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Independent perspectives on architecture, markets, technology and the forces shaping natural stone.
Casa Valls: la piedra conecta el salón con el porche
En Valls, Tarragona, Hormipresa Studio combina hormigón y piedra clara. Dos muros perpendiculares organizan la entrada y prolongan el salón hacia el porche.
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EU Natural Stone Trade Imbalance Highlights Strategic Challenges and Opportunities
Between 2022 and 2026, the European Union recorded a trade deficit of €311.7 million in natural stone, driven by rising imports from China and…
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Casa Xcuyun: Limestone Redefining Contemporary Architectural Materiality in Mexico
At Casa Xcuyun, completed in 2024 by BRUMA Taller, limestone transcends its conventional role to become both a structural and expressive element, creating an…
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CDE Drives Production at Al Ghail Quarry with Advanced Washing Plants
At the Al Ghail quarry, technological acceleration is transforming limestone production: Stevin Rock and CDE have commissioned two processing systems that redefine efficiency and…
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La Bastide: Travertine Redefining Spatial Experience in Contemporary Residential Architecture
Within a high-end residence in Provence, Nara Interiors has applied travertine with such precision that this natural stone becomes a unifying thread between interior…
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La Fe Hospital: Integration of Crema Marfil Coto® Marble in Large-Scale Flooring
The use of Crema Marfil Coto® marble at Valencia's La Fe Hospital demonstrates the material’s performance as an aesthetic and durable solution for high-demand…
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Paradise Residence: Calacatta Marble as a Material Language in Contemporary Residential Interiors
At Paradise Residence, completed in 2026 by VAN GOOD DESIGN, natural stone redefines the interior atmosphere through the deliberate use of Calacatta marble, which…
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Expansion of Italian Stone and Its Role in Global Contemporary Architecture
Italian stone exports grew by 8.2% in the first half of 2026, reflecting both the sector’s strength and its increasing influence in current architectural…
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Innovation in Hard Material Cutting: Dinosaw Machine's Bridge Disc Cutter and Its Impact on Emerging Markets
The adoption of advanced technologies such as Inovance servomotors and high-precision transmission systems is redefining efficiency and accuracy in granite and marble cutting, positioning…
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Prussiani Engineering UK: Innovation and Adaptability in Stone Cutting Machinery
The introduction of the patented "cut & move" system and the versatility of its machines represent a significant advancement in productivity efficiency and flexibility…
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Four perspectives for understanding where the industry is moving.
Architecture
Projects, applications and new ways of designing with natural stone.
Markets
Business movements, international trade and emerging opportunities.
Technology
Quarry, factory, digitalisation and the tools changing production.
Sustainability
Circularity, territory, durability and responsible transformation.
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