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Salone del Mobile furniture fair in Milan (April 08 – 13, 2025): everyday objects made of natural stone by Italian manufacturer Giobagnara at the Poltrona Frau booth (1, 2).
The “Minutes,“ i.e. the short report about the topics discussed at Euroroc’s General Assembly during Marmomac 2024, are online on the webpage of the umbrella organization of Europe’s stone associations.
Matt Robb, Marketing and Media Manager at the Stone Federation Great Britain, is one of the 2024 RIBA Scott Brownrigg Award for Sustainable Development winners. He played a role in the research titled “Unlocking Indigenous Stone Construction in the UK: A Guide for Sustainable Sourcing.“
Red marble Rosso Levanto is featured in the Livingetc online magazine.
The Campus Cachoeiro de Itapemirim, located in one of Brazil’s natural stone hubs, is developing a method for companies to create live-cycle-analyses of local stones (Portuguese).
Auction house Christie‘s has a report about marble chimneys and their role for Jamb, Britain’s most influential antique and reproduction furniture brand.
Researchers found information about pre-historic food in cracks in rocks once used for cooking.
FILA Solutions company closed 2024 with double-digit growth rates in turnover. The specialist for cleaning and protecting natural stone and other materials relies on environmentally friendly technologies for all products, as stated in a press release: “The cleaners contain up to 98% biodegradable ingredients, and water-based products account for 84% of total production.”
For families at the beach: “How to get the most out of sculpting with sand“ is the topic on a webpage of the University of Sydney, Australia.
The “Tour de Mármore em Vila Viçosa“ offers to discover the natural stones from Portugal’s Alentejo region.
Ocean sediment layers composed of coarse particles, which are different from the finer sediments associated with good weather, can be an archive a hurricans. In the Caribbean, an international research team led by Goethe University Frankfurt has examined such layers using a 30 m long core from a Blue Hole offshore Belize. The scientists found that over the past 5,700 years, the frequency of tropical storms and hurricanes in the region has steadily increased.
Video of the month: The Webpage History of Simple Things has a report titled “Why marble is the king of art and architecture“ and invites guests to “dive into the fascinating world of marble, from its geological origins to its timeless beauty in sculpture and design.“