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Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building: An Iconic Work Featuring Rosa Porriño Granite
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, designed by architect Kenzō Tange and located in Shinjuku, Tokyo, stands out not only for its imposing presence but also for its use of Rosa Porriño granite on its façade, a detail that…
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Suspension Order for Workplace Safety in Artificial Stone in the United Kingdom
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has ordered four UK companies to halt work involving artificial stone after detecting failures in protective measures against…
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Domus Museum in A Coruña: Innovation and Stone in Scientific Architecture
Located on the seaside promenade of A Coruña, the Domus Museum combines advanced architecture with an interactive exhibition offering that comprehensively explores the human…
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Lemmar Granite Advances Precision and Efficiency in Quarrying with Drones and Advanced GNSS
The adoption of photogrammetry drones and high-precision GNSS systems is revolutionising planning and monitoring in granite quarries, benefiting a traditionally conservative sector.
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Euroroca Drives Market Evolution with Its Classic Collection of Natural Stone Worktops
Euroroca's recent launch of the Classic line stands out for its blend of refreshed design and advanced functionality in natural stone surfaces, meeting the…
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Messina Group Costruzioni Elevates the International Profile of Sicilian Tuff Stone in Luxury Construction
The use of Sicily’s characteristic marine calcarenite in exclusive villas reveals new dynamics for the natural stone industry, blending aesthetic tradition with functional performance…
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Ultra-Thin Automated Cutting: The Machine Redefining Natural Stone Processing
The integration of advanced technologies in block processing has revolutionized cutting efficiency and precision, establishing a new benchmark for the industry.
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Puinn Hotel in Weizhou: Integrating Volcanic Red Stone for a Unique Sensory Experience
The design of Puinn Hotel by Funs Creative Design Consultant stands out for its innovative use of red stone that reflects Weizhou’s volcanic environment,…
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Breton Hydra: Precision and Complexity Serving Natural Stone
The 5-axis Breton Hydra waterjet cutting center incorporates technical innovations that optimize production and handle demanding geometries with millimetric precision in the natural stone…
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Contemporary House Almería II: Natural Stone as a Driver of Sustainable Innovation and International Reach
Cuellar Stone's collaboration on Contemporary House Almería II demonstrates how natural stone can be effectively integrated into current Spanish residential design, combining technical, aesthetic,…
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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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