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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 large marble sculpture carved to resemble a tightly wrapped parcel, with fragile labels and cord inlays. — Sculpture No 23 (The Parcel)
Green-and-white marble is carved into a tightly wrapped parcel, with folds and creases in the stone and resin inlays depicting cords and fragile labels. Its disciplines include Sculpture. Related services include Public monuments and Sculptural objects.
Sculpture by Alex Seton.
West Row and Alinga Street, Canberra
Source & credits
Sculpture: Alex Seton. Photograph: Shkuru Afshar. Photo source | CC BY-SA 4.0 | Commons thumbnail; proportionally resized, no crop.
Sculpture No 23 (The Parcel)

An irregular limestone flagstone terrace with a sunken firepit and stone retaining edges, built by Kevin Hackson — Blue Mountain Getaway
Large irregular limestone flags surround a sunken circular firepit, with stone retaining edges, armourstone and broad steps defining the terrace’s changes in level. Its disciplines include Landscape stonework. Related services include Stone patios, Retaining walls, and Stone walkways.
Stonework by Kevin Hackson.
Blue Mountain, Ontario
Source & credits
Stonework: Kevin Hackson. Photograph courtesy of Kevin Hackson Stonework. | Used with permission | Source
Blue Mountain Getaway

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

Stepped end of a reclaimed limestone retaining wall at Beaulieu. — Retaining wall at Beaulieu — first phase
The first phase of a reclaimed limestone retaining wall shows closely fitted courses, a stepped end and larger stones at the exposed corner. Its disciplines include Dry stone walling and Landscape stonework.
Stonework by Alain Mathieu and members of Muraillers Languedociens.
2024 | Beaulieu, Hérault
Source & credits
Work: Alain Mathieu and Alizé Seckler. With members of Muraillers Languedociens. Photograph: Alain Mathieu. | Used with permission | Source | Project account and credits — Alain Mathieu
Retaining wall at Beaulieu — first phase

Dominic Benhura’s dark stone sculpture of a mother swinging her child, installed beside a path in Singapore Botanic Gardens. — Swing Me Mama
A springstone mother leans forward to swing her child, with elongated limbs, smooth carved surfaces and rough stone defining the figures’ heads. Its disciplines include Sculpture. Related services include Public monuments and Garden sculpture.
Sculpture by Dominic Benhura.
donated in 1999 | Singapore Botanic Gardens
Source & credits
Sculpture: Dominic Benhura. Photograph: Catherine, via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0. Photo source | CC BY-SA 2.0
Swing Me Mama

Assise Céleste by David Léger: a polished, flowing black-and-white marble seat on a pale plinth. — Assise Céleste
A sculptural seat in Grand Antique d’Aubert marble joins three flowing lobes, with white veining crossing its polished black curves. Its disciplines include Furniture. Related services include Sculptural objects and Stone furniture.
By David Léger.
2023
125 × 85 × 95 cm
Source & credits
Work: David Léger. Photo © Samuel Cortès. | Used with permission | Source
Assise Céleste

White granite-clad angular walls of the Aga Khan Museum behind a reflecting pool, with a recessed entrance and blue sky. — Aga Khan Museum — exterior
White Brazilian granite panels form angular museum walls around a recessed entrance. Its disciplines include Architecture. Related services include Stone facades.
Architectural design by Maki and Associates. Architect of record: Moriyama Teshima Architects.
2014 | Toronto, Ontario
81 m × 54 m (museum building footprint)
Source & credits
Architectural design: Maki and Associates. Architect of record: Moriyama Teshima Architects. Foreground park: Vladimir Djurovic Landscape Architecture. Photograph: Canmenwalker. Photo source | CC BY 4.0 | Resized proportionally; full frame retained. | Project credits — Maki and Associates
Aga Khan Museum — exterior

Restored marble figures of an angel and a grieving woman on the Balestrino family tomb. — Balestrino family tomb — restoration
Restoration of the marble sculpture on the Balestrino family tomb, originally carved by Giovanni Battista Francesco Fasce. Its disciplines include Conservation. Related services include Memorial restoration and Sculpture restoration.
By Emilia Bruzzo.
2024 | Staglieno Cemetery, Genoa
Source & credits
Original sculpture: Giovanni Battista Francesco Fasce. Restoration: Emilia Bruzzo. Photograph: G.B. (Firenze), via Seauton. Photo source | CC BY 4.0 | Original photograph; no content edits or cropping.
Balestrino family tomb — restoration

A folded shell form carved in Carrara Statuario marble. — Shell
A folded shell form carved in Carrara Statuario marble. Its materials include Carrara marble. Its disciplines include Sculpture. Related services include Custom sculpture and Sculptural objects.
By Mihailo Stošović.
2012
Source & credits
Sculpture and photograph: Mihailo Stošović. Photo source | CC BY-SA 3.0 | Original photograph; no content edits or cropping.
Shell

Fragment of a Whisper II, from Whispers of Halfeti, is a scent diffuser made with marble, calcite, onyx, lava stone and travertine. Sten Studio. — Fragment of a Whisper II
A scent diffuser from Whispers of Halfeti combines marble, calcite, onyx, lava stone and travertine in a fluted base, broad circular dish and tapering stack. Its disciplines include Sculpture. Related services include Stone homeware.
Designed by Sten Studio.
2026
40 H × 16 W × 20.5 D cm.
Source & credits
Design: Sten Studio. Image courtesy of Sten Studio. | Used with permission | Source
Fragment of a Whisper II

A vertical stone sculpture combining grey calcite, ribbed yellow onyx, and textured pink and brown stone — Cosmic Relics IV
A vertical sculpture of calcite, onyx and travertine stacks grey geometric forms above a ribbed pale section and rough pink stone, contrasting polished and porous surfaces. Related services include Sculptural objects.
Designed by José Schnaider. Studio: Sten Studio. Crafted by Omar Cruz, Gustavo Gonzalez, Martin Fuentes, Victor Garcia.
2025
Source & credits
Design: José Schnaider / Sten Studio. Craft: Omar Cruz, Gustavo Gonzalez, Martin Fuentes, and Victor Garcia. Photo: Teresa Castillo. | Used with permission | Source | Homo Faber — design and craft credits
Cosmic Relics IV

An inscribed circular Yorkstone base supports a folded bronze letter, combining hand-carved dedications with the open lettering of the Armed Forces memorial. — An Opened Letter — LGBT+ Armed Forces Community Memorial
An inscribed circular Yorkstone base supports a folded bronze letter, combining hand-carved dedications with the open lettering of the Armed Forces memorial. Its materials include Sandstone. Its disciplines include Sculpture. Related services include Memorials and Public monuments.
Lettering by Charlotte Howarth. Designed by Nina Bilbey, Abraxas Academy.
2025 | National Memorial Arboretum, Alrewas, Staffordshire
Source & credits
Letterforms: Charlotte Howarth. Design: Abraxas Academy — Charlotte Howarth, Nina Bilbey, Sue Aperghis, James Spedding, Roger Foyster and Kate Holmes. Forged bronze: Holkham Forge. Image supplied by Charlotte Howarth. | Used with permission | Source | Full memorial team — Fighting With Pride
An Opened Letter — LGBT+ Armed Forces Community Memorial

Timekeeper, a stone sculpture with upright slabs, carved gears and radial paving. — Timekeeper
Upright stone slabs, carved gear motifs and radial paving combine in a sandstone and limestone sculpture. Its disciplines include Landscape stonework. Related services include Custom sculpture, Garden sculpture, and Public monuments.
Sculpture by Sunny Wieler.
2015 | Drogheda, Ireland
Source & credits
Sculpture: Sunny Wieler | Photograph: Sunny Wieler / Stone Art | Used with permission | Source
Timekeeper

