When it comes to materials for architecture and design, nature has been incredibly generous. Designers get to choose from an impressive resource of natural materials: wood, glass, paper, metal, textiles - and of course stone. It's not surprising that people seek to have these materials around them but they are not always perfect and sometimes nature can do with a little help. Research and development has found ways to enhance and improve them, making them more durable and flexible to apply. Engineered stone in particular is the best example of how science and innovation have been able to improve on the original.
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