Press

“In fact, stonework is only finally being mechanized today. I recently visited what is probably the world's most advanced factory for cutting stonework with a computer-controlled machine”

The Beauty of Concrete

Samuel Hughes

May 17, 2024

"The company is known for its high-end robotic sculpture and architectural facade work at New York City venues such as Carnegie Hall and The Frick."

How We Made Beauty Expensive in Real Estate

Nick DurhamFebruary 24, 2026

"Springut argues that mechanization is a means to make the centuries-old craft more affordable to clients and more appealing to architects and builders."

Monumental Labs Turns to Automation and Robots to Revive the Art of Stone Carving

Leopoldo VillardiFebruary 9, 2026

"The new factory space and capacity is made possible by the $8 million funding round, which was led by Seven Seven Six, Reddit cofounder Alexis Ohanian’s venture capital fund."

AI robots can already carve stone statues. Entire buildings are next.

Fast CompanyJuly 14, 2025

“Throughout that year, I’ve spent a lot of time with the team at Monumental Labs, which is an incredible team. They have essentially mentored me in carving.“

Miles Greenberg Turns Marble Into Muse

PaperJanuary 17, 2025

"In a cavernous warehouse north of New York City, a 16-foot robot outfitted with a cutting tool etched intricate grooves into a faceless marble head atop an alien-like torso."

Visions of A.I. Art From OpenAI’s First Artist in Residence

The New York TimesNovember 13, 2024

“If you want to see more beautiful buildings, you're going to have to embrace technology.”

Micah Springut: Revolutionizing Architecture with AI & Robotic Stone Carving

The Building Culture PodcastMay 23, 2024

“Inside this century old warehouse, among dusty piles of stone, this piece of machinery is shaping the future of architecture.”

New York Startup Works to Revive Classic Building Techniques

CBS Saturday MorningMay 4, 2024

“The Stripe statue...was such a hit in person and on social media, it’s triggered a deluge of interest for the company, prompting 'dozens and dozens' of new inquiries, Springut said.

This Startup Will Make a Sculpture of Your Dog for $10,000

BloombergApril 6, 2024

“The idea is that stone should be the cheapest material for construction, even cheaper than concrete.”

The Techno-Industrial Revolution

Packy McCormickJanuary 23, 2024

“Potentially, his new company could pave the way for more ornate, detailed buildings on a larger scale.”

Monumental Labs: Disrupting How We Build - Robotics, AI & Automated Stone Carving

The Aesthetic CityNovember 30, 2023

“By reducing the cost of chiseling, Springut reasons, architects can once again embrace the decorative flourishes of carved stone.”

Is the Future Carved in Stone?

SlateAugust 21, 2023