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The city of Qinhuangdao in Hebei Province is home to the largest and most important museum dedicated to the Great Wall of China
It lies between the open sea, where the wall begins, and the Shanhaiguan Pass, where it crosses its first mountain
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Olga Tsouklis promotes an understated design for her small marble jewelry pieces and the “value of less”
In her creations, the material and the artistry of the craftspeople take center stage
About “the potential women have to approach clients, discuss details, and better understand the interlocutor’s needs”
At Xiamen Stone Fair, Amanda Francisco from Stone-Ideas.com talked with international leaders about the stone business from a female point of view
Marsotto Edizioni departs from the world of strict design forms and embraces art and the joy of creation
The “Marble Matters” collection by designer Jaime Hayon also features objects with a purely decorative character
We leave no stone unturned
“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
The new “B One” building of the Berlin Hyp real estate bank is a gateway structure on the edge of the Tiergarten park in Berlin
In the delicate façade made of light Jura limestone, the stone elements emphasize the verticality, while solar panels provide dark contrasts
SolidNature at the Milan Design Week 2026: A supermarket full of groceries made of natural stone
Designed by OMA’s think tank AMO, the project gives shape to a more conscious and sustainable world
New findings on the massive stone towers (“Nuraghi“) in Sardinia dating back 3200 years
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
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