# Swenson Stone — Complete Reference > Independent natural stone consulting and architectural stone supply for architects, developers, owners, and institutional project teams on complex B2B projects worldwide. --- ## Company Overview Swenson Stone is a natural stone consulting and architectural stone supply firm founded in 1988 by Malcolm Swenson. Based in Hanover, New Hampshire, the company serves architectural projects across four continents. "Swenson Stone Consultants" is retained as an alternate formal name, but Swenson Stone is the primary brand name. With deep expertise in stone sourcing, testing, quality control, restoration matching, and project management, Swenson Stone supports architects, developers, owners, consultants, and institutional stakeholders on complex B2B projects. The website is informational and does not offer ecommerce purchasing. ### Key Facts - Founded: 1988 - Headquarters: Hanover, New Hampshire, USA - Specialty: Independent natural stone consulting and architectural stone supply for complex B2B projects - Scope: 70 projects in the current portfolio across the Americas, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East - Regions: Americas, Europe, Middle East, Asia - Contact: +1 (603) 643-0363 | contact@swensonstone.com --- ## Services ### Stone Consulting URL: https://swensonstone.com/consulting Swenson Stone provides expert consulting services to architects, owners, developers, and contractors. Services include: - Stone selection and specification review - Quarry evaluation and source identification - ASTM and international standards compliance testing - Mock-up and sample coordination - Shop drawing review - Construction phase quality control - Value engineering analysis - Project budget development and cost management ### Stone Supply URL: https://swensonstone.com/supply Direct procurement and supply of natural stone from quarries worldwide: - Quarry-direct sourcing from established global partners - Quality inspection at quarry and fabrication facilities - Logistics coordination including international shipping - Custom fabrication oversight - Material testing and certification - Inventory management and just-in-time delivery --- ## Stone Types ### Granite URL: https://swensonstone.com/stones/granite A durable igneous stone formed from cooled magma. Ideal for exterior cladding, monuments, paving, and high-traffic areas. Varieties include Ice Green, Silver White, Viscount White, Absolute Black, and many international options. ### Marble URL: https://swensonstone.com/stones/marble An elegant metamorphic stone prized for interior applications. Used in lobbies, feature walls, flooring, and decorative elements. Varieties include Lasa Bianco, Lasa Venato, Lasa Arabescato, and Black Shell. ### Limestone URL: https://swensonstone.com/stones/limestone A versatile sedimentary stone widely used for facades, flooring, and institutional buildings. Varieties include Desert Gold, Eastern Cream, Phenix Fleuri, Phenix Napoleon, Veracruz, Honey Cappuccino, and Gazda. ### Travertine URL: https://swensonstone.com/stones/travertine A distinctive sedimentary stone with natural pitting and veining, popular for both interior and exterior applications. Available in various finishes including honed, polished, and brushed. ### Sandstone URL: https://swensonstone.com/stones/sandstone A natural sedimentary stone valued for its warm tones and historical significance. Used in restoration projects, facades, and landscape applications. Available in Desert Gold, Green, and Black varieties. --- ## Complete Project Portfolio ### Americas | Project | Location | Stone Type | |---------|----------|------------| | [Seagram Building](https://swensonstone.com/projects/seagram-building) | New York, NY | Granite, Marble, Travertine | | [Ford Foundation](https://swensonstone.com/projects/ford-foundation) | New York, NY | Granite | | [AT&T/Sony Building](https://swensonstone.com/projects/att-building) | New York, NY | Granite | | [Vietnam Veterans Memorial](https://swensonstone.com/projects/vietnam-memorial) | Washington, D.C. | Granite | | [15 Central Park West](https://swensonstone.com/projects/fifteen-cpw) | New York, NY | Limestone | | [CBS Building (Black Rock)](https://swensonstone.com/projects/cbs-building) | New York, NY | Granite | | [Fogg Museum](https://swensonstone.com/projects/fogg-museum) | Cambridge, MA | Various | | [AXA Equitable Center](https://swensonstone.com/projects/axa-equitable) | New York, NY | Granite | | [220 Central Park South](https://swensonstone.com/projects/220-central-park-south) | New York, NY | Limestone | | [345 Park Avenue](https://swensonstone.com/projects/345-park-avenue) | New York, NY | Granite | | [280 Park Avenue](https://swensonstone.com/projects/280-park-avenue) | New York, NY | Granite | | [Moynihan Train Hall](https://swensonstone.com/projects/moynihan-train-hall) | New York, NY | Marble, Granite | | [500 West 21st Street](https://swensonstone.com/projects/500-west-21st) | New York, NY | Limestone | | [Ted Weiss Federal Building](https://swensonstone.com/projects/ted-weiss-federal-building) | New York, NY | Granite | | [Theodore Roosevelt Courthouse](https://swensonstone.com/projects/theodore-roosevelt-courthouse) | New York, NY | Marble | | [Four Freedoms Park](https://swensonstone.com/projects/four-freedoms-park) | New York, NY | Granite | | [Yankee Stadium](https://swensonstone.com/projects/yankee-stadium) | Bronx, NY | Granite, Limestone | | [Bell Atlantic Tower](https://swensonstone.com/projects/bell-atlantic-tower) | Philadelphia, PA | Granite | | [Bridgeport Center](https://swensonstone.com/projects/bridgeport-center) | Bridgeport, CT | Granite | | [Mark Twain Museum](https://swensonstone.com/projects/mark-twain-museum) | Hartford, CT | Various | | [Yale Colleges](https://swensonstone.com/projects/yale-colleges) | New Haven, CT | Various | | [Ronald Reagan Building](https://swensonstone.com/projects/ronald-reagan-building) | Washington, D.C. | Limestone | | [First National Bank Tower](https://swensonstone.com/projects/first-national-bank-tower) | Omaha, NE | Granite | | [Holland Performing Arts Center](https://swensonstone.com/projects/holland-performing-arts-center) | Omaha, NE | Various | | [Ross School of Business](https://swensonstone.com/projects/ross-school) | Ann Arbor, MI | Limestone | | [640 Fifth Avenue](https://swensonstone.com/projects/640-fifth-avenue) | New York, NY | Marble | | [Comcast Center](https://swensonstone.com/projects/comcast-center) | Philadelphia, PA | Granite | | [Detroit Institute of Arts](https://swensonstone.com/projects/detroit-institute-of-arts) | Detroit, MI | Marble | | [IMF Headquarters](https://swensonstone.com/projects/imf-headquarters-2) | Washington, D.C. | Various | | [Hungarian Heritage Chapel](https://swensonstone.com/projects/hungarian-heritage-chapel) | Washington, D.C. | Limestone | | [Met Greek & Roman Galleries](https://swensonstone.com/projects/met-greek-roman-galleries) | New York, NY | Limestone | | [Schwarzman College](https://swensonstone.com/projects/schwarzman-college) | Beijing, China | Various | | [Apple Store Lincoln Road](https://swensonstone.com/projects/apple-store-lincoln-road) | Miami Beach, FL | Limestone | | [Wasserstein Hall](https://swensonstone.com/projects/wasserstein-hall) | Cambridge, MA | Various | | [41 Madison Avenue](https://swensonstone.com/projects/41-madison-avenue) | New York, NY | Granite | | [The Rockwell](https://swensonstone.com/projects/the-rockwell) | New York, NY | Brick, Metal, Glass | | [Hilton Times Square](https://swensonstone.com/projects/hilton-times-square) | New York, NY | Stone cladding, Metal, Glass | | [3 Times Square](https://swensonstone.com/projects/3-times-square) | New York, NY | Glass, Metal, Stone | | [The Minuet](https://swensonstone.com/projects/the-minuet) | New York, NY | Stone, Metal, Glass | ### Europe | Project | Location | Stone Type | |---------|----------|------------| | [Belgrave House](https://swensonstone.com/projects/belgrave-house) | London, UK | Various | | [Broadgate Central Square](https://swensonstone.com/projects/broadgate-central-square) | London, UK | Granite | | [Tour First](https://swensonstone.com/projects/tour-first) | Paris, France | Granite | | [Notre Dame de la Treille](https://swensonstone.com/projects/notre-dame-de-la-treille) | Lille, France | Marble | | [De Hoftoren](https://swensonstone.com/projects/de-hoftoren) | The Hague, Netherlands | Granite | | [Oslo Opera House](https://swensonstone.com/projects/oslo-opera-house) | Oslo, Norway | Marble, Granite | | [US Embassy Oslo](https://swensonstone.com/projects/us-embassy-oslo) | Oslo, Norway | Granite | | [Thames Court](https://swensonstone.com/projects/thames-court) | London, UK | Granite | | [Vintners Place](https://swensonstone.com/projects/vintners-place) | London, UK | Limestone | | [Danube House](https://swensonstone.com/projects/danube-house) | Prague, Czech Republic | Various | | [Peterborough Court](https://swensonstone.com/projects/peterborough-court) | London, UK | Various | | [8-9 Long Acre](https://swensonstone.com/projects/8-9-long-acre) | London, UK | Various | ### Asia | Project | Location | Stone Type | |---------|----------|------------| | [Pacific Place](https://swensonstone.com/projects/pacific-place) | Hong Kong | Granite | | [Ping An Finance Centre](https://swensonstone.com/projects/ping-an-finance-centre) | Shenzhen, China | Granite | | [Cheung Kong Center](https://swensonstone.com/projects/cheung-kong-center) | Hong Kong | Granite | | [One Horizon Center](https://swensonstone.com/projects/one-horizon-center) | Gurgaon, India | Various | | [RCBC Plaza](https://swensonstone.com/projects/rcbc-plaza) | Manila, Philippines | Granite | | [Roxas Triangle Towers](https://swensonstone.com/projects/roxas-triangle-towers) | Manila, Philippines | Various | | [Metropolitan Tower](https://swensonstone.com/projects/metropolitan-tower) | Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam | Granite | | [Sun Wah Tower](https://swensonstone.com/projects/sun-wah-tower) | Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam | Granite | | [Gateway Towers](https://swensonstone.com/projects/gateway-towers) | Mumbai, India | Granite | | [Resorts World Sentosa](https://swensonstone.com/projects/resorts-world-sentosa) | Singapore | Various | ### Middle East | Project | Location | Stone Type | |---------|----------|------------| | [ADNOC Headquarters](https://swensonstone.com/projects/adnoc) | Abu Dhabi, UAE | Granite | | [ADIA Headquarters](https://swensonstone.com/projects/adia-headquarters) | Abu Dhabi, UAE | Various | | [Abu Dhabi Airport Terminal A](https://swensonstone.com/projects/abu-dhabi-airport-terminal-a) | Abu Dhabi, UAE | Various | | [BurJuman Centre](https://swensonstone.com/projects/burjuman-centre) | Dubai, UAE | Various | | [Apple Store Yas Mall](https://swensonstone.com/projects/apple-store-yas-mall) | Abu Dhabi, UAE | Various | --- ## Blog Topics Swenson Stone publishes expert articles on natural stone in architecture: - [What Is Sandstone Used For?](https://swensonstone.com/blog/what-is-sandstone-used-for) - [The Difference Between Stone and Rock](https://swensonstone.com/blog/difference-between-stone-and-rock) - [Most Popular Building Stone](https://swensonstone.com/blog/most-popular-building-stone) - [Why Granite for Buildings](https://swensonstone.com/blog/why-granite-for-buildings) - [Characteristics of Natural Stone](https://swensonstone.com/blog/characteristics-of-natural-stone) - [Why Stone Is a Good Building Material](https://swensonstone.com/blog/why-stone-good-building-material) - [Different Types of Natural Stone](https://swensonstone.com/blog/different-types-of-natural-stone) - [Advantages of Natural Stone](https://swensonstone.com/blog/advantages-of-natural-stone) - [Sustainable Practices in Stone Quarrying](https://swensonstone.com/blog/sustainable-stone-quarrying-2025) - [Digital Tools for Stone Selection and Specification](https://swensonstone.com/blog/ai-architectural-stone-selection) - [Designing Stone Facades for Weather Resistance and Durability](https://swensonstone.com/blog/climate-resistant-stone-design) - [Biophilic Stone Interiors](https://swensonstone.com/blog/biophilic-stone-interiors) - [Reducing the Carbon Footprint of Natural Stone Projects](https://swensonstone.com/blog/carbon-negative-stone-production) - [Stone Consultant for Large-Scale Projects](https://swensonstone.com/blog/stone-consultant-large-scale-projects) - [International Stone Procurement](https://swensonstone.com/blog/international-stone-procurement) - [Stone Testing Explained](https://swensonstone.com/blog/stone-testing-explained) - [Choosing Stone for Facade Projects](https://swensonstone.com/blog/choosing-stone-for-facade-projects) - [Sustainability in Natural Stone](https://swensonstone.com/blog/sustainability-in-natural-stone) - [Stone Project Failures: Case Studies](https://swensonstone.com/blog/stone-project-failures-case-studies) - [Stone Logistics Challenges](https://swensonstone.com/blog/stone-logistics-challenges) - [ASTM Standards for Architectural Stone](https://swensonstone.com/blog/astm-standards-architectural-stone) - [Stone Anchorage Systems](https://swensonstone.com/blog/stone-anchorage-systems) - [Value Engineering Stone Projects](https://swensonstone.com/blog/value-engineering-stone-projects) - [Stone Finishes and Surface Treatments](https://swensonstone.com/blog/stone-finishes-surface-treatments) - [Thin Stone Veneer vs. Full-Thickness Panels](https://swensonstone.com/blog/thin-veneer-vs-full-thickness) - [Stone Maintenance and Lifecycle Cost Planning](https://swensonstone.com/blog/stone-maintenance-lifecycle-costs) - [Evaluating Stone Samples and Mock-ups](https://swensonstone.com/blog/evaluating-stone-samples-mockups) - [Natural Stone in Historic Preservation and Restoration](https://swensonstone.com/blog/stone-in-historic-preservation) - [Stone Joint Design and Sealant Selection](https://swensonstone.com/blog/stone-joint-design-sealant-selection) - [Cold-Weather Installation of Natural Stone](https://swensonstone.com/blog/cold-weather-stone-installation) - [Quality Control in Stone Fabrication](https://swensonstone.com/blog/stone-fabrication-quality-control) - [Managing Color and Vein Variation Across Stone Production Runs](https://swensonstone.com/blog/managing-stone-color-variation) - [Reviewing Stone Shop Drawings](https://swensonstone.com/blog/stone-shop-drawings-review) --- ## Legal - [Privacy Policy](https://swensonstone.com/privacy-policy) - [Terms & Conditions](https://swensonstone.com/terms-conditions) - [Accessibility Statement](https://swensonstone.com/accessibility-statement) --- Last updated: 2026-09-10