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Amsterdam’s office building „The Rock“ by Erick van Egeraat seems to defy the laws of nature with its stone façade
Fairs: An inside look into Brazilian stone design
(February 2013) Lecture at the Xiamen Fair about the use of natural stone in kitchens and bathrooms in Latin America’s biggest economy
„For us there is still a lot to learn from the world peers”
China’s Stone Association president Zou Chuansheng answers questions about the last year and how he sees the sector
Design: Top marks for stone for „riding comfort, noise level, and traction“
(February 2013) A teacher at a Spanish stone masons’ school crafted granite skateboard-ramps
Briefly noted: the price of the gravestone is becoming more important for the bereaved
(February 2013) Non-representative survey among gravestone-masons and undertakers in France
Markets: Brazil’s exports reach near-2007 high
(February 2013) 6% increase over 2011 levels / higher average product price and more value added goods
Briefly noted
(February 2013) Kamien-Stone tradefair in Poland’s had a „Design Emergency Service“ for interior design architects and private visitors
Architecture: Granite façades with the rhythm of Swing
(February 2013) Norway’s city of Molde has a new cultural center for its famous jazz festival
Trade fairs: Access to Latin American markets
(February 2013) São Paulo’s Expo Revestir Trade Fair has established a name for itself as a prominent exhibition platform for architecture and interior design
Design: Lamp counterweight from afield
(February 2013) London designer used stone-counterweights for his floor lamps and boom lights