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Close view of a cross carved within a circle in the veined alabaster top, with textured gilded strips along the edge. — Leicester Cathedral — High Altar — detail
A carved cross within a circle marks the polished Fauld alabaster top, above textured gilded Kilkenny limestone strips and richly veined alabaster panels. Its disciplines include Architecture, Furniture, Masonry, and Architectural carving. Related services include Stone furniture, Architectural ornaments, and Sacred sculpture.
Designed by van Heyningen and Haward Architects. Stonework by James Elliott. Carved by Jonathan Hedge.
2015 | Leicester Cathedral, Leicester
Source & credits
Altar design and project coordination: James McCosh and colleagues at van Heyningen and Haward Architects. Technical stonework consultancy, altar and plinth fabrication, site assembly and integration of the carved and inlaid elements: James Elliott. Carving: Jonathan Hedge. Gilding: Croxford and Saunders. Photograph: Carlo Draisci. | Used with permission | Source | Altar project — van Heyningen and Haward Architects
Leicester Cathedral — High Altar — detail

View down stone terraces and cascades toward rectangular reflecting pools, patterned paths and planted lawns. — Aga Khan Garden — terraces and pools
Granite and limestone terraces frame reflecting pools and a stepped watercourse within a geometric garden. Its materials include Natural stone. Its disciplines include Landscape stonework, Architecture, and Masonry. Related services include Fountains, Garden walls, Stone steps, Stone walkways, and Waterfalls.
Landscape design by Nelson Byrd Woltz Landscape Architects. Garden architecture and engineering by DIALOG. Stonework by Scorpio Masonry. Stone supplied by A. Lacroix Granit. Water feature design by CMS Collaborative.
2018 | University of Alberta Botanic Garden, Parkland County, Alberta
48,000 m² garden area
Source & credits
Landscape design: Nelson Byrd Woltz Landscape Architects. Garden architecture and engineering: DIALOG. Fountains: CMS Collaborative Inc. Civil engineering: ISL Engineering and Land Services. Diwan pavilion in background: AXIA Design Associates, Arriz + Co. and Kasian. Masonry fabrication and installation: Scorpio Masonry. Stone supply: A. Lacroix Granit. Photograph: Jason Woodhead, “University of Alberta botanical garden near Devon Alberta”. Photo source | CC BY 2.0 | Resized proportionally; full frame retained. | Project team — Nelson Byrd Woltz
Aga Khan Garden — terraces and pools

A black-and-white photograph of the curving stone Reading Room surround and stairs beneath geometric roof shadows. — British Museum Great Court — Reading Room surround
Curving limestone walls and stairs wrap around the historic Reading Room, crossed by shadows from the glazed roof. Its disciplines include Architecture and Masonry. Related services include Stone steps.
Designed by Foster + Partners. Stone fabrication by Savema.
2000 | British Museum, London
Source & credits
Great Court redevelopment: Foster + Partners. Structural engineering: Buro Happold. Stone contribution: Savema. Photograph: Jules Verne Times Two / julesvernex2.com. Photo source | CC BY-SA 4.0 | Photographer’s black-and-white version with bystanders removed; resized proportionally, retaining the full frame. | Stone contribution — Savema
British Museum Great Court — Reading Room surround

Three-quarter view. Richard III’s stone tomb in Leicester Cathedral, with its deeply cut cross and dark plinth. — Tomb of King Richard III
A pale Swaledale Fossil limestone tomb chest has a deeply cut cross above a dark Kilkenny stone plinth, with carved lettering and an inlaid pietra dura coat of arms. Its disciplines include Memorials, Architecture, Masonry, and Stone marquetry. Related services include Memorials, Inscriptions, Stone inlay, and Heraldry.
Designed by van Heyningen and Haward Architects. Stonework by James Elliott. Lettering by Gary Breeze, Stuart Buckle. Pietra dura by Thomas Greenaway.
2015 | Leicester Cathedral
Source & credits
Tomb design and project coordination: James McCosh and colleagues at van Heyningen and Haward Architects. Technical stonework consultancy, tomb and plinth fabrication, site assembly and integration of the carved and inlaid elements: James Elliott. Pietra dura coat of arms: Thomas Greenaway. Lettering and decorative motifs: designed and carved by Gary Breeze, with carving assistance from Stuart Buckle. Photograph: Carlo Draisci. | Used with permission | Source | Project credits — van Heyningen and Haward Architects
Tomb of King Richard III

