Pietra di Vicenza for architecture and restauration
Post Date: 08 Jun 2009 Viewed: 658
Achille Grassi Co was founded in 1880 and the company has been handed down from father to son over the ensuing generations
The company has distinguished for some interesting projects carried out all over the world which have attracted attention world-wide. Some of its projects are the Temple in the Xanten archaeological park, Germany, the statue of Christ located on the facing of the church at Montegrotto Terme in the province of Padua (Italy), a reproduction of the table legs of the central post office in Washington (USA) and a reproduction of statues from the Maya period for the Mexican government.
Achille Grassi manufactures the limestone Pietra di Vicenza from self-owned quarries together with all other kind of marbles. The company produces wall coverings, staircases, balustrades, columns, pillars, fountains, benches, fireplaces, obelisks, bas-and high-reliefs, sculptures, etc.