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Topic 5 of Interview on the 2024 Xiamen Habitat Design and Life Festival: Dialogue with Eva Li, General Manager of Xiamen Stonelink Imp. & Exp. Co., Ltd., and renowned designer Kinney Chan - About the symbiosis model of Habitat & Design & Stone

Interview with renowned designer Kinney Chan:

The application and sustainability of natural stone have become the focus of current design attention. In this regard, what inspirations do you think it can give to the development and application of stone? As a designer, what other symbiotic models do you think of habitat & design & stone?

Kinney Chan: 

Let's take a look at some European buildings. Most of the well-preserved works are derived from the use of stone. Therefore, the characteristics of stone determine that it is very strong and durable. However, many times now, whether it is designed or renovated, it is often directly dismantled, and the stone becomes waste, wasting their characteristics. So I'm thinking about whether we can recycle the dismantled stone and turn the stone into a material that can be recycled all the time. Also, no matter what time it is, I think we should pay attention to a balanced use, so that we can give full play to the beauty and characteristics of stone and meet people's functional needs.

Interview with Eva Li, General Manager of Xiamen Stonelink Imp. & Exp. Co., Ltd.:

The application and sustainability of natural stone have become the focus of current design attention. In this regard, what inspirations do you think it can give to the development and application of stone? As a stone person, what other symbiotic models do you think of habitat & design & stone?

Eva Li: 

As a natural resource, stone's sustainability and environmental protection are crucial. In the process of mining and using stone, we should pay attention to saving resources and protecting the environment, and minimize the damage to the natural ecology. Balanced use of stone and avoiding over-exploitation and waste are important principles of sustainable development. Good stone and excellent design can last for 100 years. This is the best environmental protection. Designers can create unique visual effects and spatial experiences through clever use of stone veins, colors and textures. At the same time, the strong and durable properties of stone also make it ideal for construction and interior decoration.

The symbiosis between habitat, design and stone is diverse and innovative. For example, in interior design, stone can be used on floors, walls, furniture, and decorations to add texture and beauty to living spaces. At the same time, stone can also be combined with other materials such as wood and metal to create a variety of design styles and effects. Stone can also be combined with technology, such as smart stone, stone furniture, etc., to bring more convenience and comfort to people's lives. Whether it is traditional stone or new stone products, their sustainability and environmental protection are important directions for future development.