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Celebrating North American heritage

January 8, 2013
A recent renovation of the Hyatt Regency Minneapolis incorporated as many local materials as possible — including a range of granite quarried and processed in North America


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Porcelain floor tile brings glam and durability

January 8, 2013
In meeting the demands of a tight timeframe and high-trafficked application, large-format porcelain tile proved successful for the redesign of Pure — a cocktail lounge in the Dominican Republic


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A law firm lit by travertine

January 8, 2013
The offices of the Baker-Donelson law firm have been redesigned, incorporating a variety of stone products to bring a cohesive look to a two-floor professional space


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Sourcing stone for a Philadelphia landmark

January 8, 2013
Philip Ryan of Tod Williams Billie Tsien Architects in New York talks one-on-one about the thought and planning that went into the extensive stone design of the new building for the Barnes Fountain in Philadelphia, PA


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Unique hospital design presents installation challenge

January 8, 2013
After a two-year construction project, the Palomar Medical Center West in Escondido, CA, has brought a breath of fresh air to the medical facility.


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Toronto shopping center gets tiled makeover

January 8, 2013
Stretching two full city blocks north and one city block west, Toronto Eaton Centre in Ontario is among Canada’s most recognizable landmarks, and one of the country’s best-known retail shopping destinations.


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Marble and mosaics unite a connecting structure

September 6, 2012
At the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, MS, a new atrium that connects an old and new building shows off a display of mosaics and marble


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High-quality installation achieves posh hotel design

January 11, 2012
An upscale contemporary interior was created at the new W Boston Hotel and Residences with a showcase of stone and tile that was installed with products from Laticrete


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Large-format tile for a large-scale project

January 11, 2012
The Brocade Communications campus in San Jose, CA, houses more than 3,000 employees, and large-format tile was a key component of the design


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Travertine adds to “James Bond” image

January 11, 2012
Italian travertine panels create a sophisticated yet neutral backdrop for Aston Martin luxury vehicles at 16 new showrooms throughout the U.S.


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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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