Welsh slate wall beside the Senedd entrance, beneath its sweeping timber canopy. — Senedd — slate entrance wall
Rough-faced Welsh slate clads the entrance wall beneath a sweeping timber canopy. Its disciplines include Architecture.
Architectural design by RSHP.
2006 | Cardiff, Wales
5,308 m² gross floor area
Source & credits
Architectural design: Richard Rogers Partnership, now RSHP. Structural engineering: Arup. Landscape architecture: Gillespies. Contractor: Taylor Woodrow Construction. Photograph: Senedd Cymru / Welsh Parliament. Photo source | CC BY 2.0 | Resized proportionally; full frame retained. | Project team — RSHP
Senedd — slate entrance wall

A carved female figure and surrounding stone reliefs from Mehmet Aksoy’s Road to Independence monument in Selçuk. — Kurtuluş Yolu Anıtı — relief detail
A carved female figure emerges from a stone relief, with drapery and surrounding faces standing out against contrasting smooth and roughly worked surfaces. Its materials include Natural stone. Its disciplines include Relief carving, Sculpture, and Memorials. Related services include Public monuments and Memorials.
Sculpture by Mehmet Aksoy.
1995–1998 | İstasyon Meydanı, Selçuk, Türkiye
Source & credits
Sculpture: Mehmet Aksoy. Photograph: Dick Osseman (Dosseman), via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo source | CC BY-SA 4.0 | Wikimedia Commons 1920-pixel thumbnail; resized without cropping or content changes.
Kurtuluş Yolu Anıtı — relief detail

An angled view of Balance Vase by Rooshad Shroff, showing white veining in the orange calcite and its smaller supporting form. — Balance Vase — alternate view
An alternate view of the orange calcite vase shows its open rim, rounded interior and small supporting form beneath bands of white veining. Its disciplines include Stone carving. Related services include Sculptural objects.
Designed by Rooshad Shroff.
Source & credits
Design: Rooshad Shroff. Photograph: Shine Bhola. | Used with permission | Source
Balance Vase — alternate view

Stacked stone columns of varying shapes rising from a circular water basin in Kerikeri Domain. — Te Whiringa o Manoko
Columns of stacked rounded stones rise at different heights from a circular water basin, each with its own changing outline and balance of forms. Its materials include Natural stone. Its disciplines include Sculpture and Landscape stonework. Related services include Public monuments and Fountains.
Sculpture by Chris Booth.
2007–2009 | Kerikeri Domain
Source & credits
Sculpture: Chris Booth. Photograph: Ronnie Macdonald from Chelmsford, United Kingdom. Photo source | CC BY 2.0 | Commons thumbnail; proportionally resized, no crop.
Te Whiringa o Manoko

A dark stone ledger has incised lettering and a three-star shield, framed by raised border letters against a textured ground. — St Wilfrid memorial ledger — detail
A dark stone ledger has incised lettering and a three-star shield, framed by raised border letters against a textured ground. Its materials include Natural stone. Its disciplines include Memorials. Related services include Memorials, Inscriptions, and Plaques.
By Charlotte Howarth.
2022 | Ripon Cathedral, Ripon
Source & credits
Lettering and carving: Charlotte Howarth. Image supplied by Charlotte Howarth. | Used with permission | Source
St Wilfrid memorial ledger — detail

A detail of the marble Lorenzo Cuneo memorial installed outdoors in Rome’s Parco della Caffarella — Ritratto in memoria a Lorenzo Cuneo
This Carrara marble memorial detail pairs a portrait figure with a bird perched on a tall stone form, contrasting carved features with a broader irregular surface. Its materials include Marble. Its disciplines include Sculpture. Related services include Public monuments, Memorials, and Portrait sculpture.
By Andrea D’Aurizio.
Rome
Source & credits
Work: Andrea D’Aurizio. Image courtesy of Andrea D’Aurizio. | Used with permission | Source
Ritratto in memoria a Lorenzo Cuneo

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

A two-tonne pounamu sculpture carved with stepped pools and running water, on a Greymouth street. — Greymouth pounamu sculpture
Stepped pools carved into a pounamu boulder guide running water across smooth green channels, contrasting with the rough stone left around their edges. Its materials include Jade. Its disciplines include Sculpture. Related services include Fountains and Public monuments.
Sculpture by Ian Boustridge.
2010 | Greymouth
Source & credits
Sculpture: Ian Boustridge. Photograph: AlasdairW. Photo source | CC BY-SA 3.0 | Commons thumbnail; proportionally resized, no crop.
Greymouth pounamu sculpture

Expansion — Denis Augé. Stone sculpture at sunset. — Expansion
Upright schist segments radiate around an open centre to form a circular sculpture, with the setting sun shining through the gaps. Related services include Sculptural objects.
By Denis Augé.
Source & credits
Crédit photo Denis Augé | Used with permission | Source
Expansion

An engraved equation-of-time chart and time markings on a carved stone sundial. — Equation of Time sundial — carved detail
An engraved equation-of-time chart and time markings on a carved stone sundial. Its materials include Natural stone. Its disciplines include Lettering. Related services include Inscriptions.
By John L. Carmichael.
Source & credits
Sundial carving and photograph: John Carmichael. Photo source | Public domain | Original photograph; no content edits or cropping.
Equation of Time sundial — carved detail

A circular Alberene soapstone medallion depicts Blessed William Joseph Chaminade in relief, with fine tool marks defining the portrait. — Blessed William Joseph Chaminade
A circular Alberene soapstone medallion depicts Blessed William Joseph Chaminade in relief, with fine tool marks defining the portrait. Its disciplines include Relief carving and Sculpture. Related services include Portrait sculpture and Sacred sculpture.
Carved by Bethany Lee.
Ø 22.9 cm
Source & credits
Carving: Bethany Lee | Photograph: Bethany Lee | Used with permission | Source
Blessed William Joseph Chaminade

An angled view of Pollen II by Tomáš Medek, showing its hollow perforated marble structure against a light background — Pollen II — alternate view
An angled view of the pollen-inspired marble sculpture reveals its hollow interior through a fine lattice of rounded openings. Related services include Sculptural objects.
By Tomáš Medek.
Source & credits
Work: Tomáš Medek. Photograph courtesy of Tomáš Medek. | Used with permission | Source
Pollen II — alternate view

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

A tall granite boulder inscribed with scripts and symbols by Peter Randall-Page in Pearson Square, London. — The One and The Many
Scripts and symbols cover a tall granite boulder, with closely spaced carved lettering following the stone’s irregular oval outline above a rectangular plinth. Its disciplines include Sculpture. Related services include Public monuments and Inscriptions.
Sculpture by Peter Randall-Page.
2015 | Pearson Square, London
Source & credits
Sculpture: Peter Randall-Page. Photograph: AndyScott. Photo source | CC BY-SA 4.0
The One and The Many

One carved half of Peter Randall-Page’s Hundred Year Stone beside Derwentwater, with concentric grooves across its cut face. — Hundred Year Stone
Interlocking carved grooves cover the exposed face of a split andesite boulder, contrasting a circular pattern with the rough outer stone beside the water. Its disciplines include Sculpture. Related services include Public monuments.
Sculpture by Peter Randall-Page.
1995 | Derwentwater
Source & credits
Sculpture: Peter Randall-Page. Photograph: Philip Halling. Photo source | CC BY-SA 2.0 | Unaltered photograph
Hundred Year Stone

