Stone Houses, published by Phaidon, invites readers into extraordinary homes built from stone: marble, slate, graphic and travertine. This ancient material, with its rich history, remains incredibly versatile and endlessly inspiring still today. The book highlights 50 stunning stone homes from across the globe, revealing the diverse and creative ways this timeless material continues to shape architecture.

Stone has an enduring appeal and has been used to build homes for centuries. Remarkably diverse and versatile, it is available in a multitude of colours and textures, ranging from the refined elegance of sleek white marble and polished granite to the rustic charm of grey slate and beige travertine.

This carefully curated selection of 50 stunning houses from all over the world – from imposing mansions to tiny cottages – shows, through interior and exterior images, how leading architects from around the world have harnessed the beauty of stone to create exquisite houses in an inspiring array of styles.