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The “Heart” of Marble: A Mirror of Human Civilization

Marble is not merely a cold stone; it is a material that "breathes" alongside our history. Beyond its brilliance, it possesses the unique ability...

High aesthetics one of the protagonists in this year’s Marmomacc

Modern design and sophisticated aesthetics were the main features of many stands at this year's Marmomacc exhibition, which is held in Verona, Italy, until...

The Use of Marble in Architecture: Classy Material for the Ages

Marble is a precious rock that has many different properties. There are very few rocks like it. The biggest reason why this rock is...

Bianca: the world’s first marble coffee machine, born in Pietrasanta

The original coffee machine made of pure marble from the Apuan Alps, Bianca, is a fact, thanks to two young people from Pietrasanta in...

Black Marble in Contemporary Interior Design: A Timeless Trend

Contemporary design has been gaining popularity in recent years, offering a sleek and sophisticated aesthetic that perfectly complements both public and private luxury spaces....

Lithic Garden curated by Vincenzo Pavan at Marmomac 2019 Italian Stone Theatre

The natural environment as the fusion of two worlds - geological and biological - can be explained and interpreted as an enclosed space, a...

Multifunctional configurations of marble

A collection of accessories where shapes, colors and materials are the result of unique combinations. Protagonists: Carrara marble or Nero Marquinia. Made of pure and...

A stone cube: the Wespi de Meuron project for a home in Switzerland

There are occasions when architecture is intimately linked to place, not only as regards the natural landscape but also the constructive elements characterising it....

Domes Noruz Mykonos: Cycladic Minimalism and Subtle Luxury in the Heart of the Aegean

In the vibrant heart of the Aegean, just minutes from the lively center of Mykonos, lies Domes Noruz Mykonos—a refined retreat that blends the...

20 sculptors to take part in 2nd Tuwaiq symposium in Riyadh

Riyadh will host the second Tuwaiq International Sculpture Symposium in the Saudi capital’s Diplomatic Quarter from Jan. 10-30. Twenty artists from around the world...