Pollen II, a hollow marble sculpture by Tomáš Medek with an intricate network of rounded openings, against a dark background — Pollen II
A hollow marble sculpture inspired by pollen grains has a rounded shell of interconnected stone, with many openings creating a lace-like lattice. Related services include Sculptural objects.
By Tomáš Medek.
Source & credits
Work: Tomáš Medek. Photograph courtesy of Tomáš Medek. | Used with permission | Source
Pollen II

Folia, from Lithic Bloom, is a side table made with onyx. Sten Studio. — Folia
An onyx side table from Lithic Bloom has a pale, leaf-shaped top on a slender cylindrical stem and round foot, with warm veins running through the stone. Its disciplines include Furniture and Sculpture.
Designed by Sten Studio.
2025
Two documented sizes: 1: 45.5 H × 41.5 W × 26 D cm; 2: 45.5 H × 44 W × 26 D cm.
Source & credits
Design: Sten Studio. Image courtesy of Sten Studio. | Used with permission | Source
Folia

Kevin Hackson's dry stone wall beneath overhanging branches, with green grass in front and a golden field behind — Reclaimed — alternate view
An alternate view of the reclaimed-stone wall shows its long, level profile between lawn and field, with irregular stones fitted beneath a flat coping. Its materials include Natural stone. Its disciplines include Dry stone walling and Landscape stonework. Related services include Garden walls.
Stonework by Kevin Hackson.
Source & credits
Stonework: Kevin Hackson. Photograph courtesy of Kevin Hackson Stonework. | Used with permission | Source
Reclaimed — alternate view

Balance Vase by Rooshad Shroff in orange calcite, with a hollow rounded vessel resting against a smaller solid form. — Balance Vase
A hand-carved orange calcite vase rests at an angle against a smaller solid form, with white veining crossing its polished, rounded body. Related services include Sculptural objects.
Designed by Rooshad Shroff.
2026
21 × 30 × 23 cm
Source & credits
Design: Rooshad Shroff. Photograph: Shine Bhola. | Used with permission | Source
Balance Vase

Sphères de l’argent double — Denis Augé. Pebble sphere beside a stream. — Sphères de l’argent double
Flattened grey river pebbles fit together into a spherical sculpture, with open joints interrupting its rounded surface beside the stream. Its materials include Natural stone. Related services include Sculptural objects.
By Denis Augé.
Source & credits
Crédit photo Denis Augé | Used with permission | Source
Sphères de l’argent double

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

Orvian 1.1, from The Wedding, is a stool made with marble and onyx. Sten Studio. — Orvian 1.1
A stool from The Wedding, made with marble and onyx, has a dark round seat and tapered body with a triangular cutaway exposing pale banded stone. Its disciplines include Furniture and Sculpture.
Designed by Sten Studio.
2026
42 H × 42 W × 42 D cm.
Source & credits
Design: Sten Studio. Image courtesy of Sten Studio. | Used with permission | Source | Orvian 1.1 — product specifications
Orvian 1.1

Layered stone totems and smaller scent diffusers are displayed against deep red drapery. — Whispers of Halfeti — collection view
Whispers of Halfeti pairs three tall stone totems with four smaller scent diffusers in a collaboration with Penhaligon’s, repeating rounded, fluted and faceted forms at different scales. Its materials include Marble, Onyx, Travertine, Lava stone, and Calcite. Its disciplines include Sculpture. Related services include Sculptural objects and Stone homeware.
Designed by Sten Studio.
2026
Whispers of Halfeti I | Whispers of Halfeti II | Whispers of Halfeti III | Fragment of a Whisper I | Fragment of a Whisper II | Fragment of a Whisper III | Fragment of a Whisper IV
Source & credits
Design: Sten Studio, in collaboration with Penhaligon’s. Photo: Ximena Morfín. Images courtesy of Sten Studio. | Used with permission | Source
Whispers of Halfeti — collection view
Whispers of Halfeti I
Whispers of Halfeti II
Whispers of Halfeti III
Fragment of a Whisper I
Fragment of a Whisper II
Fragment of a Whisper III
Fragment of a Whisper IV

Autel de Morphée by David Léger: a black-and-white marble console with stepped geometric forms, displayed against a dark wall. — Autel de Morphée
A black-and-white veined marble console combines stepped rectangular forms and open gaps, contrasting its geometric structure with the stone’s irregular pattern. Its disciplines include Furniture and Sculpture. Related services include Stone furniture and Sculptural objects.
By David Léger.
Source & credits
Work: David Léger. @Christian Baraja. | Used with permission | Source
Autel de Morphée

Fragment of a Whisper I, from Whispers of Halfeti, is a scent diffuser made with onyx, marble, lava stone and travertine. Sten Studio. — Fragment of a Whisper I
A scent diffuser from Whispers of Halfeti stacks bowls and faceted forms above a porous lobed foot, combining onyx, marble, lava stone and travertine. Its disciplines include Sculpture. Related services include Stone homeware.
Designed by Sten Studio.
2026
40 H × 17.5 W × 17.5 D cm.
Source & credits
Design: Sten Studio. Image courtesy of Sten Studio. | Used with permission | Source
Fragment of a Whisper I

A Buckingham slate sign combines hand-cut lettering, a carved tree and an address number within a timber frame. — Tree House Sign
A Buckingham slate sign combines hand-cut lettering, a carved tree and an address number within a timber frame. Its disciplines include Relief carving. Related services include Address stones, Inscriptions, and Relief panels.
Carved by Bethany Lee.
Source & credits
Carving: Bethany Lee | Photograph: Bethany Lee | Used with permission | Source
Tree House Sign

Cactona, from Lithic Bloom, is a lamp made with quartz, onyx, travertine, marble and calcite. Sten Studio. — Cactona
A lamp from Lithic Bloom combines quartz, onyx, travertine, marble and calcite in a tall botanical stack, with small rounded projections and a glowing bud-shaped top. Its disciplines include Furniture and Sculpture.
Designed by Sten Studio.
2025
200 H × 40 W × 40 D cm.
Source & credits
Design: Sten Studio. Image courtesy of Sten Studio. | Used with permission | Source
Cactona

A marble portrait relief of Narges Mohammadi, surrounded by an ornate carved frame — Ritratto di Narges Mohammadi
A portrait of Narges Mohammadi in Statuario marble projects from a rectangular frame surrounded by deeply carved foliage and scrolling ornament. Its materials include Marble. Its disciplines include Relief carving and Sculpture. Related services include Relief panels, Sculptural objects, and Portrait sculpture.
By Andrea D’Aurizio.
37 × 30 × 6.5 cm
Source & credits
Work: Andrea D’Aurizio. Image courtesy of Andrea D’Aurizio. | Used with permission | Source
Ritratto di Narges Mohammadi

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

Peonara, from Lithic Bloom, is a stool made with onyx. Sten Studio. — Peonara
An onyx stool from Lithic Bloom has a compact rounded body and gently flattened seat, with pale pink and reddish veining continuing across its sides. Its disciplines include Furniture and Sculpture.
Designed by Sten Studio.
2025
40 H × 40 ⌀ cm.
Source & credits
Design: Sten Studio. Image courtesy of Sten Studio. | Used with permission | Source
Peonara

