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Romanesque architecture carries on at Stanford

April 26, 2011
Located near the Hoover Tower on Stanford University’s campus in Palo Alto, CA, the home of Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research (SIEPR) includes a 35,000-square-foot newly built conference and office facility as well as a popular courtyard. Featuring a combination of travertine and limestone, the building and the courtyard refer to the Romanesque architecture of the campus’ original Quads.
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Homeowners seek comfort in kitchen and bath designs

March 03, 2011
Informal and functional appear to be two primary components in kitchen design today, and homeowners are also searching for a relaxing, simplistic space for their baths. Many consumers are straying away from sophisticated designs and are leaning towards more minimal looks - but overall, still inspiring.
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Roman travertine exemplifies Rocky Mountain environment

March 02, 2011
With the rugged peaks of the Rocky Mountains and an equally impressive landscape, Sun Valley, ID, is a majestic place that is steeped in history. Often referred to as the “American Shangri-La,” the area has become a thriving resort community - offering visitors a wealth of hotels and restaurants, outdoor activities and entertainment.
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Meeting Stringent Prerequisites for Sealing Travertine

January 05, 2011
Nicknamed the “Schu,” the Benjamin and Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center in Dayton, OH, is home to the Dayton Opera and Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra as well as the latest Broadway shows. 
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Stone of the Month: October 2010

September 24, 2010
Authentic Durango Veracruz Vein-Cut Travertine was supplied by World Wide Stone Corp., Scottsdale, AZ.
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Defining a personal space with stone and tile

September 24, 2010
When it comes to personalizing their home designs, stone and tile products remain a top choice for today’s homeowners.
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Capturing the essence of the Texas landscape

September 02, 2010
For a private residence in Austin, TX, native stone was selected to create a smooth transition from the exterior to interior, while also providing a natural setting for the residence’s impressive views.
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A display of new stone and tile innovations at Coverings 2010

June 24, 2010
Once again, members from both the stone and tile sectors gathered together to share their latest product introductions at Coverings, the largest U.S. stone and tile exhibition.  This year’s event was held from Tuesday, April 27 to Friday, April 30, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL.
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Richard Meier project is honored in Italy

June 23, 2010
Built with indigenous travertine, the Museo dell’Ara Pacis in Rome, Italy, was recently honored with a Marble Architectural Award for its outstanding use of natural stone.
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Vitoria 2011

Over the course of the past decade, the Vitoria Stone Fair in Brazil has made a name for itself as a major international event. The country's vast natural stone resources -- centered in the State of Espirito Santo, where the fair takes place -- have made it a draw for attendees around the world.

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Marmomacc AIA Continuing Education Contest

marmomacc contestMarmomacc, in partnership with Stone World, is sponsoring a contest  for licensed, U.S.-based architects to win a FREE Trip to Italy to attend the Marmomacc exhibition. CLICK HERE for more information.

  

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The Spring 2012 issue of Contemporary Stone & Tile Design showcases the use of stone and tile in Kitchen and Bath design. Additionally, it includes a focus on sustainability and green design as well as highlighting some of the latest tile innovations that were on display at Cevisama this year, which was held in Valencia, Spain. Check out the new issue here!

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