Characterized by an extremely original and contemporary design, The Tour Part-Dieu — fondly named “the pencil” due to its cylindrical shape and pyramid top — stands out majestically above the rooftops of Lyons, France, near the financial district, a stone’s throw away from the historical city center.

This year, the stone fair will be held from September 28 to October 1, and Veronafiere, the show’s organizer, reports it will feature more exhibition space and programs, among other attractions.

Set among several multi-story buildings just outside of the busy fashion mecca of Milan, Italy, it was important that a single-family residence’s exterior design offer its homeowners privacy

While the quarry has been in existence prior to its current ownership, Nikolaus Bagnara of Appiano/Eppan (BZ), Italy, has taken the Silver Cloud granite operation to a new level with modern equipment, skilled quarry workers and experience as an international stone producer