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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

May 10, 2021

An award-winning Italian resort, Lefay Resort & Spa Dolomiti, features natural stone throughout its interior and exterior design – contributing to the posh environment.

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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

April 26, 2021

A beautiful contemporary residential design was achieved with stone from the Spanish region in which it resides.

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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

April 19, 2021

The architecture of a private home in Venezuela reflects historic ruins of the region and the natural jungle environment that surrounds it.

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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

Jennifer Richinelli

April 13, 2021

Indian slate and Tandoor Kota Stone were chosen for a residential lounge for their aesthetics, cultural ties and sustainability.

Marmomac 2020 adapts to trying times

Due to the worldwide pandemic, the international stone show revamped its format to a virtual platform – providing an opportunity for industry members worldwide to still gather

December 21, 2020

With the devastating effects of the COVID-19 pandemic that hit the world by storm in the beginning of 2020, many industry events were forced to be cancelled or postponed to a future date.

Continuing to evolve despite the pandemic

Stone World had to the opportunity to discuss with Eduardo Cosentino, president of Cosentino North America, how COVID-19 has affected the company’s global business as a stone producer and quartz/sintered stone manufacturer

Jason Kamery

December 21, 2020

Known throughout the world for its brands of Silestone, Dekton, Sensa and its natural stone collection, Cosentino Group is a leading material manufacturer.

Marmomac Re-Start 2020

September 28, 2020

Set for September 30 to October 2, 2020, the virtual trade show will include three days of b2b meetings, networking and training events – providing a platform for the natural stone community to have a chance to develop relationships within a global format

Stone of the month: Corteccia Quartzite

September 21, 2020

This Stone of the Month is supplied by Antolini Luigi & C. S.p.A. Technical details provide a frame of reference only.

Natural stone in the Caribbean

Humidity and sea air are two factors to take into consideration when choosing a natural stone variety for resorts and residences in the Caribbean

Matt Kreitman

May 11, 2020

Across the Caribbean, architects and developers are moving away from the traditional and locally quarried stone materials they have used in the past. Instead, they are taking advantage of the increasing competitiveness and global availability of much higher-grade stone materials.

Latest products to be introduced from Brazil

From luxurious exotic quartzites to classic granites, Brazil’s best stones are popular for both residential and commercial designs

May 4, 2020

Brazil is known for many luxurious exotic quartzites, as well as classic granites that remain popular for both residential and commercial designs. The following is a sampling of the latest products to be introduced from several leading stone producers from this natural stone-rich country.

Events

March 16, 2025

Xiamen Stone Fair

One of the main global events for the stone and machinery segment, offering an opportunity for buyers and sellers of stone products and services from around the world to source an astounding array of the very latest technologies, innovations and techniques.

April 29, 2025