Outdoor Design
Outdoor Design RSS Feed RSS

CSTD 0722 WE Aria 01

Lapitec Chosen for New Five-Star Luxury Hotel

Over 2,000 square meters of sintered stone slabs were employed for the exterior and interior of Aria Retreat & Spa, the recently opened posh resort overlooking Lake Lugano in Italy
July 12, 2022

Lapitec sintered stone slabs were the material of choice for the exterior and interior design of the new Aria Retreat & Spa in Italy


Read More
SW 0522 Web Exclusive Frederik 01

Minnesota Granite Provides Visual Appeal

With warm earth tones, dark black markings and hints of rose, Echo Lake granite fulfilled the architect’s vision for the updates to Frederik Meijer Gardens – connecting the community, land and arts
June 9, 2022

Echo Lake granite from Coldspring fulfilled the architect’s vision for the updates to Frederik Meijer Gardens – connecting the community, land and arts 


Read More
CSTD 0522 Web Exclusive Roadrunner Mcdowell 01

Mosaic Tile Punctuates Outdoor Living Area

A vivid mosaic accent wall reflects the southwestern surroundings of an outside seating space at the Roadrunner on McDowell apartment complex in Scottsdale, AZ
Jennifer Richinelli
Jennifer Richinelli
May 13, 2022

Kaleido from the Verge Collection by Artaic creates a striking statement wall in the outdoor seating area at the Roadrunner on McDowell in Scottsdale, AZ


Read More
_CaGioia1170x878.jpg

Lapitec takes center stage in Italian villa design

Influenced by Palladian style, the Ca’ Gioia villa in Bassano del Grappa, Vicenza Italy, is a showcase of Lapitec sintered stone – from the ventilated facades to interior applications, such as floors, walls and countertops
October 27, 2021

Lapitec sintered stone was used for multiple applications – both exterior and interior – at the Ca’ Gioia villa in Italy.


Read More
CSTD 2021 Fall Architectural Surfaces feature photo
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.


Read More
CSTDSummer2021-Event01-1170x550.jpg
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.


Read More
CSTD Summer 2021 Great Lakes feature photo
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.
Read More
Omni Viking Lakes Hotel in Eagan, MN
Contemporary Stone & Tile Design

Influenced by American Nordic culture

April 29, 2021
Minnesota Ventures and ESG Architecture and Design partnered with Cambria to bring an American Nordic theme to life in this invigorating indoor-outdoor space.
Read More

Our Newsletters are a rock solid source of industry insights!

Stay in the know on the international stone and tile industry trends.

JOIN TODAY!