Stone in Architecture

A 16-slab altar renovation

October 1, 2012
Founded in 1858, the St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Napa, CA, underwent a $850,000 renovation to its sanctuary last year that included innovative use of natural stone.


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Jura limestone identifies Asia Society Texas Center

September 5, 2012
After years of planning, the Asia Society Texas Center finally has a strong presence in Houston’s museum district with a new home featuring German limestone


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A secret garden’s jewel in limestone

September 5, 2012
Tucked away in a private Texas neighborhood, this limestone-clad yoga studio brings serenity to its homeowners


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Award-winning atrium welcomes guests with natural stone

August 1, 2012
The renovation of the Atrium Flooring Showroom in Miami, FL, combines the use of stone with glass mosaics to create a unique focal point for the building’s lobby


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An architectural display of slabwork

August 1, 2012
Following the unique architecture of the interior space, a bathroom design in Greensboro, NC, features a range of Indian marble applications — including meticulously book-matched pieces


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“Wave” sandstone pattern highlights hotel lobby

August 1, 2012
By utilizing sandstone panels that were hand-crafted into a “wave” pattern, the natural landscape of Southern California is reflected in the lobby area of the Shore Hotel in Santa Monica, CA


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A study in book-matching

July 2, 2012
For a private residence in Danville, VA, a master suite addition includes a range of innovative book-matched slabwork


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Marrying modern and historic architecture

July 2, 2012
The design of the new Sipprelle Field House at St. Andrew’s School in Middletown, DE, is a contemporary design that features regional stone to blend with existing buildings on campus


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Nearly 30 years of architectural stonework

July 2, 2012
In 1983, Mezger Enterprises, Inc. expanded its limestone production to include custom architectural stonework, and it has completed a range of high-profile projects over the past three decades


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Revisiting an Italian classic

July 2, 2012
In conjunction with the AIA Convention and Expo in Washington, DC, the Marmomacc Stone Academy led a delegation of its “alumni” architects on a tour of the 12-year-old Embassy of Italy, which was meticulously designed with Italian stone


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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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Stone World's new issue includes a feature on the restoration of St. Joseph Cathedral in Sioux Falls, SD as well as an inside look at the Artisan Group’s annual fabrication event in Austin, TX.

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