Stone

Finchley Road by Groupwork: advancing the new Stone Age Finchley Road by Groupwork: advancing the new Stone Age

Groupwork’s latest project, now rising on Finchley Road, extends the practice’s investigation into structural masonry at an unprecedented scale. The mixed-use residential building comprises three buildings that form a complete stone skeleton of over 400 Larvikite beams and columns.

Brick from a stone: Arch Revival Brick from a stone: Arch Revival

Set against the historic backdrop of Clerkenwell Green, the striking vaulted hyperbolic arches of Brick from a Stone: Arch Revival Pavilion formed an elegant centrepiece to the 2025 edition of Clerkenwell Design Week.

The language of stone: Stone Curators The language of stone: Stone Curators

“People love stone” says Gavin Johnston, founder of Stone Curators. He should know, his opinion is one based on years of working with likeminded and appreciative clients who have tasked Gavin with finding exactly the right stone for their projects.

The New Bungaroosh The New Bungaroosh

Building sustainably at scale is still viewed as problematic, with concrete and steel seen as a default for larger developments by a risk averse construction industry but the 19th century builders of Brighton had totally nailed it with bungaroosh.

Spolia; repurposing masonry Spolia; repurposing masonry

Paye Stonework and Restoration, founding members of The Stone Collective and leading stonework and restoration contractors, have seen a huge growth in interest around the benefits of Spolia.

(NOT) just another brick in the wall (NOT) just another brick in the wall

Time is running out. It is becoming apparent that if the construction industry’s contribution to reaching government targets of net zero by 2050 is to be achieved, radical action is called for. Old carbon intensive practices need to go. One solution seems staggeringly simple.

From stereotomy to the digital age, new technology is central to stone engineering From stereotomy to the digital age, new technology is central to stone engineering

From the cutting devices employed by 17th-century water mills to the cable wire cutting saws, steam-powered planers and industrial tip blades used to increase the speed of cutting granite and marble of the 1900s, the stonemason has never shied away from progress.

A short history of the misuse of stone in the 20th century A short history of the misuse of stone in the 20th century

The 20th century marked the decline of construction in stone, the victim of rising energy costs, wars and the fashion for new materials. To understand this rapid decline and witness the change from structural to veneer, take a walk in the heart of the city of London.

Introduction to sandstone Introduction to sandstone

Sandstone’s natural strength and durability make it an ideal material for use in architecture. It can yield both clearly defined bedding along its sedimentary planes making it a great choice for traditional paving and walling products.