Granite shapes cityscapes, structures landscapes, and has been around for generations. Whether used as paving, a ventilated façade, a solid structural component, or in gardening and landscaping, natural stone is 100 percent free of pollutants and retains its integrity for decades. At the end of its service life, solid granite can be reused and, where reuse is no longer possible, recycled. This makes it significantly more sustainable than other building materials. This is how public spaces are created that appeal today and will still appeal long into the future.
Paving in Fürstensteiner and Tittlinger fine-grain granite, actively helps to reduce heat islands due to its light-coloured surface and heat-reflecting ability.
Benefits
Climate-friendly CO₂ footprint
Natural stone comes without any prior kilning or chemical additives. The method of extraction and its minimal processing save up to 80 percent of grey energy, compared to concrete or ceramics.
Long life cycle
Natural stone is virtually maintenance-free and retains its appearance for decades. Over the long term, this significantly reduces life-cycle costs in comparison with other materials. In addition, it is 100 percent reusable and is a vital component in a successful circular economy.
Strong & safe
High load-bearing capacity and proven slip resistance make natural stone surfaces a safe choice for public spaces. Even subjected to heavy loading, they retain their stability and functionality. Low water absorption and high abrasion resistance ensure long-lasting beauty, even when treated with road grit and de-icing salt.
Climate-resilient spaces
Permeable paving, light-coloured surfaces, and high heat reflectivity all contribute to climate-resilient urban design. Natural stone actively contributes to reducing heat islands and allows rainwater to seep into the ground.
Local value creation
Granite from Bavarian quarries is processed on site. This creates local employment and avoids long supply chains.
Sustainable surfaces
Natural stone paving influences the urban microclimate. To create a sustainable urban environment, it is important to replace impervious paving with permeable paving incorporating drainage joints. This allows rainwater to seep into the ground, enhances urban green spaces, and, thanks to light-coloured granite slabs mitigates heat islands. Design and ecological function fuse together to create resilient spaces that actively adapt to changes in architecture and climate.
Architectural elements made of natural stone combine freedom of design with technical precision. They are weather-resistant, improve the microclimate and lower the environmental footprint.
Outlasting tends
Digital design, CNC machining, and post-tensioning technology convert the world’s oldest building material into high-precision components for use in contemporary architecture. An extremely long lifespan and suitability as a circular economy material combine to minimise resource consumption for generations. As a reusable and pollutant-free building material, natural stone plays an active role in promoting a responsible construction revolution.
Garage ceiling, constructed using post-tensioned granite components that have a load-bearing function - Waidlerhaus, 2019
Formation of a quantum henge - Judith Neunhäuser, 2025: 48 granite boulders, partially machine-cut and partially hand-worked, arranged in a spatial relationship to one another.
Natural stone in art and culture
Art in public spaces thrives on expression, dialogue, and durability, values that natural stone uniquely embodies. Whether sculptures in public parks and squares, or garden installations: we work with artists from the concept stage through to implementation, helping them to create granite artworks that blend harmoniously into their surroundings. From organic sculptures to precisely finished components, any form is possible.
Natural stone in nature
In gardening and landscaping, natural stone, as an in-situ material, blends harmoniously into planting schemes and the underlying terrain. Granite dry stone walls help to support slopes and also provide valuable habitat for lizards, solitary and bumble bees, and other species. Distinctive boulders and precisely cut natural stone steps are eye-catching features. Frost- and slip-resistant, installed with open joints, and lastingly beautiful, granite is the basis of a low-maintenance area design.
Whether it's paving, a kitchen worktop, or a natural stone facade, Florian Kronawitter is your point of contact for quotes and queries. He takes responsibility for customer requests and ensures they are handled accurately and reliably.
Lorenz Schraml,
Sales Stone Applications,
Sales Kusserpool
As a trained master stonemason and natural stone specialist, Lorenz Schraml is your first point of contact for questions relating to natural stone. His expertise is particularly valuable in Kusserpool projects, where he brings solid technical knowledge and a strong understanding of materials and implementation.
