WHAT’S NEW?


DIESPEKER & CO LAUNCHES NEW


TERRAZZO DESIGN APP Natural stone and terrazzo specialist Diespeker & Co has launched its Terrazzo Design Studio.


This free online app allows users to get creative with unique terrazzo designs, with the ability to manipulate the size and style of chippings and play with multiple colour options. What’s more, the resulting designs can then be recreated as actual terrazzo tiles.


A visual panel enables users to choose from a selection of chippings, then drag and drop them onto a digital canvas where they can be resized and rotated to create the desired look.


The colour of the chippings can be changed by using a colour picker or, for an exact shade, by entering a hex code. It’s also possible to alter the colour of the canvas itself. This represents the terrazzo binding which in the ‘real world’ would be cement or resin. The app also offers three pre-defined patterned


backgrounds to provide inspiration.


Once a design is complete, it can be downloaded as a PDF, printed or saved, facilitating further changes at a later date.


As well as presenting an unusual way to while away the time, the app is also a practical tool for interior designers and architects. Terrazzo designs from the app can be made up as samples by Diespeker’s bespoke team, who will match the chippings and colours as closely as possible.


There is a small charge to do this, but it means that anyone serious about creating their own bespoke terrazzo can see their ideas come to life. It’s worth noting that the sample cost is refundable should terrazzo later be commissioned for a project.


John Krause, MD of Diespeker, said: “Although there are a handful of apps that enable terrazzo designs to be created, we believe this is the most comprehensive of its type, and the only one that allows ideas to be made real at the touch of a button.


“Producing bespoke terrazzo designs to client specification is one of the key skills we’re known for, and this app is the perfect tool as the first step in the design process.”


diespeker.co.uk/terrazzo-design-studio


To try the app visit diespeker.co.uk/ terrazzo-design-studio


www.diespeker.co.uk


The Natural Stone Awards is a biennial event set up by Stone Federation and has established itself as the most prestigious awards event in the natural stone industry calendar. The Awards celebrate and recognise the excellence of design in natural stone projects from across the industry. Each year, the Awards see work from throughout the British Isles entered across the various categories.


NATURAL STONE AWARDS


SHORTLIST ANNOUNCED Stone Federation has announced the shortlisted projects for the 2020 Natural Stone Awards.


Organisers said that, in spite of the challenges that this year has presented, it was incredibly encouraging to see that both the quantity and quality of entries was equal to that of its previous Natural Stone Awards.


Due to the evolving and unpredictable nature of the


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restrictions on events, Stone Federation made the decision to host the Natural Stone Awards online.


A statement from the Stone Federation said: “While we would have cherished the opportunity to gather with you all in person, this is simply not possible at this moment in time.


“The winners will be announced at our online Natural Stone Awards ceremony on Friday 19th


To view the 2020 Natural Stone Awards shortlist, go to www.bit.ly/NSAShortlist.


March 2021.”


The Awards provide a chance for the industry to showcase the wide range of applications possible with natural stone and to demonstrate that it is the ideal building material, providing architects, designers and clients with a sustainable, durable and attractive end product.


Entries can be made by anyone involved in the project, including the architect, main contractor, stone contractor, stone supplier, client or building owner.


www.stonefed.org.uk www.tomorrowstileandstone.co.uk


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