cladding

Cutting ultra-compact and porcelain materials

Nick Wadenstorer of BACA Systems discusses the best practices for fabricators when cutting various alternative stone surfaces

Jason Kamery

February 17, 2020

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Ultra-compact surfaces have been gradually making their way into the market and now are becoming a popular choice for a range of residential and commercial designs. Whether it is being used for cladding or outdoor kitchens, these products have carved a niche out for themselves.

Lapitec, the full body sintered stone slab, enters the world of BIM

November 27, 2019

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Lapitec is closer than ever to planners, designers and architects. From 1st October 2019, the Italian company’s full body sintered stone slab has become available for BIM software.

Installing stone veneer

With various sizes, shapes and thicknesses of stone veneer panels, there are several important points to consider before starting an installation

October 12, 2018

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There’s nothing quite like the beauty of natural stone. From marble to slate, stone has been used in and around homes as a functional and decorative surface for centuries. With changing tastes, styles and manufacturing processes, also comes changes in the type of stone being used and its installation.

TheSize Announces Third Annual Neolith International Design Competition

July 27, 2016

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This global competition, with three categories, highlights creativity and innovation of designs incorporating Neolith surfacing by architects, interior designers, builders, remodelers, students and for the first time, fabricators.

From the Editor: Winter 2014

Jennifer Richinelli

January 8, 2014

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In this issue of Contemporary Stone & Tile Design, we bring you a series of case studies that focus on the architectural setting materials that contributed to a successful installation.

Innovative cladding system bolsters campus theater

January 8, 2014

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Designed by the renowned architectural firm Pelli Clarke Pelli, the new theater facility at DePaul University in Chicago, IL, was clad in stone using a specialized cladding system – selected in coordination with Architect of Record, CannonDesign — that allows for an efficient and quick installation

Crema Marfil Marble

July 5, 2011

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Crema Marfil marble from Spanish stone producer Levantina is a yellowish material with a compact fine grain and minimal presence of short, thin and light-tone veins.

Overcoming dimensional stone veneer challenges

Annemarie Rabazzi P.E. LEED

December 2, 2010

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Design of dimensional stone veneer is a straightforward process when the stone sizes are similar, utilize the same material and are connected to an appropriately framed structural backup. However, if stone panels of different sizes and shapes are part of the architectural vision and the existing backup wall limits the location of anchors, the designer must be creative and meticulous in the cladding design.