Four portraits with names and work anniversaries: Brian Smith (11 years), Alex Wolfe (7 years), Josh Haines (2 years), and Jason Bauhs (1 year). July Work Anniversaries text is displayed at the top.

Celebrating July Work Anniversaries at Quarra Stone Company

Each month, we take a moment to recognize the people who make Quarra Stone Company what it is. This July, we are proud to celebrate the work anniversaries of Alex Wolfe and Brian Smith — two team members whose dedication, expertise, and character continue to shape our culture and our craft. Behind every project and […]

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Celebrating May Work Anniversaries at Quarra Stone Company

Each month, we take a moment to recognize the exceptional individuals who make our studio what it is. May is no different—this month, we are proud to celebrate the work anniversaries of team members whose dedication, curiosity, and flawless craftsmanship have left a lasting mark on everything we do. Behind every historic restoration project and every meticulously finished piece of stone are the people who show up, day after day, to build lifelong vocations. Discover how long-term dedication shapes Quarra Stone Company careers and builds a culture rooted in precision, historical intuition, and shared purpose.

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Celebrating April Work Anniversaries at Quarra Stone Company

Each month, we take a moment to recognize the people who make Quarra Stone Company what it is. This April, we are proud to celebrate the work anniversaries of Steve Ensor, Marc Vaage, and Kim Nelson—team members whose dedication, skill, and character have shaped our culture and our craft for decades. From sales and technical design to production maintenance and essential business operations, these individuals represent the heart of our company and the expertise behind every architectural masterpiece we create.

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James Durham of Quarra Stone and Germane Barnes Present Columnar Disorder at CODAsummit

At the 2025 CODAsummit, Quarra Stone and architect Germane Barnes presented *Columnar Disorder*, a reimagining of classical architecture through the lens of the African diaspora. Their collaboration produced sculptural works now part of the Art Institute of Chicago’s collection.

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Quarra Stone and Client Visit Sierra White Quarry in Preparation for Major 2026 Project

Quarra Stone recently joined a client at the Sierra White® quarry in Minnesota, marking a key milestone for a major 2026 project. The visit, hosted by Coldspring USA, highlighted Quarra’s collaborative approach to material selection and its commitment to quality from quarry to installation.

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A stone bust of a womans head with cracks is displayed outdoors on a table next to a Franco Cervietti Studio brochure and card, set against softly blurred greenery at the Annual Gathering in Pietrasanta, Italy.

Honoring Craft and Community: Quarra Stone’s 4th Annual Gathering in Pietrasanta, Italy

Each summer, Quarra Stone hosts a gathering in Pietrasanta, Italy to celebrate stone, art, and collaboration. This year’s event featured a private studio tour at Cervietti by Quarra and an unforgettable evening at Hotel Paradis, bringing together creators from around the world.

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A diverse group of fifteen people stand side by side in an industrial setting with rusty metal walls, showcasing elements of sustainable design. They pose for a photo, most smiling, with the wet ground reflecting their shared vision. Some have their hands in their pockets.

Iowa State Architecture Students Visit Quarra Stone for Sustainable Design Project

Quarra Stone recently hosted Iowa State architecture students for a hands-on sustainability project. Using reclaimed stone and innovative composites, the students will design and build a functional structure to support agricultural workers—showcasing real-world solutions for sustainable architecture.

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