Crystalline silica in stonemasons‘ workshops is a major issue in many countries
In part the issue involves quartz composite materials in particular, and in part general labor protection is the topic of interest
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In the Skarpnäck Station of Stockholm’s underground travelers can view granite sculptures in a row by US-American sculptor Richard Nonas
MIA+BSI Convention: Members concoct a „Tangy Tacky Turquoise Salsa“ complete with marketing concept at their cooking competition
The US-Natural Stone Trade Organization arranged a team competition for its members, which went a long way toward promoting the Organization
Rafael Moneo honored with the Praemium Imperiale award in the architecture category
The Spanish architect realized outstanding buildings with natural stone like the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels in Los Angeles
24 Kilkenny Blue Limestone-benches for Facebook’s Irish Data Center
McKeon Stone provided the material from the Threecastles Quarry where large blocks as required can be produced
Zou Chuansheng: China’s natural stone branch must devote more attention to its more demanding private clientele
Former CSMIA President calls for more advisory expertise and more service
„Leonardo, Michelangelo, Raphael around 1500“ in London’s National Gallery until January 2018
The presentation of 8 works of „The triumvirate of the High Renaissance“ discusses how they were rivals and learned from each other
Third Fortaleza Brazil Stone Fair did not perish despite adverse circumstances
Once again the extraordinary stone types originating from the province of Ceará, a region aspiring to become a center for stone processing, were a highlight of the Fair
Tiny quartz grains from atmospheric dust help understand global wind circulation and climate
Japanese scientists found a way to distinguish between dust from the Gobi and from the Taklimakan Deserts still after it had traveled across the Pacific
Ruling by the ECJ could be relevant for the stone branch: product names such as „Vegetable-Butter“ or „Veggie-Cheese“ are not permitted
The European Court of Justice prohibits plagiarism or inflationary use of food labels, as known in the ceramic and engineered stone branch
San Antonio Museum of Art presents the exhibit „Antinous, the Emperor’s Beloved“
The focus is on a scientific analyses of the portrait and of the stories around the young boy and his mighty friend Hadrian
Cemetery columns ensure that the names of deceased locals are remembered
German-English stonemason Timothy C. Vincent came up with the idea of a „history book of the common man“ made of local stone
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Great portion of Granites, imported via China’s Xiamen Port, originates in BRICS-countries, i.e. in the five months from January to May 2017 some 827,000 t
A new role for stone: in Cologne, Germany heavy elements from the cathedral’s Gothic façade protect the building
The city renounced concrete bollards and chose historical elements from the Dombauhütte
Studio Marco Piva: VIP-lounges for Alitalia in Rome and Milan with an abundance of marble
The aim was to bring Italian lifestyle into passengers’ waiting area and sent it along with guests on their journey
People important for the development of the stone sector honored at the Fortaleza Brazil Stone Fair
They were Giorgio Veneziani, 92 years old and a living legend, Jorge Jordão, José Fernando and Robson Braga de Andrade
„Trombetta“ by Moreno Ratti: marble as an amplifier for mobile phones
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Sandstone statue of a guardian discovered near Angkor Thom in Cambodia
The find belongs to the famed Bayon style associated with King Jayavarman VII from the 12th century
Bangkok’s „Marble House“: ceramic tiles on the façade emulate the namesake
Openbox Architects use many terms characteristic of natural stone in describing their building
