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This section targets residential and commercial projects, as well as the renovation/restoration of buildings and homes.

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Residential

Kitchen countertops, vanities, flooring, stone veneer, furnishings.

Commercial

Large-scale flooring, cladding, countertops, paving.

ARTICLES

SW 1021 Cambria Q&A: Notting Hill Quartz Product
Quartz Products

New Quartz Designs Inspired by Momentum

Summer Kath, executive vice president and head of design for Cambria, talks with Stone World about the quartz manufacturer’s latest designs, as well as current trends
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Jennifer Richinelli
October 8, 2021
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Cambria recently unveiled four new designs in its palette of quartz products. Following design launches in February and June, this introduction brings the total to 12 new designs and one new finish.


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Transcending Time with Natural Slate

The updates to an historic landmark in Washington, D.C. included construction of an addition to the Palisades Field House – featuring a CupaClad natural slate rainscreen cladding system
August 18, 2021
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The updates to an historic landmark in Washington, D.C. included construction of an addition to the Palisades Field House – featuring a CupaClad natural slate rainscreen cladding system
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A Regional Connection

Featured on the exterior of the new National Headquarters of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, as well as an interior accent wall, Texas limestone offers a modernized aesthetic and ties with the building’s local surroundings
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Jennifer Richinelli
August 17, 2021
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The new National Headquarters of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) is a contemporary work of architecture showcasing natural stone and tile on both the exterior and interior.
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Natural Stones from Brazil

Brazilian quartzite and granite a popular choice in residential and commercial design
May 18, 2021
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Natural stone from Brazil continues to be a popular choice for both residential and commercial designs.


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National Museum of the United States Army
Building Stone

A Soldier’s Perspective: New National Museum of the United States Army

Natural stone was a key component in the design of the new National Museum of the United States Army, which tells the Army’s story through an individual’s eyes
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Jennifer Richinelli
May 17, 2021
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More than 20 years in the making, the National Museum of the United States Army (NMUSA) opened its doors in time for Veterans Day of 2020. The museum, designed by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) as a series of pavilions for exhibits and special events, sprawls 84 acres across the bucolic Fort Belvoir Military Installation in Virginia. Several varieties of natural stone are prominently showcased throughout the design of the 185,000-square-foot building, which is LEED Silver-certified.
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Lefay Resort & Spa Dolomiti
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A mountaintop retreat

Lefay Resort & Spa Dolomiti in Italy, one of the most awarded luxury destinations in recent years, exudes elegance with a lavish mix of stone and other natural materials – making for the perfect getaway location
May 10, 2021
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An award-winning Italian resort, Lefay Resort & Spa Dolomiti, features natural stone throughout its interior and exterior design – contributing to the posh environment.
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A Spanish haven

With sweeping views of the city of Castellón and the sea, a private residence features natural stone that secures it to its high perch and complements its surrounding environment
April 26, 2021
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A beautiful contemporary residential design was achieved with stone from the Spanish region in which it resides.
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Inspired by a jungle environment

For a residence in Caracas, Venezuela, the design team turned to regional stone to create a natural ambiance that connects with the local habitat
April 19, 2021
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The architecture of a private home in Venezuela reflects historic ruins of the region and the natural jungle environment that surrounds it.
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