Architectural Stonemasonry
Working with natural stone, from granite to marble, creating components, carving, and cutting letters on sites from simple commercial buildings to historic structures.
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Why is this skill important?
The skilled hand of the architectural stonemason can be seen in everything from commercial structures to spectacular places of worship like mosques and cathedrals.
A high level of personal responsibility is needed, with the client’s requirements at the forefront. Projects may include working on buildings of great historic importance, where any mistake is both costly and irreversible.
Creativity, innovation, accuracy and problem solving are just some of the skills needed, with the quality of a stonemason’s work directly reflecting on the financial reward you can expect.
Could this skill be for you?
If you like:
- Making things
- Craftsmanship
- Using tools
- Being creative
- Working outdoors
You should also take a look at:
- Construction and Building Technology
The Challenge
Important elements of the challenge include:
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Competitors must develop and cut out templates that will be used to mark out their designs on the stone.
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It is important to precisely measure and mark out the angles.
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The carvings and letters are then cut into the stone.
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Stone masons must be able show they can work with all kinds of mouldings and surfaces.
