https://www.stoneworld.com/rss/2241-exterior-architecture en-us The innovative facade, developed in collaboration with Italian architectural surfaces manufacturer Fiandre, memorializes victims of the 1915 Armenian genocide.

]]> http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/92709 Fri, 04 Nov 2022 10:00:00 -0400 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/92709-architect-david-hotson-marries-ancient-architectural-artistic-traditions-in-saint-sarkis-armenian-church Saint Sarkis Armenian Church.jpg The Saint Sarkis Armenian Church in Carrollton, Texas, designed by New York Architect David Hotson, AIA, looks forward as well as backward, marrying ancient architectural and artistic traditions reflecting Armenia’s cultural legacy. Photo: Dror Baldinger. Facade Detail.jpg In conceiving and implementing the memorial façade Hotson collaborated closely with Fiandre (part of Iris Ceramica Group), the architectural surfaces manufacturer that has developed the DYS (Design Your Slab) system that allows printing at extremely fine resolution on Fiandre’s large-format, exterior grade, UV-resistant porcelain rain screen panel materials. Photo: Dror Baldinger. St. Sarkis 1 .jpg The solid gray mass of the church exterior, rendered in modern materials, references the monolithic sculptural character of ancient Armenian churches, which were constructed entirely of stone. Upon stepping into the church through the memorial façade, the visitor emerges into the luminous sanctuary. Photo: Dror Baldinger. St. Sarkis 2.jpg In addition to the memorial façade, Fiandre supplied the full range of porcelain interior and exterior floor, wall and soffit finishes used throughout the Saint Sarkis Campus. Photo: Dror Baldinger. St Sarkis_3388rDetailSQ.jpeg.jpg Fiandre fabricated the façade panels in their Italian factory to the exact pixel modules required by the façade and printed the intricate design through an exacting process that was halted as the COVID-19 pandemic caused total lockdown of Italian industry before resuming work and shipping the completed façade to Texas. The façade was installed by Graniti Vicentia Façades utilizing the proprietary Ventilated Façade System of Granitech – a division of Fiandre’s parent company Iris Ceramica Group dedicated to Ventilated Façade Systems. Photo: Dror Baldinger. Homeowners of La Palometa sought a living space that could be integrated into its surroundings and could adapt to the natural topography of the land.

]]> http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/92536 Wed, 10 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/92536-a-spanish-haven-built-in-stone CSTD 0822 Building Stone 01 Photos by Joan Guillamat CSTD 0822 Building Stone 02 CSTD 0822 Building Stone 03 CSTD 0822 Building Stone 04 CSTD 0822 Building Stone 05 CSTD 0822 Building Stone 06 Lapitec sintered stone slabs were the material of choice for the exterior and interior design of the new Aria Retreat & Spa in Italy

]]> http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/92489 Tue, 12 Jul 2022 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/92489-lapitec-chosen-for-new-five-star-luxury-hotel CSTD 0722 WE Aria 01 CSTD 0722 WE Aria 02 CSTD 0722 WE Aria 03 CSTD 0722 WE Aria 04 CSTD 0722 WE Aria 05 Echo Lake granite from Coldspring fulfilled the architect’s vision for the updates to Frederik Meijer Gardens – connecting the community, land and arts 

]]> http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/92339 Thu, 09 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/92339-minnesota-granite-provides-visual-appeal SW 0522 Web Exclusive Frederik 01 Echo Lake granite, quarried by Coldspring at its site in Orr, MN, was chosen for the new Welcome Center at Frederick Meijer Gardens.  SW 0522 Web Exclusive Frederik 02 There was much discussion between the architectural team and stone producer before a final decision on the stone selection was made. Echo Lake granite was favored for its warm beige-colored tones with numerous sporadic, dark black markings and subtle accents of rose. SW 0522 Web Exclusive Frederik 03 Many of the panels for the Welcome Center were extremely large rectilinear pieces – measuring 2 feet, 8 inches x 9 feet, 4 inches to 10 feet, 10 inches. SW 0522 Web Exclusive Frederik 04 The large pieces required special detailing for anchors and relief angles for installation, with type 31 anchors on the back. SW 0522 Web Exclusive Frederik 05 “The architects had very specific requirements for the allowable color range, markings and inclusions for the granite, which we were able to provide,” said Ken Hogan, Coldspring’s regional sales manager. richinellij@bnpmedia.com (Jennifer Richinelli) Kaleido from the Verge Collection by Artaic creates a striking statement wall in the outdoor seating area at the Roadrunner on McDowell in Scottsdale, AZ

