Stone is elemental to our built world. It is one of the oldest (if not the oldest) materials used in man-made habitats. The sense of timelessness in stone is attributed to its long and varied history alongside architecture. From ancient monoliths to cities to houses, the diversity of stone means that it can be used to convey a variety of expressions. Carved, polished, sedimented, stacked, preserved - the list can go on and on. The feeling stone conveys in contemporary projects usually brings with it a sense of place – a raw materiality when paired with timber or other natural materials. With that in mind, check out these 6 details of projects that stand out for their use of stone:
01. Villanueva’s Public Library / Meza + Piñol + Ramírez + Torres
02. House in Blacksod Bay / Tierney Haines Architects
03. Country House Fundo El Guindo / Iván Vial Montero
04. Link House / Juan Pablo Gonda
05. Environmental Interpretation Centre in São Jorge Island / Ana Laura Vasconcelos
06. Ermita del Santo Sepulcro Rehabilitation / Héctor Fernández Elorza + Manuel Fernández Ramírez
