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Interior architect Natasha Stengos – also one of the company’s architectural stone consultants – exercised tactful restraint in her design for the showroom. “Rather than making an immediate bold statement with stone, I started the design process with softer elements, incorporating textiles and furnishings that gradually transitioned into the weight and presence that stone naturally brings to an interior,” she says.

The aim, explains Stengos, was not to design a retail experience where product dominates, but to craft an environment that feels as warm and familiar as a client’s own home, one that fosters comfort, connection and inspiration. “It was very important that the interior gave our stone the space to speak for itself and stand out through its inherent beauty and quality.”

This philosophy is reflected in the showroom’s serene palette, featuring artwork from Saint Cloche, furniture by Arthur G and handwoven rugs from The Rug Collection. The company’s premium natural stone – on display at this selection centre as well as CDK’s other showrooms across the country – is integrated throughout the space in subtle, thoughtfully curated moments that emphasise the material’s quiet elegance and enduring appeal. At the heart of the showroom, a reception area anchored by a coffee station and concierge counter in Carpathian marble – prized for its rich tones and leathered finish – reflects the store’s experiential approach.

“The design of these two stone pieces aims not only to inspire clients but also to offer reassurance in the finer details of high-end stonework,” says Stengos. “This decision was shaped by feedback from architects and designers, who highlighted the need for visual references to help clients understand how elements like curves and mitred edges can be applied in practice. It supports them in both communicating and demonstrating these design possibilities to their clients.”

Stengos describes the sample library as the centre’s tour de force, acknowledging its “exclusive and highly specialised atmosphere”. Designed to elevate the selection journey, the library also features monolithic centre tables in Calacatta Verde – striking visual anchors that double as functional work surfaces – with generous circulation to encourage both ease of movement and interaction.

The collaboration spaces, composed of two client suites, are each distinct. Though visually connected, one takes the guise of a boardroom setting, while the other emulates a home-style atmosphere. The two can be closed off when required. A glowing Austral Dream Dolomite table, featuring a double-bullnose detail and solid stone legs, stands sentinel in between, acting as a paragon for the various ways the locally quarried stone can be utilised.

The tile display and gallery space serve as the centre’s soft landing, the former featuring a harmony of stone samples arranged alongside tiles by other well-known suppliers, and the latter playing host to bespoke A-frames that might feature new arrivals to the range, or spotlight the beauty of individual stones.

CDK Stone’s Alexandria showroom highlights the company’s premium and exclusive range of materials but also reflects its ongoing commitment to the A&D community. This is evident in the cocoon-like environment the space offers architects, designers and consumers to explore selections at their own pace. In all, it stands as a refined intersection of materiality, design and experience, where stone is not merely displayed, but deeply felt.