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Stone & Tile Trends

Experts Share Growing Trends in Stone and Tile

Stone and tile continue to offer solutions to all styles of design, and new product lines continue to evolve to satisfy the latest tastes and demands
Jennifer Richinelli
Jennifer Richinelli
September 22, 2021

Contemporary Stone & Tile Design asked several leading experts to share their observations on the latest influences and styles. Here is what they had to say.


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Merging Contemporary Design with Ancient Artifacts

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.


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Building Stone/Landscape Architecture

A Sculptural Urbanscape at Four Seasons Hotel & Private Residences

A 60-ton granite sculpture, “Event,” forms a captivating entrance to Four Seasons Hotel & Private Residences, One Dalton Street in Boston, MA
Jennifer Richinelli
Jennifer Richinelli
June 30, 2021
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.


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Large Format Alternative Stone Surfaces

Lake Huron Vacation Retreat A Home Away From Home

Sintered stone provided the beauty and durability required for the interior and exterior design of a year-round vacation retreat
June 30, 2021
Located on the shoreline of Lake Huron, one of the five Great Lakes, is an awe-inspiring 17,222-square-foot second home in cottage country, approximately one hour from London, Ontario.
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Alternative Stone Material

Caesarstone's Commitment to the Environment

Minimizing its carbon footprint, adhering to environmental organization standards and producing premium products are top priorities for Caesarstone
Jennifer Richinelli
Jennifer Richinelli
June 24, 2021
Stone World had the opportunity to ask Elizabeth Margles, vice president of Caesarstone North America, some questions about the company’s commitment to the environment and its future plans.
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Natural Stones from Brazil

Brazilian quartzite and granite a popular choice in residential and commercial design
May 18, 2021

Natural stone from Brazil continues to be a popular choice for both residential and commercial designs.


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National Museum of the United States Army
Building Stone

A Soldier’s Perspective: New National Museum of the United States Army

Natural stone was a key component in the design of the new National Museum of the United States Army, which tells the Army’s story through an individual’s eyes
Jennifer Richinelli
Jennifer Richinelli
May 17, 2021
More than 20 years in the making, the National Museum of the United States Army (NMUSA) opened its doors in time for Veterans Day of 2020. The museum, designed by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) as a series of pavilions for exhibits and special events, sprawls 84 acres across the bucolic Fort Belvoir Military Installation in Virginia. Several varieties of natural stone are prominently showcased throughout the design of the 185,000-square-foot building, which is LEED Silver-certified.
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Inside The Shop

Second-Generation Owner of GI Stone Driven by Passion

Following in her mother’s footsteps, Sandya Dandamudi, second-generation owner of GI Stone, runs a high-end stone fabrication operation and maintains a loyal staff of employees
Jennifer Richinelli
Jennifer Richinelli
May 13, 2021
Second-generation owner, Sandya Dandamudi, builds upon her mother’s success and maintains a work culture that promotes teamwork and nurtures creativity. Dandamudi, who was recently named Stone World’s 2020 Fabricator of the Year, took some time to talk with us about GI Stone and its work.
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