Grey rectangular granite paving beside colourful flowering borders, formal lawns and low stone garden walls. — Aga Khan Garden — patterned paths and planting
Patterned granite paths connect formal lawns and flowering borders, edged by low stone walls. Its materials include Limestone. Its disciplines include Landscape stonework, Architecture, and Masonry. Related services include Garden walls and Stone walkways.
Landscape design by Nelson Byrd Woltz Landscape Architects. Garden architecture and engineering by DIALOG. Stonework by Scorpio Masonry. Stone supplied by A. Lacroix Granit.
2018 | University of Alberta Botanic Garden, Parkland County, Alberta
48,000 m² garden area
Source & credits
Landscape design: Nelson Byrd Woltz Landscape Architects. Garden architecture and engineering: DIALOG. Fountains: CMS Collaborative Inc. Civil engineering: ISL Engineering and Land Services. Masonry fabrication and installation: Scorpio Masonry. Stone supply: A. Lacroix Granit. Photograph: Jason Woodhead, “University of Alberta botanical garden near Devon Alberta”. Photo source | CC BY 2.0 | Resized proportionally; full frame retained. | Project team — Nelson Byrd Woltz
Aga Khan Garden — patterned paths and planting

Side view. Richard III’s stone tomb in Leicester Cathedral, with its deeply cut cross and dark plinth. — Tomb of King Richard III — side view
This side view shows the tomb’s elongated Swaledale Fossil limestone chest, the cross cut down its side and the RICHARD III inscription on the dark Kilkenny stone plinth. Its disciplines include Memorials, Lettering, Architecture, Masonry, and Stone marquetry. Related services include Memorials, Stone inlay, and Heraldry.
Designed by van Heyningen and Haward Architects. Stonework by James Elliott. Lettering by Gary Breeze, Stuart Buckle. Pietra dura by Thomas Greenaway.
2015 | Leicester Cathedral
Source & credits
Tomb design and project coordination: James McCosh and colleagues at van Heyningen and Haward Architects. Technical stonework consultancy, tomb and plinth fabrication, site assembly and integration of the carved and inlaid elements: James Elliott. Pietra dura coat of arms: Thomas Greenaway. Lettering and decorative motifs: designed and carved by Gary Breeze, with carving assistance from Stuart Buckle. Photograph: Carlo Draisci. | Used with permission | Source | Project credits — van Heyningen and Haward Architects
Tomb of King Richard III — side view

Circular patterned stone paving surrounded by curved grass seating terraces with dark stone edges, straight steps and pale stone walls. — Aga Khan Garden — garden amphitheatre
Circular stone paving and curved seating terraces form an outdoor amphitheatre within the granite and limestone garden. Its disciplines include Landscape stonework, Architecture, and Masonry. Related services include Garden walls and Stone steps.
Landscape design by Nelson Byrd Woltz Landscape Architects. Garden architecture and engineering by DIALOG. Stonework by Scorpio Masonry. Stone supplied by A. Lacroix Granit.
2018 | University of Alberta Botanic Garden, Parkland County, Alberta
48,000 m² garden area
Source & credits
Landscape design: Nelson Byrd Woltz Landscape Architects. Garden architecture and engineering: DIALOG. Fountains: CMS Collaborative Inc. Civil engineering: ISL Engineering and Land Services. Masonry fabrication and installation: Scorpio Masonry. Stone supply: A. Lacroix Granit. Photograph: Jason Woodhead, “University of Alberta botanical garden near Devon Alberta”. Photo source | CC BY 2.0 | Resized proportionally; full frame retained. | Project team — Nelson Byrd Woltz
Aga Khan Garden — garden amphitheatre