]]> http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/92364 Fri, 13 May 2022 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/92364-mosaic-tile-punctuates-outdoor-living-area CSTD 0522 Web Exclusive Roadrunner Mcdowell 01 CSTD 0522 Web Exclusive Roadrunner Mcdowell 02 Ardex announced the launch of Exterior Tile and Stone Systems, featuring four unique and time-tested passive capillary drainage solutions.

]]> http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/92277 Wed, 16 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/92277-ardex-americas-launches-time-tested-exterior-tile-and-stone-systems Lapitec sintered stone was used for multiple applications – both exterior and interior – at the Ca’ Gioia villa in Italy.

]]> http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/92077 Wed, 27 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/92077-lapitec-takes-center-stage-in-italian-villa-design CaGioia_out_04.jpg CaGioia_out_05.jpg CaGioia_out_06.jpg CaGioia_out_09.jpg CaGioia_out_19.jpg CaGioia_out_25.jpg CaGioia_out_26.jpg CaGioia_out_28.jpg CaGioia_in_03.jpg CaGioia_in_07.jpg CaGioia_in_15.jpg CaGioia_in_20.jpg CaGioia_kitchen_01.jpg CaGioia_kitchen_02.jpg CaGioia_kitchen_04.jpg CaGioia_bath_01.jpg Explore our product gallery of outdoor tile collections.

]]> http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/92028 Wed, 22 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/92028-product-gallery-outdoor-tile-collections CSTD2021Fall-Roundup00.jpg richinellij@bnpmedia.com (Jennifer Richinelli) Contemporary Stone & Tile Design asked several leading experts to share their observations on the latest influences and styles. Here is what they had to say.

]]> http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/92026 Wed, 22 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/92026-experts-share-growing-trends-in-stone-and-tile CSTD 2021 Fall Architectural Surfaces Photo courtesy of Architectural Surfaces/MetroQuartz Unique Calacatta BlackVeined marble porcelains, especially those that emulate natural marble like Carrara, Calacatta or Statuario, are on the rise for applications such as kitchen islands and countertops. CSTD 2021 Fall Architectural Surfaces Wall Accent Photo courtesy of Architectural Surfaces/PentalQuartz-AmarcordUnique wall accents are created with stone and tile. CSTD 2021 Fall Architectural Surfaces Decorative Color Tiles Photo courtesy of Architectural Surfaces/RealityNature-toned colors like greens and blues in small decorative tiles are currently a popular option for residential designs. CSTD 2021 Fall Architectural Surfaces Another Decorative Tile Photo courtesy of Architectural Surfaces/RealityNature-toned colors like greens and blues in small decorative tiles are currently a popular option for residential designs. CSTD 2021 Fall Architectural Surfaces Textured and Sculptural Tiles Photo courtesy of Architectural Surfaces/RealityTextured and sculptural tiles for wall applications are still at the top of design choices. richinellij@bnpmedia.com (Jennifer Richinelli) Taking center stage of the urban landscape located at the entrance of the Four Seasons Hotel & Private Residences is “Event,” a stone sculpture crafted by sculptor Darrell Petit of Darrell Petit LLC and Stony Creek Quarry Inc. Petit was commissioned by landscape architecture firm Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates (MVVA) of Cambridge, MA.

