The Art of Book-Matching with Greek Marble

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Marble has long been revered for its timeless beauty, elegance, and enduring strength, making it a staple in art and architecture throughout history. Among the myriad ways to showcase marble’s natural allure, book-matching stands out as a technique that enhances the stone’s innate patterns and veining, creating stunning symmetrical designs that captivate and inspire.

In this exploration, we focus on the exquisite marble of Greece, a land renowned not only for its rich cultural heritage and historical significance but also for its exceptional natural stone. Greek marble like Volakas, Polaris, Pentelikon, Tinos Green, and Corinthian Beige is celebrated worldwide for its unique characteristics, making it particularly suitable for the art of book-matching.

 

Volakas Marble, with its pristine white background and striking gray and light brown veining, transforms ordinary surfaces into sophisticated visual statements when book-matched. Its dramatic patterns are perfect for creating an elegant and harmonious ambiance in any setting.

 

Polaris Marble offers a crisp white canvas adorned with subtle gray veins, making it ideal for those seeking a clean, minimalist aesthetic. Book-matching Polaris marble results in delicate, refined patterns that add a touch of understated elegance to contemporary spaces.

Pentelikon Marble, historically significant and classically beautiful, features fine, consistent veining against a white to off-white background. This marble’s subtle yet distinctive patterns create timeless, sophisticated designs that exude luxury and refinement.

 

Tinos Green Marble stands out with its dark green background and bold white veining. When book-matched, it produces striking, dramatic designs that serve as focal points, adding a unique, luxurious touch to any interior.

Pentelikon Marble in contemporary architecture

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Using Pentelikon Marble in contemporary architecture can add a unique touch of elegance and timelessness to modern designs. Here are some reasons why it might be chosen for contemporary projects:

 

1. Contrast: In contemporary architecture, where sleek lines and modern materials often dominate, the use of Pentelikon marble can create a striking contrast. Its classical elegance juxtaposed with contemporary elements can add visual interest and depth to the design.

2. Luxury: Pentelikon Marble is associated with luxury and sophistication, making it a desirable choice for high-end contemporary projects such as luxury residences, hotels, or commercial spaces. Its pristine white color and smooth texture exude a sense of opulence and refinement.

3. Sustainability: As sustainability becomes increasingly important in architecture and design, the use of natural materials like Pentelikon Marble can be justified. When sourced responsibly and used efficiently, natural stone can be a sustainable choice compared to some synthetic materials, contributing to the longevity and durability of the building.

4. Cultural Connection: Pentelikon Marble carries a rich cultural heritage, particularly in Greek history and architecture. Integrating this material into contemporary buildings can establish a connection with the past while embracing modern design principles, creating a sense of continuity and cultural identity.

5. Timeless Appeal: Unlike trendy materials that may quickly go out of style, Pentelikon Marble has a timeless quality that transcends passing design trends. By incorporating this enduring material into contemporary architecture, designers can create spaces that remain visually appealing and relevant for years to come.

 

In summary, Pentelikon Marble can be a compelling choice for contemporary architecture, offering a blend of tradition, luxury, sustainability, and timeless beauty that complements modern design sensibilities.

 

                    

 

 

Nordia Marble in Marmomac 2023

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Nordia Marble in Marmomac 2023. We are pleased to be participating in the International Marble and Decorative Stone Exhibition, Marmomac 2023, in Verona, Italy from 26 to 29 September. The Marmomac exhibition is a must for marble professionals and its purpose is both to promote the latest trends in the industry and to develop and design new technologies.

We will be happy to receive you in Hall 9, Stand C13 and guide you through our rich collection of white marble from our own quarries, as well as decorative marble and stones suitable for both interior and exterior use.

Bianco Polaris, Didima Light, Kyknos Veins, Kyknos White, Pentelikon White and Tinos Green are just some of the marble of outstanding quality and aesthetics that you will see in person and which decorate great architectural projects in Greece and all over the world.

 

New series of decorative tiles from Nordia Marble

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NORDIA Marble, continuously growing and evolving its presence in the marble (production and processing) and the decorative stones market, presents a complete range of porcelain slabs: NORDIA Marble | Porcelain Stone, Made in Italy.

Nordia Marble Porcelain Stone slabs are an artfully combined outcome of aesthetics and durability, especially designed to renew every space! Subtle and modern designs rising to striking patterns, create a new product line that will delight you. High technology meets innovation in our porcelain slabs to support the creativity of architects and designers around the world.

Porcelain Slabs Benefits:

• Durable over time, easy to maintain and ready to refresh any space.
• Ηigh-stress areas responsive, from living rooms and kitchen floors to hotel lobbies.
• Stain resistant. Porcelain’s inability to absorb moisture makes it impossible for stains of substances such as dirt, ink, paint, etc. to penetrate the body of the tile.

NORDIA Marble renowned for the high quality & aesthetics of its products, their timeless value and its modern facilities, constantly upgrades its product proposition, gaining a leading position in the field of marble and decorative stone processing.