The veined alabaster altar stands on its raised limestone base during a service, with clergy and worshippers gathered around it. — Leicester Cathedral — High Altar — in worship
This view shows the Fauld alabaster altar in use during worship, with its angular front, gilded edging and raised Ancaster and Kilkenny limestone base. Its disciplines include Architecture, Furniture, Masonry, Stone carving, and Architectural carving. Related services include Stone furniture, Architectural ornaments, and Sacred sculpture.
Designed by van Heyningen and Haward Architects. Stonework by James Elliott. Carved by Jonathan Hedge.
2015 | Leicester Cathedral, Leicester
Source & credits
Altar design and project coordination: James McCosh and colleagues at van Heyningen and Haward Architects. Technical stonework consultancy, altar and plinth fabrication, site assembly and integration of the carved and inlaid elements: James Elliott. Carving: Jonathan Hedge. Gilding: Croxford and Saunders. Photograph: Carlo Draisci. | Used with permission | Source | Altar project — van Heyningen and Haward Architects
Leicester Cathedral — High Altar — in worship

End view. Richard III’s stone tomb in Leicester Cathedral, with its deeply cut cross and dark plinth. — Tomb of King Richard III — end view
This end view looks along the deep cross cut into the fossil-marked limestone chest, above the plinth’s inlaid coat of arms and carved motto. Its disciplines include Memorials, Lettering, Architecture, Masonry, and Stone marquetry. Related services include Memorials, Inscriptions, Stone inlay, and Heraldry.
Designed by van Heyningen and Haward Architects. Stonework by James Elliott. Lettering by Gary Breeze, Stuart Buckle. Pietra dura by Thomas Greenaway.
2015 | Leicester Cathedral
Source & credits
Tomb design and project coordination: James McCosh and colleagues at van Heyningen and Haward Architects. Technical stonework consultancy, tomb and plinth fabrication, site assembly and integration of the carved and inlaid elements: James Elliott. Pietra dura coat of arms: Thomas Greenaway. Lettering and decorative motifs: designed and carved by Gary Breeze, with carving assistance from Stuart Buckle. Photograph: Carlo Draisci. | Used with permission | Source | Project credits — van Heyningen and Haward Architects
Tomb of King Richard III — end view

Pale limestone pillars supporting orange fabric canopies above a wall fountain, with grey patterned granite paving. — Aga Khan Garden — talar and water wall
Limestone pillars support the talar’s fabric canopies above a wall fountain and patterned granite paving. Its materials include Natural stone. Its disciplines include Landscape stonework, Architecture, and Masonry. Related services include Garden walls and Waterfalls.
Landscape design by Nelson Byrd Woltz Landscape Architects. Garden architecture and engineering by DIALOG. Stonework by Scorpio Masonry. Stone supplied by A. Lacroix Granit. Water feature design by CMS Collaborative.
2018 | University of Alberta Botanic Garden, Parkland County, Alberta
48,000 m² garden area
Source & credits
Landscape design: Nelson Byrd Woltz Landscape Architects. Garden architecture and engineering: DIALOG. Fountains: CMS Collaborative Inc. Civil engineering: ISL Engineering and Land Services. Masonry fabrication and installation: Scorpio Masonry. Stone supply: A. Lacroix Granit. Photograph: Jason Woodhead, “University of Alberta botanical garden near Devon Alberta”. Photo source | CC BY 2.0 | Resized proportionally; full frame retained. | Project team — Nelson Byrd Woltz
Aga Khan Garden — talar and water wall

Frontal view of a white and brown veined alabaster altar with angled lower edges, gilded trim and a limestone base. — Leicester Cathedral — High Altar
Richly veined Fauld alabaster panels form a movable altar edged with gilded Kilkenny limestone, standing on an Ancaster and Kilkenny limestone base and supported by an internal spaceframe. Its disciplines include Architecture, Furniture, Masonry, Stone carving, and Architectural carving. Related services include Stone furniture, Architectural ornaments, and Sacred sculpture.
Designed by van Heyningen and Haward Architects. Stonework by James Elliott. Carved by Jonathan Hedge.
2015 | Leicester Cathedral, Leicester
Source & credits
Altar design and project coordination: James McCosh and colleagues at van Heyningen and Haward Architects. Technical stonework consultancy, altar and plinth fabrication, site assembly and integration of the carved and inlaid elements: James Elliott. Carving: Jonathan Hedge. Gilding: Croxford and Saunders. Photograph: Carlo Draisci. | Used with permission | Source | Altar project — van Heyningen and Haward Architects
Leicester Cathedral — High Altar

