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Miscellaneous: ideas with natural stone
Several new products using natural stone or competing materials received one of the 2018 Red Dot awards
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Natural Stone Institute’s Craftsman of the Year 2018 is Joey Marcella from Mario & Son
His philosophy is „don’t chase the money, chase your passion”/ He is as comfortable with hammer and chisel as with CNC machines
At its 20th anniversary in 2020, Xiamen Stone Fair will be held from March 16 until 19
Adjustment with the Chinese New Year’s Calendar / The Fair has developed into a Marmomac in Asia
Ticino’s Sonogno: natural stone breathes new life into the heart of the piazza
Architect Enrico Sassi referred to stone fragment façades and shingles of farm houses in the vicinity
Italian Franchi Umberto Marmi company: „clean lines and harmonious shapes enhance the beauty of marble“
The new Bettogli Collection consists of sofas, armchairs and chaise longues / Teak and cushion give a warm embrace
Antoniolupi 2019: a brilliant mix of materials and colors
Italian design company combines colored polyester resin with white and black marble
French Rocalia Trade Fair is barring all engineered stone and quartz composite materials at its second edition
New, too, are the strong efforts to solicit tradespersons from neighboring countries around France
In summer 2016, an ultra-slow earthquake which lasted more than 50 days occurred under the Sea of Marmara
Accumulated energy along faults may be released by slow deformation at depth in the Earth crust
Pesaro’s „Scultura della Memoria“ by sculptor Giuliano Vangi deals with the meta-themes of mankind
Giancarlo Selci, founder of the Biesse Group, solicited the piece as an homage to his wife Anna
„Kean“: small tables with stone top by Italian Formitalia Luxury Group
The company for special furniture has published renderings of its collection to be shown at the Salone del Mobile in Milan 2019
French award „Natural Stone and Architecture“: small is beautiful … and affords lots of room for unusual ideas
Prizes are awarded biennially, award winners are given a small sculpture / Big topic: Massif natural stone construction
World Wealth Report continues to view the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as a magnet for the ultra-rich
Many Asset Management Companies have set up headquarters or subsidiaries in the UAE / Shopping malls are centers for luxury goods
Miscellaneous: ideas with natural stone
The Government of Costa Rica hopes to have the mysterious 300 stone spheres recognized as UNESCO World Heritage.