The Winner of the Stone Prize 2020 – The Obelisk
The Obelisk at Slottsbacken wins the Stone prize of 2020
An “impossible assignment” that has pushed the boundaries of what the Swedish stone industry can achieve when everyone cooperates, from the customer all the way to the mountain. The new Obelisk on Slottsbacken is awarded the Stone Prize of 2020.
It is monumental in both expression and revelation. At the same time, the smallest detail is extremely important for the whole to be realized. The new Obelisk at Slottsbacken has been a master test in stone for everyone involved, emphasizes Kai Marklin, chairman of Sweden’s stone industries and the Stone Prize jury.
Stone Prize 2020 – the jury’s motivation:
“The new obelisk has pushed our boundaries, both mentally and physically. It has shown that no challenges are impossible and that everything is possible to accomplish in stone. In addition, it reminds us of our human ability when we work together. A message that has never felt more important. a year like this. ”
