Global Countertop Market: „Engineered quartz is forecasted to increase its share, partly at the expense of granite“
Freedonia Research Group has published a new study which sees the demand to reach 540 million m² in 2023
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Nature in the quarry: the Eurasian Eagle-Owl (Budo budo) feel undisturbed by all the noise of heavy machinery in the quarry
Oetelshofen Limestone Quarry, Germany, regards the endangered giant owl, which chose the quarry as its home, as „a popular figure“
After rockfall at the Matterhorn Hörnli ridge in 2003: now, millions of data points observe any change in the rock
„Crackmeters“ measure how the ice as stabilizing „glue“ is melting and how this leads to a displacement of boulders
A 1.5 t marble table 3.1 m in diameter travels from Lake Constance in Germany to California
Draenert Company was commissioned to construct and deliver an XXL version of its rotating table „Tadao“ to the USA
Miscellaneous: ideas with natural stone
„Minne“ is the name for vases by designer Katja Dahl made of Emerald Larvikite stone from Norwegian Lundhs company. They were shown at the 1000 Vases Exhibiton during Dubai Art Week 2019
Architects pinpoint the weak spots of natural stone: price and ease of cleaning
German Natural Stone Association DNV conducted a market analysis of marble, granite, and other popular types of stone
New photos from Hubble Space Telescope show that Jupiter’s Great Red Spot continues to shrink
Stormy world: facinating is the color palette in the clouds swirling in the gas planet’s turbulent atmosphere
The world-famous mosaic floor in the Cathedral of Siena is again completely open from August to October like every year
For the rest of the year, the work with graffito, mosaic and natural stone inlays is covered in large parts
Biocolonizer species are putting the conservation of the granite at Machu Picchu at risk
Researchers from the University of the Basque Country identify the role played by lichens, algae, mosses, and cyanobacteria
New construction with massif supporting natural stone façade built at 62 rue Oberkampf in Paris
Using Pierre de Brétignac limestone, young architects at Barrault Pressacco helped the city achieve climate objectives
„Crystalart Finish“ by Cattelan company makes glass tabletops look a bit like onyx or marble
The Italian company uses a printing technique which allows a large variety of colors and structures
The Bent Pyramid with its Limestone cladding almost completely preserved is again accessible for tourists
The more than 4600 years old building still poses riddles due to its unique outer shape
Citco Privé presents Pop Art with marble: Freddie Mercury, Batman, and a Mural with ample multicolored natural stone
Italian Company propagates „a more fun and joyful use of marble“
Craftspeople from all over the world may apply for the „Loewe Foundation Craft Prize“
The award worth 50,000 € for the winner and an exhibition for the finalists shall „celebrate excellence in craftsmanship“
Shortfall in new homes is keeping the pressure on house prices and rents
„2019 State of the Nation’s Housing Report“ by Harvard University’s Joint Center for Housing Studies
Lluc Mir, master drywall mason, based on the Balearic Isle of Mallorca, was awarded the Richard H. Driehaus-Prize for heritage building
US-American entrepreneur set up the foundation to support and revive classic architecture and traditional construction methods
Stonetica takes old ideas for use of marble remnants one step further
Laminated slabs can be used by architects in construction projects to obtain optimal sustainability results
Stone Sculpture Symposium in Sprimont, Belgium from August 09 until 25 2019
The event’s focus is on the local limestone „Petit Granit“ and its new information center CIP
The 45th edition of WorldSkills will take place from August 22nd to 27th 2019 in the Russian city of Kazan
Some 1400 young craftspeople including stonemasons will submit to challenges revolving around their work and will compete against one another
Helaine Blumenfeld: „marble as a means to show our spiritual side“
Works of the American sculptress are on show at Huygens’ Hofwijck in The Netherlands during summer 2019
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