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Mar Esteve, director of marketing for Neolith

Neolith creates commercial-grade kitchen

Award-winning chef, Juan Amador, selects Neolith Beton Silk countertops for new restaurant, Wirsthaus and Greisslerei
Jason Kamery
Jason Kamery
April 10, 2019

Located in Vienna, Austria, Juan Amador has opened his new restaurant, Wirthaus and Greisslerei. The restaurant features Neolith Beton Silk surfacing for the restaurant's countertops and central island in the kitchen. Neolith is made by Spain-based manufacturer, TheSize.


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Studio Four Design, Knoxville, TN

Creating a Contemporary, Functional Customer Service Work Space

As part of the redesign for Newport Utilities’ lobby in Newport, TN, the design team at Studio Four Design created a contemporary and functional customer service work space with quartz countertops
Jennifer Richinelli
Jennifer Richinelli
April 9, 2018
Studio Four Design worked with Newport Utilities’ (NU) to realize their vision for an updated and technologically advanced lobby of its corporate building in Newport, TN.
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Matthew Kahny, executive vice president of Dal-Tile Corporation

Current and future trends of quartz

As quartz continues to grow in popularity among consumers and the design community alike, where is the future of this trend heading?
Jason Kamery
Jason Kamery
April 9, 2018
The trend of using quartz in the kitchen has been on the rise and it seems the popularity of it isn’t slowing down anytime soon. As the technology becomes better, consumers and designers are turning to quartz for its ease to maintain and the details in the design.
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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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Dekton enhances rooftop loft design

One of HGTV’s popular design personalities, Anthony Carrino, used Cosentino’s ultra compact surface for countertops throughout his living space for its durability, versatility and industrial aesthetic
Heather Fiore, BNP Media
Heather Fiore
September 3, 2015

Large-format materials — commonly referred to as “ultra compact surfaces,” which generally span the height of an average-sized grade school student — have been growing in popularity over the last several years.


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Sintered compact surface contributes to modern kitchen design

Neolith countertops — complemented by hardwood cabinetry and a marble backsplash — proved to be the perfect design solution for a residential kitchen in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Heather Fiore, BNP Media
Heather Fiore
June 23, 2015
When designing his new 2,500-square-foot home up in the mountains of Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, longtime woodworker, Jason Good, wanted to create a space that was both contemporary and functional.


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Quartz adds modern touch to lakeside home in Washington State

A variety of Caesarstone quartz surfacing was employed to create a timeless, yet modern feel for an upscale residence in Washington state
Heather Fiore, BNP Media
Heather Fiore
June 3, 2014
In the prestigious community of Gig Harbor, WA, a variety of Caesarstone quartz, accented by woods and concrete, was recently utilized to create a retro contemporary home, which incorporates modern elements and rustic touches.


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