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From Strength to Precision: The Evolution of Carrara’s Marble Quarries
From Roman wedges to diamond wire, the history of the Carrara quarries tells a story of transition from brute force to precision. Contemporary extraction has evolved into planned deposit management: more precise cuts, greater control, enhanced safety, and environmental stewardship. It is an evolution rooted in a thousand-year-old technical tradition, renewing Carrara's role as the world capital of marble.
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The Enduring Material: Carrara Marble Between the History of Taste and Contemporary Design
From White Carrara to Calacatta: discover why marble transcends trends and continues to reinvent itself in architecture and interior design.
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Marmomac 2026: The 60th Edition Where Natural Stone Meets the Future
From September 22 to 25, Marmomac celebrates its 60th edition in Verona. Following the 50,000 industry professionals and 1,400 exhibitors seen in 2025, the event returns featuring "The Bedrock," new initiatives dedicated to design and technology, the International Award for Sustainable Excellence, and "Marmomac and The City." It is a special edition in which a dialogue with White Carrara unites Italy’s major natural stone districts. Franchi Umberto Marmi will be present in Hall 9, Stand C14, where visitors can discover the company’s materials and the Carrara District.
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Calacatta: History and Identity of a Carrara Marble Icon
From the origin of its name to the characteristics of the stone: a journey through the Calacatta family and its contemporary interpretations by Franchi Umberto Marmi.
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TEDx Forte dei Marmi 2026: From Dream to Project, Through Matter
The story of TEDx Forte dei Marmi 2026 "Dreams to Design" with Franchi Umberto Marmi: a journey through Design Valley, architecture, and the culture of Carrara marble.
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Wunderkammer2: in Carrara, Crestola quarry becomes a museum of light, marble, and robotics
In Carrara, the Crestola quarry hosted the second edition of Wunderkammer, a project that transformed the quarry space into a temporary exhibition dedicated to the dialogue between contemporary art and marble landscape. This project by Franchi Umberto Marmi, held on April 19th, 2026, combined contemporary art, technology, and Apuan marble in a journey of knowledge for international architects and designers.
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Higher Education and Knowledge: FUM Academy and YACademy together for two days of close encounter between great Architecture and Carrara marble
The educational visit that took place on the 4th and 5th of June at FUM headquarters in Avenza was of great relevance and importance: a select group of 16 architects enrolled in the Post-Graduate Master by YACademy dedicated to Spiritual Architecture enjoyed the unique experience of two days of close encounter with Carrara marble, appreciated and recognized as excellence throughout the whole world.
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The FUM headquarters expands: the new hall C1
Ultimato nel 2021, il padiglione C1 è l’ultimo nato del quartier generale ed è stato progettato da Giuseppe Venuta.
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Openbox Architects designs with marble and integrates architecture with the landscape: the Marble House in Thailand
A contemporary and evolutionary use of marble characterises Openbox’s approach to this project and defines the unique character of this dwelling, perfectly integrated with the surrounding landscape.