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Q_Stone

In Monterrey, Mexico, architect Mario Bolivar designed a house with a jagged profile to reference its mountainous surrounding. The exterior is clad in 1,200 square metres of Q_Stone by Provenza, a UV- and extreme temperature–resistant porcelain that mimics the look of natural quartzite. Five tile sizes (from 10 by 30 to 30 by 60 centimetres) were installed to create a varied and textured effect.

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Texture Travertine

Developed using non-combustible, Reider’s mineral-based raw materials, this fibreglass-reinforced concrete is sustainable and lightweight, with 13-millimetre-thick panels and multiple colours, including Anthracite (shown).

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Loire Valley Roughcut

The irregular surface of these stone-cast veneers by Eldorado Stone is achieved by hand applying multiple layers of a concrete and aggregate blend. The resulting colourway, similar to limestone, mixes ivory and cream with hints of sand; a roughly cleaved face lends depth.

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Roman Maximus

Riffing on ancient Roman architectural elements, these linear bricks by Glen-gery come in a range of colours, from earthy browns to lighter creams and sandy tones. Standard sizes are 9.2 by 4 by 60 centimetres; six random lengths span 10 to 50 centimetres to form bond patterns with no header joint alignments.