https://www.stoneworld.com/rss/2242-hospitality-commercial-design en-us richinellij@bnpmedia.com (Jennifer Richinelli) Awarded first place by Ceramics of Italy for the renovation of Promenade Tower in Atlanta, GA, Steve Clem, principal at TVS Design & Architecture spoke to an audience during Coverings 2023 about the design.

]]> http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/93268 Wed, 26 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/93268-design-time-video-tvs-design-and-architecture-shares-experience-of-renovating-atlanta-office-building The public spaces of the Omni Austin Hotel Downtown recently received a makeover – creating a fresh and welcoming atmosphere for its guests.

]]> http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/92874 Tue, 10 Jan 2023 11:54:42 -0500 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/92874-porcelain-tile-revives-hospitality-design richinellij@bnpmedia.com (Jennifer Richinelli) Spa-like atmosphere uses tile for a multi-functional space

]]> http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/92725 Tue, 08 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/92725-porcelain-tile-enhances-wellness-design Lapitec sintered stone slabs were the material of choice for the exterior and interior design of the new Aria Retreat & Spa in Italy

]]> http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/92489 Tue, 12 Jul 2022 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/92489-lapitec-chosen-for-new-five-star-luxury-hotel CSTD 0722 WE Aria 01 CSTD 0722 WE Aria 02 CSTD 0722 WE Aria 03 CSTD 0722 WE Aria 04 CSTD 0722 WE Aria 05 Cambria’s Smithfield quartz surfacing assists in creating a modern upscale design of the new Drybar in Edina, MN

]]> http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/92418 Mon, 06 Jun 2022 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/92418-quartz-surfaces-elevate-hair-salon CSTD 0622 DryBar 01 Cambria quartz surfacing in the Smithfield pattern was chosen for its beauty and durability for the surfaces at Drybar in Edina, MN. CSTD 0622 DryBar 02 The Smithfield design is a shade of soft white with a hint of warmth and faint veins just under the surface. richinellij@bnpmedia.com (Jennifer Richinelli) Porcelain floor tile from Crossville and Stone Peak contribute to a modern twist on a classic design at Lafayette College’s The Trolley Stop.

]]> http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/92310 Mon, 04 Apr 2022 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/92310-porcelain-floor-tile-reinforces-sustainable-design 01 CSTD 0422 Trolley The incorporation of porcelain floor tiles into the design of The Trolley Stop at Lafayette College in Easton, PA, provides durability – contributing to the overall sustainable design. 02 CSTD 0422 Trolley The Palazzo collection from Stone Peak, featuring half black/half gray tiles, reflects the acoustical wood slat ceiling above. 03 CSTD 0422 Trolley Solid colored porcelain floor tiles from The Retro Active 2.0 series by Crossville is also a component of the restaurant’s floor design.  Italian marble and local stone combine with other natural elements to create a relaxing experience at Alila Napa Valley resort

]]> http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/92288 Fri, 25 Mar 2022 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/92288-italian-marble-elevates-wine-country-experience 01 CSTD 0322 Spring 2022 Alilia Guests of Alila Napa Valley in California will enjoy a luxurious stay with a large bathroom elegantly designed in Italian marble. 02 CSTD 0322 Spring 2022 Alilia Designed as wellness areas, each bathroom in the guest rooms and suites features beautiful sinks created by Enzo Berti and fabricated in either Grigio St. Marie or Grigio Bardiglio marble by Kreoo. 03 CSTD 0322 Spring 2022 Alilia The marble varieties in mosaic and hexagonal forms dress the walls. 04 CSTD 0322 Spring 2022 Alilia There is a seamless transition from the bathroom to living area of the guest rooms. 05 CSTD 0322 Spring 2022 Alilia Local stone pairs well with the other design elements outdoors and ties the resort to its surroundings. 06 CSTD 0322 Spring 2022 Alilia Each guest room or suites offers scenic views of the vineyard. Concrete-look porcelain floor tile contributes to industrial design of Turkish-based laboratory office building

]]> http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/92184 Tue, 18 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/92184-sleek-and-functional-laboratory-design CSTD 0122 Web Exclusive: Duzen Laboratories 01 Porcelain floor tile with a concrete-look surface pairs well with white architectural elements in the design of Düzen Laboratories’ new facility in Ataşehir Nida Kule, Turkey. CSTD 0122 Web Exclusive: Duzen Laboratories 02 In addition to contributing to the modern design style, the porcelain floor tile provides the necessary durability for a busy office building. CSTD 0122 Web Exclusive: Duzen Laboratories 03 The large-format tile gives the perception of a bigger space. CSTD 0122 Web Exclusive: Duzen Laboratories 04 Each floor tile measures 60 x 60cm.  CSTD 0122 Web Exclusive: Duzen Laboratories 05 For the restrooms, the porcelain tile clads the walls, as well as comprising the flooring. richinellij@bnpmedia.com (Jennifer Richinelli) Porcelain floor tile provides elegance and durability for Maggie Louise Confections.

