Volcanic rock architecture

in arizona's san rafael valley, local practice DUST has completed a dwelling designed in direct response to the region's distinct history and context.

the 'loto roca' collection by peca studio comprises two sculptural tables that have been carefully carved with chisel and hammer.

Image 3 of 19 from gallery of Could Volcanic Rock Be the Latest Material to Help Us Combat Climate Change?. ‘Carbon to Rock’ en la Biennale Architettura 2021. Fotografías: Raul Betti y Adolfo Guiard Torre-Marín. Image Cortesía de Igneous Tectonics

Photo 13 of 14 in Buddhist Retreat by Imbue Design. Browse inspirational photos of modern homes. From midcentury modern to prefab housing and renovations, these stylish spaces suit every taste.

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Davidpompa's Meta lamp combines volcanic stone and glossy black finish

Image 3 of 36 from gallery of Lava House / Paul Weiner | DesignBuild Collaborative. Photograph by Liam Frederick Photography

US firm Imbue Design has completed a weekend residence and spiritual retreat in the desert of Utah, using stone-filled gabions for the external walls

Stevensons at Manase, Savai'i Picture: Volcanic rock bathroom - Check out Tripadvisor members' 379 candid photos and videos of Stevensons at Manase

Lava stone is a typical extrusive igneous rock formed by the rapid cooling of magma as they reach the earth's surface. Lava stone is widely used for buildings’ interior &exterior wall decoration and ground pavement in commercial and residential project; also used in antique building, continental garden and landscape architecture; also the preferred sound-proof material in construction of theater, concert hall and studio.

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Lava Flow

Many of these daring structures around the world are perched near volcanoes

Clarke’s Hill Garden A new garden was desired by our farming clients on this striking and elevated site north of Ballarat. After the completion of the house build by Archer, we were engaged to design the landscape. The relaxed contemporary landscape design ensures striking sightlines...

Grupo Arca, with showrooms in Mexico City and Monterrey, it is a favorite of Mexico-based architects and interior designers, offering them premium building materials from around the globe. But Grupo Arca also takes pride in a higher purpose, to be “a node of creative connections that promotes design, culture, and art through extraordinary experiences.” The first venue dedicated to this purpose opened in Guadalajara, and it was designed by a likeminded collaborator, Esrawe Studio.