Articles by Jill Critchley

A culture in stone

August 22, 2001
Artists in the Chapungu Sculpture Park turn blocks of natural stone into cultural icons of Zimbabwe.
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Limestone breathes new life into a California icon

August 22, 2001
Given a fresh look with limestone, the San Francisco Wax Museum was re-constructed to attract new business to Fisherman's Wharf.
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Stone Unveiled in Vail

August 21, 2001
The incorporation of stone in the design of this resort's restaurant isn't only about atmosphere; it's about durability.
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Sealers help stone stand the test of time

August 21, 2001
The stone industry relies on stone-care products such as sealers to ensure that stone installation projects will remain "like new" longer.
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Slate provides an 'elegant and unique skin' for office building

August 21, 2001
Providing color, durability and a sense of upscale quality, slate was used to balance the appearance of glass and steel for the 1900 K Street project in Washington, DC.
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Slate influences of the East Coast

August 21, 2001
Slate was the material of choice for a private residence in Sebastopol, CA, an influence the homeowner picked up from memories of the Baltimore home in which he grew up.
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Bold update in stone

August 17, 2001
Marble was the key element to the dramatic remodeling of the Valley West Office Building in Little Rock, AR.
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Stone as a status symbol

August 17, 2001
The owners of the Willard Estate in High Point, NC, couldn't settle for less once they saw what stone could do to dress up their private residence.
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Focus on Indian Stone<br>Blending cultures and stones

August 16, 2001
Slate from India was specified in both the kitchen and the sunroom of this private residence, giving the home a rough, natural feel.
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Focus on Indian Stone<br>Sandstone uplifts California school

August 16, 2001
Severely neglected for many years, a three-story house in Marin County, CA, was recently transformed into a specialty school.
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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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