landscaping stone

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

March 1, 2019

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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.

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

November 5, 2018

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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.

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.

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

June 26, 2018

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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.

Third-Party Tests Establish Use of Indiana Limestone Co. Pavers

May 2, 2018

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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.

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.

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

April 9, 2018

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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.

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

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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.

From the Editor: Kitchen & Bath Design Issue

Jason Kamery

January 1, 2018

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For this issue of Contemporary Stone & Tile Design, we focus on “Kitchen & Bath Design.” We chose projects that use stone and tile and another that uses mosaic tile.

A third-generation Brownstone quarrier: D’Amico Quarry Inc.

Jennifer Richinelli

June 1, 2016

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Since 1932, the D’Amico family has invested in its Avondale Brownstone quarrying operation — making it the only source of the material that is distributed nationwide

The SFA is excited to announce they are returning to the Caribbean to host the Stone Fabricators Alliance (SFA) Trade Show, October 27 to 30, 2021 at the Wyndham Grand Rio Mar Puerto Rico Golf & Beach Resort in Puerto Rico. This is an opportunity to connect with industry leaders, world class speakers, a wide array of opportunities for fun in a tropical environment right on the beach.

Comprised of three world-class tradeshows: SURFACES | StonExpo/Marmomac | TileExpo events, The International Surface Event (TISE) is the largest North American floor covering, stone, and tile industry event and is THE industry marketplace for buyers, specifiers, and influencers to source products, gain design inspiration and develop their businesses. Join us in Las Vegas, NV on 1-3 February 2022.

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Replicating nature's beauty in stone

A stone welcoming at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts

Native Stone Used for Healing Garden at Medical Center in PA

Mosaic Tile from Oceanside Glasstile Illuminates Pool, Spa Design

Third-Party Tests Establish Use of Indiana Limestone Co. Pavers

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

Outdoor Living Designer Joshua Gillow Designs with Natural Stone

Porcelain slabs used for outdoor showroom

From the Editor: Kitchen & Bath Design Issue

A third-generation Brownstone quarrier: D’Amico Quarry Inc.

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