A stone side table with a pale green circular top, a ribbed amber stem, and a patterned stone base — Cosmic Traces VII
A side table of calcite, onyx and travertine balances a pale green circular top on a ribbed amber-coloured stem, rounded forms and a broad patterned base. Its disciplines include Furniture and Sculpture. Related services include Sculptural objects.
Designed by José Schnaider. Studio: Sten Studio. Crafted by Omar Cruz, Gustavo Gonzalez, Martin Fuentes, Victor Garcia.
2025
Source & credits
Design: José Schnaider / Sten Studio. Craft: Omar Cruz, Gustavo Gonzalez, Martin Fuentes, and Victor Garcia. Photo: Teresa Castillo. | Used with permission | Source | Homo Faber — design and craft credits
Cosmic Traces VII

Wildlife niches in the outer limestone wall of the spiral at Saint-Mathieu-de-Tréviers. — Ecological spiral at Saint-Mathieu-de-Tréviers
This side view shows the wildlife spiral’s rising limestone courses and small habitat openings, including recesses filled with pieces of wood. Its disciplines include Dry stone walling and Landscape stonework. Related services include Wildlife habitat structures.
Stonework by Alain Mathieu and members of Muraillers Languedociens.
2022 | Saint-Mathieu-de-Tréviers
Source & credits
Work: Alain Mathieu, Alizé Seckler and Sébastien Christ. With members of Muraillers Languedociens. Photograph: Alain Mathieu. | Used with permission | Source | Project account and credits — Alain Mathieu
Ecological spiral at Saint-Mathieu-de-Tréviers

Fragment of a Whisper IV, from Whispers of Halfeti, is a scent diffuser made with lava stone, marble, onyx and travertine. Sten Studio. — Fragment of a Whisper IV
A scent diffuser from Whispers of Halfeti balances a bowl and polished sphere above a broad disc, narrow stem and porous base in lava stone, marble, onyx and travertine. Its disciplines include Sculpture. Related services include Stone homeware.
Designed by Sten Studio.
2026
35 H × 13 W × 13 D cm.
Source & credits
Design: Sten Studio. Image courtesy of Sten Studio. | Used with permission | Source
Fragment of a Whisper IV

A brick column with diagonally carved fabric names and a pale inscription band stands behind a low flint wall, celebrating the textile trade. — Marker with Description of Textiles
A brick column with diagonally carved fabric names and a pale inscription band stands behind a low flint wall, celebrating the textile trade. Its disciplines include Lettering and Sculpture. Related services include Public monuments.
By Charlotte Howarth.
2011 | New Botolph Street, Norwich
H 190 cm
Source & credits
Artwork and lettering: Charlotte Howarth. Photograph: Charlotte Howarth. | Used with permission | Source | Artwork record — Art UK
Marker with Description of Textiles

Carnivora, from Lithic Bloom, is a sculpture made with onyx, travertine and marble. Sten Studio. — Carnivora
A botanical sculpture from Lithic Bloom combines onyx, travertine and marble in a ribbed base, rounded stem and fan-shaped crown topped with small stone spheres. Related services include Sculptural objects.
Designed by Sten Studio.
2025
125 H × 40 W × 40 D cm.
Source & credits
Design: Sten Studio. Image courtesy of Sten Studio. | Used with permission | Source
Carnivora

Expansion — Denis Augé. Stone sculpture beside the lake. — Expansion
Radiating schist segments form an upright circular sculpture, their layered stone faces and long open gaps visible in daylight. Related services include Sculptural objects.
By Denis Augé.
Source & credits
Crédit photo Denis Augé | Used with permission | Source
Expansion

Virena, from The Wedding, is a vase made with onyx, travertine and marble. Sten Studio. — Virena
A vase from The Wedding has a broad fluted bowl above four rounded stone collars, combining onyx, travertine and marble in contrasting colours and veining. Its disciplines include Sculpture. Related services include Stone homeware.
Designed by Sten Studio.
2026
35 H × 28 W × 28 D cm.
Source & credits
Design: Sten Studio. Image courtesy of Sten Studio. | Used with permission | Source
Virena

Helicor, from Lithic Bloom, is a sculpture made with onyx, marble, lava stone, calcite and travertine. Sten Studio. — Helicor
A botanical sculpture from Lithic Bloom combines onyx, marble, lava stone, calcite and travertine in a fluted base, ribbed stem and pointed, opening crown. Related services include Sculptural objects.
Designed by Sten Studio.
2025
160 H × 35 W × 35 D cm.
Source & credits
Design: Sten Studio. Image courtesy of Sten Studio. | Used with permission | Source
Helicor

Kevin Hackson's dry stone wall made from reclaimed barn-foundation stone beside a century home — Reclaimed
Reclaimed barn-foundation stones form a dry stone garden wall beside a house, combining rounded and angular pieces with a level top and stepped end. Its materials include Natural stone. Its disciplines include Landscape stonework.
Stonework by Kevin Hackson.
Grey Highlands, Ontario
Source & credits
Stonework: Kevin Hackson. Photograph courtesy of Kevin Hackson Stonework. | Used with permission | Source
Reclaimed

Sculptural stone lamps, benches, tables and floral candleholders fill a chapel, with two illuminated forms near the altar. — The Wedding — installation
The Wedding combines stone benches, stools, monumental lamps and candleholders in a chapel installation, contrasting angular and pleated forms with rounded supports and glowing stone. Its materials include Onyx, Calcite, Marble, Travertine, and Lava stone. Its disciplines include Furniture and Sculpture. Related services include Stone homeware and Sculptural objects.
Designed by Sten Studio.
2026 | Alcova, Milan
Aurella | Vireon | Unara
Source & credits
Design: Sten Studio. Floral interventions: Hamish Powell. Woven metal carpet: Verdi. Image courtesy of Sten Studio. | Used with permission | Source
The Wedding — installation
Aurella
Vireon
Unara

Whispers of Halfeti I, from Whispers of Halfeti, is a sculpture made with marble, onyx, travertine and lava stone. Sten Studio. — Whispers of Halfeti I
A sculpture from Whispers of Halfeti stacks fluted, rounded and faceted forms beneath a dark pointed crown, combining marble, onyx, travertine and lava stone. Related services include Sculptural objects.
Designed by Sten Studio.
2026
220 H × 35 W × 35 D cm.
Source & credits
Design: Sten Studio. Image courtesy of Sten Studio. | Used with permission | Source
Whispers of Halfeti I

Geometric stone paving in white, cream and dark triangular pieces beneath patterned glass walls in the Aga Khan Museum courtyard. — Aga Khan Museum — courtyard
Geometric courtyard paving combines Brazilian granite and limestone with contrasting stone panels. Its disciplines include Architecture.
Architectural design by Maki and Associates. Architect of record: Moriyama Teshima Architects.
2014 | Toronto, Ontario
81 m × 54 m (museum building footprint)
Source & credits
Architectural design: Maki and Associates. Architect of record: Moriyama Teshima Architects. Photograph: Canmenwalker. Photo source | CC BY 4.0 | Resized proportionally; full frame retained. | Project credits — Maki and Associates
Aga Khan Museum — courtyard

Lucerna, from The Wedding, is a floor candleholder made with travertine, onyx and calcite. Sten Studio. — Lucerna
A floor candleholder from The Wedding combines travertine, onyx and calcite in branching angular forms, with petal-shaped candle cups and a broad flared foot. Its disciplines include Sculpture. Related services include Stone homeware.
Designed by Sten Studio.
2026
112 H × 37 W × 37 D cm.
Source & credits
Design: Sten Studio. Image courtesy of Sten Studio. | Used with permission | Source
Lucerna

