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„Lavaface“ by designer Matteo Tampone and Nero Sicilia Company
Applied to Mount Etna volcanic stone, pulverized glass is exposed to ultra-high temperatures and bonds with the surface
Earthquakes (mostly between mangitude 3 and 4) may be caused by human activity
The HiQuake database collects geological events related to anthropogenic activity which is often just the final straw that releases built-up stress
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Many household items made with natural stone can be found on Designer Kelly Wearstler’s webpage
Cersaie 2017: news fresh off the press – printing technology and tiles for interior design
In the near future, ink will no-longer be the only print medium: printing with glass will also be feasible
Congress and workshop „Dry-stone Technique to World Heritage“ in Mallorca between October 26th and 29th 2017
The meeting will discuss the recognition of dry-wall construction as UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage
„HyparVault“: saddle-shaped vault elements in limestone
New Fundamentals Research Group has once more recreated a self-supporting construction according to an ancient building principle
„Ritorno” (Return) by Julia Marmi: new surfaces with micro decoration in Piasentina stone
The company from Cividale del Friuli in the far northeast region of Italy had a stand at Cersaie fair
McKinsey: Chinese make up one third of global turnover in luxury goods
Consumers are aware of value for the money and keen on well-known brands, timeless style and quality products
Fundraising campaign „In the Name of Michelangelo“ by Opera di Santa Croce in Florence
The artist’s tomb and the Buonarroti Family’s altarpiece need urgent restoration
Natural Stone Design from Valencia: Macael Marble „XS“ as opposed to „XL“
CEU Cardenal Herrera University students develop ideas in white Macael Marble for household use or for restaurants