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At The IDSwest

Press coverage from the IDSwest show in Vancouver. Take a look at the contributors who were involved in the Laneway Home project; the concept is to employ high-end design in promoting small-scale living. While the house is specified as a laneway structure – it’s designed to fit in a 10-metre-wide lot and conforms to the […]

IDSwest Laneway Home Set Up Time-Lapse

K2 Stone is a proud sponsor of the IDSwest Laneway Home, we donated various natural stone building materials for the exterior landscaping. During the construction process there was a camera setup to capture a time lapse video of the collaborative building project.

IDSwest Collaborative Project

The objective for the Laneway Feature Home is to create an inspiring, modern & functional housing option that addresses the growing issue of affordability and practicality for Vancouver residents. This stunning feature is to be built by Alair Homes, promoted by Homes & Living magazine and designed by Gaile Guevara. With the generous support of […]

McMaster University Research Project

Hello, In late April I came by K2 stone to pick up slate to be used for a research project I was conducting near Ladysmith Britsh Colombia. I have written a brief summary of the study system and how we used the stone. I’ve also attached some photos of the work that we did in […]

Canadian Builders Quarterly – The Rock Cutters

K2 Stone uses new North American quarries to cut into larger markets By Benjamin van Loon Mount Kitchener is the stalwart ruler of the Canadian Rockies. At 3,505 metres high, it towers over the forests of Jasper National Park. Its strength is its stone, whose bedrock roots stretch deep across the continent. Culling inspiration from Mount Kitchener […]