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A colorful display of Spanish tile

Custom-made tile played a key role in the success of the design for the Children Education Center and Children Innovation Center in Valencia, Spain, which combines aesthetics with practical needs
Jennifer Richinelli
Jennifer Richinelli
June 12, 2013
With its vibrant colors and unique circular-shaped buildings, the campus of the Children Education Center and Children Innovation Center in Valencia, Spain, is a playful and creative design conceived by Foursquare Arquitectos.


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A couple’s retreat built with native stone

Texas limestone and sandstone bring rustic charm to a private residence designed for homeowners who love to travel and entertain
Jennifer Richinelli
Jennifer Richinelli
March 29, 2013
Careful consideration to all of her client’s requests had to be taken when architect Katheryn Lott, AIA, RID, LEED AP BD+C, set out to design a private residence on a small golf course in Austin, TX.


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Sourcing stone for a Philadelphia landmark

Jennifer Richinelli
Jennifer Richinelli
January 8, 2013
Philip Ryan of Tod Williams Billie Tsien Architects in New York talks one-on-one about the thought and planning that went into the extensive stone design of the new building for the Barnes Fountain in Philadelphia, PA


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Working “street magic” at Disney

January 8, 2013
Disney Theme Parks, “Where Dreams Come True,” are the most famous destinations of their kind in the world.


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Texas limestone attracts upscale buyer

Jennifer Richinelli
Jennifer Richinelli
September 6, 2012
Designed to entice a discerning homeowner, a spec home in Austin, TX, offered a charming environment with regional stone that led to the home’s sale before the end of construction


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Technical Focus

Benefits of ventilated wall systems using porcelain tile

Marianne Cox
Marianne Cox
September 4, 2012

>Although ventilated wall systems have been used for years in Europe and Asia, the U.S. is just realizing that they can offer a solution for a multitude of problems that face the architectural community — from energy usage to tedious installations.


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An outdoor retreat in stone

Karissa Giuliano
June 26, 2012
Versailles Hazelnut limestone and Jade marble mosaics create the ultimate outdoor living space for a private residence in Beverly Hills, CA


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Building a new campus landmark with regional stone

Jennifer Richinelli
Jennifer Richinelli
April 2, 2012
Wissahickon Schist and Vermont slate are among the regional materials used in the design of the David L. Kurtz Center for the Performing Arts on the campus of William Penn Charter School in Philadelphia, PA


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Travertine adds to “James Bond” image

Jennifer Richinelli
Jennifer Richinelli
January 11, 2012
Italian travertine panels create a sophisticated yet neutral backdrop for Aston Martin luxury vehicles at 16 new showrooms throughout the U.S.


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Drawing new life into Downtown St. Louis

Michael Reis
January 11, 2012
A specialist in architectural detailing — including one-of-a-kind tile artwork — Mark Pitliangus of Antique Architectural Decor recently restored two classic buildings in Downtown St. Louis, MO


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