]]> http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/92134 Mon, 13 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/92134-porcelain-tile-creates-a-high-end-customer-experience CSTD 1221 Web Exclusive: Maggie Louise Winter 2021 Slide 1 Maggie Louise Confections is an upscale chocolate atelier with a glamorous storefront – featuring porcelain tile from Crossville. CSTD 1221 Web Exclusive: Maggie Louise Winter 2021 Slide 2 CSTD 1221 Web Exclusive: Maggie Louise Winter 2021 Slide 3 Inspiration came from a tile floor in a Parisian chocolate shop seen on one of the owner’s recent trips. “We drew from the inspiration image and created a custom floor tile pattern using porcelain instead of marble,” said Brian Carlson, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, partner at McKinney York Architects. “To create the pattern, the tiles were custom cut from larger tiles that measured 12 x 24 inches.” CSTD 1221 Web Exclusive: Maggie Louise Winter 2021 Slide 4. The floor pattern consists of a white marble-look tile from Crossville’s Virtue collection, as well as Ebony – part of the manufacturer’s Cross Colors collection. At the heart of the interior design of Museum Hotel Antakya is the mosaic that was unearthed in archaeological excavations and viewed through glass walls from the hotel’s restaurant.

]]> http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/91986 Mon, 23 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/91986-merging-contemporary-design-with-ancient-artifacts CSTD 2021 Museum Hotel Antakya in Hatay CSTD 2021 Museum Hotel restaurant CSTD 2021 Museum Hotel ancient ruins CSTD 2021 Museum Hotel Restaurant View CSTD 2021 Musuem Hotel floor mosaic CSTD 2021 Museum Hotel Balance Spa http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/91840 Thu, 29 Apr 2021 09:27:00 -0400 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/91840-influenced-by-american-nordic-culture Omni Viking Lakes Hotel in Eagan, MN Envisioned as “an American Nordic-themed” hotel, the Omni Viking Lakes Hotel in Eagan, MN, features a palette of Cambria quartz surfacing throughout its public and private spaces. The lobby island and the reception desk feature Durham Matte. Bridget Hale, senior interior designer with ESG Architecture and Design “The entrance sequence is the most important aspect of the guest experience,” said Bridget Hale, senior interior designer with ESG Architecture and Design. “And the centerpiece of that is really the custom concierge and reception desk. That was designed to look like a grouping of boulders that represents a cairn. They’re found all along Minnesota’s North Shore as trail markers, or kind of the beginning of a trail. That was a great metaphor for the front desk.” Cambria’s Charlestown The hotel’s bar is fabricated from Cambria’s Charlestown. Annicca by Cambria An expansive waterfall countertop made of Annicca by Cambria adds elegance to the presidential suite. Brittanicca Gold fireplace The showpiece of the purple noir suite is a Brittanicca Gold fireplace surround, which has a mitered and beveled edge. Brittanicca Gold The Brittanicca Gold was carried into the suite bath. The bookmatched slabs are a dramatic backdrop to the freestanding tub. Kyndred Hearth Each of the public areas of the hotel are uniquely defined. One of the most important was Kyndred Hearth, the main restaurant, a space that embodies the Scandinavian concept of hygge (pronounced “hooga”), a coziness shared with friends which makes the winter pleasant. Armitage with a matte finish was selected for the restaurant’s bar. Swanbridge The main attraction of Kyndred Hearth is the wood-fired pizza oven. Swanbridge with a matte finish was used for the countertop. Ella tabletops The elegance of the Ella tabletops complement the wood floors and other materials used in the design of Keras, the Omni’s lounge bar. Brittanicca Gold Matte bar top The Brittanicca Gold Matte bar top at Keras enhances the overall ambience of the space. Golden Dragon Matte The Idlewild Spa expressed a very different aspect of the American Nordic theme. “It’s much softer, much more organic with curved flowing walls that almost tie back to, kind of, the tributaries of a river,” said Hale. “And so everything has a little bit softer edge, a little bit lighter finish, but with that, we need to make sure that these materials stand up to staining and perform well.” Golden Dragon Matte was selected for the reception counter. richinellij@bnpmedia.com (Jennifer Richinelli) http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/91753 Tue, 23 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/91753-reaching-new-heights-in-limestone GammaStone Natural AIR GammaStone Natural AIR with beige Portuguese limestone dresses the exterior facade of the new Hyatt Place hotel in Manhattan. Chelsea neighborhood of New York City Located at 140 West 24th Street in the Chelsea neighborhood of New York City, the hotel stands at 45 stories – offering sweeping views to the north and south, including of the Empire State Building and the Freedom Tower. GammaStone panels GammaStone panels were chosen because they are very thin and light and could fit the tight space. cladding and exterior insulation layers The facade was required to have all cladding and exterior insulation layers within only a 4-inch total system depth, while having some depth to account for tolerances on a very tall concrete superstructure. natural stone panels The natural stone panels also meet today’s strict energy requirements. limestone panels In total, the Hyatt Place in Chelsea features more than 75,000 square feet of limestone panels, which were fabricated over an eight-month period and delivered as the construction sequence dictated to be installed on site. Luxury wedding couture is a small, but highly competitive and lucrative market, where the retail experience is almost as important as the clothing itself. Brands within this space are continually evaluating the design of their boutiques to best communicate their fashion ethos to customers.

