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Articles by Heather Fiore

Quartz and white marble remain growing trends of kitchen design

When it comes to the kitchen — the most popular space in any residence — quartz and white marble remain growing trends, while mitered corners are also often requested for countertops
Heather Fiore, BNP Media
Heather Fiore
February 2, 2015
When it comes to aesthetics, homeowners are usually looking to incorporate what’s trending and what’s “hot” on the market to make each space unique.


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Granite used to revitalize Houston's Energy Corridor

Heather Fiore, BNP Media
Heather Fiore
February 2, 2015
In keeping with other buildings on campus, a variety of granite was selected for the design of Three Eldridge Place, one of the most prominent office buildings located in the Energy Corridor area of Houston, TX — giving it a high-class contemporary look


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Cersaie 2014 tile gallery

Once again, the international Italian tile exhibition provided an arena for members of the tile industry to present and view the latest product introductions
Heather Fiore, BNP Media
Heather Fiore
January 7, 2015
Cersaie, the annual international ceramic tile and bathroom furnishings exhibition, took place at the Bologna Exhibition Center in Bologna, Italy, from September 22 to 26, 2014.


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Using stone and tile to restore The Kinder Morgan Building

Heather Fiore, BNP Media
Heather Fiore
January 7, 2015
A little more than 50 years ago, the Tennessee Building was constructed in the heart of downtown Houston, TX, to serve as the headquarters for the Tennessee Gas Transmission Co


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Glass tile used for pool in a private residence in Bedford, NY

To help create a pool that resembled a classical violin for a private residence in Bedford, NY, hundreds of thousands of custom blended glass tiles were intertwined with fiber optic lights, which illustrate everything from the chinrest to the bow
Heather Fiore, BNP Media
Heather Fiore
January 7, 2015
In the quaint town of Bedford in upstate New York, one resident took an eclectic idea of his to create one of the most unique in-ground swimming pools ever seen.


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Porcelain tile used on reviving historic campus Marquette University

When renovating two of Marquette University’s core buildings, architects selected a varying palette of porcelain tile that would blend aesthetically well together and return the buildings back to their original luster
Heather Fiore, BNP Media
Heather Fiore
January 7, 2015
In 1923, the cornerstone of Marquette University’s historic district, Sensenbrenner Hall, was built to house its Law School.


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Andrade Group celebrates 25 years of business

Heather Fiore, BNP Media
Heather Fiore
January 7, 2015
In 1975, Brazilian brothers Celio and Zelto de Andrade created the Andrade Group, which started off as an aluminum company.
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Limestone and travertine merge to create the perfect balance

Regional limestone — along with a variety of other material — was incorporated into the design of a private residence in Austin, TX, to create a home reminiscent of the Old World with a sophisticated feel
Heather Fiore, BNP Media
Heather Fiore
November 3, 2014
Neighboring one of the many lakes in Austin, TX, is an approximate 8,000-square-foot private residence known as “Old World/Shore Vista”


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Committed to harvesting indigenous resources: North Carolina Granite Corp.

Celebrating 125 years of business this year, North Carolina Granite Corp. of Mount Airy, NC, has become a renowned quarrier of natural stone products and is committed to sustainable practices
Heather Fiore, BNP Media
Heather Fiore
October 1, 2014
More than 140 years ago in 1872, a farmer by the name of John Gilmer purchased several thousand acres of land covering what is now part of Mount Airy, NC, and the village of Flat Rock, NC.


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TISE debuts in Miami

In its inaugural year, The International Surface Event (TISE) East promises to offer a premiere trade exhibition and conference program for the stone, tile and flooring industries
Heather Fiore, BNP Media
Heather Fiore
October 1, 2014
The new edition is scheduled from October 19 to 22, 2014 at the Miami Beach Convention Center in Miami Beach, FL.


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