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San Antonio straddles the Balcones Escarpment

Replicating nature's beauty in stone

The Bexar County Public Works building in San Antonio, TX utilizes local natural stone to complement the surrounding scenery
Jason Kamery
Jason Kamery
March 1, 2019

Located in San Antonio, TX, the Bexar County Public Works building was designed to mimic the natural environment, having its physical presence and placement along the river act as a metaphor of the varied landscape.


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Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall

A stone welcoming at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts

Visitors to the Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Los Angeles, CA, are greeted by an elegant fountain made from black basalt from China
Jennifer Richinelli
Jennifer Richinelli
November 5, 2018
Built in 1986, the Segerstrom Center for the Arts is a cultural landmark in Costa Mesa, CA. Most recently, a stunning fountain constructed of black basalt from China was designed to create a focal attraction at the main entrance to the Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall.
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Mosaic Tile from Oceanside Glasstile

Mosaic Tile from Oceanside Glasstile Illuminates Pool, Spa Design

Making a large number of hand cuts, Steve Martin of Martin’s Pool and Spa shares his experience working on a one-of-a-kind mosaic project
Jason Kamery
Jason Kamery
June 26, 2018
Steve Martin from Martin’s Pool and Spa, and part of the Tributary Revelation Group, was selected by Jeremy Collis, RLA of Outer Elements by NWGP, Inc. to install the tile for a pool restoration, as well as lending his swimming pool design and construction expertise.
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Third-Party Tests Establish Use of Indiana Limestone Co. Pavers

May 2, 2018

Two industry standards and a purpose-designed third-party durability test establish installing Indiana Limestone pavers over aggregate as an acceptable installation method. The Indiana Limestone Company is a premier producer of these products, a part of its Urban Hardscapes line.


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The Irish Hunger Museum in Manhattan

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

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.


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Outdoor Living space by MasterPLAN Outdoor Living

Outdoor Living Designer Joshua Gillow Designs with Natural Stone

Joshua Gillow, founder and lead designer for MasterPLAN Outdoor Living, has been an outdoor living designer for about 20 years
Jason Kamery
Jason Kamery
April 9, 2018
MasterPLAN Outdoor Living is a design/build firm located in Eastern Pennsylvania that specializes in backyard transformations to enhance their clients’ lives. We sat down with Josh Gillow, founder of MasterPLAN Outdoor Living to learn more.
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Inside the pavilion, a worktable and a wide range of samples

Porcelain slabs used for outdoor showroom

Atlas Concorde uses the surrounding park and landscape to build an outdoor showroom that was inspired by winter gardens
April 9, 2018
Recently inaugurated, the new pavilion of the Atlas Concorde showroom completes the exhibition space of the Fiorano Modenese headquarters, which includes an external area dedicated to outdoor tiles and an indoor showroom.
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