]]> http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/91910 Wed, 30 Jun 2021 00:05:00 -0400 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/91910-a-60-ton-granite-sculpture-forms-a-captivating-entrance-to-four-seasons-hotel-and-private-residences CSTD Summer 2021 Event Image 1 CSTD Summer 2021 Event Image 2, Close up CSTD Summer 2021 Event Image 3 Front-facing http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/91911 Wed, 30 Jun 2021 00:03:00 -0400 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/91911-lake-huron-vacation-retreat-a-home-away-from-home CSTD Summer 2021 Great Lakes 1 CSTD Summer 2021 Great Lakes 2 CSTD Summer 2021 Great Lakes 3 CSTD Summer 2021 Great Lakes 4 CSTD Summer 2021 Great Lakes 5 http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/91840 Thu, 29 Apr 2021 09:27:00 -0400 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/91840-influenced-by-american-nordic-culture Omni Viking Lakes Hotel in Eagan, MN Envisioned as “an American Nordic-themed” hotel, the Omni Viking Lakes Hotel in Eagan, MN, features a palette of Cambria quartz surfacing throughout its public and private spaces. The lobby island and the reception desk feature Durham Matte. Bridget Hale, senior interior designer with ESG Architecture and Design “The entrance sequence is the most important aspect of the guest experience,” said Bridget Hale, senior interior designer with ESG Architecture and Design. “And the centerpiece of that is really the custom concierge and reception desk. That was designed to look like a grouping of boulders that represents a cairn. They’re found all along Minnesota’s North Shore as trail markers, or kind of the beginning of a trail. That was a great metaphor for the front desk.” Cambria’s Charlestown The hotel’s bar is fabricated from Cambria’s Charlestown. Annicca by Cambria An expansive waterfall countertop made of Annicca by Cambria adds elegance to the presidential suite. Brittanicca Gold fireplace The showpiece of the purple noir suite is a Brittanicca Gold fireplace surround, which has a mitered and beveled edge. Brittanicca Gold The Brittanicca Gold was carried into the suite bath. The bookmatched slabs are a dramatic backdrop to the freestanding tub. Kyndred Hearth Each of the public areas of the hotel are uniquely defined. One of the most important was Kyndred Hearth, the main restaurant, a space that embodies the Scandinavian concept of hygge (pronounced “hooga”), a coziness shared with friends which makes the winter pleasant. Armitage with a matte finish was selected for the restaurant’s bar. Swanbridge The main attraction of Kyndred Hearth is the wood-fired pizza oven. Swanbridge with a matte finish was used for the countertop. Ella tabletops The elegance of the Ella tabletops complement the wood floors and other materials used in the design of Keras, the Omni’s lounge bar. Brittanicca Gold Matte bar top The Brittanicca Gold Matte bar top at Keras enhances the overall ambience of the space. Golden Dragon Matte The Idlewild Spa expressed a very different aspect of the American Nordic theme. “It’s much softer, much more organic with curved flowing walls that almost tie back to, kind of, the tributaries of a river,” said Hale. “And so everything has a little bit softer edge, a little bit lighter finish, but with that, we need to make sure that these materials stand up to staining and perform well.” Golden Dragon Matte was selected for the reception counter. http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/91806 Thu, 08 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/91806-an-italian-oasis Caesar Ceramiche Built collection Perched high above the sea, a luxurious villa in Tapani, Italy captures stunning views from its chic outdoor living space, which features large-format porcelain panels from Caesar Ceramiche’s Built collection. Photos by Emanuela Minaldi outdoor design “Yard,” a warm and bright gray that replicates the look of cement, was chosen from the collection for the outdoor design. Photos by Emanuela Minaldi The Built collection The Built collection enhances the modern and elegant elements of the minimalistic design. Photos by Emanuela Minaldi porcelain The porcelain was chosen in 120- x 120-cm format with a thickness of 20 mm. Photos by Emanuela Minaldi slip resistance The slip resistance of the surface makes the porcelain from the Built collection ideal for the outdoor application. Photos by Emanuela Minaldi Italian-oasis-6.jpg The warm gray tone of the porcelain accentuates the reflection of light and Sicilian warmth, creating a welcoming living space. Photos by Emanuela Minaldi richinellij@bnpmedia.com (Jennifer Richinelli) http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/91753 Tue, 23 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/91753-reaching-new-heights-in-limestone GammaStone Natural AIR GammaStone Natural AIR with beige Portuguese limestone dresses the exterior facade of the new Hyatt Place hotel in Manhattan. Chelsea neighborhood of New York City Located at 140 West 24th Street in the Chelsea neighborhood of New York City, the hotel stands at 45 stories – offering sweeping views to the north and south, including of the Empire State Building and the Freedom Tower. GammaStone panels GammaStone panels were chosen because they are very thin and light and could fit the tight space. cladding and exterior insulation layers The facade was required to have all cladding and exterior insulation layers within only a 4-inch total system depth, while having some depth to account for tolerances on a very tall concrete superstructure. natural stone panels The natural stone panels also meet today’s strict energy requirements. limestone panels In total, the Hyatt Place in Chelsea features more than 75,000 square feet of limestone panels, which were fabricated over an eight-month period and delivered as the construction sequence dictated to be installed on site. richinellij@bnpmedia.com (Jennifer Richinelli) http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/91598 Mon, 19 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/91598-referencing-local-history Dror Baldinger Photos by Dror Baldinger Texas Hill Country The design for a private