Markets: Multi-billion $ investment in the Republic of Kazakhstan
(September 2010) The country situated between Asia and Europe rarely crops up in economic reports despite the fact that investment and building are progressing at staggering rates. This is a clear opportunity for the stone branch
News
Design: Product composed like a song
(September 2010) The Italian-based Lithosdesign has made a name for itself with innovative design
Architecture: Floral fragrance, the plant’s „shadow“
(September 2010) Taiwanese designer combines ethereal oils, much wood and little marble in showroom
Architecture: Light and ventilation
(September 2010) Clubhouse in Mexican housing complex shows possibilities for implementing gabions
Trade fairs: Tangent on ceramic
(September 2010) Since Marmomacc and Cersaie will take place practically simultaneously, a side trip to the ceramics fair in Bologna is worth the while
Art: Stone monsters combat bad news
(September 2010) A market for stone masons: gargoyles, flying buttresses and cope stones for home and garden
Miscellaneous
(September 2010) Germany’s economy is back on track according to the Ifo Business Survey