]]> http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/91717 Mon, 25 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/91717-the-perfect-marriage-of-materials Nicole + Felicia’s flagship boutique For Taiwanese wedding dress designer Nicole + Felicia’s flagship boutique in Shanghai, China, Neolith sintered stone was chosen for the interior design for its chic elegant qualities. Estatuario Silk Estatuario Silk was employed throughout the wedding boutique’s design. Neolith surfaces Neolith’s range of surfaces inspired by classical Italian marble impressed all those involved in the project. minimalist but immersive atmosphere The idea for the store’s look and feel was developed by Nicole + Felicia’s chief retail designer, Tangzhonghang. He wanted to create a minimalist but immersive atmosphere within the space, a backdrop against which the atelier’s beautiful wedding dresses would stand out and deliver a real wow factor. Neolith Neolith not only provided the luxurious vibe the wedding boutique required, but it also possesses the durability needed for the high-trafficked space. Hospitality at its core is about creating a welcoming space. When entryways, kitchens and bathrooms have stained stone, tile and grout, they are far from welcoming. Be sure to protect all your jobs with a quick application of a penetrating sealer, because as the saying goes, an ounce of prevention beats a pound of cure.

]]> http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/91143 Mon, 20 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/91143-hospitality-sealed-and-delivered penetrating sealer on stone and tile applications Taking the time to use a penetrating sealer on stone and tile applications will enhance and protect it, particularly in high-trafficked areas. Seal after grout is cured After grout is cured and before a job is open to foot traffic – it is the perfect time to seal. Avoiding stains with in penetrating sealers Walls and floors in spaces such as bathrooms and public spaces should say “hello” to guests by avoiding stains with an ounce of prevention in penetrating sealers. richinellij@bnpmedia.com (Jennifer Richinelli) With the hospitality design sector in a seemingly constant state of change, tile and other alternative material manufacturers need to stay up-to-date on current trends in colors, shapes, finishes and sizes to meet the demands of the architectural and design community.

