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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

“Natural Stone Conversations in the Quarry” by the Swiss company Bärlocher

Architect, civil engineer, and company head explore the possibilities of natural stone as a modern building material

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)

Natural Stone and the FIFA World Cup 2026

The trophy, adorned with green malachite stripes meant to symbolize the grass playing fields, is particularly striking

The Portuguese association Assimagra has produced the 70-minute documentary “Milestone” about the country‘s natural stones

The film showcases the regions‘ tradition, craftsmanship, culture, innovation, and sustainability through their materials

Sculptor Alfred Mevissen’s current work focuses solely on altering the surface of the stone

The intervention in the material is minimal: he works only on the surface, creating expressive structures

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

Marmomac will celebrate its 60th edition from September 22 – 25, 2026

The theme in Creative Hall 10 is “The Bedrock – Leading the Future of Natural Stone” / Another new feature is the “International Sustainable Excellence Award”

With the brand “Clé Tiles,“ Italian designer Cristina Celestino transforms the geometry of the floorings of Milan‘s palace entryways into patterns seemingly created by nature

In Lexington, Kentucky, the limestone beneath the ground and the bluegrass above provide the ideal conditions for the world-renowned breeding of thoroughbred horses

This tradition is an example of how stones shape a region’s identity

Michelangelo (1475–1564) and Auguste Rodin (1840–1917) in one exhibition at the Louvre, Paris, through July 20, 2026

200 works by the unrivaled masters of Western sculpture, revealing the two artists‘ same ambition: to make manifest the human body‘s inner energy

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

Early humans in South Africa were quarrying stone as long as 220,000 years ago

International research team led by the University of Tübingen shows long-term use of a source of raw materials in Paleolithic South Africa

Peter’s Corner: Good news for natural stone – the furniture and interior design sectors are increasingly focusing on the material itself, rather than just the appearance and form of its products

Observations from the Salone del Mobile.Milan fair 2026