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Setting the tone in stone. What a perfect natural motto.

Van Den Weghe's aim is to introduce one of the masterpieces of nature into luxury homes. For over 60 years now, their Belgian atelier has been collecting stones from all over the world. In this amazing place, architects and clients are working in close collaboration with artisans. Stone is their shared passion, and they make it happen through expertise, technology and aesthetics.

Tanguy Van Quickenborne, owner, talks about Van Den Weghe and its DNA.

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How can you describe Van Den Weghe?

Van Den Weghe is a company with a start-up mindset, working with an ancient craft. We are in love with aesthetics, design, art, architecture and beauty. Innovation is the key to everything we do. Pushing limits and boundaries is what we enjoy. You have to know the rules first in order to break them.

You are an art collector. What is the link between art and stone?

Yes indeed. Art is made by humans, stone is art made by nature. I have in fact two collections: art pieces and stone slabs.

What is you recipe to success?

Do what your mind and gut feeling tell you to do. Always do something else than all the rest.

What is your favorite stone and why?

A new stone we are going to receive shortly. When we receive a new stone, the feeling I get is the same as falling in love again: a new kind of stone to adore.

Why are you working in Belgium?

Because the company's history is Belgian. There are plenty of good craftsmen here. Luckily 50% of our projects are abroad.

What is your biggest achievement as a project?

It's difficult to say but we are very proud of the following projects: Penthouse Luc Tuymans designed by Glenn Sestig, Louvre Abu Dhabi for Jean Nouvel with Meyvaert Glass Engineering, a major job in Saint-Tropez we managed to deliver in 4 months time, the projects we do for Pierre Yovanovitch and Joseph Dirand, and the acquisitions of some companies.

Where are your clients from?

Our clients are from all over the world. They share the love for beauty, just like we do.

What is your professional background?

I started working in logistics for 2 years, but I knew very fast I wanted to work for my own company. I wanted to do something with art and architecture, and now that's where I am.

According to you, what makes the difference in Van Den Weghe?

The people we share the same values with. Our whole team.

What are your next projects in the upcoming years?

I don't know, we'll see what happens.