An antique stone mosaic floor excavated at the base of the Museum Hotel Antakya in Turkey is a center attraction for the modern interior spaces throughout the building
August 23, 2021
At the heart of the interior design of Museum Hotel Antakya is the mosaic that was unearthed in archaeological excavations and viewed through glass walls from the hotel’s restaurant.
Just about everyone working in the stone business has been asked about the value and benefits of natural stone at one time or another. When your sales people are asked this question, will they have the answer or will they struggle with their response?
Over the past two months, I have to say I have logged in more than my fair share of steps. Between TISE and Coverings, I definitely walked a lot and remembered what trade shows can do to your feet.
Powerful enough to cut quartzite with ease, yet versatile enough to cut porcelain with precision, the SABERjet™ XP CNC Sawjet is the ultimate countertop cutting machine.
I recently returned from Las Vegas to attend TISE. I must admit, a few months ago when I made the decision to go I was excited but still a little apprehensive. But by the time I was in the airport, I suddenly enjoyed the feeling of being “normal” again. And once I entered the Mandalay Bay, it felt good to be back.
One of the biggest frustrations I have had over the years with a lot of stone fabrication companies is their unwillingness to invest into human capital. Many owners seem reluctant to hire and develop middle-level managers because they see it as an unnecessary expense.
Taking center stage of the urban landscape located at the entrance of the Four Seasons Hotel & Private Residences is “Event,” a stone sculpture crafted by sculptor Darrell Petit of Darrell Petit LLC and Stony Creek Quarry Inc. Petit was commissioned by landscape architecture firm Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates (MVVA) of Cambridge, MA.