t is used in the most diverse projects but with a common denominator: the desire to convey elegance." Davide Muzzolon thus explains the role of marble and natural stone in international construction. Putting the focus on prestige as the basis of the choice of these materials, the Sales Director of the Verona-based company Marmi Bruno Zanet outlines the trends of the market, where the quality of the products and service surpasses other assessment criteria. "Since 1958," explains Muzzolon, "Marmi Bruno Zanet has worked in the world of natural stone in an activity linked to the work that Bruno Zanet, his family and a team of highly specialised collaborators use for the implementation and consolidation of the business project. For over half a century, the com-
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Davide Muzzolon, Sales Director of Marmi Bruno Zanet of Verona
pany's mission has been reflected in its desire and intention to find new stone deposits which, over the course of the years, have expanded the range of its offer. One of Marmi Bruno Zanet's strong points is, in fact, its vast availability of materials which differ from each other in their physical and colour characteristics, easily adapting to different types of projects." Which materials are most in demand by the market? "Leading the way are our exclusive materials, including, for example, Ouro Brasil, New Venetian Gold, Giallo sf real mm, Giallo sf real gm, Crema brasile and Ornamentale. The first is a coarse-grained granite with a beautiful bright golden yellow pigmentation base and hints of amethyst. It is a material that originates from the State of Espirito Santo (Brazil) and easily adapts to any type and form of processing to which it is subjected. Due to its technical characteristics, this ornamental stone is used extensively in construction and in furnishings in general, in internal flooring and external cladding. New Venetian Gold is also a Brazilian granite from the same region and is particularly durable, which is why it is recommended for both interiors and exteriors. It is the ideal granite for cladding and for kitchen worktops." How did you manage to obtain such a large range? "Continuous research and cutting-edge technologies are among the most important aspects to consider, definitely combined with the will to leave an indelible mark on the stone-making tradition. The many materials we have available allow us to handle even large requests. Precisely with a view towards optimising MARCH 2014
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