residence in the Texas Hill Country centered around its wooded property and spectacular view from the bluff where it sits. Local Texas limestone was chosen for the exterior facade to complement this outdoor environment. Cobra Stone based in Florence, TX The chosen stone is “Country Blend” limestone, which was quarried by Cobra Stone based in Florence, TX. limestone exterior A look of rustic charm was achieved with the home’s limestone exterior. Andrew Nance of A.GRUPPO Architects “We were really drawn to it for its various shapes and forms, and roughly smooth appearance,” said architect Andrew Nance of A.GRUPPO Architects, San Marcos, TX. master suite and garage There are three main components to the residence: the “living house,” master suite and garage. interior design The use of limestone was carried into the interior design with a wall that can be seen on both sides of the glass window – merging a contemporary vibe with Old World charm. http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/91462 Sun, 12 Jul 2020 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/91462-living-between-the-mountains-and-the-sea Local Karaburun stone Local Karaburun stone brings a rich textured aesthetic to the exterior of a beautiful seaside home in Istanbul, Turkey. dark-colored stone flooring The dark-colored stone flooring that sprawls throughout the residence’s interior living space provides durability, while also unifying the overall design inside and out. 22-GHouse03.jpg 22-GHouse04.jpg 22-GHouse05.jpg 22-GHouse06.jpg 22-GHouse07.jpg 22-GHouse09.jpg 22-GHouse12.jpg 22-GHouse17.jpg 22-GHouse18.jpg kameryj@bnpmedia.com (Jason Kamery) http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/91456 Thu, 09 Jul 2020 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/91456-blending-natural-stone-with-the-landscape recent renovation project For a recent renovation project, an artist was tasked with providing a visually engaging entrance experience at two separate corners of the nature area and to see it through to its fulfillment. This was done with the use of natural stone. Nathan Shands Nathan Shands took all the completed shots. The quarry and installation ones were taken by Brad J Goldberg. The blocks were quarried in Ontario, Canada The blocks were quarried in Ontario, Canada, to the specifications laid out in Goldberg’s drawings and Coldspring’s shop drawings. A 4- x 4-foot x various length module with drill marks on both sides was employed for the project. drill marks intact on the quarry blocks One of the unique aspects of the project is leaving the drill marks intact on the quarry blocks as the primary texture of the work. Kenoran Sage granite The two portal sculptures were fabricated out of Kenoran Sage granite, supplied by Coldspring, located in Cold Spring, MN. The work additionally is comprised of long seat walls that “ground” the sculptures into the landscape and granite seating elements in the shape of leaves provide users of the nature area with a place to rest. Dee Brown Inc., the artist’s most trusted installer Dee Brown Inc., the artist’s most trusted installer with years of successful projects between them, mobilized to the site where piers, foundations and site layout had been performed by the general contractor based on construction drawings prepared by the landscape architect. CDC stone structural engineer, Ken Bounds Blocks were offloaded at the site by the Dee Brown team of three masons with a 160-ton crane and set into place with a tolerance of 1/8 of an inch. As specified by the CDC stone structural engineer, Ken Bounds, the large granite blocks were hoisted into place and set with ½-inch joints using stainless steel all-thread pins and Hilti epoxy with a full bed of mortar. Sylvan Portals The design consists of two portal sculptures, one for each corner of the nature preserve. Sculptural forms with cut-outs in the shape of a leaf create the portals, which collectively are named “Sylvan Portals.” richinellij@bnpmedia.com (Jennifer Richinelli) http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/91455 Thu, 09 Jul 2020 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/91455-drawing-inspiration-from-the-surrounding-landscape Brookings Hospital in Brookings, SD Rough-cut pieces of Carnelian granite form the new outdoor entry to Brookings Hospital in Brookings, SD. Photos by Emanouil Spassov, HGA landscape architecture “The notion of the moving glaciers cutting into the underlying bedrock making long parallel grooves — glacial striations — provided a palpable metaphor to organize the campus’ main entry,” said Emanouil Spassov, ASLA, PLA, SITES AP, LEED AP BD+C, senior associate, landscape architecture at HGA in Minneapolis, MN. stone blocks were hand-picked by the landscape architect The stone blocks were hand-picked by the landscape architect and intentionally left rough with their split markings on the site. “The majority of these were intended as slender linear pieces to reinforce the notion of moving,” he said. Carnelian granite blocks The use of the Carnelian granite blocks, which ranged in shape and texture, connects seamlessly the drop-off area, the limited entry gardens and the hospital lobby. stone pieces were intended to be slender and elongated The majority of the stone pieces were intended to be slender and elongated, as they were either split or cut from larger blocks. minimalistic and reflective garden space “The three interior benches are set within a low planter area, creating a minimalistic and reflective garden space and establishing connection with the austere outside garden,” said Spassov. lobby garden space For the stone blocks that were used in the lobby garden space, Spassov searched for more weathered type of boulders from the same quarry. The first free-planning development phase of the new UpTown district in Milan, Italy, includes about 420 apartments, with a total of 2,000 homes to be completed by 2026. Built to the design of SSA, Scandurra Studio Architettura and Zanetti Design Architettura, the first two lots at Cascina Merlata -- four towers and three linear blocks -- create an open residential system, seamlessly connected to the existing urban structure and landscape.

