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New England Stone's Jet Mist granite site in Rapidan, VA

The history stone architecture tells

Historic, sustainable and beautiful are among the reasons a skilled craftsman and long-time quarrier believes natural stone should be a priority when building.
Tony Ramos
February 17, 2020
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Why is it important to use the original granite when remodeling or adding to old structures? Why is it important to use granite when building new structures? There is one answer to these great questions, and it can be divided into three levels: practicality, history and tradition.


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glass tile from Ceramic Technics and Laticrete products

Addressing Challenges to the Watergate Hotel

Architects BBGM and Ron Arad had to focus on two main challenges for the multi-million dollar renovation to the Watergate Hotel
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Jason Kamery
January 16, 2019
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After being closed for nearly a decade, the Watergate Hotel reopened its doors after completing a 200 million dollar renovation. The hotel is best known for its famous political scandal that eventually led to the resignation of President Richard Nixon.
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