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Italian limestone from Grassi Pietre for a modern villa in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
The architects from the Barcelona-based firm Mesura drew inspiration from the local colors and climate
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With the stonework pattern on the façade, Canadian architect Michael Taylor aims to pay tribute to the craftsmen who carried out the work
By using protruding or recessed stones, he gives a new building the appearance of historic rough-hewn façades
The city of Qinhuangdao in Hebei Province is home to the largest and most important museum dedicated to the Great Wall of China
It lies between the open sea, where the wall begins, and the Shanhaiguan Pass, where it crosses its first mountain
The new “B One” building of the Berlin Hyp real estate bank is a gateway structure on the edge of the Tiergarten park in Berlin
In the delicate façade made of light Jura limestone, the stone elements emphasize the verticality, while solar panels provide dark contrasts
The Architecture Congress at the Stone+tec trade fair in Nuremberg on June 17, 2026, will focus on natural stone as a modern and climate-friendly building material
Architects can obtain free admission to the trade show through the DNV association
The 12th All India Stone Architecture Awards honor outstanding uses of Indian natural stone
The prize money in each of the four categories amounts to Rupees 100,000 each (equivalent to around US$ 1,050)
The house “Counterpoint” is a stage for the client’s newfound appreciation for bold colors, exceptional materials and refined craftsmanship
Ippolito Fleitz Group Identity Architects accompanied the retiring entrepreneur on his interior design journey
Natural Stone Institute: For the first time, entries could be submitted simultaneously for both the Pinnacle and Tucker Awards
Submissions for the next edition are open until June 20, 2026
With the new buildings for Oxford University’s ancient New College, David Kohn Architects have brought the spirit of the times to the campus of this venerable institution
Openness to intellectual exploration and sustainability in construction are the guiding principles of the architecture
Pinnacle Awards of Excellence 2025 by the Natural Stone Institute (NSI): projects honored showing exceptional creativity, beauty, originality, and craftsmanship with natural stone
Einreichungen für die nächste Ausgabe sind bis zum 20. Juni 2026 möglich
As part of the “Mass Piedra” project, French stonemason apprentices in Spain learnt to understand and apply the ancient principles of stereotomy
The aim is to create self-supporting complex vaults and other structures using stone elements that fit together perfectly
Grande Pinnacle Award 2025: Helix Park at the Texas Medical Center’s (TMC) medical research campus is the winning project
The park has nine stone-clad water features within the unique double helix configuration extending throughout the length of the site
In The Venice Venice Hotel, every (stone) detail breathes the spirit of the Serenissima
Craftsmanship and deep-rooted know-how by Marmo Arredo company keep the city’s tradition of hospitality and trade alive