Nordia Marble member of the Natural Stone Institute

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Nordia Marble is very pleased to announce its participation as a member of The Natural Stone Institute. This is a distinguished trade association representing every aspect of the natural stone industry. Its current membership exceeds 2,000 members in over 50 countries. The association offers a wide range of technical and educational resources and serves as the authoritative source for safety and technical standards and offers information on the use of natural stone.

 

Nordia Marble will remain faithful to its commitments to the association in particular:

• We will maintain the highest possible standards of craftsmanship, safety, and business.

• We will promote a spirit of cooperation within the industry and a standard of courteous and professional customer service.

• We will encourage innovation and education in techniques, tools, and equipment to improve the extraction, fabrication, installation and care of natural stone.

• We will adhere to NSI standards as articulated in the Dimension Stone Design Manual, the Natural Stone Supplier to Buyer Manual, and other standards and technical publications.

Building Materials Awards 2022. Great distinction for Nordia Marble

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On Monday, March 21, 2022, the Building Materials Awards 2022 took place at Radisson Blu Park, in order to reward companies that consistently invest in research and development of building materials. Companies with useful and innovative materials aiming at high quality buildings and applications.

Building Materials Awards honored Nordia Marble with Silver Award for natural, Polaris White marble by Nordia Marble in the category “Natural and Artificial Stones”. With unique features and properties, such as its excellent metallic composition, its high physical and mechanical strength and its excellent light or intense dark diagonal veins, make Polaris White suitable for any interior or exterior application. Although the quarry has been operating for many years, the growing demand for the material from the international market has led Nordia Marble to increase production. Nowadays, Nordia Marble exports the production of Polaris Marble at a rate of more than 50% to countries of Europe, the Middle East and the Far East.

Enhancement of the international profile of export oriented SMEs

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NORDIA Marble participated in Marmomac 2021 international fair in Verona, Italy

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NORDIA Marble participated in Marmomac 2021 international fair which took place between September 29^th – October 2^nd in  Verona, Italy.

We presented our collection of white and colored marble and new agreements were finalized for entering international markets.

Volakas White and Kyknos White, from our privately owned quarries, were a key point of discussion among our visitors, while our newly-launched Bianco Polaris marble impressed all visitors as the absolute white marble with various indoor and outdoor applications.

We would like to thank all the visitors for giving us the opportunity to present our company and our material.

Quality Modernization – Quality Oriented Entrepreneurship

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NORDIA Marble | Quartz surfaces

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NORDIA Marble expands its product range by presenting in Greece and Cyprus the new collection of quartz surfaces NORDIA Marble | Quartz surfaces.

Our quartz surfaces are produced in state-of-the-art production lines based on Bretonstone® technology, applying all quality standards in its production stages.

They are addressed to fabricators, installers, construction companies and private residencies , where with their wide range of designs, they add elegance, aesthetics and luxury to interior designs with multiple applications on countertops, tables, reception desks, bars, etc.

NORDIA Marble, member of the NORDIA – Marmoline Group, is a Greek company with high knowledge and expertise in the extraction and trade of marble blocks, processing of marble / granite and trading of engineered stone.

Discover our new collection here.

We invite you to visit our facilities to present you our new collection!

Nordia Marble. One of the big winners of the Mining Awards 2021

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The mining and marble companies, who are investing in a sustainable and “green” tomorrow with activities of local community development and training of their employees, were awarded at the Mining Awards 2021. Among them, Nordia Marble, member of the Nordia Group, has been awarded with the gold WINNER awards in the categories “Underground & Surface deposits” & “Mechanical Exploitation & Processing”.

Underground & Surface deposits

Gold Winner Award: Techniques and Technologies for locating and exploiting underground deposits

Nordia has achieved the optimization of its quarry in Volakas Drama, through a series of state of the art investments for underground deposits, such as:

• Internal power network
• Wifi network
• Ligthning protection systems
• Ventilation systems
• Static adequacy systems
• Machines younger than 5 years old

Thus Nordia has secured the maximum safety for its human resources, while at the same time for their constant training.

Mechanical Exploitation & Processing

Gold Winner Award: Management of marble blocks and slabs with technical problems.

The marble processing unit in Lykovryssi is equipped with state of the art machines, fully controlled by computer systems and sophisticated software programs and certified quality system ISO 9001.  We have  created the ideal conditions to secure stable quality through the whole mechanical process, giving value to materials, that in the past were characterized as second class selection and finally protecting all of our materials from any possible technical issues.

The award ceremony was attended by important personalities of the mining business, confirming that the winner companies were awarded as exceptional case studies.

The Chairman of the committee Dr. Petros Tzeferis, General Director of Mineral Raw Materials of the Ministry of Environment and Energy said “It is very important for a sector that has contributed steadily and significantly to the country’s GDP over time and that has been misunderstood in our country, to emerge! This is our goal today, to highlight every significant effort of companies in the industry. Moreover, we aim that the Mining Awards to be established, being a successful institution in the future. On behalf of all the members of the evaluation committee, I congratulate the companies that stood out, investing systematically and innovating “.

NORDIA MARBLES participated in the International Trade Fair Marmomac 2019

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