]]> http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/91424 Thu, 25 Jun 2020 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/91424-a-sustainable-smart-district-with-marazzi-stoneware Marazzi-Stoneware-1.jpg Marazzi-Stoneware-2.jpg Photos courtesy of Marazzi Marazzi-Stoneware-3.jpg Photos courtesy of Marazzi Marazzi-Stoneware-4.jpg Marazzi-Stoneware-5.jpg Photos courtesy of Marazzi Marazzi-Stoneware-6.jpg Photos courtesy of Marazzi Marazzi-Stoneware-7.jpg Photos courtesy of Marazzi http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/91311 Sun, 12 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/91311-reviving-the-sandstone-campus-castle 34-Castle01.jpg Boston University’s renowned castle, which was built in 1915, was recently restored and transformed into the Dahod Family Alumni Center, which serves BU’s 300,000-plus graduates. Photos courtesy of Raj Das Photography 34-Castle02.jpg The 15,371-square-foot structure is clad in sandstone, which was carefully cleaned, repointed and patched to restore the building back to its original grandeur. 34-Castle03.jpg Replacement stones made of Berea Sandstone were provided from Cleveland Quarries in Vermilion, OH. 34-Castle04.jpg In total, approximately 9,500 square feet of sandstone was restored on the exterior of the castle. kameryj@bnpmedia.com (Jason Kamery) 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.

