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Articles by Heather Fiore

driftstone revives a community gem

A Unique Variety of Driftstone Revives a Community Gem

A unique type of driftstone from Indiana Limestone Company helped resurrect a 1912 Memphis landmark
Heather Fiore, BNP Media
Heather Fiore
July 9, 2018
The vestry of Grace-St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Memphis, TN, decided it was time for a renovation. A Church committee was subsequently developed and plans to update the space were revealed as a way to remember the church’s past and celebrate its future.
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Gecko SSS fabrication shop floor

Gecko Solid Surface Solutions Rises from the Bottom to the Top

Business major turned stone fabricator, Augie Chavez, began his own fabrication business after moving to Texas more than a dozen years ago, which is now among the most successful stone shops in the state
Heather Fiore, BNP Media
Heather Fiore
February 1, 2018
n 1984, Augie Chavez entered the countertop industry. He began working part-time for a small solid surface fabrication shop in California, which at the time, only offered three different variations of solid surface.
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Boerne, TX custom home by Craig McMahon Architects, Inc.

Craig McMahon Architects, Inc. reinterpreting history

For a new private home in central Texas, the design team selected regional limestone to create a unique design
Heather Fiore, BNP Media
Heather Fiore
December 1, 2017

The customized 3,600-square-foot home sits upon a slightly sloped site nearby the community golf course on just over one acre, and includes four bedrooms and four-and-a-half bathrooms.


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renovation headed by Michele Alfano Design in Montebello, NY

Updating a Classic: Quartz Surfacing Used in Hoboken Renovation

A combination of Caesarstone, tin metal ceiling tiles and Neolith were the chosen materials to create a neutral redesign in the kitchen of a 125-year-old New Jersey home
Heather Fiore, BNP Media
Heather Fiore
November 10, 2017

Hoboken is one of the most thriving cities in New Jersey. Located on the Hudson Waterfront, with trendy restaurants on every corner and nightlife comparable to that of its New York City counterpart, the developing city has a lot to offer its residents.


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Art House's Dalamata dolomite kitchen island

The Art House in Chicago, IL

When designing a new residence in a suburb of Chicago, careful attention was paid to the selection of vibrant stones
Heather Fiore, BNP Media
Heather Fiore
August 1, 2017

A new two-story residence was recently built in Hinsdale, IL, which was designed to highlight unique natural stone elements in nearly every room.


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porcelain tiles from Emilceramica's Fashion series

A beachside haven on Fire Island, NY

For the new guest house at a family’s summer retreat in New York, a modern design was complemented with neutral tiles from Emilceramica
Heather Fiore, BNP Media
Heather Fiore
August 1, 2017

One of the many beachfront residences on the island — a summer compound that includes a main home, dining pavilion, gym and beach/pool cabana — recently renovated one of its guest houses taking an effortless approach.


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Michels Stone receives Sustainable Dimension Stone Certification

With its recent acquisition of the ANSI/NSC 373 Sustainable Dimension Stone Certification, Michels Stone remains one of the most prominent quarriers and fabricators in Wisconsin
Heather Fiore, BNP Media
Heather Fiore
June 1, 2017

Natural stone quarrying in southern Found du Lac County, WI, has an extensive history that dates back to the early 1800s. Hamilton Lime & Stone, which was originally incorporated on October 30, 1935, was first owned by a local stone craftsman by the name of Torson Johnson.


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CFRP Natural Stones builds upon success

Less than 30 years ago, CFRP Natural Stones was formed, which now is the largest Brazilian exporter of Imperial Coffee granite
Heather Fiore, BNP Media
Heather Fiore
May 1, 2017

CFRP Natural Stones is a company that specializes in the extraction and commercialization of granite blocks. Founded by brothers Carlos Fernando and Lino Marcos da Paz in 1989, in Caldas, Minas Gerais (MG), Brazil, the company is now the largest exporter of Imperial Coffee granite.


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Keeping it contemporary: Graphic printed tiles

Graphic printed tiles and a more modern design create an inspiring atmosphere at a newly opened coffee shop
Heather Fiore, BNP Media
Heather Fiore
April 1, 2017

. In one of the largest cities in the San Francisco Bay Area, a 900-square-foot upscale coffee shop, known as Modern Coffee, recently established another location, which stands out with its decorative graphic tiles.


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The ultimate outdoor living experience

For one client in Tampa, FL, designers worked overtime to create a one-of-a-kind outdoor escape which highlights customized stone and tile features, interactive spaces and high technology
Heather Fiore, BNP Media
Heather Fiore
March 1, 2017

At Ryan Hughes Design/Build in Tampa, FL, they believe “the largest room in every home is not defined by the interior elements,” but rather the land it encompasses.


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