Items Tagged with 'landscaping stone'
%{topic} RSS FeedRSS

ARTICLES

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-200x200
Jason Kamery
March 1, 2019
No Comments

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.


Read More
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-200x200
Jennifer Richinelli
November 5, 2018
No Comments
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.
Read More
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-200x200
Jason Kamery
June 26, 2018
5 Comments
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.
Read More
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
One Comment

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.


Read More
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
No Comments
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.
Read More