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Nature Inspired House of Stones in Taiwan

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

The initial inspiration comes from the rock in Zhangjiajie, and so the architects chose to view the site as a stone full of shapes. All of the openings of the buildings follow the idea of carving from stone, where windows and roof are excavated rather than added.

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Rigid core reigns with a focus on innovation

Floor Covering News

The company made its foray into the eco-friendly field with its Stone + Wood line, a PVC-free hybrid touting waterproof capabilities and enhances scratch resistance. The Stone + Wood collection—my dad, [Michael Raskin, CEO], has been working on for two years, picking out the right colors and really fine-tuning it. 1 selling product.

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Creative Built-In Storage Maximizes Small Apartment

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

This apartment, located in a new complex in Taipei, Taiwan, was designed by Archlin Studio for a couple and their 3-year-old daughter. “Through the use of natural materials, like timber veneer, stone and glass, we created a laid-back apartment that is ideal for this young family of three,” the designers said.

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