Stone construction is a simple technique that has been used since the earliest human civilizations. These days, stone is regaining popularity in contemporary architecture thanks to the diversity of results that can be achieved by the union of stone pieces. Whether it's the size, the type of cut, or the color of the material, the truth is that the use of stone can add incredible textures to architectural designs. Read on for a selection of 13 photos that allow us to marvel at stone's beauty and expressiveness, created by renowned photographers such as Erieta Attali, Kyungsub Shin and Dimitris Kleanthis.
Dimitris Kleanthis
Rocksplit House / Cometa Architects
![](https://images.adsttc.com/media/images/59ba/a409/b22e/3813/9f00/0023/medium_jpg/Dimitris_Kleanthis.jpg?1505403908)
Kyungsub Shin
The Layers / OBBA
![](https://images.adsttc.com/media/images/59ba/a3fc/b22e/3813/9f00/001e/newsletter/Kyungsub_Shin.jpg?1505403894)
Dimitris Kleanthis
Rocksplit House / Cometa Architects
![](https://images.adsttc.com/media/images/59ba/a427/b22e/3813/9f00/002b/newsletter/Dimitris_Kleanthis_.jpg?1505403937)
Kyungsub Shin
The Layers / OBBA
![](https://images.adsttc.com/media/images/59ba/a417/b22e/3813/9f00/0027/newsletter/Kyungsub_Shin._.jpg?1505403920)
JAG Studio
Stone House / Inai Arquitectura
![](https://images.adsttc.com/media/images/59ba/a3ee/b22e/3813/9f00/001a/medium_jpg/JAG_Studio.jpg?1505403882)
Robert Leš
Country House / DVA ARHITEKTA
![](https://images.adsttc.com/media/images/59ba/a432/b22e/3813/9f00/002f/newsletter/Robert_Les%CC%8C.jpg?1505403950)
Emily Andrews
Wanaka Lodge / Pattersons
![](https://images.adsttc.com/media/images/59ba/a41f/b22e/3813/9f00/0029/newsletter/Emily_Andrews.jpg?1505403928)
Erieta Attali
Rodia Stone House / Nikos Smyrlis Architect
![](https://images.adsttc.com/media/images/59ba/a403/b22e/3813/9f00/0020/newsletter/Erieta_Attali.jpg?1505403901)
Kyungsub Shin
The Layers / OBBA
Christopher Frederick Jones
Rocky House / Base Architecture
![](https://images.adsttc.com/media/images/59ba/a3f5/b22e/3813/9f00/001c/newsletter/Christopher_Frederick_Jones.jpg?1505403886)
Bruno Helbling
House Z22 and Warehouse F88 / Gus Wüstemann Architects
![](https://images.adsttc.com/media/images/59ba/a40f/b22e/3813/9f00/0025/newsletter/Bruno_Helbling.jpg?1505403914)
Alvise Raimondi
ESSE House / ellevuelle architetti
![](https://images.adsttc.com/media/images/59ba/a43b/b22e/3813/9f00/0031/newsletter/Alvise_Raimondi.jpg?1505403956)
Simon Devitt
Local Rock House / Pattersons
![](https://images.adsttc.com/media/images/59ba/a42d/b22e/3813/9f00/002d/newsletter/Simon_Devitt.jpg?1505403945)