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International Coverage
Reports from the world's major stoneworking nations, focusing on materials and producers.
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International Stone Exhibition
Marmomac Welcomes the Stone Industry Back
Scheduled for September 29th to October 2nd, the international stone exhibition is ready to offer an interactive experience – both in-person and virtually – for exhibitors and attendees
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Merging Contemporary Design with Ancient Artifacts
An antique stone mosaic floor excavated at the base of the Museum Hotel Antakya in Turkey is a center attraction for the modern interior spaces throughout the building
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Cut-to-Size Quartz
Report from India: Cut-to-Size Quartz from India
Adding value to a product with an increased demand, Divine Surfaces enters the cut-to-size quartz market
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Sustainable Design
Report from India: Stylish and Sustainable
The extended living space of a home in Kerala, India, incorporates locally quarried stone into the design – enhancing the overall aesthetic of the room and complementing its lush surroundings
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Brazilian Stone
Podcast | One on one with Brothers In Granite
Fernando Xavier, the co-owner of Brothers In Granite discusses how the business has grown and how they make things easier for fabricators
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Natural Stones from Brazil
Brazilian quartzite and granite a popular choice in residential and commercial design
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A mountaintop retreat
Lefay Resort & Spa Dolomiti in Italy, one of the most awarded luxury destinations in recent years, exudes elegance with a lavish mix of stone and other natural materials – making for the perfect getaway location
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A Spanish haven
With sweeping views of the city of Castellón and the sea, a private residence features natural stone that secures it to its high perch and complements its surrounding environment
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Inspired by a jungle environment
For a residence in Caracas, Venezuela, the design team turned to regional stone to create a natural ambiance that connects with the local habitat
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A Showcase Of Stone From Latin America
With exotic stones such as quartzite continuing to grow in popularity among the
design community and homeowners alike, stone producers in countries such as Brazil and Peru exhaust efforts to find new varieties of material to satisfy customer demands. The following are some of the many new stones from these regions that are now available.
Neolith Rediscovers Design Classics for 2018 Introductions
CASTELLÒN, SPAIN --TheSize, manufacturer of sintered stone brand Neolith, expands its range of premium surfaces with four new color introductions for its 2018 catalogue: Retrostone, Mirage, Krater and Calatorao.
Following rigorous market research and a customer survey of prototypes, the new décors are a direct response to today’s trends for high-end commercial and residential architectural surfacing design. Inspired by past and present, these four color additions are complemented by an expanded range of Neolith products, including two new colors in the NanoTech polished finish – pale-gray Luna and light-brown Bombón and 13 new 20mm thick slabs, bringing the full range to 18.
The Stone Fashion Show at Marmomacc in Verona
As usual, stone suppliers from Italy and around the world relied on the Marmomacc fair to showcase some of the latest stone materials to the international marketplace. The following is a look at just some of the stone materials on display in Verona.
Date: December 2, 2013
The stones of the Cachoeiro Stone Fair in Brazil
Held annually in the city of Cachoeiro, Espirito Santo, Brazil, the Cachoeiro Stone Fair did not disappoint in its 34th edition. With more than 25,000 visitors and 220 exhibitors, the fair revealed leading trends and innovative materials in the Carlos Caiado Expo Center.