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Every Saturday, we invite our readers to have a look into our archive. See the Right Column of the webpage

Every Saturday, we invite our readers to have a look into our archive. See the Right Column of the webpage

“Ulisse” is the name of the new collection by Cantori designed by Maurizio Manzoni

“Ulisse” is the name of the new collection by Cantori designed by Maurizio Manzoni

It is composed of a dining table, a console, and a column bookcase with tops in marble, ceramic, or screen-printed glass and with shaped metal frames

Visiting the East Storehouse of the Victoria & Albert Museum is a deep dive into the treasures normally hidden in the archives

Visiting the East Storehouse of the Victoria & Albert Museum is a deep dive into the treasures normally hidden in the archives

The designers from Diller Scofidio + Renfro developed the concept to present over 250,000 objects, 350,000 books, and more, like in a storehouse

Kengo Kuma: An Arched Structure to Protect the Artwork at the Entrance of Angers Cathedral

Kengo Kuma: An Arched Structure to Protect the Artwork at the Entrance of Angers Cathedral

During the cleaning of the façade at the main entrance in 2009, the colors of the medieval paintings were revealed

The New Members of the Natural Stone Institute (NSI), September 2026

The New Members of the Natural Stone Institute (NSI), September 2026

New City Forum (Stadtforum) in Dresden by Tchoban Voss Architects and Barcode Architects

New City Forum (Stadtforum) in Dresden by Tchoban Voss Architects and Barcode Architects

The facade, constructed of Dietfurt limestone, is divided into three sections, each reflecting the function of the spaces within

In the STONE FINDER and at Marmomac 2026

In the STONE FINDER and at Marmomac 2026

We have compiled some of the stones from our worldwide database and name the companies behind them and their booth numbers

“Agatha”: when marble becomes light

“Agatha”: when marble becomes light

The lamp designed by Parisotto + Formenton & partners for QU company interprets stone as a luminous surface in a combination of craftsmanship and innovation

Marmomac and the City, the International Sustainable Excellence Award, Learning from Lessinia, Brazil with a mosaic map made from its natural stones, and more

Marmomac and the City, the International Sustainable Excellence Award, Learning from Lessinia, Brazil with a mosaic map made from its natural stones, and more

Following “The Bedrock” in Hall 10, we present additional highlights from the 60th Natural Stone Fair in Verona (September 22 – 25, 2026)

Climate-friendly Redesign of Grosvenor Square in London with Granite Benches as Seating

Climate-friendly Redesign of Grosvenor Square in London with Granite Benches as Seating

The history of this 300-year-old park reflects how people’s attitudes toward nature have evolved

Polish mosaic artist Lubosz Karwat brings modern interpretations to the ancient art of mosaics

Polish mosaic artist Lubosz Karwat brings modern interpretations to the ancient art of mosaics

He has become so well-known that he is fully booked with commissions from numerous clients

Special event by Grassi Pietre on the day after Marmomac: “From Quarry To Design“ presentation in the company’s Vicenza stone quarry near Verona, on September 26, 2026

Special event by Grassi Pietre on the day after Marmomac: “From Quarry To Design“ presentation in the company’s Vicenza stone quarry near Verona, on September 26, 2026

We leave no stone unturned

We leave no stone unturned

Brazil’s slate for France; French Company Socal Granit is providing stone for Germany’s Stuttgart 21 train station; the Coverings will return to Orlando for three consecutive years; Video of the month: “Wunderkammer“ in the quarry of Franchi Umberto Marmi; and more

The roof of the new train station in Varberg, Sweden, references bathing at the beach

The roof of the new train station in Varberg, Sweden, references bathing at the beach

Many details, such as the materials used and the window design, tell the story of the town and its history

New in the Stone Finder: BRECCIA PALLADIO marble, a polychromatic beige background enriched by delicate pinkish and blue-grey nuances, from Italian Grassi Pietre company

New in the Stone Finder: BRECCIA PALLADIO marble, a polychromatic beige background enriched by delicate pinkish and blue-grey nuances, from Italian Grassi Pietre company