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Ryan Thewes, the owner of Ryan Thewes Architect

One-on-one with architect Ryan Thewes

June 25, 2019

Ryan Thewes, the owner of Ryan Thewes Architect, has been a licensed architect for 10 years and discussed his business and some of the trends he is seeing in the stone and tile industries.

Neolith Announces Fifth Annual International Design Competition

October 30, 2018

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TheSize, manufacturer of sintered stone brand Neolith, has announced its fifth annual international design competition.

Pet Rooms Join Au Pair Suites as Increasingly Popular Home Features

October 1, 2018

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Results from The American Institute of Architects (AIA) second quarter Home Design Trends Survey shows homeowners are becoming increasingly interested in reconfiguring spaces for their pets as well as for their in-laws and au pairs.

Architects Foundation announces 2018 Jason Pettigrew Memorial ARE Scholarship recipients

September 25, 2018

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The Architects Foundation has selected ten recipients of the 2018 Jason Pettigrew Memorial ARE Scholarship.

Orli Hakanoglu- winner of Payette Sho-Ping Chin Memorial Academic Scholarship

Architects Foundation Announces Memorial Scholarship Recipient

July 23, 2018

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The Architects Foundation announces architecture student Orli Hakanoglu as the 2018-2019 recipient of the Payette Sho-Ping Chin Memorial Academic Scholarship, which is an annual $10,000 grant intended to support the education of women in architecture.

Native Stone Used for Healing Garden at Medical Center in PA

Jennifer Richinelli

June 26, 2018

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Landscape architect Derek Kalp collaborated closely with a design team to develop the healing garden at Mount Nittany Medical Center, located in State College, PA, with the objective to offer peace and solace for patients and guests during their stay.

A Personal Connection to Stone Architecture and Design

With an appreciation for natural stone, designer Darwin Harrison carefully chose regional limestone in diverse sizes and textures to create a unique and comfortable home for him and his partner in Austin, TX

June 4, 2018

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Darwin Harrison grew up and studied architecture in West Texas. His passion and appreciation for all things design-related has resulted in a career path that has taken many turns and varied pathways.

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Architects Announce Diversity Recognition Program Honorees

May 2, 2018

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The American Institute of Architects (AIA) is announcing the 2018 honorees of the AIA Diversity Recognition Program, which recognizes architects and organizations actively committed to making the architecture profession a more diverse, inclusive, and equitable profession.

NYC’s Irish Hunger Museum: Restoring a Cultural Stone Masterpiece

Built of 32 varieties of stone representing each of Ireland’s 32 counties, the Irish Hunger Memorial in Manhattan receives a massive overhaul to restore its architecture and protect it from further water damage

April 12, 2018

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Battery Park City Authority (BPCA), CTA Architects, P.C., construction manager The LiRo Group and contractor Nicholson & Galloway, Inc. have completed the $5.3 million renovation and waterproofing of the Irish Hunger Memorial.

Creating a Contemporary, Functional Customer Service Work Space

As part of the redesign for Newport Utilities’ lobby in Newport, TN, the design team at Studio Four Design created a contemporary and functional customer service work space with quartz countertops

Jennifer Richinelli

April 9, 2018

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Studio Four Design worked with Newport Utilities’ (NU) to realize their vision for an updated and technologically advanced lobby of its corporate building in Newport, TN.