]]> http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/91146 Tue, 14 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/91146-hospitality-design-trends Large tile panels for horizontal and vertical applications When it comes to hospitality design, bigger definitely seems better. Large tile panels are being used for both horizontal and vertical applications. Photo courtesy of Daltile Tile provides durability for high-trafficked applications Besides its aesthetic value, tile also provides the durability needed for high-trafficked applications such as airports. Photo courtesy of Daltile Marble-look tile Tile panels replicating marble with a significant amount of veining also remain a popular choice in hospitality design. They are being installed in a book-matched fashion similar to natural stone. Photo courtesy of Daltile White marble-look tile White marble-look tile is not only what designers are gravitating towards in hospitality design. Mediterranea’s El Dorado series featuring Inca decos is receiving attention for hospitality applications employing a Southwestern motif. Photo courtesy of Mediterranea Neutral tones favored for hospitality design applications Emily Holle, director of trend & design at MSI, reports neutral tones continue to be favored for hospitality design applications. Photo courtesy of MSI Tile offers easy cleaning, maintenance, durability, longevity “The cornerstones of what hospitality designers look for in tile are fairly constant year after year,” said Lindsey Waldrep, vice president of marketing at Crossville. “They prioritize the performance advantages that tile offers, including the ease of cleaning and maintenance and unparalleled durability and longevity.” Photo courtesy of Crossville Large-format floor tiles Large-format floor tiles are often used in public spaces of hotels and restaurants. Sintered stone products Sintered stone products, such as Neolith, are being employed for large applications such as the facades of hotels, like at the AC Marriott International in Dallas, TX. Photo courtesy of Neolith kameryj@bnpmedia.com (Jason Kamery) FFKR Architects in Salt Lake City, UT, has worked with the Church of Latter Day Saints for at least 25 years. FFKR Architects has built these temples in major cities all over the world, roughly 150 of them and every year the Church of Latter Day Saints announces four or five new temples.

]]> http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/90823 Mon, 24 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/90823-traditional-building-stone-design-used-for-church-in-philadelphia Traditional building, stone design used for Church in Philadelphia ”Somebody else was rewarded the Philadelphia temple and went through the entire design process and developed a very contemporary building,” said Roger Jackson of FFKR Architects. “The highest levels of the church said it didn’t fit right in their vision for the temple and said it should be more traditional. The design managers on the project came to us and asked if we would help them get this building to be more traditional looking and approved, we said yes.” Chinese stone called G350 was not used The original stone for the project was going to be a Chinese stone called G350, but due to unforeseen circumstances, plans had to be quickly adjusted. “The G350 stone is a lovely stone, it’s very creamy in color,” said Jackson. “We planned on using it but the Chinese government decided to close that quarry, so we scrambled. Lacroix Granit from Quebec, Canada “We originally picked another stone that I wasn’t thrilled about but someone else brought to our attention the stone Deer Isle from Stonington, ME, produced by A. Lacroix Granit from Quebec, Canada,” said Jackson. “It is an absolutely beautiful stone with white and gray flecks, sort of a lavender purple color in it. The other stone had come back with issues on our strength tests, this one passed and we all fell in love with it.” Church of the Latter Day Saints in Philadelphia, PA One of the things that makes this temple so unique, is that it is located right in the heart of the city, and not just near it. “A lot of the time the temple will be just outside of the city,” said Jackson. “The Hartford, CT, temple is actually just outside in Farmington. This temple is right there in the city, making it extremely unique. One of our biggest challenges with the design of the temple is that due to its location it put the project in several overlapping jurisdictions.” Steel structures for temple in Philadelphia, PA On top of the issues with placements of jurisdiction, constructing a building of this magnitude in the city, can have issues with timing. “Building in a city is usually a very complex manor,” said Jackson. “We were very fortunate to be working with a contractor from the city who does this all the time and didn’t blink. Steel structures would come in and they pulled it off the truck and put it on the building.” The construction time for the temple was three and a half years The construction time for the temple was three and a half years, while the announcement of the temple was first made in 2009. The entire project took seven years to finish. “The reception has been really positive for the church, and the leaders of the church love the building, feeling it represents them well,” said Rogers. kameryj@bnpmedia.com (Jason Kamery) Located in Vienna, Austria, Juan Amador has opened his new restaurant, Wirthaus and Greisslerei. The restaurant features Neolith Beton Silk surfacing for the restaurant's countertops and central island in the kitchen. Neolith is made by Spain-based manufacturer, TheSize.

]]> http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/90705 Wed, 10 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/90705-neolith-creates-commercial-grade-kitchen Mar Esteve, director of marketing for Neolith “We are thrilled that Neolith is the brand of choice for such an esteemed and well-respected chef in the culinary world,” said Mar Esteve, director of marketing for Neolith. Neolith surfacing in professional kitchen “We chose Neolith surfacing due to its versatility and durability, especially under the physical rigors of a professional kitchen,” said Chef Juan Amador. Beton, part of Neolith’s Fusion collection Beton, part of Neolith’s Fusion collection, draws inspiration from classic architectural materials such as concrete that adds a subtle, contemporary industrial style to design environments. The United Polaris Lounge is offered by United Airlines for its first class and business class travelers, currently only available at O’Hare International Airport in Chicago, IL; George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston, TX; San Francisco International Airport in San Francisco, CA; and Newark Liberty International Airport in Newark, NJ.

