Pangea Blue marble by Antolini
Dezeen Showroom: an ocean-like swirl of deep blue, white and gold veining characterises the Pangea Blue marble offered by Italian stone brand Antolini. More about Pangea Blue marble by Antolini
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Rough drystone walls frame sunken home on Greek island by Alexandre Pavlidis
Architect Alexandre Pavlidis has completed Within the Earth, a house on the Greek island of Sifnos contained within a series of sunken stone walls that step down a coastal hillside. More about Rough drystone walls frame sunken home on Greek island by Alexandre Pavlidis
"Light and sea breeze shape the viewing" of exhibits at open-air art gallery in Mexico
Local studio Sordo Madaleno Arquitectos has completed the Arte Abierto Baja in Mexico, an open-air exhibition space wrapped by monolithic walls of exposed concrete and stone. More about "Light and sea breeze shape the viewing" of exhibits at open-air art gallery in Mexico
Museum for Lola Mora is César Pelli's final building
US-based studio Pelli Clarke & Partners has created a museum, with a futuristic bridge and tower embedded with wind turbines, dedicated to artist Lola Mora in Argentina. More about Museum for Lola Mora is César Pelli's final building
River Architects replaces Hudson Valley structure with gabled Passive House
Local studio River Architects has designed a wood-clad structure to Passive House standards, orienting gabled volumes around a pond in New York's Hudson Valley. More about River Architects replaces Hudson Valley structure with gabled Passive House
Holzrausch evokes South American cinema at renovated Munich townhouse
German architecture studio Holzrausch drew inspiration from cinematic interiors when designing this townhouse in Munich, which combines dark wood with natural stone and lush tropical planting. More about Holzrausch evokes South American cinema at renovated Munich townhouse
Bokey Grant creates "low-tech" sanctuary in Australian Flame Zone
Architecture studio Bokey Grant has designed a monolithic house on the edge of a bushland escarpment in New South Wales, Australia. More about Bokey Grant creates "low-tech" sanctuary in Australian Flame Zone
Six tactile homes characterised by stone
Limestone cladding, sandstone bricks and precast stone blocks feature in this roundup of contemporary homes that demonstrate the versatility of both structural and decorative stone.
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Loader Monteith rebuilds ruined Highlands house with blackened-larch extension
Scottish studio Loader Monteith has rebuilt a derelict farmhouse in the Scottish Highlands and added a blackened-larch extension to create a family home called Dulnain. More about Loader Monteith rebuilds ruined Highlands house with blackened-larch extension
Meister Varma Architects uses salvaged stone for home in India
Indian studio Meister Varma Architects has completed Shilaya, a home in Tamil Nadu built using stone salvaged from a ruined cottage that once stood on its site. More about Meister Varma Architects uses salvaged stone for home in India
Precioustone Collection by Antolini
Dezeen Showroom: Italian stone brand Antolini aims to provide dazzling surfaces for exclusive homes, hospitality interiors and wellness settings with its Precioustone Collection, made from semi-precious stones. More about Precioustone Collection by Antolini
Dezeen Debate features a "sorely needed" toilet block in London
The latest Dezeen Debate newsletter features a stone toilet block in London designed by Studio Weave. Subscribe to Dezeen Debate now. More about Dezeen Debate features a "sorely needed" toilet block in London
Studio Weave creates stone toilet block in London to "express democracy"
Stone salvaged from a demolished office building has been used to build this toilet block, designed by Studio Weave for the public in North Paddington, London. More about Studio Weave creates stone toilet block in London to "express democracy"
"Quite the marbling on that steak" says commenter
In this week's comments update, readers are discussing the stone grocery items designed by creative studio AMO, which originally went on display as part of an exhibition in Milan. More about "Quite the marbling on that steak" says commenter
AMO releases playful stone grocery items with SolidNature
A travertine milk carton and an onyx banana designed by creative studio AMO are now available via Dutch stone supplier SolidNature, which originally displayed the objects as part of an exhibition in Milan. More about AMO releases playful stone grocery items with SolidNature
Isabel Strauss wins competition for public bathroom at Gropius House
Architectural designer Isabel Strauss has designed a public bathroom for the grounds of German-American architect Walter Gropius's self-designed home in Massachusetts, USA, chosen from hundreds of submissions. More about Isabel Strauss wins competition for public bathroom at Gropius House
Beosound Haven speaker by Bang & Olufsen and Antolini
Dezeen Showroom: Italian stone brand Antolini has teamed up with Bang & Olufsen to create an outdoor speaker that explores "sound as an architectural language". More about Beosound Haven speaker by Bang & Olufsen and Antolini
Iki Builds uses local stone and earth for "cascading" vaulted home in India
A geological palette of rammed earth, local stone and terracotta tiles reflects the rugged, rocky character of the nearby Deccan Plateau at this home in South India, designed by local architecture studio Iki Builds. More about Iki Builds uses local stone and earth for "cascading" vaulted home in India
Kengo Kuma bases Quito skyscraper design on "ancient ceramics"
Japanese architecture studio Kengo Kuma and Associates has released designs for a residential skyscraper in Quito, Ecuador, the studio's first in the city. More about Kengo Kuma bases Quito skyscraper design on "ancient ceramics"
Stefan Scholten launches collectible design brand Matera at Salone del Mobile
Designer Stefan Scholten and Stone Made Italy founder Manuela Rotta are set to launch their Matera brand, featuring stone pieces by designers including Ronan Bouroullec, at Salone del Mobile during Milan design week. More about Stefan Scholten launches collectible design brand Matera at Salone del Mobile