Summer 2019 | Contemporary Stone & Tile Design

In this issue of Contemporary Stone & Tile Design magazine, we take a close look at some new stone and tile designs, Review some products featured at the Coverings 2019, and much more!

Regional sandstone at Miller Park in Chattanooga, TN

Building a sense of home: Regional sandstone used at TN park

Jennifer Richinelli

June 24, 2019

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Known for its picturesque mountains and rivers, Chattanooga, TN, is a place for outdoor living. It is also a city that’s heart is based on strong community values. With this in mind, city officials sought to create a home-like environment for residents, as well as visitors, when revitalizing a local park.

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

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.

Ryan Thewes, the owner of Ryan Thewes Architect

One-on-one with architect Ryan Thewes

Jason Kamery

June 25, 2019

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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.

HanStone Quartz countertops in the kitchen and bath

HanStone Quartz used to create a dream kitchen and bathroom

Architect and designer Vykintas Genys used HanStone Quartz to create a dream kitchen and bathroom

Jason Kamery

June 26, 2019

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Using the stunning views of Downtown Atlanta, architect and designer Vykintas Genys used HanStone Quartz to bring his client’s vision to life.

Quartz and Natural Stone used to revamp a Joseph Eichler house

Jennifer Richinelli

June 26, 2019

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Perched high on a hillside in Carmel, CA, with stunning views of the ocean is a house that was originally built by renowned architect Joseph Eichler, who was recognized in the 1950s and 60s for his clean, open, mid-century modern designs.

CSTD Column: From the Editor

June 19, 2019

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For this issue of Contemporary Stone and Tile Design magazine, we take a look at stone used in architectural landscape and building stone applications, as well as some creative uses of quartz surfacing.

Coverings 2019 Product Roundup

June 24, 2019

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This year, Coverings featured nearly 1,100 exhibitors showcasing 479,788 square feet of tile and stone. The show was held from April 9-12 in Orlando, FL. Below are a few examples of the products that were featured at the show.