]]> http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/90824 Tue, 25 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/90824-one-on-one-with-architect-ryan-thewes Ryan Thewes, the owner of Ryan Thewes Architect “We are a small architecture firm in Nashville, TN, that specializes in high design and energy efficient projects,” said Ryan Thewes. “Primarily residential with the occasional commercial project for businesses looking to set themselves apart. Ryan Thewes, the owner of Ryan Thewes Architect Ryan Thewes, the owner of Ryan Thewes Architect less use of stone for whole building facades “I am seeing less use of stone for whole building facades and it being more used for accent walls and details,” said Thewes. “This is most likely a result in the increased cost of the material as it is now viewed as a luxury item.” higher quality synthetic stones “If I can reduce the amount of stone to high impact areas, I may be able to work in a natural stone,” said Thewes. “However, we have had good success with some of the higher quality synthetic stones as well. We have had a few projects where we have tried to match stone from areas around the building site to further our connection with the area.” kameryj@bnpmedia.com (Jason Kamery) 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.

]]> http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/90823 Mon, 24 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/90823-traditional-building-stone-design-used-for-church-in-philadelphia Traditional building, stone design used for Church in Philadelphia ”Somebody else was rewarded the Philadelphia temple and went through the entire design process and developed a very contemporary building,” said Roger Jackson of FFKR Architects. “The highest levels of the church said it didn’t fit right in their vision for the temple and said it should be more traditional. The design managers on the project came to us and asked if we would help them get this building to be more traditional looking and approved, we said yes.” Chinese stone called G350 was not used The original stone for the project was going to be a Chinese stone called G350, but due to unforeseen circumstances, plans had to be quickly adjusted. “The G350 stone is a lovely stone, it’s very creamy in color,” said Jackson. “We planned on using it but the Chinese government decided to close that quarry, so we scrambled. Lacroix Granit from Quebec, Canada “We originally picked another stone that I wasn’t thrilled about but someone else brought to our attention the stone Deer Isle from Stonington, ME, produced by A. Lacroix Granit from Quebec, Canada,” said Jackson. “It is an absolutely beautiful stone with white and gray flecks, sort of a lavender purple color in it. The other stone had come back with issues on our strength tests, this one passed and we all fell in love with it.” Church of the Latter Day Saints in Philadelphia, PA One of the things that makes this temple so unique, is that it is located right in the heart of the city, and not just near it. “A lot of the time the temple will be just outside of the city,” said Jackson. “The Hartford, CT, temple is actually just outside in Farmington. This temple is right there in the city, making it extremely unique. One of our biggest challenges with the design of the temple is that due to its location it put the project in several overlapping jurisdictions.” Steel structures for temple in Philadelphia, PA On top of the issues with placements of jurisdiction, constructing a building of this magnitude in the city, can have issues with timing. “Building in a city is usually a very complex manor,” said Jackson. “We were very fortunate to be working with a contractor from the city who does this all the time and didn’t blink. Steel structures would come in and they pulled it off the truck and put it on the building.” The construction time for the temple was three and a half years The construction time for the temple was three and a half years, while the announcement of the temple was first made in 2009. The entire project took seven years to finish. “The reception has been really positive for the church, and the leaders of the church love the building, feeling it represents them well,” said Rogers. richinellij@bnpmedia.com (Jennifer Richinelli) http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/90822 Mon, 24 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/90822-building-a-sense-of-home-regional-sandstone-used-at-tn-park Regional sandstone at Miller Park in Chattanooga, TN A recent revitalization effort for Miller Park in Chattanooga, TN, involved using local sandstone, which was supplied by Majestic Stone of Chattanooga, to create a welcoming outdoor space where residents can connect. Tennessee sandstone The Tennessee sandstone was chosen to reflect the surrounding mountainscape. 500 square feet of the local sandstone A total of 500 square feet of the local material was utilized for the project. large stone outcropping of Miller Park A large stone outcropping was designed to be the feature element of Miller Park. Patrick Wells, CEO of Majestic Stone about Miller Park in Chattanooga, TN “Tens of thousands of people come to Chattanooga every year to see natural attractions like Rock City,” said Patrick Wells, CEO of Majestic Stone. “So the city decided to incorporate a rock formation, or a rock outcropping, into the design of the park to showcase the staple of our city.” large sandstone pieces at Miller Park in Chattanooga, TN The large stone pieces used in the landscape design have thicknesses of 6 to 7 inches and average 5 x 5 feet in size. Majestic Stone design Miller Park in Chattanooga, TN From the onset, city officials maintained the concept of “place” with the park transformation. “They wanted everything from the design, to the materials, to the functionality of the new park to foster a strong sense of place that all Chattanoogans could enjoy,” said Wells. kameryj@bnpmedia.com (Jason Kamery) Originally built as Fort Saint Anthony in the 1820s, Fort Snelling is spread across 300 acres in St. Paul, MN, and is strategically situated at the confluence of the Minnesota and Mississippi rivers. Today, the Minnesota Historical Society runs the fort, which is located atop a bluff along the Mississippi River.

