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Mesabi Black Granite Inspires Creative Library Design

More than 30,000 square feet of granite pieces, each characterized with rustications or reveals, define the contemporary and impressive structure of Charles Library at Temple University

July 6, 2022

Nestled on the campus of Temple University in Philadelphia, PA, Charles Library is one of the country’s most modern and significant new library constructions in recent history.

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Mesabi Black Granite Inspires Creative Library Design

More than 30,000 square feet of granite pieces, each characterized with rustications or reveals, define the contemporary and impressive structure of Charles Library at Temple University

May 25, 2022

Mesabi Black Granite Creates Solid and Unique Exterior Design of the Charles Library at Temple University

SW 1221 Spanish Stone Producer, Granisa, state-of-the-art production facility.

Stone Producer a Source of Spanish Granite in North America

Spanish stone producer, Granisa, discusses its involvement in the U.S. market, supply chain issues and the company’s sustainable efforts

Jennifer Richinelli

December 10, 2021

Granisa, the Spanish stone producer, based in Porriño – Pontevedra, Spain, has been supplying granite slabs to national and regional distributors in North America for the past two decades. Stone World had the opportunity to talk with Granisa about its North American market.

Contemporary Stone & Tile Design

From the Editor | A Time for Opening Up

Jennifer Richinelli

June 30, 2021

Spring is a time associated with rebirth. For those of us living in northern states, we welcome the smell of fresh cut grass and taking time to plant flowers and vegetable gardens.

Contemporary Stone & Tile Design

Drawing inspiration from the surrounding landscape

Carnelian granite boulders in their natural state created an inviting new entrance for Brookings Hospital, which was influenced by the glacial movement across the Great Plains thousands of years ago

Jennifer Richinelli

July 9, 2020

A growing patient base drove officials to put an expansion plan in place for Brookings Hospital in Brookings, SD. The project consisted of a hospital addition and a new two-story medical office building.

Galloy & Van Etten: A century-long commitment to quality

As a fourth-generation family business that has been operating for more than 100 years, Galloy & Van Etten of Chicago, IL, is a shining example of how hard work and high standards are the key to success

Jennifer Richinelli

September 16, 2019

My favorite thing to say about us is: ‘We are not the best stone company in Chicago because we are the oldest. We are the oldest, because we are the best,’” said Tom Van Etten, when speaking about his family owned business Galloy & Van Etten, which was started in 1899.

Stone of the Month: Viscon White Granite

February 11, 2019

This Stone of the Month is supplied by Tab India of Tamil Nadu, India. The company produces it from its own quarry. Technical details provide a frame of reference only. Because stone is a product of nature, testing to determine specific physical qualities should be repeated for each project.

home in Oregon embraces a U-shaped design

Basalt and granite rough-cut blocks create indoor-outdoor spaces

Heather Fiore

July 16, 2018

The “indoor-outdoor living” trend we’ve all been seeing lately is taking the industry by storm. Many homeowners are seeking quality stone products to create comfortable and luxurious outdoor seating and pool areas that are an extension of their home’s interior design.

Jennifer Richinelli

November 4, 2014

In this edition of the Stone World Fabricator E-News, Atlas Marble and Granite of Springfield, NJ, is featured in "Inside the Shop."

Overcoming dimensional stone veneer challenges

Katherine S. Wissink, LEED AP

November 1, 2010

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.

You’ve probably heard a lot lately about how to calculate the profit for each job you produce. You likely have production benchmarks based on square footage since it’s the most common production metric in the industry. Come learn how focusing on these metrics can hurt your profitability and what to do about it.

Join us for "Taking Your Organization to the Next Level," a session dedicated to transforming your business practices. Discover strategies for setting clear agendas, encouraging participation, and driving actionable outcomes. Learn how to foster collaboration and communication, ensuring that every meeting enhances productivity and contributes to your business goals.

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Mesabi Black Granite Inspires Creative Library Design

Mesabi Black Granite Inspires Creative Library Design

Stone Producer a Source of Spanish Granite in North America

From the Editor | A Time for Opening Up

Drawing inspiration from the surrounding landscape

Galloy & Van Etten: A century-long commitment to quality

Stone of the Month: Viscon White Granite

Basalt and granite rough-cut blocks create indoor-outdoor spaces

Diversifying for success

Overcoming dimensional stone veneer challenges

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