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August 2021 | Vol. 38, No. 8

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Report from India

Cut-to-size quartz from India

Adding value to a product with an increased demand, Divine Surfaces enters the cut-to-size quartz market.

Accessories to countertops

Stylish and sustainable

The extended living space of a home in Kerala, India, incorporates locally quarried stone into the design – enhancing the overall aesthetic of the room and complementing its lush surroundings.

From outsourcing to cutting

Starting as a one-stop home remodeling business that outsourced work, Chippewa Stone grew into running their own fabrication operation.

Coverings 2021 buzzes with activity

The international tile and stone exhibition returned to Orlando this summer, including a full lineup of exhibitors, show features and educational sessions.

DEPARTMENTS

Stone Column
Industry Perspective
Statistics
Machine of the Month
Technology Update

Newsline
Stone World Exclusive Content

Marketplace
Ad Index

Plant, Building, Wood, Wheel, Tire, House, Bedrock, Grass, Brickwork, Window

ON THE COVER

Sthira, a recreational lounge on the terrace-level of a private residence in Kerala, India, features an extended living space that fuses a contemporary design with a curated landscape to create an engaging environment. Set against the backdrop of verdant paddy fields, backwaters and rugged hillocks of Kerala, Sthira’s design pays homage to its awe-inspiring location surrounded by nature. Taliesyn - Design & Architecture in Bengaluru, India, emphasized that using locally quarried stone was a priority, as the material is not only beautiful, but also sustainable.

Sthira, Report from India

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