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Update on the venerable art of chiseling marble
Italian designer Raffaello Galiotto is probing new possibilities for working natural stone with the aid of CNC-machines, water-jet and diamond saw technology
A semi-circle for kitchen work
Country Stone Granite of England has created an unusual counter top in the tower of a historic Oast house
Recycling natural stone: Ismar Marble of Israel reclaims debris from construction sites and from quarries
„Our quarries‘ days are numbered“, according to Company CEO Ilan Ammo, reason why he has brought out the line „New Reclaimed”
Marmomacc 2014: away from the playful – turning focus on marketable product ideas
Verona’s natural stone trade fair is still struggling with its new concept aimed at promoting marketable innovation in the stone branch
Briefly noted
If all goes well, Philae will be released from the space probe Rosetta on November 12th to land on Comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko
Natural stone and glass are the distinguishing factors of Leipzig’s new University complex
Architect Erick van Egeraat is purposely going against the trend in Germany to refurbish and reproduce facsimiles of original historic buildings
The USA have defined standards for sustainability of natural stone production
Factors such as energy and water consumption during production or exposure to emissions or pollution at the place of work
Circular pool in Tuscany Bercagli travertine
Vaselli–Spirito Pietra Company uses local natural stone for a pool in hilly regions
A new lease on life for marble
Designers Paolo Ulian and Moreno Ratti reclaim used natural stone tiles and turns them into high-end products
The Marble Institute of America (MIA) seeks a Technical Advisor to join its staff
Candidate must have at least 5 years’ Stone Industry Experience / Location in Oberlin, Ohio (preferred)