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Italian limestone in island climates

Natural stone in the Caribbean

Humidity and sea air are two factors to take into consideration when choosing a natural stone variety for resorts and residences in the Caribbean
Matt Kreitman
May 11, 2020
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Across the Caribbean, architects and developers are moving away from the traditional and locally quarried stone materials they have used in the past. Instead, they are taking advantage of the increasing competitiveness and global availability of much higher-grade stone materials.
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Reviving the sandstone campus castle

Boston University’s castle, which is constructed of sandstone, was renovated and cleaned to bring the building back to its original splendor
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Heather Fiore
April 12, 2020
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Boston-based architectural firm, Finegold Alexander Architects, recently transformed Boston University’s (BU) historic Tudor Revival-style castle into the new Dahod Family Alumni Center.
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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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A quarry-inspired design with Pennsylvania sandstone

Pennsylvania sandstone was a key element in building a striking exterior design for a palatial home in a golf course community in Fox Chapel, PA
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Jennifer Richinelli
February 3, 2020
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Natural stone took center stage of a 10,000-square-foot residential design in Fox Chapel, PA, a suburb of Pittsburgh. A regional material was the product of choice, and a visit to the quarry sparked ideas that transpired to its extensive use for exterior applications – resulting in a stunning and sustainable design that has caught the attention of many passersby.


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The Statue of Liberty Museum

Stony Creek granite used for new Statue of Liberty Museum

For the new Statue of Liberty Museum the design team at FXCollaborative upheld tradition and chose Stony Creek granite for the open public space, as it had been used for the base of the Statue of Liberty more than a century ago
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Jason Kamery
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Jennifer Richinelli
July 12, 2019
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Considered to be the most monumental addition to Liberty Island since the Statue herself, the new Statue of Liberty Museum opened to the public on May 16, 2019. The museum was built with three components – accessibility, education and sustainability – in mind.


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Traditional building, stone design used for Church in Philadelphia

Traditional building, stone design used for Church in Philadelphia

FFKR Architects worked with Perkins + Will to come up with a traditional design for the Church of Latter Day Saints
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Jason Kamery
June 24, 2019
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FFKR Architects in Salt Lake City, UT, has worked with the Church of Latter Day Saints for at least 25 years. FFKR Architects has built these temples in major cities all over the world, roughly 150 of them and every year the Church of Latter Day Saints announces four or five new temples.


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