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Matthew Simmonds: are there doors to other worlds concealed in stone?
The British sculptor creates fascinating vaults, stairwells and pillared halls
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The Western Wall of the Old City of Jerusalem has been the object of close scrutiny by scientists to examine the effect of erosion on the wall’s limestone
MIA-Pinnacle Awards: black basalt for „an atmosphere of spirituality and refinement“
One of the prizes of the Marble Institute of America went to Stones and Roses Intl for works in Bangkok’s The Sukhothai Residences
The EU-Commission is questioning: geographical indication protection also for natural stone?
Commission Vice-President Michel Barnier: „Our European products form not only part of our knowledge and skills, but they also have a considerable economic potential“
Pores in natural stone – opening for product design: permeability is pure joy
Japanese designers put the permeability-factor of granite to good use – 100% natural humidifier
„Eyewear“ by Budri: Natural stone frames for eyeglasses
The Italian forerunner for ideas in natural stone has launched stylish eyewear for men and women
Levantina’s Crema Marfil marble for the world’s tallest hotel
Spanish company supplies 6.000 m² of the marble used to decorate the luxurious JW Marriott Marquis Dubai
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The „Women in Stone“ work group of the Marble institute of America (MIA) is meeting at the StonExpo/TISE East in Miami
Library of Birmingham: „an ode to the circle“
The building is a landmark in the city center and an inspiration / Italian Fila Company supplied the surface-care solution for the natural stone
Etudes on minimalism in natural stone design
Dutch designer Rachel Griffin only slightly varies few basic elements and materials