Articles Tagged with ''architectural stonework and design''

Casa Tre Cortile means House of Three Courtyards

Texas Limestone Proves to Be a Model of Sustainability

Referred to as Casa Tre Cortile, “House of Three Courtyards,” a private residence in the Texas Hill Country was built with the environment in mind, including the use of local limestone
Jennifer Richinelli
Jennifer Richinelli
July 9, 2018
Possessing a long-established appreciation for mid-century architecture, the homeowners of a Texas Hill Country residence sought a simple yet elegant mid-century-inspired style for their new home that integrates with the surrounding land features and maximizes outdoor spaces.
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The Washington Park Tri-Met Station in Portland, OR

Neolith sintered stone modernizes Washington Park train station

After withstanding several stringent tests for durability, Neolith proved to the design team at ZGF Architects that it was the appropriate material choice for the renovation of a metro station in Portland, OR
July 9, 2018
The Washington Park Tri-Met Station is a bustling hub for visitors traveling across Portland, OR. It is the only completely underground station in the Metropolitan Area Express (MAX) system, and at 260 feet below the surface, it is the deepest transit station in the world.
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Craig McMahon, of Craig McMahon Architects, Inc.

Regional Limestone Creates Texas Ranch Retreat

Located two hours away from one of Texas’ largest cities, a ranch was built as a personal retreat for family members and to entertain guests
Jason Kamery
Jason Kamery
June 26, 2018

Located halfway between San Antonio and the Coast of the Gulf of Mexico, “The Ranch” was designed to create a family and guest retreat for the owners. It offers a getaway from the city to enjoy the Texas countryside for ranching, hunting and fishing.


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American Institute of Architects Launches Film Challenge

June 19, 2018
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) launches its fourth annual film challenge today as part of the AIA’s “Blueprint for Better” campaign, an initiative that highlights the collaborative work of architects and civic leaders to solve some of the biggest issues facing cities today.
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Austin, TX, designer Darwin Harrison

A Personal Connection to Stone Architecture and Design

With an appreciation for natural stone, designer Darwin Harrison carefully chose regional limestone in diverse sizes and textures to create a unique and comfortable home for him and his partner in Austin, TX
June 4, 2018
Darwin Harrison grew up and studied architecture in West Texas. His passion and appreciation for all things design-related has resulted in a career path that has taken many turns and varied pathways.
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Architects Announce Diversity Recognition Program Honorees

May 2, 2018
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) is announcing the 2018 honorees of the AIA Diversity Recognition Program, which recognizes architects and organizations actively committed to making the architecture profession a more diverse, inclusive, and equitable profession.
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Studio Four Design, Knoxville, TN

Creating a Contemporary, Functional Customer Service Work Space

As part of the redesign for Newport Utilities’ lobby in Newport, TN, the design team at Studio Four Design created a contemporary and functional customer service work space with quartz countertops
Jennifer Richinelli
Jennifer Richinelli
April 9, 2018
Studio Four Design worked with Newport Utilities’ (NU) to realize their vision for an updated and technologically advanced lobby of its corporate building in Newport, TN.
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Matthew Kahny, executive vice president of Dal-Tile Corporation

Current and future trends of quartz

As quartz continues to grow in popularity among consumers and the design community alike, where is the future of this trend heading?
Jason Kamery
Jason Kamery
April 9, 2018
The trend of using quartz in the kitchen has been on the rise and it seems the popularity of it isn’t slowing down anytime soon. As the technology becomes better, consumers and designers are turning to quartz for its ease to maintain and the details in the design.
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