From Quarry to Countertop: Tracing the Origins of Natural Stone in Architecture
For some time now, it has become common for us to ask where what we consume comes from. We check labels, look for local producers, and investigate supply chains in an attempt to understand the impact of our habits—on our own health and on the planet.
Quarry #9: Stage Space + Quarry #10: Live Performance / DNA. Quarry #9. Image © Ziling Wang
For some time now, it has become common for us to ask where what we consume comes from. We check labels, look for local producers, and investigate supply chains in an attempt to understand the impact of our habits—on our own health and on the planet.
In architecture, however, this question still remains relatively marginal. We often know who designed a building, we are familiar with its finishes, the manufacturer of its window frames, the brand of its cladding systems, and even its energy performance—but we almost never ask where the tons of material that made its existence possible came from.
