Quarried Stone – Plan Before Selecting
Monarch Stone International’s approach to the stone selection process, includes a collaboration with the architect, designer and homeowner, prior to and throughout – the design process.
Limestone Geology
Limestone is a sedimentary rock composed of calcium carbonate, plus calcium and/or magnesium. It is formed when layers of minerals (particularly calcite), fine sediment, and the skeletons and shells of marine organisms undergo lithification
The Deepest “Quarry” on Earth
Monarch Stone International found a recent news article that discusses the quest for drilling deep into the earth’s mantle. Scientists hope to retrieve the deepest types of rock ever extracted from beneath the seabed. The plan is to set a drill rig in the Pacific Ocean, somewhere near Costa Rica. Monarch Stone International is known [...]
Coverings 2011
Over 1,000 stone and tile industry vendors from around the world, gathered in Las Vegas last week for Coverings Tile and Stone Show 2011. Monarch Stone International met with companies representing beautiful stones, unique stone finishes and related products and attended seminars on subjects that expand our knowledge and service. We’re looking forward to offering [...]
The Art of Stone Carving
The National Cathedral in Washington D.C. is a majestic Neogothic structure made mostly of Indiana Limestone. The cornerstone was laid back in 1907 and it is still a work in progress. Sean Callahan is the official stone carver responsible for the ongoing creation of statues and dimensional work. It’s not often one gets to see a stone carver in action.
Building as an extension of the land
“A building is not an invasion of the landscape but a vital extension of it. ….A well designed property, should be properly integrated with its’ surroundings.” An interesting excerpt from an article in the, “Whole Building Design Guide”. Couldn’t agree more….we believe that designing and building with natural stone, both architectural and landscape, allows a [...]
Greetings!
Monarch Stone International is pleased to be joining the blogging world! Natural stone is our passion, and we look forward to sharing and exchanging information about all things “‘stone”! Owner, Anthony Van Liefde just spent 10 days in Europe checking up on our antique cobblestone supply, managing a French limestone contract and sourcing new quarries [...]