Articles Tagged with ''building stone''

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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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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The Irish Hunger Museum in Manhattan

NYC’s Irish Hunger Museum: Restoring a Cultural Stone Masterpiece

Built of 32 varieties of stone representing each of Ireland’s 32 counties, the Irish Hunger Memorial in Manhattan receives a massive overhaul to restore its architecture and protect it from further water damage
April 12, 2018

Battery Park City Authority (BPCA), CTA Architects, P.C., construction manager The LiRo Group and contractor Nicholson & Galloway, Inc. have completed the $5.3 million renovation and waterproofing of the Irish Hunger Memorial.


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Outdoor Living space by MasterPLAN Outdoor Living

Outdoor Living Designer Joshua Gillow Designs with Natural Stone

Joshua Gillow, founder and lead designer for MasterPLAN Outdoor Living, has been an outdoor living designer for about 20 years
Jason Kamery
Jason Kamery
April 9, 2018
MasterPLAN Outdoor Living is a design/build firm located in Eastern Pennsylvania that specializes in backyard transformations to enhance their clients’ lives. We sat down with Josh Gillow, founder of MasterPLAN Outdoor Living to learn more.
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Monks fabricate stone for monastery

Monks use Natural Stone to Build Spiritual Oasis

Determined to construct their new monastery on a picturesque mountaintop property in Meeteetse, WY, despite budget constraints, the Monks of the Most Blessed Virgin Mary of Mount Carmel dedicated their time and skills to learning to work a CNC machine and fabricate the stone pieces themselves
April 3, 2018
Faced with cost provisions, the monks took on the impressive challenge of learning to operate a CNC stoneworking center and fabricate all of the stone needed for the project themselves.
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Neolith Names 2018 Edison Awards Finalist

March 16, 2018
The distinguished awards recognize innovation, creativity and ingenuity in the global economy. Award winners will be announced April 11, 2018 at the Edison Awards Annual Gala, held in the historic Ballroom of the Capitale in New York City.
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Pennsylvania State University’s Brandywine campus in Media, PA

Pennsylvania sandstone cultures student learning environment

A special blend of Russell Stone Products’ sandstone varieties was supplied for the new landscape design at Pennsylvania State University’s Brandywine campus in Media, PA
Jennifer Richinelli
Jennifer Richinelli
March 15, 2018
With 24 campuses throughout Pennsylvania, as well as its online World Campus, Pennsylvania State University’s (PSU) total enrollment during the 2015-2016 school year totaled approximately 97,500.
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Boerne, TX custom home by Craig McMahon Architects, Inc.

Craig McMahon Architects, Inc. reinterpreting history

For a new private home in central Texas, the design team selected regional limestone to create a unique design
Heather Fiore, BNP Media
Heather Fiore
December 1, 2017

The customized 3,600-square-foot home sits upon a slightly sloped site nearby the community golf course on just over one acre, and includes four bedrooms and four-and-a-half bathrooms.


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