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Marvelous Masonry: Belém Tower

Words: Cass Stern

The Belém Tower in Lisbon, Portugal, stands as a testament to stone construction's enduring artistry and technical prowess. Erected between 1514 and 1519, this iconic structure served as a defensive bastion at the mouth of the Tagus River and as a ceremon

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Marvelous Masonry: Belém Tower

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Built to Entertain: A Mason’s Role in Crafting Custom Home Bars
Words: Sarah Lograsso

Summer is here, and backyard gatherings are officially back on the calendar. It’s the time when homeowners want to bring entertaining experiences to the home with dedicated spaces that are both custom and high-end

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This issue’s questions come from an Architect and an Engineer. What questions do you have? Send them to info@masonrymagazine.com, attention Technical Talk. Q. An Architect asks about anchoring coping stones on a cavity wall with brick veneer and CMU backu
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Masonry has been holding its ground for millennia — literally. And thanks to the simple brilliance of arching action, it continues to do so with strength, style, and surprising efficiency. In an era of advanced modeling and fast-moving schedules, one time
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