arts? Four stories that showcase the aesthetic and functional properties of our versatile materials in very different ways. Find out how they are used in museums as more than just a simple building material.
Silka Construct facilitates Monnickendam apartment project
On the edge of the picturesque city center of Monnickendam, construction is underway on an apartment complex with 41 residential units for rental. The shell construction is special and demonstrates innovative insight and is taken care of by Xella Netherlands with Silka Construct.
An affordable and eco-friendly shopping village for Uppsala
In the Lindbacken district of Uppsala, Sweden, there has long been a desire for local shopping. Now it is a reality - and the decision was made together with the citizens. Why Xella has come to supply almost the entire trading village.
Expansion and modernization: How the German City of Plauen created attractive living space
Inner-city living space is scarce and in high demand. An example from the city of Plauen in southwest Saxony shows how it is possible to turn a mostly empty prefabricated building into an attractive living space.
Meet today ... Katrin Mülstroh
Growing up, Katrin Mülstroh always loved to go to the hardware store and touch everything. This makes the self-confessed hapticist just the right person to be managing a Silka plant in Colbitz, Saxony-Anhalt. She tells us why she started out repairing cars before discovering her love of raw materia
66 million years of history, enclosed in Silka Calcium Silicate
At the former Boesdal limestone quarry at Stevns Klint in Denmark, a new visitor center is being built to show the long history of the site through its fossil record. It is all too fitting that the visitor center is being built of Silka Calcium Silicate.
From Products to Partnerships: Xella's Construction Services transforming the market
The emergence of construction services has been a game-changer for Xella’s customers, who now receive building materials and many services from a single source in many countries. Here is how Xella and its Construction Services is spreading across Europe and addresses urgent issues such as circular
Building faster and more efficiently with large formats and digital solutions
Cities are becoming increasingly crowded. It is therefore necessary to find affordable, sustainable and energy-efficient solutions. The example of the Czech Republic shows the contribution that large-scale construction and digital solutions can make.
First Xella shipping on the Danube in Southeastern Europe
The first shipment of Xella materials from Serbia to Romania saved almost 70 tons of CO2. And there are even more advantages to shipping by water instead of road.
Building the hotel of the future with Living Tomorrow
What the hotel of the future could look like is already becoming a reality in Belgium: Not far from Brussels, construction work is underway - planned using state-of-the-art digital methods, realized with Xella building materials. It expands Europe's largest innovation campus "Living Tomorrow" where
Making optimal use of limited urban living space
Two eight-story apartment blocks in Berlin show how to successfully combine little building space and moderate rents while maintaining the urban identity of the area. A trend-setting project for the tightly populated areas throughout Europe.
Living in the church - thanks to Silka
For decades, the Heilig Hartkerk in Breda, the Netherlands, stood empty. But with
the help of Silka sand-lime bricks, twenty luxury flats are now being built in the
national monument.
Large-scale and digital construction in Plzeň in the Czech Republic
In the Czech Republic, a new residential complex with more than 200 apartments is being built under the name "Bydlení Skvrňany", which will provide a home for many people in the future. For this purpose, the developing company Trigema relies on digital construction with the BIM model, sustainable
Xella products as part of the first skyscraper in Slovakia
With 45 floors, the Eurovea Tower is Bratislava's first real skyscraper. As part of the Eurovea venture, it is one of the largest construction projects in Slovakia's history. The second stage of the project, which is currently underway, has big goals - a full-fledged new city district.
Spa hotel in Slovakia builds on Ytong and Silka
The Kozlišov spa hotel in Bojnice, Slovakia, had to close temporarily due to the COVID 19 pandemic. Those in charge used the break to renovate large parts of the resort's facilities and build a new spa house. Ytong autoclaved aerated concrete blocks and Silka calcium silicate blocks were used for t
Ideal climate for art
Works of art gathering dust in dark storage rooms? The Boijmans van Beuningen depot breaks with this tradition. In Rotterdam's latest architectural masterpiece, the entire art collection is open to the public. The use of Silka products helped realizing this ambitious project.
Eden Rožnov shows the variability of Ytong and Silka
In the middle of the project, Xella was selected to provide a complete building solution made of Ytong and Silka. And so further apartments of the residential complex in the northern part of Rožnov pod Radhoštěm, Czech Republic, could be completed quickly.
De Hazelaar: Fit for the future
Our De Hazelaar calcium silicate plant in Koningsbosch in the Netherlands, is fully committed to
robotization and digitalization. Plant manager Richard Parren explains
how this traditional plant is preparing for the future.
Planned digitally, built in large format
The construction of the SEKO complex housing project in Trenčín, Slovakia, in which Xella's large-format elements Silka Tempo are used for load-bearing walls and Ytong Jumbo for non-load-bearing interior walls, is progressing in great strides.
Providing housing where it is needed
In 2020, the construction of one of the largest housing projects in Slovenia began. More than 4,000 m3 of Xella products are to be used for the creation of the “Pod Pekrsko gorco” neighborhood in Maribor.
“Safe work, safe life” at the Żabinko plant
The plant in Żabinko is one of seven calcium silicate plants operating under the umbrella of Xella Polska. There has not been a single work accident there for more than 1,200 days. A record that is something to be proud of.
Excellent logistics for Brussels
At Xella in Belgium, the nearby Scheldt is now frequently used to transport Ytong or Silka blocks. For a sustainable construction project in the center of Brussels, the waterway was even decisive in winning the contract.
Transport over Water
Trucks that are on the road to bring construction materials to the construction site are a familiar sight. But Ytong or Silka blocks that are transported by ship are less visible. In Belgium, however, this type of transport has been used more and more in recent years.
New housing estate: digital planning, efficient execution
The megatrends sustainability, digitalization and affordability set the pace for the industry. The Kirchenstieg construction project is a model example from practice - making the construction work as efficient and reliable as possible.
New opening of the Silka plant in Teodory
Since Xella Polska took over the plant in Teodory, it has been constantly modernized. Eight autoclaves were replaced, for which a special hall was built. Also the press and the system of curing cars were upgraded. Now, in only a few months’ time, the plant underwent extensive maintenance and moder
Xella at BAU 2019 in Munich
Xella presented itself and the strong brands under its roof as an innovation leader at the BAU 2019 in Munich
Silka and URSA first choice at B-House in Brussels
The major "B-House" project on the site of a former printing plant in Brussels is nearing completion.
More sustainability news
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Let’s plant pines campaign: 3,000 new trees
In April, a unique environmental action by Xella Poland took place at the Ostrołęka Forest Division. The employees from the Ostrołeka plant, from the Warsaw headquarters, and their families joined
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Climate change: How autoclaved aerated concrete and calcium-silicate blocks cope with flooding
Sometimes massive construction has massive advantages. After all, building sustainably also means adapting to extreme weather events such as flooding - especially when it comes to subsequent drainage.
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Circularity in Action: how Silka Leftovers are reintegrated into production
Last year, our Silka plant in Hillegom, the Netherlands, introduced an innovative circularity process to minimize waste and reduce raw material consumption. By reintegrating crushed residues into prod
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