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Mosaics and stone craft a tropical redesign

September 1, 2011
For the remodel of a private residence in Pinecrest, FL, the design enhances the kitchen and bathroom spaces with a palette of mosaics and marble tile


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Olde New England Granite hosts "Granite Day"

September 30, 2011
On Friday, September 16, 2011, Olde New England Granite (ONEG) hosted its second annual "Granite Day," which the company deemed a success. 


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Cosentino opens Australian distribution center

October 3, 2011
Cosentino Group, a worldwide leader in the production and distribution of quartz surfaces, natural stone and recycled surfaces, has opened its first and only Cosentino Center in Sydney, Australia -- confirming its international growth plans. 


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Creative stonework forms a “foundation” for university campus

October 1, 2011
The new University Center at the University of Southern Indiana in Evansville, IN, employs a range of local materials, including highly variegated Indiana limestone


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Champlain Stone adds wood creek granite

October 1, 2011
Champlain Stone has expanded its quarrying operations, adding Wood Creek Granite® to its comprehensive listing of company-quarried natural stone material. 


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Stone: An Architect's Perspective--Gaudi's La Sagrada Famila in Barcelona, Spain

October 11, 2011
In this blog, which is new to Stone World, architect Stephen B. Chambers of Dallas, TX, offers his insight on the use of stone in architecture at sites around the world. 


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Recreated quarry wall reinvents Montreal Museum

October 28, 2011
A quarry wall from the Danby quarry in Vermont was meticulously recreated for the newly redesigned Montreal Museum of Fine Arts in Canada 


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Home expansion retains cottage charm

October 28, 2011
When building an addition to a modest private residence in Austin, TX, a near-perfect match was found for the home’s existing local flagstone 


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Home renovation reflects family living style

October 28, 2011
A combination of stone and quartz surfacing were utilized for the remodel of a private residence in San Jose, CA, to create a modern and functional living space


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Ceramics of Italy announces winner of its Exhibit Design Challenge

October 31, 2011
Ceramics of Italy has announced the winning design of its Exhibit Design Challenge, which will be revealed at Coverings -- the annual International Tile and Stone Show being held next year from April 17 to 20 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL.


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Surfaces 2013 preview

Surfaces 2013 -- to be held in conjunction with StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas -- is slated for January 29 to 31 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV. The show, which also includes an extensive educational program that will be held from January 28 to 31, provides a place for thousands of floor covering retailers, distributors, installers, architects, designers and builders from around the world to gather and view the latest products, get vital education, network with other floor covering professionals and conduct business.

More than 600 of the largest manufacturers and suppliers representing products in every major category, including carpet, tile, hardwood, rugs, laminate, resilient and stone, are expected to exhibit at the trade show. Hanley Wood, owner and operator of the exhibition, reports that they have many new exhibiting companies and returning ones who have expanded their booth size. Additionally, Surfaces 2013 will host more than 40 workshops, seminars and mini sessions led by industry experts in the fields of business, sales, marketing, installation and design. Attendees can earn AIA, NKBA, AIBD, IICRC and AIA/CES industry designation. Here is just a small sampling of some of the displays that will be present at Surfaces 2013.

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