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

Curved retaining wall built in reclaimed limestone at Beaulieu. — Retaining wall at Beaulieu
A curved retaining wall of reclaimed limestone supports planted ground, with closely fitted courses and larger stones defining its upper edge. Its disciplines include Dry stone walling and Landscape stonework.
Stonework by Alain Mathieu and members of Muraillers Languedociens.
2026 | Beaulieu, Hérault
Source & credits
Work: Alain Mathieu, Mattias Bouaziz and Yann Scott de M. With members of Muraillers Languedociens. Photograph: Alain Mathieu. | Used with permission | Source | Project account and credits — Alain Mathieu
Retaining wall at Beaulieu

Unara 1.1, from The Wedding, is a bench made with travertine, calcite, marble and onyx. Sten Studio. — Unara 1.1
A bench from The Wedding has a long rounded seat on two different supports, pairing stacked stone collars with overlapping tapered forms in travertine, calcite, marble and onyx. Its disciplines include Furniture and Sculpture.
Designed by Sten Studio.
2026
45 H × 40 W × 120 D cm.
Source & credits
Design: Sten Studio. Image courtesy of Sten Studio. | Used with permission | Source | Unara 1.1 — product specifications
Unara 1.1

Whispers of Halfeti II, from Whispers of Halfeti, is a sculpture made with onyx, travertine, marble and lava stone. Sten Studio. — Whispers of Halfeti II
A sculpture from Whispers of Halfeti stacks bowls, a diamond-like form and rounded elements above a fluted foot, combining onyx, travertine, marble and lava stone. Related services include Sculptural objects.
Designed by Sten Studio.
2026
170 H × 33 W × 35 D cm.
Source & credits
Design: Sten Studio. Image courtesy of Sten Studio. | Used with permission | Source
Whispers of Halfeti II

Sphères de l’argent double — Denis Augé. Pebble spheres in a garden. — Sphères de l’argent double
Spheres of different sizes, assembled from flattened river pebbles, bring rounded forms and closely fitted stone textures into the garden. Its materials include Natural stone. Its disciplines include Sculpture. Related services include Sculptural objects.
By Denis Augé.
Source & credits
Crédit photo Denis Augé | Used with permission | Source
Sphères de l’argent double

Red-gold stone spheres line a ribbed green-and-cream crown above a pale rounded support. — Carnivora — detail
This detail of Carnivora from Lithic Bloom shows a ribbed green-and-cream fan-shaped crown topped with five polished red-gold spheres above a pale rounded support. Its materials include Onyx, Travertine, and Marble. Its disciplines include Sculpture. Related services include Sculptural objects.
Designed by Sten Studio.
2025
Complete sculpture: 125 H × 40 W × 40 D cm.
Carnivora
Source & credits
Design: Sten Studio. Photo: Izack Morales. Copyright: IZACK MORALES. Image courtesy of Sten Studio. | Used with permission | Source
Carnivora — detail
Carnivora

An inscribed Buckingham slate seat with rough edges rests on two textured soapstone supports, forming a memorial bench. — Stone Memorial Bench
An inscribed Buckingham slate seat with rough edges rests on two textured soapstone supports, forming a memorial bench. Its disciplines include Furniture and Lettering. Related services include Memorials.
Carved by Bethany Lee.
Source & credits
Carving: Bethany Lee | Photograph: Bethany Lee | Used with permission | Source
Stone Memorial Bench

A stone arch surrounding the Rainbow Warrior ship propeller at the memorial above Matauri Bay. — Rainbow Warrior Memorial
A broad arch of stacked stones surrounds the ship’s propeller, with a central stone column and two open rings rising above it. Its materials include Natural stone. Its disciplines include Sculpture, Memorials, and Landscape stonework. Related services include Memorials and Public monuments.
Sculpture by Chris Booth.
1988–1990 | Matauri Bay, Northland
Source & credits
Sculpture: Chris Booth. Photograph: Kiwi Flickr from Auckland, New Zealand. Photo source | CC BY 2.0 | Commons thumbnail; proportionally resized, no crop.
Rainbow Warrior Memorial

Lucelle 1.1, from The Wedding, is a table candleholder made with marble, onyx and travertine. Sten Studio. — Lucelle 1.1
A table candleholder from The Wedding pairs angular marble, onyx and travertine forms with four petal-shaped cups, contrasting veined surfaces and sharply cut profiles. Its disciplines include Sculpture. Related services include Stone homeware.
Designed by Sten Studio.
2026
34 H × 32 W × 32 D cm.
Source & credits
Design: Sten Studio. Image courtesy of Sten Studio. | Used with permission | Source | Lucelle 1.1 — product specifications
Lucelle 1.1

A standing figure carved in Calacatta Oro marble looks down at a stone held in one hand, with drapery gathered around the hips. — Sono stata scolpita
A standing figure carved in Calacatta Oro marble looks down at a stone held in one hand, with drapery gathered around the hips. Its disciplines include Sculpture. Related services include Sculptural objects.
By Andrea D’Aurizio.
68 × 24 × 23 cm
Source & credits
Work: Andrea D’Aurizio. Image courtesy of Andrea D’Aurizio. | Used with permission | Source
Sono stata scolpita

A granite globe carved with doves above the pale stone wall of the Bali Bombings Memorial in London. — Bali Bombings Memorial
A granite globe carved with doves stands on a circular inscribed base, bringing repeated bird outlines and memorial lettering together in the central sculptural element. Its materials include Limestone and Portland limestone. Related services include Memorials and Public monuments.
Designed by Gary Breeze. Carved by Martin Cook.
2006 | Horse Guards Road, London
Source & credits
Design: Gary Breeze. Project management and carving of the lettering and doves: Martin Cook Studio, in collaboration with Gary Breeze. Photograph: Ethan Doyle White. Photo source | CC BY-SA 4.0 | Design and collaboration — Gary Breeze
Bali Bombings Memorial

Hydrea, from Lithic Bloom, is a chair made with calcite. Sten Studio. — Hydrea
A blue calcite chair from Lithic Bloom has a rounded body and a tall, pointed back, with mottled stone patterns continuing across its smooth surface. Its disciplines include Furniture and Sculpture.
Designed by Sten Studio.
2025
86 H × 70 W × 70 D cm.
Source & credits
Design: Sten Studio. Image courtesy of Sten Studio. | Used with permission | Source
Hydrea

A tall totem of varied stone forms, with a dark rounded base, textured middle sections, and a carved amber-coloured top — Cosmic Relics IX
A totem of calcite, onyx and travertine stacks carved curves, a green bowl, an orange block and textured layers above a pale pink slab and dark rounded foot. Its disciplines include Sculpture. Related services include Sculptural objects.
Designed by José Schnaider. Studio: Sten Studio. Crafted by Omar Cruz, Gustavo Gonzalez, Martin Fuentes, Victor Garcia.
2025
Source & credits
Design: José Schnaider / Sten Studio. Craft: Omar Cruz, Gustavo Gonzalez, Martin Fuentes, and Victor Garcia. Photo: Teresa Castillo. | Used with permission | Source | Homo Faber — design and craft credits
Cosmic Relics IX

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

Lithara, from Lithic Bloom, is a scent diffuser made with onyx, marble and lava stone. Sten Studio. — Lithara
A scent diffuser from Lithic Bloom rises from a scalloped dish through a dark textured form and pale green stem to a yellow bud, combining onyx, marble and lava stone. Its disciplines include Sculpture. Related services include Stone homeware.
Designed by Sten Studio.
2025
35.5 H × 20 W × 20 D cm.
Source & credits
Design: Sten Studio. Image courtesy of Sten Studio. | Used with permission | Source | Lithara — product specifications
Lithara