]]> http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/90704 Wed, 10 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/90704-united-polaris-lounge-adorned-with-large-porcelain-panels Ten-foot-tall gauged porcelain tile panels United Polaris Lounge at the Newark Liberty International Airport United Polaris Lounge, Newark Liberty International Airport Newark Liberty International Airport, United Polaris Lounge Newark Liberty International Airport, United Polaris Lounge Ten-foot-tall gauged porcelain tile panels that imitate Calacatta marble kameryj@bnpmedia.com (Jason Kamery) Originally built as Fort Saint Anthony in the 1820s, Fort Snelling is spread across 300 acres in St. Paul, MN, and is strategically situated at the confluence of the Minnesota and Mississippi rivers. Today, the Minnesota Historical Society runs the fort, which is located atop a bluff along the Mississippi River.

]]> http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/90703 Wed, 10 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/90703-vermont-slate-meets-historic-and-environmental-requirements Peter J. King Family Foundation Leadership Center The $17 million expansion included the addition of the Peter J. King Family Foundation Leadership Center. The new building features an atrium, welcome area, expanded retail shop, interactive technology room for kids, several meeting rooms, a climbing tower and a team-focused high ropes challenge course. ventilated rain screen “They wanted the environmental benefits and efficiency of a ventilated rain screen, the look of a natural product, the 100-plus-year durability of natural slate with virtually no maintenance and a price that was competitive with other rain screen systems,” said Ken Rule, owner of Vermont slate. slate roofing For thousands of years, slate roofing has been used on castles, cathedrals and homes for both roofing and cladding. Revered for being a durable and long lasting material, the material is capable of withstanding shock from hail, and homes for both roofing and cladding acid rain and even hurricane-force winds without breaking. On average, a quality slate roof has an expected lifespan of more than 100 years but have survived as long as 500 years on some European Castles. CupaClad “There were several challenges [faced during the designing and building process],” said Rule. “First, since no one in Minneapolis had ever installed CupaClad, finding a sub-contractor to install it was difficult. In fact, after a training session at Mortenson to show them how it installs, Mortenson ran the numbers and decided to use their own union carpenters to put it on.” The Center, named in honor of the King foundation The Center, named in honor of the King foundation’s $4 million gift in Northern Star’s capital campaign, opened in the summer of 2018, helping usher in a renewed commitment to the positive influence the Council makes in the lives of the 25-plus communities it serves. kameryj@bnpmedia.com (Jason Kamery) Stone and tile trends change constantly in the architectural and design communities, and can be difficult to keep up with. We at  Contemporary Stone & Tile Design magazine wanted to get opinions from different architects and designers around the country to find out what they are seeing, and what they expect to see.

]]> http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/90700 Wed, 10 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/90700-current-and-future-trends-with-stone-and-tile Quartz is extremely popular "Quartz is extremely popular with clients seeking a marble look, but the durability only provided by engineered stones," said Charmaine Wynter. "Stone is such a luxe material with its many faceted sheens and textures that there are trends within a trend. However, in general, I’m using more cool-toned hues with larger veining and fissure movement within the stone than a few years ago." Photo courtesy of MSI Tile size trends go extreme "Tile size trends have continued to swing away from the standard 12- x 12-inch tile to either extreme," said Ryan Thewes. "Either very small, or very large, depending on the application. For our projects, we still focus on the more earthy and muted colors that are more simple and less busy." Photo courtesy of Mediterranea Limestone is really popular "What I have been seeing is a lot of natural materials, natural colors and natural tones," said Maxim Nasab. "Limestone is really popular along with granites that have that limestone look. Minimalism and honesty in materials is coming back strong and will be here to stay for a while." Photo courtesy of World Wide stone tactile finishes Wiles has also noticed the different types and feels of tile that are currently on the market. "I continue to be amazed at how many tile designs there are and excited about the tactile finishes they have now," said Wiles. Photo courtesy of Arizona Tile granite, quartz and marble stone surfaces "Kitchen larders, countertops, backsplashes and even floors are some of my favorite uses for granite, quartz and marble," said Dawn Totty. "Both commercial and residential projects are now implementing stone surfaces to create a regal look with the benefit of durability."  Photo courtesy of MSI tile floors and shower surrounds "For tile, floors are still the main use," said Thewes. "Occasionally, we will see an accent wall or something similar executed, but mainly floors and shower surrounds are most popular." Photo courtesy of Arizona Tile Floor-to-ceiling tiled walls in kitchens and bathrooms When it comes to designing with tile, it seems that the material is a lot like stone, especially for Totty. "Floor-to-ceiling tiled walls in kitchens and bathrooms, and even laundry rooms, are very popular," she said. "In many cases, the tile is the dominating focal point to a room’s décor."  Photo courtesy of Mediterranea Mid-Century Modern design Thewes is seeing a lot more requests for stone as the popularity of “Mid-Century Modern” design continues to rise.  "I think part of this is because people still want modern design, but are turned off by the cold sterile nature of some of it," he said. "The use of natural materials, like wood and stone, help soften the design yet allow us to keep a strong modern aesthetic." Photo courtesy of World Wide Stone kameryj@bnpmedia.com (Jason Kamery) With nearly a million square feet of enclosed retail space, The Shops at South Town in Sandy, UT, is one of the state’s largest malls. Ownership at the shopping center has made a significant investment to renovate the property, including over 100,000 square feet of striking, large-format porcelain tile in the main concourses on both levels.

