For a campus rich in a history of stone architecture, it was a simple decision for Colgate University in Hamilton, NY, to choose natural materials for the creation of a new science center and renovation of its library.
CCS Stone of Moonachie, NJ, has announced that it has formed a partnership with American Bluestone in Sidney, NY, to distribute the company’s North River Blue Bluestone in slab, tile and cut-to-size projects in the New York Metropolitan Area.
After spending years on the West Coast and in New York City, Charles Burke, artist, interior designer and architectural guru, now makes Newtown, CT, his home and the hub for his work. In late 2005, Burke hosted the grand opening of his business, Charles Burke Interior Design, in Western Newtown. “I decided on Newtown because it was close to New York, Boston and lower Fairfield County,” he said. In renovating the space, Burke’s design choices included a range of innovations, including thin stone veneer for a striking fireplace wall in the master bedroom/theater room.
In designing an upscale private residence in Westport, CT, Tyra Dellacroce of Connecticut Stone Supplies conceived a wide range of stone applications for the builder, Stillman Development Co. of New York, NY. These innovative uses of stone greet the homeowners and their guests upon arrival at the residence, as the structure is clad in thin stone veneer that offers a classic, traditional look.
Although the Bluestone-producing region of Northeastern Pennsylvania and New York State has a deep tradition, there is still opportunity for development and expansion - both in terms of new quarry sites and in the types of products offered.
Home to the renowned Princeton University and rich in historical stone architecture, the community of Princeton, NJ, is saturated in art and culture. Recently added to the downtown line-up of notable buildings is the new public library, which incorporates a palette of Burlington slate from England and Tar Hollow Bluestone from New York State throughout its interior and exterior design.
Bluestone paving and granite furnishings complement the Mission-style design of the new Alexander Kasser Theater at Montclair State University in New Jersey
