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The New Stone Age: 12 Contemporary Houses in Latin America and the Diversity of Their Natural Stones

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This is reflected in the various stones used across different regions over the centuries. In contemporary architecture , stone aligns with sustainability principles due to its durability, low carbon footprint , and local availability. Read more ยป

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Architecture in Mexico: Projects Using Stone

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Image Due to their aesthetic, sustainable, durable, and resistant qualities, stone materials have accompanied the disciplines of architecture and engineering since their origins. As is known, in Mexico, stone has been a fundamental element in pre-Hispanic constructions where experimentation was done with vaults, ashlars, masonry, etc.

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The Use of Natural Stone in Contemporary Argentinian Architecture

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Image ยฉ Gonzalo Viramonte From Tafรญ del Valle to San Carlos de Bariloche , the implementation of natural stone in contemporary Argentine architecture reveals the decisions of architects seeking to maintain a dialogue with their surrounding environment and highlight the purity of materials.

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Stone pavilion by Sou Fujimoto "blends harmoniously" into historic champagne house

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Sou Fujimoto has added a visitors centre to a historic site in Reims Fronted by a centralised courtyard, the centre is built from local soissons stone and topped with an asymmetrical, wooden roof, which is defined by a sweeping curve designed to reference "the roundness of a champagne bubble". The structure is made from glass and local stone.

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A New Museum in Cyprus and A Private Residence in Greece: 8 Unbuilt Projects Championing Stone and Submitted by the ArchDaily Community

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ยฉ Anas Al-Kofahi | Hawari Residence Throughout history, stone has been a vital building material because of its strength, beauty, and inherent appeal. Stone has been used to build long-lasting constructions for ages, from historic monuments to contemporary residences.

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Philippe Starck models Stone Island's Ghost collection

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Italian fashion house Stone Island has launched a campaign for its Autumn Winter 2024-2025 collection featuring architect Philippe Starck as one of its models. He is seen modelling the Ghost parka The jacket is made with merino wool and features the Stone Island Ghost badge, which has been deliberately designed to blend in with the fabric.

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Point27 Architects uses textured local stone for Thessaloniki home

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Fluted blocks of local stone bring a tactile finish to this home in Greece , which has been completed by local studio Point27 Architects. Atrium House is organised in an L-shaped form, the outside of which faces the street with a largely blank stone facade punctured by slim, vertical openings.

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