Architecture
Architecture: Like born in the volcano
(February 2009) The sports stadium on the Spanish island of Tenerife resembles a crater and uses the local basalt
Architecture: Awards for Building with Stone
(February 2009) Prizes for building with natural stone are an effective marketing instrument for the branch
Architecture: The Pope as a column-snatcher
(January 2009) Many-a-tale is told about natural stone used in building the Chigi-Chapel of Siena Cathedral
Architecture: Mediterranean siding on the Baltic Coast
(January 2009) Siding details inspired from French and Italian objects are implemented in the „Seaside Resort” of St. Petersburg
Architecture: Titanium, steel and sandstone
(December 2008) Frank O. Gehry erected a building dedicated to Rioja Marqués de Riscal wine, resembling the Guggenheim-Museum in Bilbao
Architecture: Eggs and curd for mortar
(December 2008) Scientists confirm that the Charles Bridge in Prague was built with the help of food as bonding material
Architecture: Crystals on the ground
(November 2008) Berlin landscape-architect designs inner court of a building housing a mineralogical collection
Architecture: much to do for stone-masons
(October 2008) Modern trend to restore lost castles will bring a lot of business
Architecture: Symbiosis of Stone and Concrete
(October 2008) Swiss architect conserves traditional building material and creates new quality of living
Architecture: over 80 m breadth in stone
(Juli 2008) An Indian pagoda breaks all records with its dome which has twice the diameter of Rome’s St-Peter’s dome