As an architect and sculptor, Darrell Petit's search for natural stone has literally taken him around the world, including stops in Europe, Asia, India and Egypt, among other locales. These travels have not only been sourcing trips, however, as Petit has taken up residence near the quarries in Larvik, Norway, as well as in Stony Creek, CT, where he still lives today. With a first-hand understanding of the stone formation process as well as quarrying techniques, Petit's work portrays natural stone in its purest form, and his projects can be found around the world.

With a chiseled granite facade and massive fluted columns, the Shanghai Customs House is a study in Greek Neoclassic architecture reflecting the historic feel of the neighborhood

In this issue of Contemporary Stone & Tile Design, we took a different approach in selecting the subject for our “Interview” feature. Whereas our past interview subjects have historically been architects or interior designers, this issue features architectural sculptor Darrell Petit, who has worked with some of the top names in architecture and landscape design .

Fresh innovative ideas in tile product lines are presenting architects, designers and homeowners with a broad scope of design possibilities

A major renovation and restoration project at the University of Chicago's Bartlett Hall upgraded the building to 21st century standards while also maintaining its historic character.

More and more of today's homeowners are finding the benefits of stone as well as ceramic tile, and they are calling for the use of both materials in current residential design

The relationship shared by the principals at Williamson Pounders Architects, LLC (WPA) in Memphis, TN, extends far beyond the 12 years that they have been partners.

While the offices of most architectural firms are merely equipped with a stone library, Olle Lundberg's facility in San Francisco, CA, features an entire workshop, where he and his staff can experiment with materials before implementing them on a project.

The combination of different materials, such as natural stone, ceramic and porcelain tile, has made mosaic design an artistic addition to public and private capacitie

As a result of those who keep the works of Frank Lloyd Wright alive, the original 1920s design of the Nakoma Country Club in Madison, WI, came to fruition in the Sierra Nevadas of Northern California