Stone

Quarried and dressed stone, from rubble walls to marble revetment.

4 entries

Long, narrow interior hallway with textured red concrete walls, wooden built-ins, a glass door, and a vibrant pink partition

Stories of Place

Museum of Modern Literature: Choreographing Darkness and Light

The Museum of Modern Literature in Marbach am Neckar, designed by David Chipperfield Architects, carefully manages daylight

26 Aug 2026

Green slate shingles with moss meet a window set into verdigris copper cladding on a building exterior, viewed from an angle.

ARCHITECTT Cases

Ibrahim Ibn Yusuf: The Cape Dacha and Slate’s Verdant Patina

This piece examines the architectural biography of Ibrahim Ibn Yusuf, a master builder who integrated Mughal design principles and intricate slate work into Russian dachas in Cape Town.

21 Aug 2026

Concrete overhang with a dark gutter and timber window frame against a sunset sky.

Field Notes

Cawsand Cabin: Marble Revetment and Coastal Resonance

Exploring Cawsand Cabin, a Bauhaus-era beach retreat in Cornwall where marble revetment and precise acoustics define its coastal character.

26 Jul 2026

Modern house of dark slate and wood paneling, featuring large windows with black shutters, set in a rural landscape.

Global Icons

Slate and Light: A Tuscan Hillside Fortified Farm

Exploring a contemporary Tuscan fortified farm, this piece examines how traditional slate splitting and hanging techniques inform a natural lighting strategy.

28 Jun 2026

Nearby topics

Timber Rammed earth Brick Concrete Lime & plaster Terracotta & tile Steel Copper, zinc & aluminium