The Technical Administration Building in Frankfurt, Germany, is a testament to masonry construction's craftsmanship and durability. This iconic structure reflects the architectural trends of its era and serves as a case study in masonry preservation and r

Photos: Astalor, Bim, eyewave, Neil Bussey, ZICC, Alphotographic, David Boutin Photography, Orietta Gaspari The settings of films can take viewers to different parts of the world and immerse them in a different time period. From castles in the Scottish

This issue’s questions come from a Mason Contractor, an Architect, and an Engineer.  What questions do you have? Send them to info@masonrymagazine.com, attention Technical Talk.   Q.  A Mason Contractor writes that they have a project to install a concret

As technology dominates our daily lives, the yearning to stay connected with the natural world intensifies. This is the essence of the biophilia hypothesis, which posits that humans have an intrinsic affinity for nature. Research supports this, showing th

In the idyllic village of Mogno, nestled in the Maggia Valley of Switzerland, sits the Church of San Giovanni Battista. This modern masonry marvel was constructed between 1992 and 1996 after an avalanche in 1986 destroyed the original 17th-century church.

Natural stone has been a staple in masonry for centuries. Before it was used to transform home and landscape designs on residential properties, it was used for historical buildings and some of the most iconic destinations in the world.

Historical Masonry: Drayton Hall

Mirage Stoneworks: A Case of Italian-Trained Masonry Service in Detroit, MI.

Designing and Winterizing Outdoor Spaces

“A Bhoireann” A Place of Stone: A Historical Portal of Then & Now

The New Sustainability: Why Everything We Do Matters

As a stone designer, I am intrigued with and will collect anything unusual extracted from the earth. Enthusiastically, mineral experts and rock nerds like me will dig deep, ready to nose dive into the dirt all over the world, answering an energetic prima

Call for Entries: 2017 Beyond Green™ Award

Everyone knows that Americans need to get outside and get active. Report after report shows that obesity and inactivity are making us sicker and shortening our lives. Despite all the studies and surveys, convincing us to shed our sedentary ways has prove

While I was visiting Savannah, Ga., earlier this year, I was waiting to cross at an intersection when I spotted a girl wearing a t-shirt that said “architecture.” Being the inquisitive type, I asked her if she was studying architecture. She said that ind

CTA Architects Completes Massive Exterior Renovation at Morningside Gardens Co-Op Complex