Stonework · Sculpture · Restoration · Bespoke work

Shaping stone calls for measure, skill and ingenuity.

From stonework and restoration to sculpture and bespoke pieces, we work for businesses and private clients, guided by the drawing, setting and intended use.

Pale stones arranged beneath a blue sky

The workshop’s core

Craft begins with understanding, before cutting.

Material, proportion, use and finish belong to the same job. Making begins when those decisions are clear.

Hand carving a stone relief with mallet and chisel

The piece begins with its dimensions.

Bespoke architectural stonework

We make architectural stone elements in marble, granite, limestone, slate and composites from dimensions, drawings or project specifications, including wall copings, thresholds, window sills, jambs and lintels with the required cuts and finishes.

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Cleaning intervention on a stone monument

Restore without erasing.

Stone restoration and conservation

We clean, conserve and restore existing pieces, monuments and architectural stonework while preserving the original material and appearance.

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Detail of a stone sculpture made by Art&Lar

The drawing gains weight, volume and presence.

Stone sculpture

From interpreting the drawing to shaping the final volume, every piece is guided by proportion, expression and a close understanding of the material.

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Applications

Technique changes with use. Precision remains.

Stone cladding

We select the stone, layout and finish for the setting, covering walls, floors, stairs and steps with the construction details and edges required by each project.

Kitchen worktops

We measure and make worktops, islands and vanity tops with sink and hob cut-outs, joints, edges, fronts and upstands defined for each space.

Headstones and memorial stonework

We make grave surrounds, family vaults, headstones, memorials and stone accessories with restraint and care, following each family’s requirements.

Supporting service

Custom-cut sandblasting stencils.

We produce the stencil from the specified text, dimensions and layout. A proof is sent by email and production only begins after approval.

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Trust and method

Trust rests on what can be checked: drawing, dimensions, material and finish.

  1. Understand
  2. Measure
  3. Draw
  4. Make
  5. Confirm
António Monteiro working in the workshop
António Monteiro · Art&Lar
1987

Ingenuity grows through repeated work and through problems that never repeat.

António Monteiro grew up close to the stoneworking craft. In 1987 he moved to Zurich, worked at Pedretti AG and deepened his knowledge of restoration. The journey continued in the workshop, one project at a time.

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Real work

Where the idea found its material.

A workshop sheet of sculpture, stonework, outdoor work, cladding and bespoke pieces.

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Pieces / individual enquiry

Real pieces, without catalogue promises.

The photographs document pieces already made; they do not imply that the example is available. Ask about the piece or a similar work adapted to the required dimensions and material.

Sculptural book composition

Sculptural book composition

A contemporary composition designed to support books while giving the setting a sculptural presence.

Rabbit bookend

Rabbit bookend

A crafted base for arranging books, accompanied by a small decorative element.

Stone violin

Stone violin

A sculptural piece inspired by the violin, shaped to emphasise volume, texture and silhouette.

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Choosing the material

The right choice begins with use, not appearance alone.

Marble, granite, limestone, slate, travertine and composites respond differently to cutting, finishing and use.

Mármore Vermelho AlicanteVermelho Alicante
Mármore Verde GuatemalaVerde Guatemala
Mármore Ruivina EscuraRuivina Escura
Mármore EmperadorEmperador
Mármore Estremoz RosaEstremoz Rosa
Mármore Estremoz RaiadoEstremoz Raiado
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Begin a proposal

Bring a dimension, a drawing, or simply the problem.

Tell us what you need to make. The conversation begins with what you already know and develops from there.

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