]]> http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/90703 Wed, 10 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/90703-vermont-slate-meets-historic-and-environmental-requirements Peter J. King Family Foundation Leadership Center The $17 million expansion included the addition of the Peter J. King Family Foundation Leadership Center. The new building features an atrium, welcome area, expanded retail shop, interactive technology room for kids, several meeting rooms, a climbing tower and a team-focused high ropes challenge course. ventilated rain screen “They wanted the environmental benefits and efficiency of a ventilated rain screen, the look of a natural product, the 100-plus-year durability of natural slate with virtually no maintenance and a price that was competitive with other rain screen systems,” said Ken Rule, owner of Vermont slate. slate roofing For thousands of years, slate roofing has been used on castles, cathedrals and homes for both roofing and cladding. Revered for being a durable and long lasting material, the material is capable of withstanding shock from hail, and homes for both roofing and cladding acid rain and even hurricane-force winds without breaking. On average, a quality slate roof has an expected lifespan of more than 100 years but have survived as long as 500 years on some European Castles. CupaClad “There were several challenges [faced during the designing and building process],” said Rule. “First, since no one in Minneapolis had ever installed CupaClad, finding a sub-contractor to install it was difficult. In fact, after a training session at Mortenson to show them how it installs, Mortenson ran the numbers and decided to use their own union carpenters to put it on.” The Center, named in honor of the King foundation The Center, named in honor of the King foundation’s $4 million gift in Northern Star’s capital campaign, opened in the summer of 2018, helping usher in a renewed commitment to the positive influence the Council makes in the lives of the 25-plus communities it serves. kameryj@bnpmedia.com (Jason Kamery) http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/90344 Tue, 25 Sep 2018 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/90344-natural-stone-provides-sustainability kameryj@bnpmedia.com (Jason Kamery) http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/90325 Tue, 11 Sep 2018 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/90325-connecting-stone-to-the-surrounding-landscape kameryj@bnpmedia.com (Jason Kamery) http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/90326 Mon, 10 Sep 2018 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/90326-backyard-utopia richinellij@bnpmedia.com (Jennifer Richinelli) http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/90193 Tue, 26 Jun 2018 21:37:00 -0400 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/90193-native-stone-used-for-healing-garden-at-medical-center-in-pa kameryj@bnpmedia.com (Jason Kamery) Located halfway between San Antonio and the Coast of the Gulf of Mexico, “The Ranch” was designed to create a family and guest retreat for the owners. It offers a getaway from the city to enjoy the Texas countryside for ranching, hunting and fishing.

]]> http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/90192 Tue, 26 Jun 2018 20:39:00 -0400 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/90192-regional-limestone-creates-texas-ranch-retreat kameryj@bnpmedia.com (Jason Kamery) http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/90196 Tue, 26 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/90196-mosaic-tile-from-oceanside-glasstile-illuminates-pool-spa-design