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Sydney’s new airport showcases Australian sandstone in a prominent way

Sydney’s new airport showcases Australian sandstone in a prominent way

In the arrivals hall, the walls – and other elements – are clad in a native yellow natural stone featuring striking brown veining

Tchoban Voss Architekten: “Berclay” Medical Center and Commercial Building in Berlin, featuring a striking facade with two types of limestone

Tchoban Voss Architekten: “Berclay” Medical Center and Commercial Building in Berlin, featuring a striking facade with two types of limestone

The ground floor is clad in gray Limes Dolomite, while the upper floors are clad in light-colored Mocca Creme

The Bau trade show in Munich (January 11 – 15, 2027) has a focus on circular economy and healthy building materials with a low carbon footprint

The Bau trade show in Munich (January 11 – 15, 2027) has a focus on circular economy and healthy building materials with a low carbon footprint

Life cycle assessments, Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs), and the measurement of so-called gray emissions are becoming increasingly important

The natural stone facade of the Yellow River National Museum in Zhengzhou abstractly traces the course of the river

The natural stone facade of the Yellow River National Museum in Zhengzhou abstractly traces the course of the river

The architects from Gerkan, Marg and Partners (gmp) address not only the cultural significance but also the landscape-shaping aspects of the 5,000 km long river

Damaged stonebricks find a new use as bar counter material at the stylish Brown’s of Leith in Edinburgh

Damaged stonebricks find a new use as bar counter material at the stylish Brown’s of Leith in Edinburgh

The designers at Groves-Raines Architects Studios (GRAS) explained the concept behind it: “Stone does not need to be reintroduced. It needs to be re-learned”

London’s Maida Hill Market now boasts a public restroom made of natural stone

London’s Maida Hill Market now boasts a public restroom made of natural stone

The use of recycled material further democratizes the material

Kengo Kuma: An Arched Structure to Protect the Artwork at the Entrance of Angers Cathedral

Kengo Kuma: An Arched Structure to Protect the Artwork at the Entrance of Angers Cathedral

During the cleaning of the façade at the main entrance in 2009, the colors of the medieval paintings were revealed

New City Forum (Stadtforum) in Dresden by Tchoban Voss Architects and Barcode Architects

New City Forum (Stadtforum) in Dresden by Tchoban Voss Architects and Barcode Architects

The facade, constructed of Dietfurt limestone, is divided into three sections, each reflecting the function of the spaces within

Climate-friendly Redesign of Grosvenor Square in London with Granite Benches as Seating

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

The roof of the new train station in Varberg, Sweden, references bathing at the beach

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Three staircases in a residential building on Long Island, unlike anything else in the world

Three staircases in a residential building on Long Island, unlike anything else in the world

The structure, made of white Danby Fantastico marble with tensioned steel cables, is more of a sculpture than a mundane way to get from one floor to another

Using stone, steel, wood, and paper, Studio Michael Burmann traces the journey of bread from miller to customer in the Keit Bakery showroom in Berlin-Kreuzberg

Using stone, steel, wood, and paper, Studio Michael Burmann traces the journey of bread from miller to customer in the Keit Bakery showroom in Berlin-Kreuzberg