Articles by Michelle Stinnard

Limestone creates timeless building

November 18, 2006
The First Citizens Bank headquarters in Columbia, SC, is clad in Portuguese limestone, and granite and marble were added for interior elements
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Rubble stone facelift connects addition to campus

October 15, 2006
The renovation and expansion of the new Unified Science Center at Hamilton College in Clinton, NY, involved a detail matching to the stonework present on campus
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Maintaining an image in stone

October 15, 2006
The InterContinental Hotel and Conference Center in Cleveland, OH, was rebuilt using a variety of natural stone, which was used in a range of unique interior and exterior applications
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Moving beyond standard countertops

October 12, 2006
Based on the motto “Completely…out of the box,” Estate Granite & Marble of Redding, CA, prides itself on creating unique stone applications using light, water and fire
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Historic 19th Century quarry reopens

October 12, 2006
Dunnville Cutstone Co., a sandstone quarry in Wisconsin, recently reopened after being out of operation for several decades
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Commercial and Institutional Architecture: Limestone creates soothing environment for art museum

September 1, 2006
A neutral palette of limestone from Francepierre International was utilized in the design of the Rubin Museum of Art in New York to establish a meditative atmosphere
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Commercial and Institutional Architecture: Using stone as an educational tool

September 1, 2006
The use of natural stone was key in the design of the Warren Skaaren Environmental Learning Center in Texas, as it served as a teaching reference to students
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Fabricator Case Study: Flourishing in the granite sector

August 1, 2006
Since moving into granite fabrication nine years ago, TTS Granite, Inc. of Steger, IL, has grown to handle an average of 25 to 30 kitchens a week
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Fabricator Case Study: Running a family operation with modern machinery

August 1, 2006
Family owned and operated Olive Glass and Marble houses a variety of state-of-the-art equipment at its facility in Fayetteville, NC
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Focus on Indian Stone: Achieving an Old World look in slate and travertine

August 1, 2006
A combination of stone materials helped architects achieve a classic look for the design of a private residence in Marina Del Rey, CA
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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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