Scandinavian Stone got the opportunity to invite our personnel to an unique event, the ringing and release of Eurasian Eagle Owls (Bubo bubo)
Quarrying and Eagle Owls, a successful combination
The aesthetical choices for surface finishes of natural stone
When it comes to building design, where aesthetics are an important factor and individuality is a distinctive benefit, natural stone probably is the best material to create unique designs. Natural stone is more than just a material, it’s a piece of our planet’s history.
The practical choice for surface finishes of natural stone
Natural stone is both beautiful and practical material. It can be used both indoors and outdoors and it has a very low life cycle cost. By using different surface finishes the stone can be adjusted to various uses in a practical way.
Different surface finishes for natural stone
To navigate through the vast variations of surface finishes for natural stone can be hard. Since stone masonry has been around for centuries, a plethora of different techniques have evolved over time. But here we will try to take you through the most common and used ones.
Why is natural stone more sustainable than other materials?
Reducing energy demand and CO2 emissions is more important now than ever. And because the construction industry makes a major contribution to global CO2 emissions and energy consumption, construction products should have the lowest possible environmental impact.
Reduce life cycle costs with natural stone
As a company that has been in the business of natural stone for almost a hundred years, we know that architects often consider natural stone to be an expensive material, which has also given it an air of exclusivity.
How to create architecture that lasts a thousand years
Long-lasting architecture is about style and strong, sustainable materials. But it’s also about using materials that get more beautiful as they age.
New name, new website – but with the same focus on sustainability
In 2018, Swimpex Granite changed its name to Scandinavian Stone. A name that better represents what we stand for: Natural stone from Scandinavia, with quality and sustainability at every stage. We call it Quality by Nature. Since January 2019, we have also launched a new website with the aim to clarify our offering and simplifying for our customers.