Broad limestone steps by Kevin Hackson winding between moss-covered boulders and planted garden beds — Great Gable
Broad limestone slab steps wind between weathered boulders and planted beds, combining level treads with irregular edges that follow the garden’s contours. Its disciplines include Landscape stonework. Related services include Stone walkways.
Stonework by Kevin Hackson.
Source & credits
Stonework: Kevin Hackson. Photograph courtesy of Kevin Hackson Stonework. | Used with permission | Source
Great Gable

A shallow oval bowl carved from pale Ancaster limestone, with sweeping parallel ribs rising across its hollow interior. — Ancaster bowl
A shallow oval bowl carved from pale Ancaster limestone, with sweeping parallel ribs rising across its hollow interior. Its disciplines include Sculpture.
Carved by Charlotte Howarth.
Source & credits
Carving: Charlotte Howarth. Image supplied by Charlotte Howarth. | Used with permission | Source
Ancaster bowl

A vertical line of coloured stone spheres casts long shadows inside a warmly lit wall recess. — Sprawling Galaxies — vertical composition
Polished natural-stone spheres form a vertical Sprawling Galaxies composition inside a wall recess, with warm light casting long shadows beside the separate coloured balls. Its disciplines include Sculpture. Related services include Sculptural objects.
Designed by Sten Studio.
Source & credits
Design: Sten Studio. Photo: Gerardo Landa Rojano. Copyright: GLR Estudio. Image courtesy of Sten Studio. | Used with permission | Source
Sprawling Galaxies — vertical composition

A blue stone chair, a white flower-shaped centerpiece and multicoloured botanical stone sculptures stand on green grass. — Lithic Bloom — collection view
Lithic Bloom brings a blue calcite chair, flower-shaped table and tall botanical sculptures together, using varied natural stones in polished curves, fluted stems and carved crowns. Its materials include Marble, Onyx, Travertine, Lava stone, and Quartz. Its disciplines include Furniture. Related services include Stone lighting and Sculptural objects.
Designed by Sten Studio.
2025
Hydrea | Florea | Tulipa | Milpiah | Craspilia | Cactona | Helicor | Nectarum | Carnivora
Source & credits
Design: Sten Studio. Photo: Ximena Morfín. Images courtesy of Sten Studio. | Used with permission | Source
Lithic Bloom — collection view
Hydrea
Florea
Tulipa
Milpiah
Craspilia
Cactona
Helicor
Nectarum
Carnivora

Overall view of the limestone wildlife spiral at Saint-Mathieu-de-Tréviers. — Ecological spiral at Saint-Mathieu-de-Tréviers
Dry stone limestone walls rise into a spiral around soil-filled planting areas, with small habitat niches built into the outer face. Its disciplines include Landscape stonework. Related services include Wildlife habitat structures.
Stonework by Alain Mathieu and members of Muraillers Languedociens.
2022 | Saint-Mathieu-de-Tréviers
Source & credits
Work: Alain Mathieu, Alizé Seckler and Sébastien Christ. With members of Muraillers Languedociens. Photograph: Alain Mathieu. | Used with permission | Source | Project account and credits — Alain Mathieu
Ecological spiral at Saint-Mathieu-de-Tréviers

David Léger standing beside Autel de Morphée, his black-and-white marble console, at an exhibition. — Autel de Morphée
The artist stands beside the stepped marble console, giving a sense of scale to its interlocking rectangular forms and black-and-white veining. Its disciplines include Furniture and Sculpture. Related services include Stone furniture and Sculptural objects.
By David Léger.
Source & credits
Work: David Léger. @Christian Baraja. | Used with permission | Source
Autel de Morphée

Sacra, from The Wedding, is a console table made with onyx, marble and calcite. Sten Studio. — Sacra
A console from The Wedding supports a long stone slab on two contrasting legs of fluted cones and faceted blocks, combining onyx, marble and calcite. Its disciplines include Furniture and Sculpture. Related services include Stone furniture.
Designed by Sten Studio.
2026
90 H × 35 W × 160 D cm.
Source & credits
Design: Sten Studio. Image courtesy of Sten Studio. | Used with permission | Source
Sacra

25 polished stone spheres in varied colours form an open circle on a white wall beside a yellow chair. — Sprawling Galaxies — circular composition
Twenty-five polished natural-stone spheres form an open circle in Sprawling Galaxies, with varied colours, veins and mottled patterns across the separate balls. Its disciplines include Sculpture. Related services include Sculptural objects.
Designed by Sten Studio.
Source & credits
Design: Sten Studio. Photo: Gerardo Landa Rojano. Copyright: GLR Estudio. Image courtesy of Sten Studio. | Used with permission | Source
Sprawling Galaxies — circular composition

Expansion — Denis Augé. Stone sculpture at Château de Belcastel. — Expansion
An upright circular sculpture combines radiating schist segments with open gaps, revealing the masonry behind its sunburst-like outline. Related services include Sculptural objects.
By Denis Augé.
Château de Belcastel
Source & credits
Crédit photo Denis Augé | Used with permission | Source
Expansion

Nectarum, from Lithic Bloom, is a lamp made with onyx and travertine. Sten Studio. — Nectarum
An onyx and travertine lamp from Lithic Bloom branches into three pale rounded lights above stacked, carved botanical forms and a veined rounded base. Its disciplines include Furniture and Sculpture.
Designed by Sten Studio.
2025
125 H × 40 W × 40 D cm.
Source & credits
Design: Sten Studio. Image courtesy of Sten Studio. | Used with permission | Source
Nectarum

Florea, from Lithic Bloom, is a table made with marble and onyx. Sten Studio. — Florea
A low table from Lithic Bloom takes the form of a flower, with broad white marble petals surrounding a circular orange onyx centre. Its disciplines include Furniture and Sculpture.
Designed by Sten Studio.
2025
37 H × 75 W × 80 D cm.
Source & credits
Design: Sten Studio. Image courtesy of Sten Studio. | Used with permission | Source
Florea

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

Tulipa, from Lithic Bloom, is a sculpture made with onyx, calcite, travertine, lava stone and marble. Sten Studio. — Tulipa
A flower-like sculpture from Lithic Bloom stacks a bud-shaped crown, rounded elements and a diagonally fluted base, combining onyx, calcite, travertine, lava stone and marble. Related services include Sculptural objects.
Designed by Sten Studio.
2025
200 H × 37 W × 37 D cm.
Source & credits
Design: Sten Studio. Image courtesy of Sten Studio. | Used with permission | Source
Tulipa

Whispers of Halfeti III, from Whispers of Halfeti, is a sculpture made with travertine, onyx, lava stone and marble. Sten Studio. — Whispers of Halfeti III
A sculpture from Whispers of Halfeti balances an elongated pointed crown above ribbed, faceted and rounded elements in travertine, onyx, lava stone and marble. Related services include Sculptural objects.
Designed by Sten Studio.
2026
200 H × 35 W × 45 D cm.
Source & credits
Design: Sten Studio. Image courtesy of Sten Studio. | Used with permission | Source
Whispers of Halfeti III

