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Hydrasplit: high-pressure water jets split raw stone blocks
European consortium, with the help of European funding, develops new methods of working raw natural stone
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Recycling ideas for natural stone from the Iguaçu-Waterfall-Tripoint
Brazilian Sol Pedras Group was awarded an international distinction for its „Programa Resíduo Zero“ (zero waste program)
World demand for countertops to reach 503 million m² in 2018
Asia/Pacific region is expected to achieve the fastest gains in sales / China and India driving forces
Monumental sculptures in natural stone, in the midst of public life
US-American artist Jon Barlow Hudson exposes the awesomeness of nature with his over-sized raw blocks
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The Marble Institute of America (MIA) was endowed with one of the Macael Awards 2014
Building in natural stone: Slate chips on the rooftop
Spanish Ourense University kindergarten emulates the building style of ancient granaries („hórreos”)
A new lease on life for Versailles’ marble
Designer Pierre Gonalons designed luxury items for Marbres de France Company made from reclaimed Louis XIV natural stone
Marble in Izmir moves to its new fairground close to the international airport
What with an area of 240,000 m² at its disposal the fair in one of the branch’s most important countries can finally unfold freely
Quarrelling over a new landscaping plan for Marble Alps: „dangerous, perfidious, deceitful“
In the Italian District of Versilia near Carrara, the stone branch is fraught with anxiety over political issue
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The fim 50 Shades of Grey shows a four-poster-bed surrounded by opulent natural stone décor and flooring
Mexican dwelling: playing with contrasting materials and surfaces
„Fluted split-face concrete“, natural stone and wood define Santiago de Querétaro’s Congregación 341
Design is the topic on the second day (March 7, 2015) of World Stone Congress during Xiamen Fair
International lecturers speak about the use of stone in architecture and product design
Draenert: self-folding extension-table
German specialist for top-of-the-line, exclusive furnishing presented its innovative mechanical system at the IMM Cologne Furnishing Trade Fair
TCC Whitestone: „sentimental and unique pieces of art in natural stone“
Portuguese company manufactures furniture with simple shapes and clear lines
Scandola Marmi: natural stone that provides a place for everything and puts everything in its place
Designer Manuel Barbieri has broadened the scope of household items by adding a new collection