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Home » Topics » Stone & Tile: Architecture Design & Trends

Stone & Tile: Architecture Design & Trends
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CTEF Tile Tip: Balance and Common Sense in Offset Patterns

Scott Carothers
Scott Carothers
December 14, 2018
It goes without saying that today’s tiles come in more sizes, shapes, patterns and colors than ever before. Along with this availability comes virtually endless creative possibilities.
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the Use Natural Stone campaign

The Use Natural Stone Campaign: A Movement to Promote Natural Stone

Developed in 2016, the Use Natural Stone campaign has created a significant impression with its website, www.usenaturalstone.org, which is a valuable resource for homeowners, architects, designers, builders and remodelers to learn about the qualities and benefits of natural stone
Jennifer Richinelli
Jennifer Richinelli
November 14, 2018
Nearly three years ago, an idea surfaced among stone industry professionals to create a platform to promote the use and benefits of natural stone above all alternative building materials. The concept soon flourished into a well-driven campaign, which is now recognized worldwide.
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Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall

A stone welcoming at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts

Visitors to the Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Los Angeles, CA, are greeted by an elegant fountain made from black basalt from China
Jennifer Richinelli
Jennifer Richinelli
November 5, 2018
Built in 1986, the Segerstrom Center for the Arts is a cultural landmark in Costa Mesa, CA. Most recently, a stunning fountain constructed of black basalt from China was designed to create a focal attraction at the main entrance to the Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall.
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Large-format porcelain tiles

Outdoor living made easy with weather-proof porcelain tiles

With the help of weather-proof porcelain tiles, designers were able to create a modernized outdoor nook for entertaining
October 22, 2018
Almè is a quaint Italian town in the district of Bergamo. Located near the top of the country, about 30 miles northeast of Milan, it is characterized by various aspects of Medieval history.
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CTEF Tile Tip: Poor Floor Prep Leads to Tile Failure

Scott Carothers
Scott Carothers
October 12, 2018
The success or failure of most tile projects is proportional to the amount of floor prep provided and how much attention to detail was paid.
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Use Natural Stone campaign

What to know about the Use Natural Stone campaign

Conceived in 2016, the Use Natural Stone campaign has created a significant impression with its website, www.usenaturalstone.org, which is a valuable resource for homeowners, architects, designers, builders and remodelers to learn about the qualities and benefits of natural stone
Jennifer Richinelli
Jennifer Richinelli
September 28, 2018
Two years ago, what started as an idea among stone industry professionals has flourished into a well-driven campaign with a sole purpose – to promote the use and benefits of natural stone above all other alternative building materials.
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Making the TCNA Handbook Your New Best Friend

Scott Carothers
Scott Carothers
September 21, 2018
The Tile Council of North America (TCNA) Handbook committee has gone to great lengths to provide guidelines and best practices that will help and protect the tile installer.
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James Museum in St. Petersburg, FL

Teakwood sandstone inspires cultural design

With its complex angles and beautiful coloring made from Indian stone, the James Museum of Western and Wildlife Art in St. Petersburg, FL, creates a unique sight among the city’s downtown buildings
Jennifer Richinelli
Jennifer Richinelli
September 18, 2018
As the saying goes, “It takes a village.” And that is exactly what was needed to erect this 84,000-square-foot cultural facility, which included a total of 4,406 unique stone panels – 2, 3 and 5cm thick — with heights of 18, 24 and 30 inches.
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Talan Towers in Kazakhstan

JMS Jura limestone withstands extreme weather conditions

The Talan Towers in Kazakhstan used JMS Jura limestone – a material that can combat the region’s harsh winters and hot summers
Jason Kamery
Jason Kamery
September 7, 2018
Designed by SOM Architects of New York and built under the responsibility of Turner Construction Co., the structure features JMS Jura Beige limestone, which blends perfectly with the choice of glass and aluminum.
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cut-to-size marble and limestone

Complex angles in marble and limestone and stone paintings

Located in downtown Houston, TX, Camarata Masonry was under a time crunch to install five exotic stone “paintings” and cut-to-size marble and limestone pieces for a flawless fit
Jason Kamery
Jason Kamery
August 13, 2018
Located in the heart of the business district in downtown Houston, TX, 609 Main is a 50-story Class A office building that is a 1,150,785-square-foot pre-registered LEED Platinum space, connected to a 633,782-square-foot parking garage.
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