The two-phased restoration of the exterior stonework at the Princeton University Chapel involved the replacement of some sandstone and limestone to match existing materials.
After growing up surrounded by a family-owned granite business, Italian fabricator Primo Danti started his own company, Danti Imports, years following his arrival to the U.S.
Brazil and Mexico are clearly the leaders among stone producers in Latin America, although other countries from the region are making inroads in the U.S. marketplace.
When expanding into stone fabrication, the owner of Down East Fabrication in Mechanicsburg, PA, invested in high-quality equipment and has taken measures to improve upon production efficiency.
The Arcadia University Landman Library in Glenside, PA, was recently renovated and expanded to include a variety of natural stone materials. The overall design for the renovation and expansion of Arcadia University's Landman Library in Glenside, PA, came about as the result of an architectural competition staged by the school.
By investing in new equipment and facilities, Designer Stone Center
of Houston, TX, was able to remove its second shift while maintaining
the same production level - with room for expansion
Branching off of a pre-existing company, Exquisite Stone now serves as a full fabrication shop, with an emphasis on countertops and vanity tops for both the residential and commercial sectors
Cambrian Black granite, quarried by Polycor Inc. of Quebec, Canada, creates a sleek look for the newly built Meritz Tower in Seoul, Korea
What is the role of a tall building in an urban environment? It is a question that all architects must consider. The impact of a new major building has eternal implications for the surrounding area, and the process of building and designing such an important project has many considerations.