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Homes fit for Brits

Wednesday, 18th April 2018

The British take their homes seriously. If we’re not putting up shelves, mowing the lawn or staining the fence, we’re no doubt watching Grand Designs explaining to each other knowingly why that space-age carbon-neutral windmill will never come in on... View Article

12 Warren challenges New York City’s typically modern aesthetics with rough-hewn bluestone façade

Thursday, 2nd November 2017

A newly completed residential building in New York City is turning heads with a striking façade of hand-laid, rough-hewn local bluestone; an eye-catching contrast to TriBeCa’s typically modern glass structures. Developer-designers DDG have chosen the material for how it celebrates... View Article

Window and door systems supplied for London ‘eco’ skyscraper

Thursday, 28th September 2017

Hueck has supplied its high-performance windows and doors for a new glass-clad London landmark that boasts excellent green credentials. Hoola is a residential development of 360 individually designed homes set across two rippling glass towers in Tidal Basin Street. The... View Article

The new innovative industrial collection by Cosentino and Daniel Germani

Thursday, 28th September 2017

The global leader in the production and distribution of surfaces for the world of architecture and design, the Cosentino Group is delighted to introduce the Industrial collection for its ultra-compact surface brand, Dekton®. Composed of four innovative, urban and ecological... View Article

Earth House – empowering people with abundant, sustainable materials

Friday, 25th August 2017

The 189.3 m2 house is located 25 minutes away from the city centre of Mérida. The intention behind building with earth is to create harmony between vernacular and modern architecture, tradition and technology, past and present; creating a style that... View Article

Cupa Pizarras Thermoslate – The solar system with a beautiful natural slate finish

Wednesday, 23rd August 2017

Producer and world leader of natural slate, CUPA PIZARRAS has a wide range of products, including the innovative roof solar system – Thermoslate. The system is installed on a slate roof to convert sunlight to energy for central heating, hot water or pool... View Article

Rocksplit House: local stone “kotounto” construction aids with heat dissipation

Monday, 7th August 2017

Cometa Architects’ Rocksplit house utilizes traditional stone cladding methods to regulate thermal exchange, keeping the building cool. The steep ground and the plot’s narrow dimensions determine the pronounced form of the building which rises from the mountain and over the... View Article

Lundhs Real Stone makes its debut at London Design Fair 2017

Wednesday, 2nd August 2017

Norwegian natural stone specialists, Lundhs is delighted to announce its participation in the London Design Fair this September between the 21st and 24th. Exhibiting at Stand S02, it will be Lundhs Real Stone’s first time at the show, where the... View Article

Azul Imperial Natural Quartzite from Gerald Culliford Ltd.

Introducing Gerald Culliford: fine quality stone specialists

Thursday, 20th July 2017

A long established name in the stone business, Gerald Culliford Ltd has earned its reputation for nearly 50 years as a leading stone wholesaler of the finest quality natural and manmade materials. From natural stones such as granite and marble... View Article

Slate in demand

Tuesday, 11th July 2017

According to industry reports, demand for roof tiles is considerably higher than supply. This causes projects to be delayed, which also impacts overall costs. In this article, Nigel Tozer of Cupa Pizarras explains how careful specification can avoid these issues.... View Article

CRL Stone launches tiles to match vanity tops

Thursday, 6th July 2017

Following the success of Ceralsio porcelain surfaces, CRL Stone has launched tiles to match with the vanity tops. Surfaces in the bathroom needs to be water-proof, easy to clean and hard wearing. Ceralsio meets all these requirements. Durable and non-porous,... View Article

Neolith® La Bohème, by Spanish Sintered Stone manufacturer TheSize, has won the prestigious Plus X Award for ‘best product’ for the second year running.

Neolith La Bohème stone wins award for natural wood appearance and texture

Thursday, 6th July 2017

Neolith® La Bohème, by Spanish Sintered Stone manufacturer TheSize, has won the prestigious Plus X Award for ‘best product’ for the second year running. La Bohème, from the Neolith Timber collection, was awarded for its innovation, high quality and startlingly... View Article

Mauricio Rocha + Gabriela Carrillo surround Mexican courthouse with volcanic stone wall

Wednesday, 5th July 2017

Following the repeal of the Mexican judicial system towards a new paradigm of orality, a conception of space that would reflect these developments was necessary for the new design of this courthouse in the large town of Pátzcauro in the... View Article

Foster + Partners’ stone and bronze clad Bloomberg HQ nears completion

Wednesday, 21st June 2017

Opening this autumn, Bloomberg’s new European headquarters in the heart of the City of London is the first wholly owned, designed and constructed Bloomberg building globally. Conceived in collaboration with Foster + Partners, it reflects founder Mike Bloomberg’s long-held belief... View Article

Marble sells

Thursday, 15th June 2017

The secret of selling virtually anything is the way in which the goods are presented. When it comes to the retailing of more upmarket and luxury goods, the building’s interior design and ambience are also vital considerations. This is one... View Article

HI-MACS® Lights up the Poetic Façade of the Bieblova Apartments in Prague

Thursday, 15th June 2017

The façade of the Bieblova residence project, built using HI-MACS® Solid Surface, has been designed by P6PA+Architects as a tribute to Konstantin Biebl, a prominent Czech poet from the inter-war period who lends his name to the street in Prague... View Article

OPENBOX intertwines architecture and landscape with marble house in Thailand

Friday, 9th June 2017

OPENBOX Architects’ recent residential design intertwines architecture, interior and landscape in the form of marble sculpture. The initial idea is to allow the inhabitant’s behavior to carve a dwelling space into a monolithic piece of marble sculpture. The main piece... View Article

WilkinsonEyre’s stone and bronze 8 Finsbury Circus wins City of London Building of the Year Award

Thursday, 8th June 2017

The Court of the Worshipful Company of Chartered Architects has confirmed the results of the London Building of the Year Award 2017, with 8 Finsbury Circus by architects Wilkinson Eyre and developer Mitsubishi Estate London/Stanhope being crowned winner. WilkinsonEyre was appointed for... View Article

Rosewood Tower, São Paulo, uses vegetation, wood, and metal to mimic the Brazilian Atlantic Forest

Thursday, 1st June 2017

Scheduled to open in 2019, Rosewood Tower was conceived as a tribute to the Atlantic Forest that lines much of Brazil’s coast. The project comes as a collaboration between Groupe Allard, Jean Nouvel, and Philippe Starck. Jean Nouvel’s design is... View Article

Aluminium and light: Museum of Cycladic Art Café, Athens

Thursday, 1st June 2017

The large collection of the Cycladic Civilization is housed within the building of the Museum of Cycladic Art, a distinctive example of neoclassical architecture in a prominent location in the city centre of Athens. The café and shop of the... View Article

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