Pierre Bidaud is a stonemason with a background in heritage.
Pierre is currently Creative Director at The Stonemasonry Company, working with a team of stone enthusiasts, developing stone staircases and load-bearing structures.
He believes stone should be a commodity and not a luxury. Pierre is working towards pivoting his industry to the manufacture of pre-assembled stone elements, ensuring a sustainable and efficient build. He has been leading the conversation on the use of stone in contemporary building for two decades.
Jacek Kisiel is a speaker at Building Resilience: Demonstrators for a Changing Climate (25 June 2026, Design Museum, London), participating in a panel on stone.