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In 2023, Unesco has added 42 sites to its list of World Heritage Sites, among them many made of stone
This brings the total number to 1199 in 168 countries, many of which used stone as a building material
Ulrich Rückriem‘s major work “40 Bodenreliefs“ at the Neue Nationalgalerie in Berlin until January 14, 2024
The artist‘s cuboids make the square floor tiles by Mies von der Rohe seem to grow in height
In front of Antwerp Cathedral, Nello and his dog Patrasche lie tightly embraced under a paving slab
The Belgian sculptor Batist Vermeulen (“Tist“) created the sculpture based on a story by the author Ouida
2023-slump in demand for ceramic tiles from Italy worldwide: -22.1% for exports compared to the previous year, -8.7% for sales within Italy
Main reasons are increased costs for energy and raw materials, high interest rates
“Perle“ (pearls) is the name of the new collection from fittings manufacturer Gessi with different types of marble and onyx
The motto of the design is “Haute Culture,“ but the design is simple and therefore effective
Rede Rochas is a network of Brazilian stonemasonry companies that, among other things, cooperate in buying and in recycling leftover pieces
The community in the state of Ceará is the result of an initiative by various associations
Miscellaneous: news all around ornamental stone and rock
Australia is the first country to announce a ban on engineered stone, due to health risks in cutting and handling the artificial material