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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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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.
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Contemporary Stone & Tile Design

Podcast | Sealing with Katie Kraus

Jason Kamery
Jason Kamery
April 29, 2021
Katie Kraus, the brand manager of tile and stone for Rustoleum, discusses the difference in different sealing techniques and confusion around sealing quartz, as well as common issues with sealing
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Contemporary Stone & Tile Design

Creating a light airy feel for a kitchen remodel

A sparkly effect
April 29, 2021
With the desire to create a light airy feel for her kitchen remodel, the homeowner chose bright colors and Bostik’s Dimension RapidCure glitter grout to achieve the aesthetic
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private residence in La Cañada Flintridge, CA

Installation Case Study: An Elegant Approach

April 12, 2021

At the southern edge of Los Angeles County in California is a wealthy city known as La Cañada Flintridge. Before the city’s incorporation in 1976, it consisted of two distinct communities, La Cañada and Flintridge. La Cañada derives from the Spanish word “cañada,” which translates to ravine or canyon, while Flintridge was named after its developer, former U.S. Senator Frank P. Flint.


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local designer and builder, David Griffin

Mid-Century Modernization

For the reconstruction of a 1960s home in Bel Air, CA, a local contractor incorporated a range of modern touches, which are complemented by contemporary and eclectic Italian tile finishes
April 12, 2021
Bel Air is by far the wealthiest and most well-known neighborhood within Los Angeles County, CA. Situated in the foothills of the Santa Monica Mountains, about 12 miles west of downtown Los Angeles, the neighborhood features older-style architecture, with some homes that are still standing from the time they were constructed in the early 1920s.
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Contemporary Stone & Tile Design Web Exclusive

An Italian oasis

Large-format panels of Caesar Ceramiche exude soothing elegance for the outdoor living space of a villa in Trapani, Italy
April 8, 2021
The Built collection from Caesar Ceramiche provides a chic aesthetic and durable surface for an outdoor living space.
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GammaStone Natural AIR

Reaching new heights in limestone

With GammaStone limestone panels as its exterior cladding, the new Hyatt Place in New York City’s Chelsea neighborhood stands beautiful and strong.
Jennifer Richinelli
Jennifer Richinelli
February 23, 2021
GammaStone Natural AIR panels made of Portuguese limestone provided the technical and aesthetic requirements for the new Hyatt Place in Manhattan.
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