You get the idea of the stratification of walls that creates the impression of an excavated site, of an archaeological dig.

I would hope there is a sense of wonder that really surprises in a very, very happy and positive way. Our vision of the project was very deliberate -- to create surprises.

The stone industry has revived in recent years in ways that nobody could have imagined. As with everything else, China has entered the market of stone, and the price was good. Classical Rome and Chinese stone - that's a first!