Year after year gambling in Macau attracts millions of people from all over the world. And new hotels and casinos grow into the sky – bigger and bigger and more exclusive than ever – since the government abolished the domestic monopoly in 2000. A special eyecatcher is a building, 20 stories high, its impressive glass facade reflects luxury and generosity. Meanwhile the building is an attraction for soldiers of fortune from all over the world. 220 gambling tables and 380 gambling machines invite you to try your luck. A 5 star hotel with 600 rooms and suites is affiliated. The guests can choose between seven gourmet restaurants, various bars and a variety of exclusive fashion boutiques.

The German manufacturer of construction chemicals PCI Augsburg GmbH, a member of BASF, took part in putting up the building with special product systems such as waterproofing different substrates and surfaces as well as laying tiles and natural stone within the swimming pool area.

Object: area of approx. 3,000 sqm

Support: by Techlink, a distributor located in Hong Kong

PCI specialist: Markus Scherler, PCI Project Manager – Tiling System

BASF consultant: Vincent Tsang, Construction Systems Sales Manager of BASF Hong Kong Co., Ltd.

Job definition: Laying mosaic in swimming pool, jacuzzi and foot washbasin, showers and planters with Solnhofen tiles in and around the pool.

PCI Products used: Primer; Leveling Mortar; Waterproofing; Tile Adhesive; Tile Grout and Sealant.