Articles Tagged with ''building materials''

Stony Creek granite used for new Statue of Liberty Museum

For the new Statue of Liberty Museum the design team at FXCollaborative upheld tradition and chose Stony Creek granite for the open public space, as it had been used for the base of the Statue of Liberty more than a century ago

Jason Kamery

Jennifer Richinelli

July 12, 2019

Considered to be the most monumental addition to Liberty Island since the Statue herself, the new Statue of Liberty Museum opened to the public on May 16, 2019. The museum was built with three components – accessibility, education and sustainability – in mind.

Traditional building, stone design used for Church in Philadelphia

FFKR Architects worked with Perkins + Will to come up with a traditional design for the Church of Latter Day Saints

Jason Kamery

June 24, 2019

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.

Regional sandstone at Miller Park in Chattanooga, TN

Building a sense of home: Regional sandstone used at TN park

Jennifer Richinelli

June 24, 2019

Known for its picturesque mountains and rivers, Chattanooga, TN, is a place for outdoor living. It is also a city that’s heart is based on strong community values. With this in mind, city officials sought to create a home-like environment for residents, as well as visitors, when revitalizing a local park.

Mar Esteve, director of marketing for Neolith

Neolith creates commercial-grade kitchen

Award-winning chef, Juan Amador, selects Neolith Beton Silk countertops for new restaurant, Wirsthaus and Greisslerei

Jason Kamery

April 10, 2019

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.

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

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.

glass tile from Ceramic Technics and Laticrete products

Addressing Challenges to the Watergate Hotel

Architects BBGM and Ron Arad had to focus on two main challenges for the multi-million dollar renovation to the Watergate Hotel

Jason Kamery

January 16, 2019

After being closed for nearly a decade, the Watergate Hotel reopened its doors after completing a 200 million dollar renovation. The hotel is best known for its famous political scandal that eventually led to the resignation of President Richard Nixon.

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

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.

2016 Pinnacle Award Winners

July 1, 2017

The Pinnacle Awards, presented annually by MIA+BSI: The Natural Stone Institute during The International Surface Event (TISE) in Las Vegas, NV, recognize excellence in commercial, residential and renovation/restoration of natural stone projects worldwide.

Regent Products donates $15,000 to the SEVA Foundation

September 22, 2014

The SEVA Foundation works closely with local partners and hospitals in 20 countries around the world to create self-sustaining programs that preserve and restore sight.

BSI unites with five stone industry organizations to form NSA

May 19, 2014

Building Stone Institute (BSI) will unite with five other stone industry organizations to form the Natural Stone Academy (NSA). The NSA will offer in-booth education sessions at the AIA National Expo in Chicago, IL, June 26 to 28.

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Articles Tagged with ''building materials''

Stony Creek granite used for new Statue of Liberty Museum

Traditional building, stone design used for Church in Philadelphia

Building a sense of home: Regional sandstone used at TN park

Neolith creates commercial-grade kitchen

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

Addressing Challenges to the Watergate Hotel

JMS Jura limestone withstands extreme weather conditions

2016 Pinnacle Award Winners

Regent Products donates $15,000 to the SEVA Foundation

BSI unites with five stone industry organizations to form NSA

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