A wide view of the Great Court, with pale stone flooring and twin curving staircases around the Reading Room beneath a glass roof. — British Museum Great Court
Honed Caliza Capri limestone forms circulation spaces and curving stairs around the historic Reading Room beneath a glazed roof. Its disciplines include Architecture and Masonry. Related services include Stone steps.
Designed by Foster + Partners. Stone fabrication by Savema.
2000 | British Museum, London
Source & credits
Great Court redevelopment: Foster + Partners. Structural engineering: Buro Happold. Stone contribution: Savema. Photograph: DAVID ILIFF, “British Museum Great Court, London, UK”. Photo source | CC BY-SA 3.0 | Resized proportionally; full frame retained. | Stone contribution — Savema
British Museum Great Court

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Majka Božja, BrgatiLovre Jakšić | CroatiaVirgin Mary sculpture, stone benches, paving, and arch | Brgat, Dubrovnik County Its materials include Natural stone. Its disciplines include Masonry, Architectural carving, and Furniture. Related services include Sacred sculpture, Stone patios, and Architectural ornaments.Sculpture: Lovre Jakšić. Stone fabrication: Jakšić workshop.
Granite double grave monumentLê Quang Sỹ | VietnamGranite memorial design published for Bắc Giang Its disciplines include Masonry. Related services include Headstones and Memorials.Work: Đá Mỹ Nghệ Thịnh Hưng. External workshop portfolio.
Front entrance — detailScott Harris | CanadaArchitectural stonework | Fundy Stonecraft portfolio Its materials include Natural stone. Its disciplines include Masonry and Architectural carving. Related services include Stone facades.Work and portfolio image: Fundy Stonecraft.
Retaining walls at Prat de CestMuraillers Languedociens | France2023 | Limestone retaining walls | Prat de Cest, Bages Its disciplines include Dry stone walling, Masonry, and Conservation. Related services include Masonry repairs.Work chiefly by Manuel Borralho and Philippe Eymard, members of Muraillers Languedociens; Artibatan is identified in the project account.
Slate patioMatthew Giampietro | United StatesBlack slate stonework | Manalapan, Florida Its disciplines include Landscape stonework and Masonry. Related services include Stone patios.Work and portfolio image: Matthew Giampietro Garden Design.
Retaining wall at BagesMuraillers Languedociens | France2020 | Reclaimed limestone | Bages, Aude Its disciplines include Dry stone walling, Masonry, and Conservation. Related services include Retaining walls and Masonry repairs.Work: Muraillers Languedociens, with support from the municipality of Bages.
Front entranceScott Harris | CanadaArchitectural stonework | Fundy Stonecraft portfolio Its materials include Natural stone. Its disciplines include Masonry and Architectural carving. Related services include Stone facades.Work and portfolio image: Fundy Stonecraft.
Traditional calade at Rouffiac d’AudeMuraillers Languedociens | France2019 | River-cobble calade | Rouffiac d’Aude Its materials include Limestone and Granite. Its disciplines include Masonry and Conservation. Related services include Stone walkways.Work: Gaëtan Belles, Yann Scott de Martinville, Alain Mathieu, Alexandre Biard and Arthur Ravary. Project documented by the FFPPS.
Wurrungwuri — sandstone formSculpture: Chris Booth (New Zealand)Stone assembly: The Traditional Stonemasonry Company (Australia)Stone supply and fabrication: Gosford Quarries (Australia)2008–2010 | Sandstone waveform | Royal Botanic Garden, Sydney Its disciplines include Sculpture, Landscape stonework, and Masonry. Related services include Public monuments, Garden sculpture, and Wildlife habitat structures.
Royal Botanic Garden, Sydney
Source & credits
Sculpture: Chris Booth; sandstone assembly: Traditional Stonemasonry. Sandstone supply and fabrication: Gosford Quarries. Photograph: Margaret Donald. | Source
Wall and habitat restoration at PoussanMuraillers Languedociens | France2021 | Limestone walls and a rebuilt rabbit warren | Poussan, Hérault Its disciplines include Dry stone walling, Masonry, and Landscape stonework. Related services include Retaining walls, Garden walls, Masonry repairs, and Wildlife habitat structures.Work: Muraillers Languedociens and three additional dry stone wallers.

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