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A fresh look at the beauty, diversity, and versatility of the world´s most extraordinary stone architecture throughout time

A fascinating, visually rich collection, Stone

explores the appeal of this essential material

through 170 structures from the last 5,000

years. Organized into such themes as Texture,

Juxtaposition, and Light, it highlights stone´s

range and unique qualities with stunning

photographs of ancient tombs, churches,

cultural spaces, houses, and beyond. The book

features projects from celebrated architects

including Philip Johnson, Antoni Gaudí;, and Mies van der Rohe, as well as the best contemporary

talent such as Kengo Kuma, Grafton Architects,

and Snohetta.

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Hall, William
William Hall trained at Central Saint Martins and began his career in the office of the minimalist architect John Pawson. Hall now runs his own design practice in London, working with clients such as Calvin Klein, the Henry Moore Institute, and Tate.

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