
Stone: Origins and Future in Architecture
On June 12 and 13, 2025, IUAV University of Venice will host "Stone is…," an international forum entirely dedicated to natural stone. Organized by PNA, this event aims to thoroughly explore the material's enduring value and sustainability, featuring insights from internationally renowned speakers.
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Set into an old warehouse store, the design explores the history of Hawaii and the spirit of aloha with a home-built construction and subtly talks about the topography, geology and anthropology of the archipelago. The ceiling and wooden beams and the coloured concrete floor was left as it was, while wooden furniture and lamps are all custom-made. The wall decorations are all references to the archipelago’s culture and bring a warm atmosphere to the interiors.

Aloha Espresso Bar, Montréal, Canada
Design: Jean de Lessard – Designers Créatifs
Program: cafè and restaurant
Project coordinator: Alexa Adam
Client: Aloha Espresso Bar
Area: 274 sqm
Millworker: Ébénisterie Top Design
Artistic chalk drawings: Atelier Isabelle Leclerc
Custom-made lamps: Clélia Brissaud
Wall-covering: 1001 Visuels
New bricks undercounter: Montréal Brique et Pierre
Completion: 2017

PNA International Forum celebrates natural stone
What's the future of authentic natural stone? Find out at the PNA International Forum, an unmissable event set in the magical atmosphere of Venice on June 12th and 13th, 2025. Registration is now open, don't miss out!
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