dear designboom reader,

marble and stone as artisanal materials are both versatile and majestic.

in anna pesonen's sculptural debut, marble from carrara, italy turns into a series of modern victorian loveseats. speaking of chairs, studio AATISMO employs the traditional walling technique as the team nestles a metal bench into a mountain of dry stones without using any concrete or mortar.

dispersed stones take over the architectural design of ENSO HOUSE II in mexico, a historical homage to the stone culture in guanajuato. to learn more about the natural formation of stones and marble, OMA and solidnature explore the process and creation of these materials in a milanese exhibition.

thanks for reading!

matthew burgos | editor