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Early humans in South Africa were quarrying stone as long as 220,000 years ago
International research team led by the University of Tübingen shows long-term use of a source of raw materials in Paleolithic South Africa
Peter’s Corner: Good news for natural stone – the furniture and interior design sectors are increasingly focusing on the material itself, rather than just the appearance and form of its products
Observations from the Salone del Mobile.Milan fair 2026
The list of Heritage Stones has been expanded to include 14 new varieties that have played important roles in culture and the economy, both past and present
The International Commission on Geoheritage selects the winners from among the candidates for this coveted title
Stone+tec in Nuremberg (June 17 – 20, 2026) will showcase more varieties of natural stone than it did two years ago
The supporting program and the Architecture Congress will take place in Hall 11 / The fair’s main themes are “Building with Natural Stone,” “Equipment for Professionals,” and “Places of Remembrance”
Pinnacle Awards of Excellence 2025 by the Natural Stone Institute (NSI): projects honored showing exceptional creativity, beauty, originality, and craftsmanship with natural stone
Einreichungen für die nächste Ausgabe sind bis zum 20. Juni 2026 möglich
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IF Design Award for Brazilian designer Vivian Coser’s “B Stool“; Italian Henraux company included in the Register of Historic Trademarks of National Interest; renderings of the Triumphal Arch planned in Washington D.C.; Niall McLaughlin’s draft for the new Cathedral for Sydney, and more…
Photo Gallery: Salone del Mobile.Milano 2026 (April 21 – 26)
We’re showcasing some of the products that caught our eye. More reports in the coming months