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The Accademia Mendrisio Alumni (AMA) Award was bestowed to the project “The Quarry as a Stage,” a theater on the slope
Architect Elisa Valentina gave the old derrick cranes a role in the tent roof and the spectator stands
The German Natural Stone Prize 2026 also included awards for student projects
Students pay no processing fee for submissions, yet the winner still receives the full prize money
The 22nd German Natural Stone Award focused on the climate resilience of the stones, exemplary designs, and innovative applications
As usual, the award was presented every two years at the Stone+tec trade fair in Nuremberg in June
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The German director Wim Wenders is making a film about the architect Peter Zumthor; “Do not Paint Granite!“ is what The Atlantic magazine writes on President Trump’s newest plans; The 2026 digital edition of Building Stone Magazine is ready for download; Video of the Month: how the Egyptian pyramids were built; and more
The new “Cooper” dining table by Draenert – Wood and Natural Stone Redefined
Designer Wolfgang C. R. Mezger has paired the asymmetrical wooden tabletop with a base made of Nero Picasso or slate-gray concrete
At Milan Design Week, Neutra once again showcased functional objects designed like timeless sculptures
The “Monochrome Affinity” collection experienced its “Chapter 2” at Palazzo Visconti
Travertine from Italian company Vaselli for the spectacular Eilert Smith Hotel in Stavanger
The functionalist building, once used as headquarters of an agricultural cooperative, now hosts twelve luxury guest rooms and a 22-seat restaurant with three Michelin stars