Contemporary Stone & Tile Design Magazine

Coverings 2009: Product Review

June 8, 2009
The 20th edition of Coverings, which is dedicated to showcasing the newest in ceramic tile and natural stone, returned to the McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago, IL, from April 21 to 24.
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Innovative Slabwork Defines North Carolina Home

June 8, 2009
For a private residence in Greensboro, NC, a signature look was achieved using slabs of several granite varieties - as well as a backlit onyx slab that forms “artwork” in the master bath.
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Metallic Tile Brings Urban Feel to Office Design

June 4, 2009
The new office building for the civil engineering firm of Hunsaker & Associates portrays a contemporary yet professional design, which is enhanced through the use of large-format metallic floor tile from Spain.
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Model Home Provides Understated Luxury with Tile and Stone

June 4, 2009
The Atrium at Aventura in Southern Florida features 192 boutique residences, including a furnished model that exudes personality and subtle elegance with design elements such as a textured tile floor and glass mosaic kitchen backsplash.
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Marble Landmark Rises in Norway

June 4, 2009
The Oslo Opera House in Norway signifies a transformation within the city, and the facility’s innovative design relies on Italian marble as a key design element.
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Letter From the Editor

June 4, 2009
With the approach of summer comes the close of another trade show “season.” And while we are in an economic recession, the final results of these stone and tile exhibitions were not all doom and gloom. While in many cases traffic was slower than usual, and there was a noticeable downsize of many exhibition booths, some optimism remained among those in attendance.
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MIA accepting entries for 2009 Pinnacle and Grande Pinnacle Awards

April 15, 2009
CLEVELAND, OH -- The Marble Institute of America (MIA) has issued a call for entries for the prestigious 2009 Pinnacle Awards Competition, which includes the recently added Grande Pinnacle Award. The Grande Pinnacle Award will be awarded to the best winning entry across all categories.
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Enhancing Outdoor Settings with Stone and Tile

April 6, 2009
Whether it is a residential or commercial application, stone and tile products are contributing to innovative and timeless exterior designs.
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Reflecting Lifestyle Trends in Kitchen & Bath Designs

April 1, 2009
While trends in kitchens and baths will continue to follow lifestyle changes, stone and tile remain materials of choice in these areas.
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Upgrades Continue at the Leaning Tower of Pisa

April 1, 2009
Now stabilized after a seven-year-long engineering project, a detailed conservation effort is being made to restore the stonework of one of Italy’s most enduring architectural icons.
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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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May 2013

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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CSTD's Spring issue features a special on Kitchen and Bath renovation. This edition also takes a look at the continuing popularity of quartz surfacing.

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