The is designed and made in Italy. Italian granite composite sinks offer functionality and the dual mount design offers versatility. This large single bowl sink can be installed as a top mount with benefits that are long known to design professionals, this sink is 80% natural stone which helps it to be both resistant to stains and scratches. The nonporous surface is hygienic and helps to ward off microbes. Because of its material composition, it can withstand thermal shocks and temperatures up to 560 degrees Fahrenheit. Stone is naturally sound-absorbing for a quieter kitchen.