]]> http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/90564 Fri, 25 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/90564-making-a-dust-free-work-area-in-a-busy-mall Zero dust or disruption complaints for any tenants Moore said one of his biggest accomplishments of this project was having zero tenant complaints. “We have done a lot of projects like this, and our biggest accomplishment and what we strive to do each time, is that we didn’t have dust or disruption complaints for any tenants, not a single one,” said Moore. “That is something that is extremely hard to do, but we are proud of it. Also, the mall management has been extremely happy with the tile and the work that we did.” Gensler’s interior design team Gensler’s interior design team composed the patterns using porcelain tile from Stone Source, SpecCeramics and Crossville. “Our design intent was to bring the natural forms into the interior space adding warmth and a fluid floor pattern,” said Sean Park, project architect with Gensler. “On the practical end, the porcelain tiles are an excellent choice as they are durable for high-traffic commercial use and meet the slip coefficient.” RedGard Waterproofing and Crack Prevention Membrane Intermittently wet areas such as the restrooms were treated with RedGard Waterproofing and Crack Prevention Membrane. large-format porcelain tile Ownership at the shopping center has made a significant investment to renovate the property, including over 100,000 square feet of striking, large-format porcelain tile in the main concourses on both levels. Russ Moore, president of Westech Tile, located in Salt Lake City, UT “Phase one of the project was all done at night,” said Russ Moore, president of Westech Tile, located in Salt Lake City, UT. “We had a contractor that we worked with at night that would demo approximately 500 to 600 square feet each night using a dust-free system.” South Town’s design inspiration South Town’s design inspiration is described as “mountain meets urban” in an area of Utah known for its outdoor lifestyle and located only minutes from world-class mountain resorts. Tile of literally every shape and size recreates the kind of material juxtapositions seen in nature, such as mountains, forests and bodies of water. kameryj@bnpmedia.com (Jason Kamery) http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/90549 Wed, 16 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/90549-addressing-challenges-to-the-watergate-hotel The Watergate Hotel. The newly renovated spa area plays up the retro luxury that embodied the swank hotel pre-scandal, while providing a year-round oasis to hotel guests and members of The Watergate Hotel. ProFast Commercial Flooring ProFast Commercial Flooring used Hydro Ban to create a thin waterproofing and anti-fracture membrane, applying two separate coats. glass tile from Ceramic Technics and Laticrete products One of the major renovations for the project was the hotel’s pool, featuring a glass tile from Ceramic Technics and used Laticrete products to install that tile. CSTD2019Winter_WatergateHouse04.jpg richinellij@bnpmedia.com (Jennifer Richinelli) http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/90548 Wed, 16 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/90548-boston-hotel-bar-receives-swanky-redesign Nero Marquina marble The bar design is a throwback to the golden age of classic spirit bars with its elegant sexiness, cheeky sensibilities and enigmatic sensuality. In addition to the bar top, Nero Marquina marble was also fabricated for the tops of side tables. Zak Ostrowski, a partner at Las Vegas, NV-based Punch Architecture “The marble fits in harmoniously with the overall design and contrasts the jewel tone fabrics, brass, walnut and rich green tiles at the bar,” said architect Zak Ostrowski, a partner at Las Vegas, NV-based Punch Architecture. The new Better Sorts Social Club The new Better Sorts Social Club at the Kimpton Nine Zero Hotel in Boston, MA, is a chic contemporary environment, featuring a bar top made of Nero Marquina marble. Rosso Rubino marble Rosso Rubino marble vanity tops add a classy touch to the bathrooms. In a starry sky, the Moon is a swing amongst the clouds that show the way to travelers. In the city that made the Moon inspiration for Dante’s sonnets, it gives the name to a deluxe hotel a few steps away from the River Arno: The Moon Boutique Hotel.

