Stone base B.V. is a Dutch natural stone company based in ‘s-Hertogenbosch, to the east of Rotterdam. It is one of Europe’s largest suppliers of natural materials for gardens and public projects, delivering many thousands of square metres of stone products every year to private, business and public enterprises. Stone base is McKeon’s Dutch distributor, supplying limestone to large contractors such as the Amsterdam City Council.

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McKeon Stone is known for delivering the finest stone in accordance with customer requirements. This reputation fits well with the Stone Base B. V. ethos, which attaches great importance to good service and sustainable business. Stone base is at the higher end of the stone supply business in Europe, having been associated with many prestigious projects such as the repaving of P. C. Hooftstraat in Amsterdam.

Zuidas and the Gershwin Brothers

A recent Stone base project, Zuidas in Amsterdam is one of the city’s most fashionable areas. Close to the Amsterdam forest, it is a modern residential and business district, and unlike the old city centre it features contemporary architecture, including many high-rise buildings. Zuidas is described as having a ‘Manhattan feel’, so it is appropriate that two of its newest residential buildings are named after famous New Yorkers; these prestigious projects are called George and Ira, for George Gershwin the composer and his lyricist brother Ira. George is faced with light yellow brick, with contrasting bands of decorative concrete. Ira’s brick is reddish brown.

McKeon Stone at George and Ira

Stone base has used McKeon stone to make a major contribution to the surroundings of these elegant buildings, where public spaces have been designed to create a relaxed and tranquil environment. Limestone was chosen in this setting for its natural and timeless effect.

Phone: +353 (0)57 862 5151 Email: info@mckeonstone.ie

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