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“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

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

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

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

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

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

Looking back at Xiamen Stone Fair 2026 (2): in the “Stone Infinite Design Show: Space“ eight designers showed their ideas for the use of stone in interior architecture and for visions of ideal human habitats

Among the Guin people of Togo, a stone plays a central role in the New Year’s celebration

The color of the stone – which a priest brings from the sacred forest – reveals a message from the deceased for the coming year

“Zero Stone Waste“: turning marble sludge into marketable products like paste mortar or agglomerate

In a research project, Italian stone and scientific institutions developed the technology to avoid dumping stone offal in disposal sites

Hermelin Light marble from Norway for the new “Marmormolen” building at Marmorvej in Copenhagen’s Nordhavn district, now known as “Marble City”

Henning Larsen Architects, the client AP Pension, and Fauske marble by Moser company tell a story from the former free port of the Danish capital with a floor covering

The French association Snroc has used the Tour de France and Tour de France Femmes to showcase its natural stones

The guide describes the types of stone found along the routes, the companies that operate quarries there, and the attractions associated with each type

The Grip-line by Fila Solutions offers effective and durable anti-slip treatments, designed for both professionals and anyone who wants to get active on their own

Stone Insight: How the post-tensioning of the staircases was done

Challenges connected to using the steel cables were to minimize the carbon footprint yet provide robust load transfer and to strike a balance between performance and seamless integration