White marble droplet forms spread across a lawn in the Australian War Memorial Sculpture Garden. — For Every Drop Shed in Anguish
Rounded forms carved in Australian pearl marble resemble enlarged droplets scattered across a lawn, their pale surfaces contrasting with the grass. Its disciplines include Sculpture and Memorials. Related services include Memorials and Public monuments.
Sculpture by Alex Seton.
Australian War Memorial Sculpture Garden, Canberra
Source & credits
Sculpture: Alex Seton. Photograph: Shkuru Afshar. Photo source | CC BY-SA 4.0 | Commons thumbnail; proportionally resized, no crop.
For Every Drop Shed in Anguish

Virel 1.1, from The Wedding, is a high table made with onyx, calcite and travertine. Sten Studio. — Virel 1.1
A high table from The Wedding supports a round veined top on a narrow column and layered curved foot, combining onyx, calcite and travertine. Its disciplines include Furniture and Sculpture.
Designed by Sten Studio.
2026
90 H × 30 W × 55 D cm.
Source & credits
Design: Sten Studio. Image courtesy of Sten Studio. | Used with permission | Source | Virel 1.1 — product specifications
Virel 1.1

A long dry stone retaining wall by Kevin Hackson following a wooded slope beside a cottage — The Cottage
A dry stone retaining wall follows a wooded slope, with closely layered flat stones fitted against existing bedrock to support the ground above. Its materials include Natural stone. Its disciplines include Landscape stonework.
Stonework by Kevin Hackson.
Source & credits
Stonework: Kevin Hackson. Photograph courtesy of Kevin Hackson Stonework. | Used with permission | Source
The Cottage

A limestone Madonna and Child shows a standing, draped figure cradling an infant, carved for a devotional garden. — Madonna and Child
A limestone Madonna and Child shows a standing, draped figure cradling an infant, carved for a devotional garden. Its disciplines include Sculpture. Related services include Sacred sculpture, Custom sculpture, and Garden sculpture.
Sculpture by Bethany Lee.
2025 | Texas
H 101.6 cm
Source & credits
Sculpture: Bethany Lee | Base: David Hill | Photograph: Bethany Lee | Used with permission | Source
Madonna and Child

Restored limestone wall beneath trees at Claret, with wooded hills beyond. — Dry stone wall restoration at Claret
A restored dry stone limestone wall follows a gentle curve, combining irregular stones in courses beneath a roughly level coping. Its disciplines include Landscape stonework and Conservation. Related services include Retaining walls and Masonry repairs.
Stonework by Alain Mathieu and members of Muraillers Languedociens.
2021 | Claret, Hérault
Source & credits
Work: Alain Mathieu with collaborators from Muraillers Languedociens. The project text names Yann Scott de Martinville, Adrien Aroud and two trainees; the image captions also name Alizé Seckler, Sébastien Christ, Mattias Bouaziz and Yann Scott. Photograph: Alain Mathieu. | Used with permission | Source | Project account and credits — Alain Mathieu
Dry stone wall restoration at Claret

Craspilia, from Lithic Bloom, is a lamp made with onyx, marble and travertine. Sten Studio. — Craspilia
A lamp from Lithic Bloom stacks rounded textured forms above a deeply fluted foot, ending in an open flower-like crown in onyx, marble and travertine. Its disciplines include Furniture and Sculpture.
Designed by Sten Studio.
2025
160 H × 45 W × 45 D cm.
Source & credits
Design: Sten Studio. Image courtesy of Sten Studio. | Used with permission | Source
Craspilia

A tall draped figure carved in white marble, standing in Andrea D’Aurizio’s atelier — Cristo velato
A standing figure in white Carrara marble is enveloped in a carved veil, with long folds falling from the concealed head to a round pedestal. Its materials include Marble. Its disciplines include Sculpture. Related services include Sacred sculpture and Sculptural objects.
By Andrea D’Aurizio.
Source & credits
Work: Andrea D’Aurizio. Image courtesy of Andrea D’Aurizio. | Used with permission | Source
Cristo velato

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

Aurella, from The Wedding, is a lamp made with onyx, calcite, marble and travertine. Sten Studio. — Aurella
A lamp from The Wedding stacks folded, pleated and tapering stone forms beneath a glowing crown, combining onyx, calcite, marble and travertine. Its disciplines include Furniture and Sculpture.
Designed by Sten Studio.
2026
190 H × 50 W × 50 D cm.
Source & credits
Design: Sten Studio. Image courtesy of Sten Studio. | Used with permission | Source
Aurella

Sphères de l’argent double — Denis Augé. Illuminated pebble spheres at night. — Sphères de l’argent double
Light shines from within three pebble-built spheres, passing through the open joints and casting patterned shadows across the ground. Its materials include Natural stone. Its disciplines include Sculpture. Related services include Sculptural objects.
By Denis Augé.
Source & credits
Crédit photo Denis Augé | Used with permission | Source
Sphères de l’argent double

A close view of the pale green stone tabletop and ribbed amber-coloured stem of Cosmic Traces VII — Cosmic Traces VII — detail
This side-table detail shows the pale green circular top above an amber-coloured stem carved with repeated rings, contrasting smooth veining with a ribbed profile. Its materials include Calcite, Onyx, and Travertine. Its disciplines include Furniture and Sculpture. Related services include Sculptural objects.
Designed by José Schnaider. Studio: Sten Studio. Crafted by Omar Cruz, Gustavo Gonzalez, Martin Fuentes, Victor Garcia.
2025
Source & credits
Design: José Schnaider / Sten Studio. Craft: Omar Cruz, Gustavo Gonzalez, Martin Fuentes, and Victor Garcia. Photo: Teresa Castillo. | Used with permission | Source | Homo Faber — design and craft credits
Cosmic Traces VII — detail

Angled white granite walls and a deeply recessed entrance at the Aga Khan Museum, with sharp sunlit and shadowed planes. — Aga Khan Museum — entrance
White Brazilian granite cladding frames a deep entrance recess with sharply angled planes. Its disciplines include Architecture.
Architectural design by Maki and Associates. Architect of record: Moriyama Teshima Architects.
2014 | Toronto, Ontario
81 m × 54 m (museum building footprint)
Source & credits
Architectural design: Maki and Associates. Architect of record: Moriyama Teshima Architects. Photograph: JohnOyston. Photo source | CC BY-SA 4.0 | Resized proportionally; full frame retained. | Project credits — Maki and Associates
Aga Khan Museum — entrance

Milpiah, from Lithic Bloom, is a sculpture made with onyx, travertine, lava stone, calcite and marble. Sten Studio. — Milpiah
A botanical sculpture from Lithic Bloom combines onyx, travertine, lava stone, calcite and marble in rounded, ribbed and notched elements beneath a bud-shaped crown. Related services include Sculptural objects.
Designed by Sten Studio.
2025
200 H × 40 W × 40 D cm.
Source & credits
Design: Sten Studio. Image courtesy of Sten Studio. | Used with permission | Source
Milpiah

Overhead view of a square pebble mosaic with interlacing blue-grey bands, dark peacocks and a central sundial, framed by purple flowering plants. — Four Seasons Celtic Knotwork Mosaic
A privately commissioned mosaic in natural Irish pebbles, cut Kilkenny Blue Limestone and cast glass, with interlaced peacock motifs and an engraved seasonal border. Its materials include Natural stone. Its disciplines include Landscape stonework. Related services include Custom mosaics and Architectural mosaics.
By Sunny Wieler.
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Source & credits
Mosaic: Sunny Wieler | Photograph: Sunny Wieler / Stone Art | Used with permission | Source
Four Seasons Celtic Knotwork Mosaic

