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Naturalstone

An overview of projects, products and exclusive articles about naturalstone

Project • By ARK ArchitectsPrivate Houses

Villa ENSO

 Villa ENSO is a contemporary residence located in La Reserva de Sotogrande, designed by Manuel Ruiz Moriche, co-founder and Creative Director of ARK Architects. Conceived as an architecture of continuity, the project explores the relationship between space, light, nature, and emotional wellbeing through a language of soft geometries and fluid spatial transitions. Inspired by the symbolic concept of the circle, ENSO unfolds organically within its natural surroundings, opening toward panoramic views of the golf course and the Mediterranean Sea. The villa is carefully integrated into the topography, creating a seamless dialogue between architecture and landscape. Hidden courtyards introduce natural light and ventilation into the interio... More

Project • By Magarão + Lindenberg ArqPrivate Houses

JCA House, Itaipava

The arrival alone is already a statement. Concrete slabs on grass, dense vegetation — and in the background, volumes of stone and terracotta that emerge without revealing what they hide. The house does not show itself. It allows itself to be discovered.   Anita Soares Fotografias Anita Soares Fotografias The starting point was the plateau. A 2,200m² section within a 12,000m² plot, opening onto the greenery and the condominium's lake. From there, a single-story house was developed — 950m² of built area extending over the ground without competing with the landscape. Anita Soares Fotografias Anita Soares Fotografias Anita Soares Fotografias The element that organizes the social prog... More

Project • By FH2L ArquitectosPrivate Houses

HOUSE VCH

From the outset, this residence is conceived as a seamless dialogue between architecture and landscape. A refined watter features leads to the entrance, setting a serene tone that extends throughout the house. The foyer, lit by a skylit patio, transitions gently between exterior and interior, introducing the play of light and shadow that defines the home's atmosphere. Nivelarte Nivelarte Nivelarte Nivelarte organized over three levels, the layout distinguishes functions clearly. The ground floor hosts open-plan social areas, fluidly connected to the gardeen and pool, encouraging  indoor-outdoor living. The upper level contains private spaces, where terraces and carefully  framed views maintain privacy while dr... More

Project • By MyLandscapes RooftopsResidential Landscape

Contemporary Japanese Garden Design In The Country

Joining forces with the clients for a third time, following a rooftop garden at their Barbican penthouse apartment and bespoke containers in their country home, we commenced this cultural pilgrimage to design & build a modern Japanese garden in Essex. Returning from a holiday in Japan, mesmerised by its unique gardens, the clients sought to develop a contemporary interpretation. With a 220 sqm sheltered courtyard in their 5-hectare acreage, the site was mechanically cleared for a new, inventive, modern Japanese landscape design. Marianne Majerus Marianne Majerus Marianne Majerus Marianne Majerus Marianne Majerus Marianne Majerus The dull flat topography was excavated by diggers to trigger the creation of a... More

Product • By STS STONECrema Valencia

Crema Valencia

Crema Valencia Limestone features a soft pale cream background, characterised by parallel veins and delicate grains on a soft sun-baked background. Suitable for a diverse range of applications, from interior and exterior floors, cladding, paving and masonry, this limestone is a classic choice adding elegance, warmth and refined calm to any design.   Finishes Available in several different finishes, Crema Valencia Limestone is suitable for both, interior and exterior applications - Honed or Brushed Finish can be used for interiors, the more textured and slip-resistant Bush Hammered & Brushed and the slightly distressed Sandblasted finishes for exteriors including the pool area. Caption   Sizes 600x300mm 600x400mm 6... More

Product • By Gosford Quarries SandstoneSandstone Paving

Sandstone Paving

Gosford Quarries quality Australian Sandstone Paving is available in a variety of thicknesses and customisable sizes to suit any project requirements and architectural specification. Australian Sandstone is the ideal material for floor paving because it is naturally slip-resistant and has incredible natural thermal regulation, making it an ideal material for pools and outdoor entertaining spaces. Gosford Quarries Sandstone paving is available in the largest variety of sandstone colours (Brown, Pink, White, Grey, Gold and Cream) in Australia, making it an ideal option for any project. Gosford Quarries and the sandstone processing experts and are able to curve, shape and custom edge finishes (Bullnose, Rockface, Chamfer, Pencil round) on s... More

Product • By Pyrolave.dePyrolave

Pyrolave

Pyrolave Lavastone is hand-quarried from our opencast quarries on the Nugère crater, in the heart of the Natural Park of the Auvergne Volcanos. The extracted pieces are sometimes used un-glazed for flooring or walls, but more often our products are enamelled which gives Pyrolave its inimitable signature. Glazed Volvic lava-stone by Pyrolave is an exciting product with excellent architectural properties.The Lavastones inherent features are frost and heat resistance, the enamel ist UV- and acid resistant. We offer you nearly complete freedom in selection of size shape & colour for internal & external use. Our portfolio is very diverse offering you products for cladding buildings through to distinctive hotel and restaurant interiors. More