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Cave-Like Villa in Greece Hides Sculptured Living Spaces

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Welcome to the remote Greek island of Santorini, where blue domes and white dwellings embedded in stone celebrate Cycladic architecture. The interior and exterior walls were built from volcanic stones and white plaster, while the floors have light beige marble and cement plaster finishes. Photography by Vangelis Paterakis.

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Timeless to Timeworn: 4 New Stone-Look Collections Made In The USA

Garden State Tile Blog

Garden State Tile has introduced 4 new Made In The USA collections, ranging from sophisticated marble-looks to concrete inspired selections with a twist. The marked veins of marbles are combined with the bold appearance of soapstone, creating a unique look that provides every installation with a modern, yet urban touch. Browse Venue.

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Modern Marble Design Pioneers

StoneDimensions

The word ‘marble’ is derived from the Greek word for ‘shining stone’, aptly describing this masonry dream, which was highly regarded and often used by master painter and sculptor, Michaelangelo. He favoured Carrara marble due to its beauty, white gleam, beautiful reflection qualities and stunning malleability.

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