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Sara Garafalo

Sara Garafalo was part of the editorial team at TILE, Contemporary Stone & Tile Design and Stone World from May 2013 — April 2017. Prior to that she spent four years at the New York Post. In her role as Editorial Associate, she focused on writing features as well as product round-ups and news announcements.

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How two brothers from Guidoni Group are becoming prominent producers and exporters of granite in Brazil

Sara Garafalo
January 7, 2015
Brothers José Geraldo and Jose Antonio Guidoni founded Guidoni Group in 1989 in Espirito Santo, Brazil. Since then Guidoni has grown swiftly, becoming one of the most prominent producers and exporters of granite among companies in Brazil.


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2014 sink roundup

These days, more stone fabricators are stocking sinks than ever before, and sink manufacturers are constantly offering new products to accommodate the growing customer demand
Sara Garafalo
November 3, 2014
Over the past 10 plus years, the stone fabrication industry has gravitated towards the kitchen countertop sector.


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Onyx and Granite Transform the Lobby of Hilton Sandestin Golf Resort

A mix of materials, including onyx and granite, transformed the lobby of the Hilton Sandestin Golf Resort and Spa in Destin, FL, into a welcoming environment for guests
Sara Garafalo
October 1, 2014
In late 2013, The Hilton Sandestin Golf Resort and Spa in Destin, FL, underwent a five-month, multi-million-dollar renovation of the lobby and public space, restaurants, guest rooms and spa.


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An extensive stone restoration project of a San Francisco building brought back its original charm and luster

Sara Garafalo
October 1, 2014
In 2011, architects Cathy Simon, FAIA, LEED® AP, design principal at Perkins+Will and Peter Birkholz, AIA, LEED® AP, associate principal at Page & Turnbull, were hired by developers Wilson Meany to rehabilitate and renew 140 New Montgomery Street in San Francisco, CA, the former headquarters of the Pacific Telephone Co.


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A joint venture in tile

GrizForm Design Architects joined forces with restaurateur Mark Kuller to create Doi Moi, a new restaurant and lounge in Washington, DC, which features an assortment of porcelain tile
Sara Garafalo
September 10, 2014
Last year, award-winning firm GrizForm Design Architects partnered with restaurateur Mark Kuller to create Doi Moi


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Stonework used to create boutique on Rodeo Drive

Upscale fashion brand Céline reopens its doors on Rodeo Drive with a brand new boutique featuring spectacular stonework
Sara Garafalo
September 4, 2014
In April 2013, high-end fashion company Céline opened the doors of its new 3,100-square-foot boutique on the world-famous Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills, CA.


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Granite added to Indira Gandhi International Airport

Regional granite was chosen for focal pieces throughout the design of the new Terminal 3 at Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi, India, for its permanence and versatility
Sara Garafalo
August 1, 2014
In 2010, Odyssey: Stone Architecture & Design, an India-based design firm specializing in stone architecture, was commissioned to design and build a number of architectural stone elements for the new Terminal 3 at Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport in New Delhi, India


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Restoring stone balustrades at a city landmark

A prominent Philadelphia park gets a makeover to revive its original grandeur
Sara Garafalo
July 9, 2014
Rittenhouse Square is one of Philadelphia’s most prominent and historic parks, and one of William Penn’s original four squares framing the city.


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Restoring a stone treasure

The renovation and restoration of a former pachyderm exhibit delivers a new home for children’s zoo at the Philadelphia Zoo
Sara Garafalo
July 9, 2014
The Hamilton Family Children’s Zoo and Faris Family Education Center, also known as KidZooU, is the keystone project in the ongoing transformation of the Philadelphia Zoo’s historic campus.


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Texas limestone creates the perfect stone getaway

For a vacation home in Texas, regional limestone was used to create a casual feel in a country setting
Sara Garafalo
July 9, 2014
The owners of a vacation home in Angel Bay, TX, envisioned a space that felt casual and clean, with a soft and modern interior.


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