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At the Salone del Mobile 2023 the business world was turned topsy turvy: the flâneur was a target group of the international fair

At the Salone del Mobile 2023 the business world was turned topsy turvy: the flâneur was a target group of the international fair

The 4 halls of Euroluce invited to promenade and to establish contacts between companies and NEW customers

Beautiful little things made of stone to decorate houses and gardens: with 3D scanning and a CNC robot arm, such objects can be produced inexpensively and marketed with pattern books

Beautiful little things made of stone to decorate houses and gardens: with 3D scanning and a CNC robot arm, such objects can be produced inexpensively and marketed with pattern books

Pibamarmi, from the Italian Chiampo Valley, has realized for its new “Tailor Collection” 4 model series for washbasins and tables in 12 types of marble

Pibamarmi, from the Italian Chiampo Valley, has realized for its new “Tailor Collection” 4 model series for washbasins and tables in 12 types of marble

Design with natural stone as part of Milan Design Week 2023 from April 17 to 26 (2)

Design with natural stone as part of Milan Design Week 2023 from April 17 to 26 (2)

At the fair and in the city center, international companies and initiatives present their latest collection and projects

Design with natural stone as part of the Milan Design Week 2023 from April 17 to 26 (1)

Design with natural stone as part of the Milan Design Week 2023 from April 17 to 26 (1)

In the city center, international initiatives and creatives present their latest collections and projects

Geometric porcelain stoneware by Casalgrande Padana

Geometric porcelain stoneware by Casalgrande Padana

The pentagons in three shades of grey allow many design variants for the Experimenta Science Centre’s floor in Heilbronn, Germany

The German company Bamberger Natursteinwerk has developed a collection of charging stations for e-cars

The German company Bamberger Natursteinwerk has developed a collection of charging stations for e-cars

The prototypes are made of granite, and there is little or no waste during production

Stonemasonry winners in the “The Good Form” and “Professionals Perform“ craftsmanship-competitions were announced in Germany

Stonemasonry winners in the “The Good Form” and “Professionals Perform“ craftsmanship-competitions were announced in Germany

Marks are given for creativity and skill at work or for professional working under time pressure, respectively

Natural stone room dividers: design ideas that provide a limited passage through the wall for light and air

Natural stone room dividers: design ideas that provide a limited passage through the wall for light and air

We show examples from our archive, which also include movable walls

“Sinergie“ is the name of the collection of Italian companies Silvestri and Artèpura, which bring together stone and leather in the design

“Sinergie“ is the name of the collection of Italian companies Silvestri and Artèpura, which bring together stone and leather in the design

Both companies work with traditional craftsmanship and natural materials

Natural stone fair FBSF in Fortaleza: the small company Dois Irmãos presented design surfaces on their Pedra Cariri

Natural stone fair FBSF in Fortaleza: the small company Dois Irmãos presented design surfaces on their Pedra Cariri

In the hinterland of the state of Ceará, numerous family businesses are undertaking modernization with machinery and selling the limestone with design added value

Drinking fountains made of stone so that people and animals do not thirst ensure that the cities are beautified

Drinking fountains made of stone so that people and animals do not thirst ensure that the cities are beautified

Our review article this time is about examples of stone dispensers of drinking water, which offer refreshment without commercialism

Italian Contardi Lighting company uses Guatemala green and Calacatta white marble for its “Emma” lamps available in table, wall and ceiling versions

Italian Contardi Lighting company uses Guatemala green and Calacatta white marble for its “Emma” lamps available in table, wall and ceiling versions

Marmomac 2022, The Plus Theatre (4): “Marmomac Meets Academies“ curated by Giuseppe Fallacara and Domenico Potenza

Marmomac 2022, The Plus Theatre (4): “Marmomac Meets Academies“ curated by Giuseppe Fallacara and Domenico Potenza

The exhibition focuses on the concept of public space as investigated by universities and companies: from the historic Italian piazza to the contemporary public square

Marmomac 2022, The Plus Theatre (3): “Brand & Stone 4.0“ conceived and curated by Danilo Di Michele

Marmomac 2022, The Plus Theatre (3): “Brand & Stone 4.0“ conceived and curated by Danilo Di Michele

The exhibition is an experimental design space for artefacts in natural stone by leading furniture/design brands