 

]]> http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/90218 Tue, 10 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/90218-floor-and-wall-tile-used-for-the-moon-boutique-house http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/90197 Tue, 26 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/90197-leed-silver-certified-with-mosaics http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/90117 Mon, 09 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/90117-new-ways-to-solve-old-problems-with-interior-stone-walls Interior Stone Walls Efficient and contemporary mechanical wall cladding systems Mechanical mounting wall cladding systems “smart” and “green” wall cladding systems Surface wall panels stone with metal in a freestanding presentation saddle clip with horizontal rail undercut anchors and UCS panels today’s contemporary cladding systems Mounting systems and wall cladding Mounting systems and geometrical wall cladding Steve Cothran- Director of Marketing & Information Systems for Gridworx Steve Cothran- Director of Marketing & Information Systems for Gridworx richinellij@bnpmedia.com (Jennifer Richinelli) http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/90116 Mon, 09 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/90116-creating-a-contemporary-functional-customer-service-work-space Studio Four Design, Knoxville, TN redesign for Newport Utilities’ lobby in Newport, TN Newport Utilities’ (NU) customer service workstation kameryj@bnpmedia.com (Jason Kamery) http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/90115 Mon, 09 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/90115-current-and-future-trends-of-quartz Matthew Kahny, executive vice president of Dal-Tile Corporation “The types and quality of visuals and colors that can now be produced are opening quartz up to even more applications,” said Matthew Kahny, executive vice president of Dal-Tile Corporation. “If you look at some of the most popular design and color trends right now, you see them leaning toward modern contemporary looks.” Lise Smith, senior design consultant of Premier Surfaces “Quartz pairs great with the clean lines of a transitional kitchen or bathroom,” said Lise Smith, senior design consultant of Premier Surfaces. “Designers also love the low maintenance of quartz when designing high-traffic areas like kitchens for their clients.” color trends, light colors that look like marble As far as color trends, light colors that look like marble with more consistent movement patterns seem to be the trend still. http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/90113 Mon, 09 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/90113-porcelain-slabs-used-for-outdoor-showroom Inside the pavilion, a worktable and a wide range of samples Inside the pavilion, an area set up with a worktable and complete with a wide range of samples is available to architects and designers who can concretely verify the breadth of the Atlas Concorde product range. pavilion with a 300-square-meter indoor space “The plan incorporates the creation of a pavilion with a 300-square-meter indoor space where the company can host both work meetings and showcase products, while immersed in a quiet atmosphere and surrounded by nature,” said Renzi. the pavilion surrounded by nature “As a team, we were very attentive to the construction phase because it is there that we can measure the true nature of the project and test all the details in progress,” said Renzi. “The unusual position of the pavilion, surrounded by the nature and its sensitive environment, forced us to monitor the situation regularly.” http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/90112 Mon, 09 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/90112-lueders-limestone-used-for-pioneer-bank-hq-in-austin-tx Pioneer Bank headquarters building in Austin, TX Locally quarried Lueders limestone dresses up the exterior shell of the Pioneer Bank headquarters building in Austin, TX. Senior Associate Reed Critendon of Jackson & McElhaney Architects “The refined design also called for the careful attention to the color mix of the roughback Lueders so that the final product was an evenly blended composition of the natural colors,” said Senior Associate Reed Critendon of Jackson & McElhaney Architects. Thin cream-colored limestone bands mark the elevation datum “Thin cream-colored limestone bands mark the elevation datum, which aligns the punched window openings in the masonry walls,” explained the architect tile from the Keanu by Concepts Surfaces The use of Lueders limestone carries over to the interior design, contributing to a warm rustic, yet contemporary aesthetic. The limestone walls are paired with a floor of “Classic Tan” and “Taupe Blend” tile from the Keanu by Concepts Surfaces. The sizes of the limestone pieces vary in height The sizes of the limestone pieces vary in height from 8 to 18 inches and are combined with pieces of 4-inch-high cream-colored limestone.