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Raquet Club of Philadelphia

Reviving the stonework of a Philadelphia landmark

The Carrara marble in the members’ shower area of the historic Racquet Club of Philadelphia was repaired and replaced to bring back its original grandeur
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Jennifer Richinelli
April 15, 2019
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Once a lavish Turkish bath, the members’ shower area at the historic Racquet Club of Philadelphia had lost its luster. The building itself, which was designed by Horace Trumbauer and constructed in 1906, sits in Center City and is well known for its multiple levels of activity areas.


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The citizenM Bowery

Setting new heights with natural stone

The citizenM Bowery, located in New York City, is the world’s tallest hotel, showcasing Absolute Black granite and Carrara marble throughout its interior spaces
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Jason Kamery
March 1, 2019
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Based on the concept of affordable luxury for the people, the citizenM Bowery opened its U.S. flagship location, a 13th member of the hotel chain’s family, within the culturally rich and vibrant Bowery area of downtown Manhattan.


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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
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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.


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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
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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.
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James Museum in St. Petersburg, FL

Teakwood sandstone inspires cultural design

With its complex angles and beautiful coloring made from Indian stone, the James Museum of Western and Wildlife Art in St. Petersburg, FL, creates a unique sight among the city’s downtown buildings
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Jennifer Richinelli
September 18, 2018
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As the saying goes, “It takes a village.” And that is exactly what was needed to erect this 84,000-square-foot cultural facility, which included a total of 4,406 unique stone panels – 2, 3 and 5cm thick — with heights of 18, 24 and 30 inches.
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cut-to-size marble and limestone

Complex angles in marble and limestone and stone paintings

Located in downtown Houston, TX, Camarata Masonry was under a time crunch to install five exotic stone “paintings” and cut-to-size marble and limestone pieces for a flawless fit
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Jason Kamery
August 13, 2018
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Located in the heart of the business district in downtown Houston, TX, 609 Main is a 50-story Class A office building that is a 1,150,785-square-foot pre-registered LEED Platinum space, connected to a 633,782-square-foot parking garage.
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Stone Column
Stone Column

The art of natural stone

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Jennifer Richinelli
August 1, 2018
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We have quite a stunning piece of stone architecture on the cover of this issue. Not only are the complex angles and shape of the building unique, but the hues and striations of the stone itself are pretty incredible. The structure is the James Museum in St. Petersburg, FL.
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2017 Grande Pinnacle Award of Excellence

Natural Stone Institute recognizes 2017 Pinnacle Awards Winners

July 16, 2018
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The Pinnacle Awards competition is open to natural stone professionals from around the world. These highly coveted awards, which are presented by the Natural Stone Institute (NSI), are given to projects whose beauty, creativity, ingenuity and craftsmanship exemplify professional mastery in the use of natural stone in commercial and residential applications.


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Lapitec Urban slabs

Lapitec sintered stone elevates office exterior

A newly constructed corporate office in Slovakia sports a fresh sophisticated look with an exterior facade of Lapitec slabs
July 16, 2018
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Lapitec Urban slabs, specifically created for large outdoor areas, have been chosen for the new central office of the Bratislava shopping center at the Panorama Business II complex, overlooking the Danube River in Slovakia.
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