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Stephanie Vierra- Vierra Design & Education Services, LLC

One-on-one with Stephanie Vierra

With a background in architecture and advertising, Stephanie Vierra has more than 30 years of experience in architectural associations, practice and research. CSTD magazine sat down with her to talk about the importance of using natural stone
Jason Kamery
Jason Kamery
September 19, 2018
Stephanie Vierra has developed, managed and taught programs that support an interdisciplinary and integrated approach to a variety of topics. She is the president and owner of Vierra Design & Education Services, LLC, specializing in research, project management, and educational programs on sustainability and whole building design.
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Dawn D. Totty, founder of Dawn D. Totty Designs

One-on-One with Interior Designer Dawn D. Totty

Dawn D. Totty, founder of Dawn D. Totty Designs, discusses designing in New York, as well as, the challenges of moving down south and starting over again
Jason Kamery
Jason Kamery
June 26, 2018
Dawn D. Totty is a native New Yorker, and lived there for all of her life before moving south 10 years ago. She started designing in the fashion world, and then transition into interior design 15 years ago. She designs residentially and commercially. Her signature claim to fame is very custom designs.
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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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One-on-One with Warren Sheets

Warren Sheets, CEO of Warren Sheets Design, with over 20 years of interior design experience, sat down with CSTD magazine to answer some questions about how he got into the design business
Jason Kamery
Jason Kamery
April 1, 2017

Warren sheets, CEO of Warren Sheets Design (WSD), located in San Francisco, CA, established his company in 1992. He works on projects as large as the Fairmont Grand del Mar in San Diego and as small as private residences.


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Large-format tiles

Stone Industry trends in large-format tile

When it comes to today’s residential and commercial applications, larger tile sizes are all the rage — making for unique stylish designs
Heather Fiore, BNP Media
Heather Fiore
June 27, 2016
To keep up with the ever-changing trend, the Tile Council of North America (TCNA) is continuously developing different standards. The organization recently focused its efforts on properly defining this realm of tiles, which now incorporates all types of materials and sizes.
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Pushing residential boundaries

When envisioning a new home for himself, Uri Tedgi became a jack of all trades, taking on all aspects of the renovation to create an updated townhome in downtown Philadelphia
Heather Fiore, BNP Media
Heather Fiore
September 3, 2015

Architect and builder Uri Tedgi sets no limitations for himself when it comes to his business.


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