Travertine

Origin

Tivoli, Italy

Why we use it

Selected for warmth, scale, and the natural voids that catch shadow. Honed and unfilled so the stone retains its tactile honesty.

Weathering

Softens at the edges over decades. Acquires a silvered surface in shaded courtyards.

Maintenance

Sweep regularly. Re-point grout joints every fifteen years if required.