A rounded Yorkstone memorial combines deeply cut lettering with a radiating engraved motif to commemorate the workers of a former military research site. — Boffins’ Memorial
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By Charlotte Howarth.
Orford Quay, Suffolk
Source & credits
Design and carving: Charlotte Howarth. Image supplied by Charlotte Howarth. | Used with permission | Source
Boffins’ Memorial

Liora 1.1, from The Wedding, is a stool made with marble and onyx. Sten Studio. — Liora 1.1
A stool from The Wedding combines marble and onyx in a pleated bowl-shaped seat, pink rounded collar and angular tapered base. Its disciplines include Furniture and Sculpture.
Designed by Sten Studio.
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41 H × 33 W × 33 D cm.
Source & credits
Design: Sten Studio. Image courtesy of Sten Studio. | Used with permission | Source | Liora 1.1 — product specifications
Liora 1.1

Orlena, from The Wedding, is a table made with travertine, calcite, marble and onyx. Sten Studio. — Orlena
A table from The Wedding has a broad circular top supported by contrasting rounded stone collars and a pleated foot in travertine, calcite, marble and onyx. Its disciplines include Furniture and Sculpture.
Designed by Sten Studio.
2026
75 H × 80 W × 80 D cm.
Source & credits
Design: Sten Studio. Image courtesy of Sten Studio. | Used with permission | Source
Orlena

Fragment of a Whisper III, from Whispers of Halfeti, is a scent diffuser made with onyx, lava stone and marble. Sten Studio. — Fragment of a Whisper III
A scent diffuser from Whispers of Halfeti stacks a sphere, open ring, bowl and faceted forms above a rounded foot, combining onyx, lava stone and marble. Its disciplines include Sculpture. Related services include Stone homeware.
Designed by Sten Studio.
2026
36.5 H × 13 W × 13 D cm.
Source & credits
Design: Sten Studio. Image courtesy of Sten Studio. | Used with permission | Source
Fragment of a Whisper III

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

Halfeti Galaxy, from Whispers of Halfeti, is a wall installation made with 33 semiprecious stone spheres and metal holders. Sten Studio. — Halfeti Galaxy
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Designed by Sten Studio.
2026
187.2 D × 10.9 W × 100 H cm.
Source & credits
Design: Sten Studio. Image courtesy of Sten Studio. | Used with permission | Source
Halfeti Galaxy

Corbelled niche holding a green glass bottle in the limestone wall at Claret. — Dry stone wall restoration at Claret
Overlapping limestone courses form a corbelled niche within the restored dry stone wall, with a broad stone sill beneath the recess. Its disciplines include Landscape stonework and Conservation. Related services include Retaining walls and Masonry repairs.
Stonework by Alain Mathieu and members of Muraillers Languedociens.
2021 | Claret, Hérault
Source & credits
Work: Alain Mathieu with collaborators from Muraillers Languedociens. The project text names Yann Scott de Martinville, Adrien Aroud and two trainees; the image captions also name Alizé Seckler, Sébastien Christ, Mattias Bouaziz and Yann Scott. Photograph: Alain Mathieu. | Used with permission | Source | Project account and credits — Alain Mathieu
Dry stone wall restoration at Claret

Vireon, from The Wedding, is a lamp made with marble, onyx and lava stone. Sten Studio. — Vireon
A lamp from The Wedding combines marble, onyx and lava stone in a tall stack of angular forms, with a glowing section between its dark upper and lower elements. Its disciplines include Furniture and Sculpture.
Designed by Sten Studio.
2026
210 H × 45 W × 45 D cm.
Source & credits
Design: Sten Studio. Image courtesy of Sten Studio. | Used with permission | Source
Vireon

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

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Source & credits
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Green ManChris Pellettieri | United States2013 | Limestone | New York Its disciplines include Relief carving and Architectural carving. Related services include Relief panels and Architectural ornaments.Work: Chris Pellettieri. View the original portfolio at the source.
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.
Coupelle BiomorphiqueAdrien Canitrot | ChileDirectly carved grey stone bowl Its materials include Natural stone.Work: Adrien Canitrot. View the original portfolio at the source.
Stone mosaics and commesso — portfolioMagdalena Kracík Štorkánová, Ph.D. | Czech RepublicNatural-stone mosaics and commesso in pietre dure, including portraits, architectural surfaces and commissioned pieces, presented in the studio portfolio. Its disciplines include Stone marquetry. Related services include Custom mosaics, Architectural mosaics, and Stone inlay.
Memorial to the Unknown DeserterMehmet Aksoy | Türkiye1989 | public memorial | Platz der Einheit, Potsdam, Germany Its materials include Marble. Its disciplines include Sculpture. Related services include Public monuments and Memorials.Sculpture: Mehmet Aksoy. Photograph: Ethan Doyle White at English Wikipedia, via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Ligne Brisée — reverse viewVincent Du Bois | SwitzerlandMarble memorial and carved lettering | Plainpalais, Geneva Its disciplines include Sculpture. Related services include Public monuments, Memorials, and Inscriptions.Sculpture: Vincent Du Bois. Photograph: MHM55 / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Asian inspired rock gardensMatthew Giampietro | United StatesNatural stone garden and water features | Manalapan, Florida Its disciplines include Landscape stonework. Related services include Rock gardens, Ponds, and Waterfalls.Work and portfolio image: Matthew Giampietro Garden Design.
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.
Double Crossed UpSebastian Martorana | United StatesSalvaged marble | 19 × 19 × 8 inches Its disciplines include Sculpture. Related services include Sculptural objects.Work and portfolio image: Sebastian Martorana.
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
Royal Canadian Air Force 100th AnniversaryJim Boyd | CanadaGranite | Pennfield, New Brunswick | Commission Its disciplines include Sculpture and Memorials. Related services include Public monuments and Memorials.Work: Jim Boyd. Image from the artist's portfolio.
AthenaJonathan Hedge | United Kingdom1996 | A figure carved in Branco Cabouca limestone for Laurence Broderick and the cruise ship Grandeur of the Seas, 170 cm high. Its disciplines include Sculpture. Related services include Custom sculpture.
H 170 cm
Stone carving: Jonathan Hedge | Carved for Laurence Broderick
Assise CélesteDavid Léger | France2023 | Grand Antique d’Aubert marble | Signature detail Its disciplines include Sculpture and Furniture. Related services include Sculptural objects and Stone furniture.
125 × 85 × 95 cm
Work: David Léger. Photo © Samuel Cortès.
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.
Cosmic Relics IV — detailDesign: José Schnaider | Studio: Sten StudioCraft: Omar Cruz, Gustavo Gonzalez, Martin Fuentes, Victor Garcia | MexicoCalcite and onyx surfaces | Detail view Its materials include Travertine. Its disciplines include Sculpture. Related services include Sculptural objects.
2025
Source & credits
Design: José Schnaider / Sten Studio. Craft: Omar Cruz, Gustavo Gonzalez, Martin Fuentes, and Victor Garcia. Photo: Teresa Castillo. | Homo Faber — design and craft credits
NeverthelessJina Lee | Australia2024 | Limestone | Port d'Envaux, France Its disciplines include Sculpture. Related services include Public monuments.Work: Jina Lee. View the original portfolio at the source.
SeedPeter Randall-Page | United Kingdom2007 | De Lank granite | The Core, Eden Project Its materials include Granite. Its disciplines include Sculpture. Related services include Public monuments.
The Core, Eden Project
Sculpture: Peter Randall-Page. Photograph: Rob Young.