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The association CSMA has investigated market prospects in the country’s major cities. Planned is the HUABIAO Award for stone in architecture and interior decoration
It lies between the open sea, where the wall begins, and the Shanhaiguan Pass, where it crosses its first mountain
In her creations, the material and the artistry of the craftspeople take center stage
At Xiamen Stone Fair, Amanda Francisco from Stone-Ideas.com talked with international leaders about the stone business from a female point of view
The “Marble Matters” collection by designer Jaime Hayon also features objects with a purely decorative character
“Irregular Tops” from Xiamen Fine Stone Company Limited; in France, 461 quarries are still active; raw materials are the backbone of the economy; Video of the month: In Rajasthan’s region of Kishangarh, a giant dumping yard for marble slurry has become a tourist attraction
In the delicate façade made of light Jura limestone, the stone elements emphasize the verticality, while solar panels provide dark contrasts
Designed by OMA’s think tank AMO, the project gives shape to a more conscious and sustainable world
Built during the Bronze Age, they likely continued to serve as religious sites during the Iron Age, as evidenced by the discovery of ritual objects at Nuraghe Barru
Architects can obtain free admission to the trade show through the DNV association
Architect, civil engineer, and company head explore the possibilities of natural stone as a modern building material
The prize money in each of the four categories amounts to Rupees 100,000 each (equivalent to around US$ 1,050)
The trophy, adorned with green malachite stripes meant to symbolize the grass playing fields, is particularly striking
The film showcases the regions‘ tradition, craftsmanship, culture, innovation, and sustainability through their materials
The intervention in the material is minimal: he works only on the surface, creating expressive structures