Articles Tagged with ''architectural stonework and design''

Stone Column: Making a forever impression in stone

Jennifer Richinelli
Jennifer Richinelli
June 4, 2019

Often I ask architects and designers why they favored natural stone for a particular project, and more frequently than not I hear responses such as: “It’s timeless.” “We needed something durable.” “We wanted to use a local material.” These are all excellent reasons, and as members of the natural stone industry, music to our ears. 


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Marble restoration by Matt LoGiudice of Dynamic Stone Care LLC

Restoring the marble base of a historic sculpture

Matt LoGiudice of Dynamic Stone Care stepped up to the challenge to clean and repair a Calacatta marble base of a historic sculpture that had been damaged from enduring years of South Florida’s weather conditions
Jason Kamery
Jason Kamery
April 3, 2019

A 1964 historic building in South Florida that currently houses a condominium complex was designed by Edward Durell Stone and restored by his son, Hicks Stone Son, in the late 1990s. But while the exterior of the building was revived, the Italian marble base of a sculpture that sits outdoors was in need of repair.


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Better Sorts Social Club in Boston, MA

Natural stone contributes to Better Sorts Social Club's chic design

The new swanky cocktail lounge at the Kimpton Nine Zero Hotel in Boston, MA, exudes sophistication with a Nero Marquina marble bar top complemented by other luxurious materials and furnishings
Jennifer Richinelli
Jennifer Richinelli
March 8, 2019

Located on Tremont Street in the historic city of Boston, MA, the Highball Lounge at the Kimpton Nine Zero Hotel transitioned to the Better Sorts Social Club. The renovation is credited to Punch Architecture, Las Vegas-based design and architecture firm.


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One-on-one with architect Stephen B. Jacobs

Stephen B. Jacobs, president and founder of Stephen B. Jacobs Group Architects, discusses trends, changes in architecture and gives advice to young architects
Jason Kamery
Jason Kamery
January 23, 2019
"As I look back at my career, almost every decade pulled us in a different direction. In the 1970’s we focused on Adaptive Reuse, designing projects in New York City but also Patterson NJ, Norwich CT, and Upstate NY."
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central Dallas home

Connecting Stone to the Surrounding Landscape

Using the local topography, the architects and builder designed a Texan home to work with the pond and slope on the property
Jason Kamery
Jason Kamery
September 11, 2018
Located in the generally flat terrain of Dallas, TX, sits a house on a unique parcel of land. The homeowners wanted to transform the property and the house to be able to host friends, workout in and primarily live on the first floor.
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New Orleans, LA backyard secluded oasis

Backyard Utopia

Homeowners in New Orleans, LA, wanted to transform their backyard into a private resort
Jason Kamery
Jason Kamery
September 10, 2018
Located in Mid-City New Orleans, LA, a family wanted to convert the outdoor area in the back of their home into a secluded oasis. To complement the backyard pool and hot tub, the homeowners also had put in a new entertainment area, a TV room and outdoor kitchen.
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Talan Towers in Kazakhstan

JMS Jura limestone withstands extreme weather conditions

The Talan Towers in Kazakhstan used JMS Jura limestone – a material that can combat the region’s harsh winters and hot summers
Jason Kamery
Jason Kamery
September 7, 2018
Designed by SOM Architects of New York and built under the responsibility of Turner Construction Co., the structure features JMS Jura Beige limestone, which blends perfectly with the choice of glass and aluminum.
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Stone Column

The art of natural stone

Jennifer Richinelli
Jennifer Richinelli
August 1, 2018
We have quite a stunning piece of stone architecture on the cover of this issue. Not only are the complex angles and shape of the building unique, but the hues and striations of the stone itself are pretty incredible. The structure is the James Museum in St. Petersburg, FL.
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2017 Grande Pinnacle Award of Excellence

Natural Stone Institute recognizes 2017 Pinnacle Awards Winners

July 16, 2018

The Pinnacle Awards competition is open to natural stone professionals from around the world. These highly coveted awards, which are presented by the Natural Stone Institute (NSI), are given to projects whose beauty, creativity, ingenuity and craftsmanship exemplify professional mastery in the use of natural stone in commercial and residential applications.


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driftstone revives a community gem

A Unique Variety of Driftstone Revives a Community Gem

A unique type of driftstone from Indiana Limestone Company helped resurrect a 1912 Memphis landmark
Heather Fiore, BNP Media
Heather Fiore
July 9, 2018
The vestry of Grace-St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Memphis, TN, decided it was time for a renovation. A Church committee was subsequently developed and plans to update the space were revealed as a way to remember the church’s past and celebrate its future.
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